Tick Tock: A Practical Guide To LTC Timecode For Live Events and Broadcast

Session details:

Timecode is the invisible backbone of synchronized live productions — but for many, it remains a mystery. This session demystifies LTC from the ground up with a structured presentation, a live hardware demonstration, and a candid panel conversation with working professionals.

Linear Timecode underpins some of the most complex live productions in the world — yet it's rarely taught, inconsistently implemented, and often learned the hard way. This 90-minute session tackles that problem head-on in three parts.

We open with a structured presentation covering the fundamentals: what LTC is, how it differs from other sync methods, signal flow and distribution, the hardware and software tools currently in use, and practical system design strategies across different production types. Attendees leave this section with a clear framework they can apply immediately.

Next, we move to a live hardware demonstration — showing real devices, configurations, and signal chains in action. We will show the systems working (and occasionally failing) and demonstrate the troubleshooting steps needed to get back up and running quickly.

We close with an industry panel Q&A featuring working professionals who've approached LTC from different angles and different departments. Expect candid conversation about real workflows, hard-won lessons, and where the technology is heading next.