Tentacle Sync E mkII Timecode Generator with Bluetooth 5.0 (Single Set)

Tentacle Sync E mkII Timecode Generator with Bluetooth 5.0 (Single Set) is a compact timecode box for keeping cameras and recorders on the same clock during production. It supports the standard SMPTE frame rates used across film, television, broadcast, and location work, while the high-precision TCXO is specified for less than one frame of drift over 24 hours.

Timecode input and output run through the 3.5 mm TRS connection, and the unit can be used in master-clock or jam-sync workflows. Bluetooth 5.0 gives the operator wireless access through the Tentacle Sync E app on iOS and Android for setup and battery management, while USB-C handles charging. A built-in reference microphone is also included for scratch-audio support.

Highlights

• High-precision timecode generation – TCXO accuracy is specified at less than 1 frame of drift over 24 hours
• All SMPTE frame rates – supports 23.98, 24, 25 (50), 29.97 (59.94), 29.97DF, and 30 fps workflows
• Bluetooth 5.0 control – works with the Tentacle Sync E app on compatible iOS and Android devices
• 3.5 mm timecode I/O – supports both input and output for master-clock and jam-sync operation
• Compact rechargeable design – lithium-ion polymer battery charges over USB-C and provides up to 35 hours of specified operating time

Quick Specs & Uses

• Product type: Compact timecode generator
• Timecode support: All SMPTE rates
• Recording frame rates: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 29.97DF, 30 fps
• Timecode accuracy: Less than 1 frame drift per 24 hours
• Timecode input/output: 3.5 mm TRS
• Wireless control: Bluetooth 5.0
• Smartphone support: iOS, Android
• Audio: Built-in reference microphone
• Charging: USB-C fast charging
• Maximum charge time: 1.5 hours
• Operating time: Up to 35 hours
• Application: Camera synchronization, multicamera production, location sound, master-clock operation, jam sync, and postproduction timecode workflows

Why It Helps

On a multicamera or double-system sound job, the important part is not simply having timecode—it is having every device follow the same reference accurately. The Sync E mkII is built around that job, with support for the common SMPTE rates and a TCXO specified to stay within less than one frame over a full 24-hour period.

The 3.5 mm port can handle timecode input as well as output, so the unit is not tied to one position in the sync chain. It can act as the master clock for another device or be jam-synced from an existing source when the production already has a timing reference in place.

Bluetooth control is useful once several units are mounted around a set. Basic setup and battery management can be handled from the Tentacle Sync E app on iOS or Android instead of physically reaching every box. The small 50 × 38 × 15 mm body and included mounting accessories also make it easy to place on cameras, recorders, or compact rigs.

System Characteristics

• All SMPTE timecode rates are supported
• 23.98 fps is supported for production workflows
• 24 fps is supported for production workflows
• 25 fps is supported, including 50 fps reference workflows
• 29.97 fps is supported, including 59.94 fps reference workflows
• 29.97 drop-frame is supported
• 30 fps is supported
• High-precision TCXO is specified for less than 1 frame drift per 24 hours
• 3.5 mm TRS connection provides timecode input and output
• Master-clock mode supports use as the timing source
• Jam-sync mode supports synchronization from an external timecode reference
• Bluetooth 5.0 provides wireless setup and control
• Tentacle Sync E app supports compatible iOS and Android devices
• Built-in reference microphone provides scratch-audio support
• Rechargeable battery type: Lithium-ion polymer
• Operating time: Up to 35 hours
• USB-C fast charging provides a maximum specified charge time of 1.5 hours
• Operating temperature: -30 to 85°C (-22 to 185°F)
• Dimensions: 50 × 38 × 15 mm (2 × 1.5 × 0.6 in)
• Weight: 0.03 kg (0.066 lb)

What's In The Box

• 1 x Tentacle Sync E mkII Timecode Generator with Bluetooth 5.0 (Single Set)
• 1 x 3.5mm Mini Jack Cable (Right-Angle)
• 1 x USB-C Cable
• 2 x Cable Clamp
• 10 x Hook-and-Loop Pad
• 4 x Colored Rubber Band
• 1 x Software Activation

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