Networked MTC?

Hi Oli,

HES discontinued the unit a while ago... I cannot remember the reason why, but I know it has been mentioned here before. However there are still quite a few for sale on places like solaris and gearsource, maybe it would be best for you to pick a few up there?

Best,

Hi Oli,

We discontinued the IOP processor many years ago for several reasons. The best option is to use the USB Timecode widget and run SMPTE line from the source to the USB widget. Otherwise as Joe says you can purchase these used from many locations.

I realize its' not a solution for MTC.....but for LTC you could theoretically hook up an LTC widget to the rear USB port on a DP-8000.

> for LTC you could theoretically hook up an
> LTC widget to the rear USB port on a DP-8000.

This configuration is currently not currently supported. The only USB devices that work on a DP8000 are the Single Universe Widget, the Super Widget, and the DP8000 expander.

We've discussed adding timecode and wing support to the DP8000, but it's not available at this time.

Yes.....
Despite all of your solutions and suggestions there is NO way of getting TC onto my hog network away from the consoles location. Frankly i find this lame and my reasoning for even using this control system is becoming even more unjustified.
I am the only one??????
DP's all at the stage end with the IOP's is the way i roll these days.

What was wrong with the IOP.....? It served and continues to serve all my needs for syncronisation.

The next thing will be NO MTC support.....If this is to happen then it will deliver the final blow with me and Hog III, as much as i hate to say this!
I use Logic to setup and pre-program all my TC on the show's i work on, both for video and lighting syncronisation. In this instance i connect with a midi cable directly into the console. When we get to show production then i use the IOP's... some clients with LTC and others with MTC....

USB scares me enough as it is! Connecting my rock wing and ELO touches to the desk is as far as i like to go!

Whatever happened to Flying Pig listening to the needs of it's users?
Personally i feel the Widget style box is a poor mans way of implementing TC to Hog III and it'll be the last thing i do.

Oli,

Could you possibly use something like this? It would allow you to continue to use tcp/ip.

www.kissbox.nl/products_new.html

Oli,

One method you could use is to have Hog 3PC on the network with a USB LTC widget. Then you can remotely get TC onto your Hog-Net.

The IOP was not the most user friendly or budget minded product. We do hear your complaints and listen to the needs of our users, but this product was discontinued due to low sales, high price to produce, and several other internal reasons. Many shows run all the time using the USB widget with absolutely no problems, so you should not be worried about the reliability of the USB devices.

Feel free to contact me directly to further discuss this at brad.schiller (at) barco.com

Brad,
does the Hog III rackmount unit support
any type of LTC or MTC directly. What are
the stereo Jack line in/out for on the unit.

Regards Cormac

The Rack Unit has MIDI build it. It can connect to an LTC widget to get timecode that way.