There is an easy way to sync your Zoom F8 or Zoom F8N audio recorder with Tentacle SYNC E or ORIGINAL timecode generator, TIMEBAR timecode display & TRACK E audio recorder. For more information about Tentacle syncing workflow with the Setup App, click here.
Proceed as follows:
- Set your audio recorder and Tentacle device to the same frame rate
- Synchronize your Tentacle device and set the Output Volume in the app to LINE or AUTO
- Set audio recorder menu:
- Menu > Timecode > Mode > Ext. > Ext. Continuous ON
- Connect your Tentacle to the TC IN of your Zoom F8
Jam-sync your Tentacle by the ZOOM F8:
- Start your Tentacle (flashing red)
- Set the Zoom F8 timecode menu:
- Menu > Timecode > Mode > Int. Free Run.
- Connect the Tentacle to the TC OUT of the Zoom F8
- Wait until the Tentacle is synchronized (flashing green)
Recommended cables
C08 Tentacle to BNC 90°-Timecode Cable
C06 Tentacle to BNC-Timecode Cable
The Zoom F8 looses timecode after switching it off, so you have to re-jam afterwards.
Note:
We cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of information provided by third-party manufacturers, so we recommend that you contact these third-party manufacturers directly if you have any questions regarding their devices.