TimeLink LTC Generator
Temporarily out of stock - TimeLink v2 shipping November 2026
TimeLink is currently out of stock. You can still order now. Orders placed today receive the new TimeLink v2, shipping in November 2026. Order today and we will email you a voucher for a free download of Protern Clock, our timecode app, so you can sync video while you wait for your hardware.
New in TimeLink v2
TimeLink v2 is a small hardware update. The improved audio connector takes a standard 3.5 mm audio cable, so no USB adapter is needed, and it comes with a new shoe adapter attachment. Everything else works the same.
Sync video today with Protern Clock
Protern Clock generates the same LTC timecode as TimeLink, using your iPhone instead of separate hardware. Plug your phone into your camera and Protern Video lines up your footage with the sensor data and names each athlete automatically. Every TimeLink order placed while we are out of stock includes a free Protern Clock voucher. Protern Clock is available now on iOS, with Android coming soon.
Prefer to wait? Email info@protern.io and we will let you know as soon as TimeLink is back in stock.
Video Camera Timecode Sync for Performance Analysis
The TimeLink LTC Generator is compact and rechargeable. It produces linear timecode (LTC) through your video camera’s microphone input. It is designed specifically for sport, making it easy to sync video footage with sensor data in any performance environment.
TimeLink helps connect video and data with frame-level precision. It simplifies the process, saves time during review, and fits into your existing workflow. TimeLink is fully compatible with Protern Video, and can be used with any video analysis platform that supports audio timecode including Dartfish.
Built for Coaches and Performance Analysts
- Designed for use in outdoor and high-performance sport settings
- Enables precise syncing of video and sensor data
- Ideal for training environments where time and clarity matter
- Fully supported by Protern Video, no extra setup needed
Key Features
- Outputs audio timecode (LTC) through a standard 3.5 mm jack - connects to your camera with a regular audio cable, no USB adapter needed
- USB-C rechargeable with 20 hours of battery life
- Built-in microphone records ambient sound
- LED indicators for battery, LTC signal, and charging status
- Includes shoe adapter and 3.5 mm audio cable*
- Compact size: 50 mm x 50 mm x 15 mm (2 in x 2 in x 0.6 in)
*Audio cable and shoe adapter may differ from the ones shown
Compatible with Protern Video
TimeLink works natively with Protern Video, giving coaches access to:
- Instant video and data sync without manual alignment
- Frame-accurate comparisons between athletes
- Faster review sessions and streamlined analysis
If you’re capturing video with a camera and working with sensor data, TimeLink is the easiest way to keep everything in sync and ready for review.
Multi-camera shoots stay in sync
A typical race day might use an on-hill fixed camera and a drone overhead. Stamp each camera’s audio track with TimeLink and every clip carries a matching timecode. Import the clips into Protern Video and they align automatically, no clapperboard and no waveform matching.
Also available
- Protern Sensor (Live): the sensor whose run data overlays onto your timecoded clips
- Protern Pack (Live): sensor, bib, and Protern Pass together for new athletes