ATOMOS Limited announced that Nikon is the first camera maker to implement its AirGluTM for Bluetooth technology, the leading wireless timecode synchronisation protocol, in its mirrorless camera, the Z 9. The patented ATOMOS AirGluTM system, developed by Timecode Systems and acquired by Atomos in 2019, provides wireless timecode synchronisation between video and audio capture devices for film and television productions. The ability to lock cameras and audio devices together wirelessly with a single, accurate timestamp is important to video, film and television production personnel, as it saves significant time and cost by reducing manual effort and errors. All of the ATOMOS Series 2 and UltraSync products come equipped with AirGlu as well as Ninja V and V+ (via AtomX Sync or ATOMOS Connect modules).

This world-first camera implementation of the ATOMOS AirGluTM system is a significant milestone in ATOMOS' strategy to make cloud-based collaboration accessible to all its content creating customers, expanding the range of video production devices compatible with ATOMOS' Series 2 wireless products and services. ATOMOS is commercialising the AirGluTM system in two ways. For video content creators requiring short-range solutions, Atomos's patented Bluetooth technology is available to integrating partners via a free license to encourage take-up, thus expanding ATOMOS-compatible devices, a strategy effectively executed previously by the Company with the ProRes Raw implementation.

For video content creators seeking longer-range syncing solutions, Atomos's partners can purchase and integrate an ATOMOS Connect module that enables this capability in their product. Traditionally, accurate timecode synchronisation of video and audio files from multiple devices was only possible using cables linked to each separate device, with professional connectors. This process required considerable time, equipment, and know-how to set up.

The ATOMOS AirGluTM wireless technology supersedes cables, allowing each audio and video track to be automatically and precisely aligned in post-production, thus avoiding a lot of manual work and possible inconsistencies. The ATOMOS AirGluTM system also supports sharing metadata across connected devices, further improving the post-production process. Wireless timecode synchronisation and metadata sharing via ATOMOS' AirGluTM technology means more filmmakers can access best-in-class technology, previously only available to larger budget productions, thus expanding ATOMOS' customer base.