The Zoom H6 can be synchronized with any Tentacle SYNC E or ORIGINAL timecode generator, TIMEBAR timecode display or a TRACK E audio recorder. If you are using the H6 together with Tentacle device, one track will be used for recording Audio TC along the other mics. For more information about Tentacle syncing workflow with the Setup App, click here.
Setting up your Zoom H6:
- Set your audio recorder and Tentacle device to the same frame rate
- Sync your Tentacle and set the Output Volume in the app to MIC or AUTO
- Connect the Tentacle to one of the Mic inputs of the H6
- Adjust incoming timecode signal, so that it's not clipping on the audio track
- Activate the channel with the audio TC coming from the Tentacle for recording
- Set audio recorder menu to mute Audio TC on headphones:
- Menu > Input & Output > Monitor Mixer > change parameters till the channel with Audio TC is muted
- Check on main screen if meters of Audio TC track is present and being recorded
Recommended cables
C07 Tentacle to DSLR-Timecode Cable (included in any SYNC E set)
C04 Tentacle to XLR-Timecode Cable
C10 Tentacle to 6.3mm Jack 90°-Timecode Cable
Note:
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