Tentacle Sync, the German company specializing in affordable timecode-based solutions for filmmakers, has recently announced that they are now shipping the Tentacle Sync TRACK E pocket audio recorder. The TRACK E is controlled via Bluetooth, it records 32-bit floating-point audio onto a microSD, and you can easily synchronize it with or without cables if you’re already in the Tentacle Sync eco-system. Let’s take a closer look at it! If you’re new to Tentacle Sync, the company has been making affordable timecode solutions for filmmakers for quite some time now. In 2017, they released the Tentacle Sync E, a system that consists of small boxes that connect to your camera’s microphone input. The Sync E are linked to each other via Bluetooth, so you can quickly and easily synchronize as many cameras as you wish in post-production based on timecode. However, these Sync E timecode devices don’t record audio, which is why the company launched the TRACK E to solve that problem. Tentacle Sync TRACK E Features We first saw the Tentacle Sync TRACK E pocket-sized audio recorder during IBC 2019. This device is the company’s first attempt at making an audio recorder. Image credit: Tentacle Sync This small box (47 x 68 x 19mm/1.85 x 2.67 x 0.74in) weighs close to nothing at only 58g/2.1oz. It can easily fit in your pocket for recording on the go. The idea is to suppress radio-link connection and audio transmission between a traditional audio transmitter and receiver. Left and right side of the...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 10 November, 2020