RatVega
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Apr 7, 2006, 5:00 PM
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SMPTE time codes are metadata that is recorded on a track by the camera to give you frame-accurate reference in the edit. This allows you to syncronize multiple A/V tracks, something most of us do in a video editing system. Inside FCP, it is easy to split the audio and video for a number of purposes.
Now here's the hitch... if you want to sync your tapes using hardware (like your Mackie d8b) you may need to "jam time code" to the cameras as they record to provide a common reference rather than use the internal timing circuit. Many con-/pro-sumer cameras are not capable of accepting such a signal (I'm not sure about the XL-1s) and that's why most of us sync in the editor.
In trying to second-guess what you're trying to do, I'm guessing that you are primarily interested in the audio since Mackie is well know in the audio sector and seldom seen in lower-end video production or post-production. You may still find it easier to get what you want using FCP. If you're trying to sync the cams for production then perhaps someone who does this a lot will comment, about all I can comment is that you need a timecode generator of some sort and a way to jam it to the cams.
Please post more info on what you're trying to do and perhaps I can offer more useful info.
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