Tentacle Sync 3.5mm Mini-Jack Microphone Y-Cable (12")

Tentacle Sync 3.5mm Mini-Jack Microphone Y-Cable (12") lets a Tentacle Sync timecode generator and an external microphone feed the same camera through a single 3.5 mm audio input. Instead of giving up the camera’s microphone connection just to record audio timecode, the cable splits the stereo input so both signals can be recorded at the same time.

Timecode from the Tentacle is sent to the camera’s left channel, while the external microphone is routed to the right channel. The cable uses two right-angle Neutrik 3.5 mm TRS plugs plus a separate 3.5 mm cable jack for the microphone, all within a compact 30 cm (12") run.

Highlights

• Timecode and microphone on one camera input – lets a Tentacle generator and external mic share a stereo 3.5 mm camera connection
• Separated left/right recording – timecode is recorded to the left channel while microphone audio goes to the right
• Two right-angle Neutrik TRS plugs – keeps the main connections close to the camera and Tentacle hardware
• Dedicated microphone jack – provides a separate 3.5 mm connection for the external microphone
• Compact 12" cable – keeps the split signal path manageable around handheld and rigged camera setups

Quick Specs & Uses

• Product type: 3.5 mm microphone and timecode Y-cable
• Compatibility: Cameras with 3.5 mm mini-jack audio input
• Timecode source: Tentacle Sync timecode generator
• Microphone support: External microphone via 3.5 mm cable jack
• Timecode channel: Left
• Microphone channel: Right
• Connectors: 2 x Neutrik 3.5 mm TRS plugs; 1 x 3.5 mm cable jack
• Cable length: 30 cm (12 in)
• Weight: 0.035 kg (0.077 lb)
• Application: DSLR and mirrorless camera sync, scratch audio, multicamera production, interviews, and compact field rigs

Why It Helps

Many small cameras only provide one stereo mini-jack input. That can be awkward when the production needs both an external microphone and audio timecode. This Y-cable uses the two available channels separately, so neither signal has to be dropped from the camera recording.

The channel arrangement is straightforward for post: timecode sits on the left side and microphone audio sits on the right. That makes it easier to identify what was recorded on each channel once the files reach the edit or sync stage.

The right-angle plugs also suit compact camera builds. They sit closer to the ports than straight connectors, while the 12" cable keeps the split connection short enough to route without leaving a large amount of cable around the rig.

System Characteristics

• Dual-signal Y-cable design carries Tentacle timecode and external microphone audio into one stereo camera input
• Left audio channel carries the timecode signal
• Right audio channel carries the external microphone signal
• Two Neutrik 3.5 mm TRS plugs provide the main cable connections
• Right-angle connector design keeps the plugs compact around camera hardware
• 3.5 mm cable jack provides the external microphone connection
• Camera compatibility requires a 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack audio input
• Cable length: 30 cm (12 in)
• Weight: 0.035 kg (0.077 lb)

What's In The Box

• 1 x Tentacle Sync 3.5mm Mini-Jack Microphone Y-Cable (12")

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