the timecode cable can be found here: shop.tentaclesync.com/product/tentacle-to-micro-usb-for-sony-fx3-fx30-timecode-cable/

Great point, especially given how I used the footage I certainly could have just used the action cam. Will be doing some shots from the hood into the truck and for that I need a better solution.

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Create 'simple' lists is a little harder in Fusion for sure, especially if trying to create a reusable control. However, here is a cool trick to use Powerpoint or Keynote and incorporate those animations into a video: The DP Journey creates fantastic videos using this technique that he discusses here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnuQdHV8hcajircsi=BGgXWQWFTX-kDQ3M If you would send me an image of the type of list you want to make, I'll certainly give it a go,

I share with you a video that I made in Davinci in Edit, it is basic, the animation could be greatly improved but it was as a test. In Fusion it is much more complex...Thank you@@richardweeks drive.google.com/file/d/1A_WU8KHJTNGojh_btmqxM_sQH4LXxZgF/view?usp=sharing

Thanks. Trying to recall what I used, but it's probably the Sony 24-70 GM.

The Mic (lav) will have the biggest impact on sound quality. I use a DPA 4060 or a Sanken COS-11D. The nice feature of the Rode system is dual transmitters to single receiver and of course onboard recording which is great in a crowded air space with dropouts. So I can monitor the audio and also know that I get backup recordings which is huge. The 2.4ghz spectrum can get noisy in environments such as ballpark, stadium or large events. I have an MKE2 lav - should make a comparison video of the difference a lav can make. For the indoor talking head do you also book with something like MKH 50? Also are you recording to camera or field recorder?

@@richardweeks Self-creator who does talking head videos. Looking for simple and great sound. I've used the the RODE GO II and DJI in the past. I traded out of the DJI for The AVX because the DJI had a hiss with certain lavs in the past. I record directly into camera.

Yeah I too had a lot of issues with the DJI system. I used an AVX system for years and it was and still is great, very reliable system. The questions you need to ask yourself 1) do you need multiple TX? 2) locking 3.5 audio jack? Also on the avx. 3) basic time code 4) on board recording. If any of these features appeal to you it might be worth it. I will say that both are great right out of the box however I’d give a sound quality edge to the mke2 lav mic over the rode lav mics. Again you can always upgrade your lav mic as you need based on your budget etc. hope this helps. Let me know what you end up doing. Edit: also easier to use a 3.5 into other cameras if you don’t have easy access to XLR inputs.

@@richardweeks Thanks for the insights. What I like about AVX or Rode ME/Pro is the auto adjustment. Less for me to worry about. I prefer simplicity/small. Thanks for the help, I'm selling the AVX and going back to Rode.

I do use Tentacle Sync, but mostly now use Deity TC-1 (since it has a screen that i can see :) ). I’ll do a video on using Rode in a larger setup and how it all comes together. thanks for subscribing.

Thanks that was my question. I CAN charge the transmitter while it is plugged into my laptop? I want to have the transmitter plugged into my laptop, and charge it at the same time with a regular 110 plug, that is possible ? Then I can run as long as i wanted because i can just swap out the receivers every 5 hours when one gets low.

i don’t know that it is guaranteed, but i’ve not had any issues so far.

as both allow for onboard recording you can always just sync in post with waveform matching - most NLEs are pretty good at this now. The big thing to really consider is the sound profile of each system - as the internal mics do have a different sound to them. but as long as your not swapping the TX from one shot to another, that is person 1 is always using TX 1, then you wont have to worry about someone sound different throughout the video. most of these systems can be closely EQ matched as long as you get pretty good sound at the source. hope that helps.

Thank you so much. That was a very detailed and good answer. Hope that many people can take part of your video and also use your answer here in the comments. May I be bold and ask one more question? if I have two DJI mic sets for a total of 4 people, do you think there could be interference? Or is it the case that the receivers have different frequencies so it doesn't cross-record or something like that?@@richardweeks

Have you updated to firmware 1.2.3 on the RWP? That fixed it for me. That update and using mode 5 with RX output at 0db.

@@richardweeksdo you mean fixed it for you with the Tentacle cable, or the Deity one?

@@AaronAbernethy no luck with the Tentacle cable only the Deity cable. i’ve not messed about with it in a bit, but i’ll check the firmware tonight and see if any updates along the way have made a difference.

I just ordered the exact same 3.5mm to micro USB cable from B&H thinking it will work with Rode Wireless Pro to Sony FX3. Can I use 3.5mm audio cable to jam time sync from wireless pro to FX3?

@@perfectposesTo jam sync on FX3 you’ll need something that uses the Micro-USB (or multiport as Sony calls it). At the minute the RODE Wireless Pro doesn’t seem to be able to do that with the Tentacle Sync cable. It will send Timecode over 3.5mm into the audio record port, but that is audio embedded - it will need to remain connected that way. I’m hoping for a firmware update from RØDE sometime soon that will allow the Tentacle cable to work, since it’s easily the tidiest and most cost effective option.

For the Tentacle cable I tried everything I could. Using firmware 1.2.3 on the rode system and the RX output at 0db. Works with the other cables just fine but can’t get the new cable working. Sucks cause the new cable is awesome

@@richardweeks there is any other cable that works beside Sony and deity?

@@VerriCarlos Not that I'm aware of. There is new firmware updates on the Rode, so I'll have to test again tomorrow to see if it will work.

@@richardweeks rode could do some cable just as deity and tentacle did it. Have u tested how much the timecode on Sony fx3/30 drift after jamming?

@@VerriCarlos both the fx3 and others like it do not hold timecode very well. in practice, i leave a tc generator attached to the camera - generally a deity tc-1 as i really like them. i've not tested how much an fx3 drifts and honestly there are many factors to such a test - weather/temp, etc. in a stable environment, the timecode might not drift much, but at the end of the day it's just easier to have a tc box attached and not worry about it.

Deity Microphones makes a cable - shown in the video - that will work with the Rode RX in mode 5. Search the deity store for C23 - it’s the time code cable for Sony.

@@richardweeks thanks! I was curious whether or not the lock mechanism on the Diety would prevent it from connecting all the way on the rode. Good to know. 👍🏼