The Sound Devices 888 can be synchronized with any Tentacle SYNC E or ORIGINAL timecode generator, TIMEBAR timecode display or a 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
- Sync your Tentacle and set the Output Volume in the app to LINE or AUTO
- Set audio recorder menu:
- Menu > Timecode > Timecode Mode > Ext-TC/Cont. (Tentacle connected at all times)
- Menu > Timecode > Timecode Mode > Free Run Jam Once (Jam-synced by Tentacle)
- Connect your Tentacle device to the TC connector of the Sound Devices recorder
Recommended cable
C02 Tentacle to LEMO 5-pin-Timecode Cable
Sound Devices recorder as a Timecode Source:
- Set audio recorder and Tentacle device to the same frame rate
- Start your Tentacle device, so it's ready to receive external timecode (flashing red)
- Set audio recorder menu:
- Menu > Timecode > Timecode Mode > Free Run
- Timecode/Sync > Set Generator TC to choose your TC value
- Connect your Tentacle to the TC port of the Sound Devices recorder
- Keep the Tentacle connected until it's synchronized (flashing green)
Recommended cable
C03 LEMO 5-pin to Tentacle-Timecode Cable
Note:
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