Tentacle Sync Track E Tiny Audio Recorder: Like Wireless But Not Wireless
Curtis Judd
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:
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- Lupo Superpanel 30 Full Color Soft - B&H https://geni.us/B1fGix
- Canon C70camera - B&H https://geni.us/ABYB
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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 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2mdXyhmtyg
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