Tentacle Sync Sync E MK2 Timecode Generator with Bluetooth 5.0 (Single Unit)

Tentacle Sync Sync E MK2 Timecode Generator with Bluetooth 5.0 (Single Unit)

The Tentacle SYNC E MK2 Timecode Generator with Bluetooth (Single Unit) pairs the lightweight, super-compact Sync E MK2 timecode generator with a downloadable Tentacle Sync Studio software license (macOS). This update to the Tentacle Sync E features Bluetooth 5.0 setup and battery management improvements. Designed for vlogging, events, multicamera setups, and post syncing, the Sync E MK2 can generate any SMPTE timecode or jam-sync to an external timecode source.

Tentacle SYNC E is built on the idea of providing you with an easy to operate and reliable timecode and sync tool that works in nearly any kind of setting. No matter how small or complex your shooting challenge is, the Tentacle SYNC E is the right companion for your creative task.

Spend less time thinking about setting everything up and spend more time on what you do best: being creative.

Some of you might be thinking: why Bluetooth? The answer is simple: Most of our customers don't leave home without their phones or tablet and Bluetooth is the most common and widely-used wireless technology used by almost all of them. The solution for cable-free operation is right in front of you: in the palm of your hands.

Battery. SYNC E uses Bluetooth 5.0 low energy. This means, your SYNC E offers a battery life of up to 35 hours – no matter if you use it for setup, syncing or monitoring your devices.

Connectivity. Forget the old phone/car radio connectivity problems. With Bluetooth, you simply hold your phone close to your Tentacle SYNC E to link it with your app.

Monitoring. Tentacle devices don’t have a built-in display – and that’s just how we like it. The best user interface is your phone. Use it to monitor and set up your Tentacle SYNC E with a frame-accurate timecode display, without the need for any additional expensive equipment.

Accuracy. Tentacle’s sync algorithms allow you to monitor your Octopodes with frame accuracy via the Tentacle Sync app.

Future-proof. Every Sync E acts as a master and broadcasts timecode independently via Bluetooth. Almost every mobile device can make use of this timecode, opening up a whole world of seamless connectivity sync networks without needing any new technology – straight out of the box.

Connecting timecode equipment to the mic input of a DSLR-type camera cuts off the internal audio. Tentacle SYNC E is the only solution available with a high-quality built-in ‘scratch’ mic. Record both timecode and ambient sound simultaneously with just one single device.

Who wants to buy extra non-standard and unusual cables or connectors? Probably nobody. At least we don‘t. That‘s why we decided to add a clamp to the Tentacle SYNC E, making the connector lockable. And to make things even easier, we just used a 3.5mm mini-jack – without a doubt the most common and versatile connector in the world. It’s all designed around you, not us.

You don’t want to bring extra devices to the set? Tentacle Sync also offers additional native iOS & Android apps such as the audio recorder. Just use your phone for recording synced audio. Third-party apps such as Movie Slate also have full Tentacle support, making it even easier to shoot professional videos on the go. And the best thing: they are all free.

Of course, every Tentacle unit comes with Tentacle Sync Studio (macOS) enabling you to sync your material with just a single click. It works with nearly any kind of timecode, even if you have used a different timecode technology than ours.

Smartphone Apps

iOS, Android

Timecode Support

All SMPTE Rates

Drift

Recording Frame Rates

23.98/24/25/29.97/29.97DF/30 fps

Timecode Input & Output

3.5 mm TRS

Audio

Built-in Reference Mic

Rechargeable Battery Type

Lithium-Ion Polymer

Operating Time

Up to 35 Hours

Charging

Fast Charging via USB Type-C: 1.5 Hours (Maximum)

Operating Temperature

-22 to 185°F / -30 to 85°C

Dimensions

2 x 1.5 x 0.6" / 5 x 3.8 x 1.5 cm

Weight

1.1 oz / 30 g