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Synchronization
Synchronization is the process of getting 2 or more devices to play back together at the same speed, position, and phase. These devices can range from audio and video tape machines to digital audio workstations, MIDI sequencers, synchronization controllers, and digital video devices.
Timecode Formats
The position of any device is most often described using timecode. Timecode represents time using hours, minutes, seconds, and frames to provide a location for each device. Each frame represents a visual film or video frame.

Timecode Formats

The position of any device is most often described using timecode. Timecode represents time using hours, minutes, seconds, and frames to provide a location for each device. Each frame represents a visual film or video frame.

The following timecode formats are supported:

LTC

Longitudinal timecode or LTC is an analog signal that can be recorded on tape. It should primarily be used for positional information. It can also be used for speed and phase information as a last resort, if no other clock source is available.
VITC

Vertical interval timecode or VITC is contained within a composite video signal. It is recorded onto video tape and physically tied to each video frame.
MTC

MIDI timecode or MTC is identical to LTC, except that it is a digital signal transmitted via MIDI.