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Timecode slate

Also known as smart slate.

An electronic slate displaying timecode while providing a visible and audible synchronization mark.

In practice

Jam or cable from the intended source, verify frame rate and user bits, label the unit, and still record an identifiable clap.

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Sources

  1. Audio Systems Guide for Video and Film Production · Shure

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.

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