Similarities

Both convert between MTC and LTC

Both accept MMC (Midi Motion Control) Commands

The MIF4 timecode source select commands are now have now added to the TC-5B software as specified in the MIF4 Specifications.

Differences

1) The TC-5B time code source is selected in a setup menu so that the front panel may be used to monitor the Inputs and outputs without disturbing the operation

2) The TC-5B has two Midi ports on the USB, allowing two separate apps to be connected to the TC-5B.

3) The TC-5B App allowing setup and control of the TC-5

4) The TC-5B has a GP I/O Connector

There are two different versions of the TC-5B, TC-5B-Midi and TC-5B-RS422, the TC-5B-Midi has the same I/O as the MIF4, THe TC-5B-RS422 replaced the Serial Midi In/Out with a RS422 Sony Protocol Serial Port.

TC5B-Midi

Although there are some configuration differences the basic functions are the same.

1) LTC -> USB Midi TC

2) MTC on 5pin D -> USB Midi TC

3) Virtual Machine (Generator) -> USB Midi TC

4) USB Midi TC -> LTC and 5 pin Midi

TC5B-RS422

Similar to the TC5B-midi, the 5pin D Midi In and Midi Out are replaced by a RS422 port allowing control or Timecode from a RS422 Video machine (eg. Blackmagic/Aja)

1) LTC -> USB Midi TC

2) RS422 Position -> USB Midi TC

3) Virtual Machine (Generator) -> USB Midi TC

4) USB Midi TC -> LTC

RS422 Port as Controller

5) USB MMC Commands -> RS422 Sony P2 protocol commands

RS422 Port as Device

5) RS422 Sony P2 protocol commands -> USB MMC Commands

6)) RS422 Sony P2 protocol commands -> Virtual Machine (Generator)