Tentacle Sync Timebar Multipurpose Timecode Display

Tentacle Sync Timebar Multipurpose Timecode Display puts a large, readable timecode reference where directors, camera crews, and production teams can see it during a shoot. Its high-contrast OLED display uses a clear alphanumeric layout with a wide viewing angle, making the TIMEBAR useful as an on-set timecode display without requiring crew members to crowd around a camera or recorder screen.

It is more than a display. The TIMEBAR also works as a timecode generator, provides LTC input and output through a 3.5 mm connection, and includes timer and stopwatch functions. Bluetooth 5.2 connects to the Tentacle Setup App on Android and iOS, while the internal 2200 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery provides up to 80 hours of operation between charges.

Highlights

• High-contrast OLED display – presents timecode and alphanumeric information with a wide viewing angle for easier on-set reading
• Timecode generator with LTC I/O – supports both timecode input and output through the 3.5 mm interface
• Bluetooth 5.2 setup – works with the Tentacle Setup App on compatible Android and iOS devices
• Timer and stopwatch functions – adds practical timing tools beyond standard timecode display operation
• Up to 80 hours of battery life – 2200 mAh rechargeable LiPo battery supports extended production days

Quick Specs & Uses

• Product type: Multipurpose timecode display and generator
• Display: High-contrast OLED with wide viewing angle
• Display design: Clear alphanumeric readout
• Timecode I/O: 3.5 mm
• USB I/O: 1 x USB-C female input
• Wireless: Bluetooth 5.2
• Mobile app compatibility: Android and iOS
• App: Tentacle Setup App
• Global positioning: Yes
• Battery: 2200 mAh lithium-ion polymer
• Recharge time: 4 to 5 hours
• Maximum battery life: Up to 80 hours
• Application: Timecode display, camera synchronization, multicamera production, slate workflows, production timing, and postproduction sync reference

Why It Helps

A visible timecode reference can save a lot of back-and-forth on set. Instead of checking a small camera screen or asking another department for the current count, the TIMEBAR gives the crew a dedicated display that can be positioned where several people can read it at once.

The LTC input and output also make it useful inside the wider sync chain rather than only as a passive display. It can generate timecode, receive it, or pass it into another part of the production setup through its 3.5 mm connection. That gives the unit more flexibility when the clocking arrangement changes between jobs.

Battery life is another practical advantage. With up to 80 hours available from the internal 2200 mAh LiPo battery, the TIMEBAR can stay in a production kit for long shooting days without becoming another device that constantly needs charging. Bluetooth setup through the Tentacle app also keeps configuration accessible from a phone or tablet.

System Characteristics

• High-contrast OLED provides the primary timecode and information display
• Wide viewing angle helps keep the display readable from different positions on set
• Clear alphanumeric display design supports straightforward visual identification
• Timecode generator provides onboard timecode generation
• LTC input and output are available through the 3.5 mm interface
• Supported frame rates: SMPTE 12M / 23.98, 24, 25 (50), 29.97 (59.94), 29.97DF, 30
• Bluetooth 5.2 provides wireless communication with the setup app
• Tentacle Setup App supports compatible Android and iOS devices
• Global positioning: Yes
• Timer functionality is built into the unit
• Stopwatch functionality is built into the unit
• USB-C female input provides the listed USB interface
• Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion polymer (LiPo)
• Battery capacity: 2200 mAh
• Recharge time: 4 to 5 hours
• Maximum battery life: Up to 80 hours
• Mounting: Integrated hook surface
• Color: Black / Orange
• Dimensions: 211 × 54 × 19 mm (8.3 × 2.1 × 0.7 in)
• Weight: 0.222 kg (0.488 lb)

What's In The Box

• 1 x Tentacle Sync Timebar Multipurpose Timecode Display
• 1 x 3.5mm to Straight BNC Cable
• 1 x USB-A to USB-C Cable
• 1 x Zipper Bag
• 1 x Software License for Tentacle Sync Studio

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