Nathaniel Robinson Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 You may recall the Tentacle Sync, a tiny timecode box which raised $100k+ on Indiegogo back in December. It appears that production units are finally nearing completion, and "early bird" backers, such as myself, have units with pre-production housing en route. The company also just released a beta build of their software. The software looks great. I tested it out this morning, running TC into my iPhone via Denecke SB-3, and audio to my Zaxcom Maxx. I only recorded a few samples, but everything synced instantly and correctly. The software automatically looks for TC stamp as well as "Audio TC", and displays it's results. The software creates a sync map, similar to an Avid AutoSequence. It handled my multiple camera cuts; will test later to see if same holds true for audio cuts. Not sure why it flipped my video (bug, or user error?). At the moment, I cannot test export functionality, as it requires activation code or dongle. I'm excited about the ability to use the hardware as a dongle on guest computers, though. I think the DSLR crowd will be hooked once they see it in action on their laptops. If the hardware delivers on it's accuracy and battery life specs, I think it will be a big hit with my clients. Steadicam/Movi operators are going to love the weight, and for many DSLR workflows it will be an improvement on the standard PluralEyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efksound Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Mine just arrived :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomboom Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Nice ! Eager to try'em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Childers Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 I am eagerly awaiting mine! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Childers Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Yes!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efksound Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 A few things I was told by Maximillian The Setup Software&App (to adjust frame rate, TOD, and level output) isn't ready yet, they hope to have it ready for next Monday The auto frame rate detection isn't implemented yet, possibly in a future firmware update (so you need to use the soft/app to change it) Mine came with 25FPS and line out as default setting (as I'm in Europe) you should check with them at what "presetted" FPS they've sent yours. They also added one new feature : "?One new feature is the automatic audio level : if you input a signal with phantom power or PlugIn power (3V) like the 5D has, Tentacle will switch automatically to mic level. If you unplug it level is line again." EDIT : Uli has just sent a link by email with the windows version of the setup app ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderfm Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 I'm waiting on mine arriving. I notice on their website that the software only runs on OS X 10.9+ Does anyone know if this is also the case for the configuration software? I'm a bit concerned that my macbook won't be able to configure them as I'm still running 10.7.5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismedr Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 Does anyone know if this is also the case for the configuration software? I'm a bit concerned that my macbook won't be able to configure them as I'm still running 10.7.5 don't know about the minimum requirements but if it's really 10.9+ you could install a minimal 10.9 system on an external drive (or even an USB pen drive) and boot from that to configure the unit, then boot back into your normal 10.7.5 system. waiting for mine too chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macrecorder Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 You can get the software now, if you ask them. The requirements are based mainly on the need for the sync software to operate correctly with quicktime and various codecs. So for instance, if you try syncing an MXF file, you actually need Yosemite 10.10.3. Other codecs may be ok on 10.9. But for the sync box setup software I would imagine that the specs are not nearly so demanding, since codecs etc don't really come into it, so it may well run on earlier OS's. But you can try it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismedr Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 just got a mail that the units are now being assembled packed and shipped in order of order placement. looking forward to getting mine. anybody already made an in-depth test? chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomboom Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 (edited) Will the software go public somehow ? I'd like post to take care of that, not me at the end of the day... Can't wait to get and try my units ! cheers tentacle Edited May 30, 2015 by Boomboom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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