First impressions of the Deity TC-SL1 Smart Slate. Unfortunately I haven't been in the field yet with this slate, but I really like this slate. If you have any questions, leave them in the comments.
I would love to have you do a side-by-side comparison of the Deity and the Denecke TS-C. I have the Ultrasync One TC modules and I need to purchase a Slate. I really like the looks of the Deity. I'm hesitant because people seem to think Deity products are not professional grade. I think if I had the Deity TC modules it would be a given. Can't wait to see your follow-up.
I’ll make one once I get my Denecke back from the other production. I am using the deity slate on a feature now, so hopefully I’ll have a more informed opinion by the time I get the Denecke back.
Hi buddy. I have one simple question? How easy is it to synchronize it with two cameras and a portable recorder using timecode? I would love for you to show me how it works? Thanks!
It’s very easy. With my setup, I just turn on all of the TC-1’s and the SL-1, open the Sidus audio app, choose the correct framerate for the shoot I’m on, hit jam, use the cables that work with whatever camera we’re filming with, make sure that the settings are correct on the camera and that the timecode in camera is showing the same timecode as my mixer/sync boxes. Unfortunately this process is slightly different depending on what gear you’re using, which cameras are being used, and sometimes even the firmware of the camera. Hope this helps.
Awesome, i just bought one on BH Photo. Showing up on Wednesday. Any idea how to get music track timecode into this? Might try to figure that out for music video use to show the music time instead of camera time.
To be honest, I’m not sure. If you use a TC-1 from your bag, you may be able to have it read your timecode from your mixer/playback, but I’ve never done it. I would reach out to Andrew from deity on one of the Deity groups on Facebook to get a better answer. Let me know if you get it figured out.
@@ShelbyWatson i prior already bought into nano lockits from ambient. i read though that the TC-1 don't continually communicate like other brands do so I thiunk the TC-1's may not adjust to timecode rewindow / going back to a prior part of the song like you'd do with music video playback. I'm not sure if my nano lockits update often or just once like the TC1s. We shall see. Someone suggested sending a LAV tranmit/reciever to be able to send timecode audio and plug that in... maybe? I'll give it a shot haha. I'm sure it will also require figuring out the timecode offset if it even works. I'll have to setup a premiere /avid project with like 2 pop / tail pop before / after the song on specific timecode on the music track, and see exactly where it lands. wish me luck. it'd be rad for music videos. I know that's how the big boys do it.
@@stenbiller99 I have only used the nano lockits a handful of times, but I feel like that may be a consistent jam. I just glanced through the slates manual and it didn’t mention a read mode, so I’m not even sure if that is something you can do. I’ve never thought of a practical reason for read mode on a slate, but this must be the reason for it.
@@ShelbyWatson i think if you've got the cable going the other direction (since they make one directional timecode cables) it may respond that in read mode.. i will let you know! haha. I'll be testing it soon
@@stenbiller99 I had some time today to check and see how the slate would respond to the timecode source changing. The timecode does change to the new timecode after about a second.
I was too, but having a switch right there on the side is nice. I’m sure if it auto rotated there would be times that it flipped the wrong way and could be frustrating.
Piece of junk, terrible customer service. After two months the small screen on the back stopped working. I emailed support which took forever for them to get back to me, and now I've been waiting for nearly a month as to when they will ship replacement. I keep on getting the runaround and excuses like supply chain issues, etc, meanwhile everyone has this slate in stock, including distributors. People need to know that if they buy this and it stops working, they will not get professional customer service. You're just gambling $1000. I feel as if I will never get my replacement slate. They won't give an answer as to when. Everything is up in the air. Sucks. I'm bummed.
