TS-1 Film Sound Player

TS-1.

Film Sound Player.

Designed by Boston Light & Sound, the TS-1 brings modern digital audio synchronisation to 35mm and 70mm film projection.

Digital audio for film projection.

The TS-1 Film Sound Player is a new processor from Boston Light & Sound that handles digital timecode-based playback from 35mm and 70mm film formats. It reads SMPTE and legacy printed-on-film timecode, plays back .WAV files and encrypted audio releases, and outputs up to 16 channels of lossless digital audio. For venues that love the imagery of film projection, the TS-1 is the latest advancement in film and sound synchronisation.

What it does.

Timecode input.

Compatible with existing timecode readers. Works with SMPTE and legacy printed-on-film timecode. Supports changeover and single-projector operation.

Digital audio playback.

Plays back .WAV files and encrypted audio releases. Compatible with legacy soundtracks on disc via the built-in DVD/CD-ROM drive.

16-channel lossless output.

48kHz analogue unbalanced and AES-3 digital outputs. 20Hz–20kHz frequency response. Nominal output: analogue unbalanced 300mV / AES −20dBFS.

Simple operation.

Instant audio playback on valid timecode. Built-in test and setup features with output level adjustment. USB-A and USB-C connectors. 100–240V, 50–60Hz power supply.

Specifications

InputSMPTE and legacy printed-on-film timecode
OperationChangeover and single-projector
Playback.WAV files and encrypted audio releases
Disc driveDVD/CD-ROM — compatible with legacy soundtracks on disc
Output channels16-channel lossless
Output formats48kHz analogue unbalanced, AES-3
Frequency response20Hz–20kHz
Nominal outputAnalogue unbalanced 300mV / AES −20dBFS
ConnectorsUSB-A and USB-C
Power100–240V, 50–60Hz
Form factor3U rackmount — 5.25 × 19.0 × 15.0 in
Warranty3-year standard limited warranty
Compatibility35mm and 70mm film formats

Bring modern audio to your film booth.

Contact Boston Light & Sound to integrate the TS-1 Film Sound Player into your projection setup.

Boston Light & Sound

Distributed by Boston Light & Sound

US distributor of Cinemeccanica

Boston Light & Sound

420 Pearl St, Suite C

Malden, MA 02148

617.798.FILM

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