Observed arrival · 2026-10-09

CinoTrac Matchbox: synced sound for silent film cameras

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CinoTrac presents a digital audio system and companion app for synchronizing sound with Super 8 and 16mm film.

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For: Super 8 and 16mm filmmakers seeking synchronized sound
Worth noticing: The camera’s flash-sync connector provides the primary frame reference; external recorders can link through LTC/SMPTE timecode.

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The site describes two recording paths: capture microphone audio with Matchbox, or link an external recorder using LTC/SMPTE timecode. It says the camera’s flash-sync connector supplies the main frame reference, while MatchboxSync can combine that timing with field-recorder or iPhone audio. For projection, the described workflow depends on a compatible projector that supplies frame pulses; the page does not show a live device display.

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