Tobin Cinema Systems TXM14 One of Tobin's crystal motors for Eclair NPR. The 9-pin WPI connector lets us use a speed controller for more precise speed selections. The given HMI speeds are helpful for shooting under fluorescent light.
The Body
On the left side, you will find the frame rate selector and 9-pin WPI connector.
The XLR connector and fuse socket on the right side.
The switch is on the front. The sync-alarm on the back. It's a quite heavy motor, weighing probably around a couple of pounds. But not as heavy as Beala III with the tripod adapter. Well constructed with the metal enclosure. However, there are some tiny gaps where dirt or water can get through.
The Crystal Speeds
The original motors supplied with NPR such as Beala III and Perfectone Compact are only crystal at 24/25fps. So with those motors you wouldn't be able to shoot a scene, for instance, at 12fps with sync sound. On the other hand, the given speeds on TXM14 are all crystal controlled, which means you can shoot a scene with sync sound at any of those frame rates, providing more creative options.
The Sync Alarm lights when the motor starts to lose crystal speed.
The 9-Pin WPI Connector
Another great feature of the motor is that you can use a speed controller for more precise speed conrtol. You can use the Tobin's TMC Milliframe Controller or other Aaton-compatible controllers.
TXM14 with the TMC Milliframe Controller
The Power
TXM14 draws 12V electricity.
The Fuse
It takes a 3 Amp GMA or 5x20mm fuse (32V or higher).
The Tripod Threads
On the bottom, there are 3/8" and 1/4" tripod threads. Just make sure the 1/4" screw you use is less than 5/8" (16mm) long to avoid damaging the circuit board. |
