Quick Set Up :wave Connected to Sound Mixer/Recorder

The process for connecting your :wave to a sound mixer/recorder varies, depending on whether you want to use:

• Your :wave independently, where it is jammed to the timecode signal provided by an external device.
• Your :wave as part of a BLINK network, where it can synchronise with other Timecode Systems devices as well as your sound mixer/recorder.

To make it easier for you, we have split the quick set up instructions into two separate sections:

• Quick Set Up Free Run :wave to Sound Mixer/Recorder
• Quick Set Up BLINK Network :wave to Sound Mixer/Recorder.

 

Note: For details on how to set up your Sound Devices 6-series sound mixer/recorder for remote control via the BLINK Hub app, see Quick Setup: BLINK Hub and :wave.

Quick Set Up Free Run :wave to Sound Mixer/Recorder

To set up your :wave to run independently of a BLINK network and synchronise with a sound mixer/recorder:

1. Switch on your :wave unit (see Switch :wave On and Off).

2. Use the control knob to access the Timecode Mode menu.
3. Select the appropriate mode:

   Settings	Option	Further Information
   Timecode Mode	Free Run/Jam-Ext to set your :wave to run independently of a BLINK network. You should choose this setup if you want your :wave to synchronise with an external device or system and then pass the timecode on to your sound mixer/recorder. Your :wave will not communicate with any other Timecode Systems devices.	Set the Timecode Mode.

4. Use the control knob to access Wifi Settings :

   Settings	Option	Further Information
   Wi-Fi Settings	Turn on if you want your :wave to communicate with the BLINK Hub app wirelessly. If you are not going to use BLINK Hub , turn Wi-Fi off to preserve battery power.	Set up Wi-Fi for Data Streaming.

5. Connect your external timecode source to the TC LEMO 5 port on your :wave. When connected, use the control knob to access the TC Generator option and jam your :wave to the external timecode.

   Settings	Option	Further Information
   TC Generator	Select Jam EXT T/C to synchronise your :wave with the external timecode source.	Free Running and Jamming.

6. When your :wave has jammed successfully, disconnect it from the external timecode source.
7. Connect your sound mixer/recorder to the timecode output on your :wave. There are two ways of outputting timecode to a sound mixer/recorder.
   • via the TC port with a TCB-20 (5-pin to 5-pin LEMO) cable.
   • via the TC/SYNC port with a TCB-10 (BNC to BNC) cable.

   For more details, see Set up Timecode Output.

Note: You will need to re-connect the external timecode source and re-jam at regular intervals (typically 1-2 times per day).

Quick Set Up BLINK Network :wave to Sound Mixer/Recorder

To set up your :wave to run as part of a BLINK network and synchronise with a sound mixer/recorder:

1. Switch on your :wave unit (see Switch :wave On and Off).

2. Use the control knob to access the Timecode Mode menu. Select the appropriate mode:

   Settings	Option	Further Information
   Timecode Mode	Int-Gen TX to set your :wave as the master in the BLINK network. The timecode will be generated from your :wave (TC Generator settings). Your :wave can output this timecode to your sound mixer/recorder. Ext-TC/C TX to set your :wave as the master in the BLINK network and the timecode will come from an external source, such as your sound mixer/recorder. If the timecode source is disconnected, the :wave's internal timecode is used instead. Ext RF Slave to set your :wave to run as a slave. It will receive timecode from the master device in the BLINK network, and this timecode will be passed on to the sound mixer/recorder.	Set the Timecode Mode.

3. Choose the type of connection that your :wave will use for communicating with the BLINK Hub app. Use the control knob to access the Wifi Settings :

   Settings	Option	Further Information
   Wi-Fi Settings	Turn on if you want your :pulse to communicate with the BLINK Hub app wirelessly. If you are not going to use BLINK Hub or you are going to use an Ethernet connection instead, turn Wi-Fi off to preserve battery power.	Set up Wi-Fi for Data Streaming.

4. Apply the radio (RF) settings for communicating with other Timecode Systems devices:

   Settings	Option	Further Information
   RF Channel	The RF Channel number that is used by the other Timecode Systems devices in the same BLINK network.	Set the RF Channel.
   System Settings	Set the RF Country/Area to the country in which you are using the :wave. If you purchased your :wave in North America, you cannot manually change the country area due to regulatory requirements. However, there is a way to change the country - please contact Timecode Systems for assistance.	Set the RF Country/Area.

5. This step only applies if your :wave is set to run in the Int Gen-TX mode. If your :wave is set to a different mode, ignore this step.

   Use the control knob to access the TC Generator menu, and set the timecode and metadata for your :wave:

   Settings	Option	Further Information
   TC Generator	Set the timecode (Set T/C) and metadata (Set U/B). This data is 'stamped' into the audio files that are recorded by your sound mixer/recorder. They are also sent to any slave devices in the BLINK network.	Set the Timecode Data.

6. This step only applies if your sound mixer/recorder has a word clock input (refer to the manufacturer's instructions for more details).

   Use a TCB-10 (BNC to BNC) cable to connect your sound mixer/recorder's word clock input port to the :wave's TC/SYNC port.

7. This step only applies if your sound mixer/recorder has a word clock input.

   Use the control knob to access the SYNC Generator settings and choose the appropriate word clock settings:

   Settings	Option	Further Information
   Set BNC O/P Mode	Set the BNC O/P Mode to the appropriate word clock signal for your sound mixer/recorder. The manufacturer's instructions for the sound mixer/recorder should include information on the type of word clock signal that is required.	Set the Word Clock Output.
   Set BNC O/P Level	Your sound mixer/recorder's instructions may specify a required signal level. If so, set the BNC O/P Level to Normal or High as appropriate. If the instructions do not specify a level, set the BNC O/P Level to Normal.	Set the Word Clock Output.

8. This step only applies if your sound mixer/recorder has a word clock input.

   Set up the sound mixer/recorder to receive word clock data from an external source. Please refer to the manufacturer's instructions for your sound mixer/recorder.

9. Connect your sound mixer/recorder to the timecode output on your :wave. There are two ways of outputting timecode to a sound mixer/recorder.
   • via the TC port with a TCB-20 (5-pin to 5-pin LEMO) cable.
   • via the TC/SYNC port with a TCB-10 (BNC to BNC) cable.

   For more details, see Set up Timecode Output.

10. Set your sound mixer/recorder to receive timecode data via the appropriate port. Please refer to the manufacturer's instructions for your sound mixer/recorder.
11. This step only applies if you want your :wave to output timecode via the TC/SYNC port (see previous steps).

    Access the Sync Generator menu and set the Set BNC O/P Mode to LTC. This sets your :wave to output timecode via the TC/SYNC port.