Tentacle SYNC E MKII Smart Bluetooth Timecode Generator, Standard Set

The new Tentacle SYNC E mkII timecode generator is based on the well-known SYNC E. We have made it ready for the future with Bluetooth 5.0 and improved battery management. The rest of the improvements you won’t recognize, but make the production much easier to handle. Everything else is as good as always: same precision, same size and weight, same features, full compatibility with all Tentacle devices and same prize. The Standard Set, with two SYNC E mkII devices, is a complete hardware/software solution offering timecode synchronization over Bluetooth. The Set also includes the renowned Tentacle Sync Studio Software for macOS, for fast and easy synchronization of your audio and video footage. The Tentacle SYNC E combined with our TRACK E timecode audio recorder is the perfect workflow solution for any video shooting from YouTube and Wedding applications to Multicam setups as well as post production syncing tasks.

Key Features

• Syncing over Bluetooth 5.0 (Low Energy) for monitoring and setup via phone or tablet
• Super small and lightweight
• Frame rate and TC output level adjustable via Tentacle Setup App (iOS/ Android/ macOS/ Windows)
• Two Tentacle Sync Studio Software Licenses included
• Tentacle Clamp locks a right-angle mini jack connector
• Accurate built-in reference microphone
• Generates All SMPTE timecode rates or jam-sync to any external timecode source
• High precision TCXO: accuracy with less than 1 frame drift in 24 hours (-30C to +85C)
• Designed and manufactured in Kln, Germany

Technical Specifications

LTC Timecode
According to SMPTE-12M Standard
Drift
High Precision TCXO: Accuracy Less than 1 Frame Drift in 24 Hours (-30C to +85C)
Frame rates
23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 29.97DF, 30
Timecode I/O
Mini Jack Socket
Audio
Built-In Reference Mic
Power
Built-In Lithium Polymer Battery, up to 35 hrs Operating Time, Fast Charging via USB-C (max. 1.5 hrs)
Mounting
Integrated Hook Surface on the Back for Easy Mounting
Weight
30 g / 1 oz
Dimensions
38 x 50 x 15 mm / 1.49 x 1.97 x 0.59 inches
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
2x Tentacle SYNC E - Timecode Generator with Bluetooth Functionality
2x Mini-Jack-Cable (90 angled) for Syncing Cameras with TRS (Sony a7S III, BMPCC4K/6K, GH5s)
2x USB-C Cable for Charging and Setup (Win/Mac)
2x Tentacle Clamps for Locking your Right-Angle Cables to the Tentacle SYNC E
10x Velcro Loop Pads for Mounting the Tentacle to any Device
4x Colored Rubber Bands
1x Quickstart Guide
1x Software Activation Details and Manual included