Tentacle Sync Track E Tiny Audio Recorder: Like Wireless But Not Wireless

In today’s episode, we have a detailed look at the new Tentacle Sync Track E audio recorder. This tiny body pack recorder includes a lavalier microphone and some impressive features: 32-bit float wide dynamic range recording and an in-built, high quality timecode generator (TCXO) which makes syncing your audio to your video clips very quick and easy in post. Let’s take an in-depth look.

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Tentacle Sync Track E audio recorder - B&H, DVEStore https://geni.us/hqpYNAL
- Sanken COS-11D lavalier microphone - B&H, DVEStore, Amazon https://geni.us/UdpqK
- Lectrosonics SPDR pro level stereo bodypack recorder - B&H https://bhpho.to/3lLYI9V
- Aputure 300x LED Light - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline, Amazon https://geni.us/LBXWV
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- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon https://geni.us/InspOl
- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon https://geni.us/gr47
- Lupo Superpanel 30 Full Color Soft - B&H https://geni.us/B1fGix
- Canon C70camera - B&H https://geni.us/ABYB
- Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L lens - B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/qwsEs

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Index:
00:00Start
00:11 Summary
00:21 Intro
00:34 Raw Audio Samples
02:42 Like wireless but not wireless
03:08 32-bit float sample
05:44 When to use 32-bit float
06:06 24-bit and limiter sample
06:56 Low cut filter & 48kHz
07:13 Timecode generator and syncing
08:27 Benefits over wireless
08:57 Downsides vs wireless
09:40 Sync apps included
10:03 Included lavalier & practical noise floor
10:55 Included items
11:19 Battery performance & replacement
12:52 USB-C for charging and file transfer
13:00 Switch
13:32 LED Meter
14:00 Headphone jack & limitations
14:59 Downsides
15:34 Plastic build
17:11 Who is this for & final thoughts
18:39 Please buy my courses