Late last year, German company Tentacle Sync released their first audio recording device: the Tentacle TRACK E Audio Recorder. In this video we take a closer look at the compact 32-bit float device, enjoy our TRACK E review. Tentacle Sync is known for it’s affordable timecode-solutions. These allow users to sync multiple recording devices using the same timecode. Multi-cam shoots are simpler to manage, but even simple dual system audio benefits from synced timecode. What is the Tentacle TRACK E Audio Recorder? Tentacle Sync’s new TRACK E is a small audio recorder that fits right in their ecosystem. It’s smaller than an average wireless audio belt pack. That’s practical, because the recorder is meant to be attached on the person being recorded. The device records onto an internal micro-SD card. This eliminates the need for an analog or digital radio signal being transmitted with all its drawbacks. The Track E can be timecode synced with Tentacle Sync’s own SYNC E devices. This combination is a nifty solution to elegantly handle dual system audio in a small crew. Or as a one-man-band for that matter. A couple of companion apps for Android, iOS, macOS and Windows help you get the most out of the TRACK E. However you could even use the device only with a smartphone! In case you missed it back then, you can also watch our video interview with the Tentacle Sync founder Uli Esser from IBC 2019 (remember when there were still trade shows?) where they first...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 8 April, 2021