The ZOOM TCA-1 Timecode Adaptor is a precision timecode generator built for audio-video sync. It is powered by a temperature-compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO), and it is claimed to stay accurate within 0.5 frames over 24 hours.
Key features
- Speeds Up Workflow
- Eliminates Manual Sync in Post
- 0.5-Frame Accuracy over 24 Hours
- TCXO for Stable Timecode
- 3.5mm TRS Timecode I/O
- Works with Select Zoom Recorders
The Zoom TCA-1 Timecode Adapter adds precise timecode functionality to compatible Zoom recorders. The TCA-1 has a direct connection to your ZOOM recorder’s Remote port. The 3.5mm TRS timecode input/output makes it easy to sync with cameras, external generators, and slates, so your entire system can be aligned quickly.
Meet the TCA-1, a precision timecode generator built for flawless audio-video sync. Powered by a temperature-compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO), it stays accurate within 0.5 frames over 24 hours. pic.twitter.com/79nWnKH4Zx
— Zoom (@ZoomSoundLab) April 24, 2026
This is a much better way of doing timecode when using Zoom recorders than the previous method that required the Zoom BTA-1 Bluetooth Adapter.
As I mentioned earlier, it is built around a temperature-compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO), so it will maintain accuracy within 0.5 frames over 24 hours. Timecode simplifies your editing workflow by keeping audio and video automatically aligned. Instead of spending time matching waveforms or fixing drift, you can move straight into editing, speeding up turnaround and reducing the chance of sync errors.
The TCA-1 is compatible with the following ZOOM recorders:
- H6studio
- H5studio
- H6essential
- H4essential
- H2essential
- F3
Pricing & Availability
The TCA-1 Timecode Adapter will be on sale in late April for $49.99 USD.
