ZOOM F2 Review & Tentacle Sync TRACK E Comparison

[@david243121]

@GeraldUndone - at 8:29 talk about how you could use this with a wireless transmitter module to get 32bit flow wirelessly. But wouldn't the monitoring audio output NOT be 32bit? Since you can change the gain on the output, this leads me to believe the benefits of 32bit would not passively transfer through the built in output. Thanks for this video! I've been waiting for it.

[@geraldundone]

Right, yeah, and you might run into line level vs mic level issues. My thinking was more for just monitoring. You still record locally on the 32-bit recorder, but you attach a wireless transmitter so you can monitor the sound wirelessly.

[@david243121]

@@geraldundone Gotcha. Thanks for the quick reply. Here's a use: If you're syncing in post via Multicam Clip in FCPX based on audio, you could wirelessly shoot the monitor audio into your camera from afar, making syncing a breeze, sin timecode ;). I saw another comment asking if they could use a L/R channel 3.5 splitter to record 2 audio sources simultaneously. I was thinking- similarly to the use-case above, use your Rode (or w/e brand) wireless transmitter on one subject, and place the receiver on the other subject, receiving into the R channel. Then the other Lav, on the 2nd subject goes into the L channel.

[@david243121]

@@geraldundone I have a couple decent Lavs, rechargeable AAA's, and an iPhone. Would you recommend going with the cheaper Zoom in my case?

[@geraldundone]

Yeah, the Zoom would probably be a better use of money since you're essentially the perfect customer. 😜

[@ecsix]

@GeraldUndone Would it be possible to put a 3.5mm wireless receiver like the RodeLink into the F2's mic input and record 32 bit audio wirelessly into the unit itself that way? Or is that just wishful thinking?

[@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL]

You know gerald, when you asked to collaborate, I didn't know you were gonna....THATS MY F'N MIC!!! well played sir.

[@geraldundone]

If anyone wants to know what Josh was talking about at 8:51, he was laying down a theory that in those "cinematic b-roll" videos, the music is actually the a-roll. 🤓🤣👍 That's why I love the guy

[@MrSindriSvan]

@@geraldundone man, music and sound is always a-roll! Although, I think there’s something to be said that there shouldn’t’ be such a a thing as a b-roll, as it suggests less significance. Thanks for the reviews btw. This 32-but float seems like actual damn magic!

[@underreview5411]

"Dum dum Gerald Undone dum dum dum He's Crazy!" Anyone else singing along?

[@CollinShook]

How could you not.. That bass tone slapps

[@tombuck]

This gets stuck in my head multiple times per week.

[@killerskincanoe]

I sing it. But replace "he's" with "I'm"... Usually makes the other passengers on the bus change seats.

[@emungai]

on videos like this one, only here for the intro

[@mikefowler3514]

What I really want is for Tentacle Sync to complete their ecosystem by making a full XLR/Phantom power version of their recorder that I can slap on the back of a boom pole and control every source and camera TC from the app. That would be beautiful.

[@JohnnyHurcomb]

My fiance said that I sound like Gerald Undone this morning and I said that it was the best compliment that she had given me ever.

[@mehdisheriff]

Ngl, it's kinda sad that it is the best compliment you ever received

[@mrshaheedmalik]

Do you have an affinity for purple?

[@JohnnyHurcomb]

@@mehdisheriff yikes.

[@fernandogmar]

@@mehdisheriff ​ That could also means even receiving good compliments Undone means even more to @Johnny Hurcomb :D

[@burgunbeerd]

If they can make 32bit recorders so small now why doesn't every camera just have 32bit float as standard?

[@geraldundone]

Yeah, that'd be pretty wild. 👍

[@HKBian]

I think future cameras will have 32 bit float recording as standard. It's gotta be in the works. And so, all sound recorders ever sold would be like that too.

[@joshuatatro4503]

Underrated comment/idea

[@BrianSantero]

Patents. But yeah, hopefully! I can't wait for digital wireless 32-bit.

[@burgunbeerd]

I'm getting a bit sick of patents holding technology back. This and RED owning internal raw seems a bit much :/

[@dandobi]

I literally commented on your track e video yesterday and asked for this comparison. You’re on top of it, THANK YOU FOR THIS!

[@Justin_Allen]

FYI, Curtis Judd just talked about the ability to prevent the stopping of the Track E recorder via their app.

[@markmaloney391]

Great review! I will say one of the biggest things with batteries....more so than cost or charge cycle is simply the idea that you get to set, the recorder was left on or forgot to charge it and now what do you do? Instead of running out to get triple A's you'll have to plug in the unit to the wall, which might not be possible especially for documentary stuff which is what I think this will be used most for.

[@geraldundone]

Fair point. Cheers!

[@DucDigital]

No regrets buying that Track E. Timecode feature is a win here

[@curtisjudd]

Mmm, that MKH50 sounds great on your voice! Sort of a "My name is Gerald - voice of GOD - Undone..." And nice comparison, of course! One note: The Track E does have an app setting to disable the switch on the Track E. Not as simple as the lock position on the F2, but probably more secure.

[@InfinitelyQurious]

The Sennheiser MKH 50 came out the hero in this video. Hands-down.

[@DoctorCulture]

Dude you probably already know this, but your audio is smooth as butter.

[@JimMerchant]

Thank you for mentioning the battery door. That was probably my biggest concern with the F2 since my F1 battery door broke as soon as it was out of warranty. Between that and the ease of timecode use on the Track E, I know what I'm going with.

[@Ballistic23]

Excellent review Gerald. A few things to add. The Zoom F2 can currently only power lavs up-to 2.5V whereas the Tentacle will do 5V. This may change with the release model. Zoom are also looking into an Android app. As a professional sound recordist the F2-BT makes more sense to me ;if they can fix the 2.5V as I already own a plethora of lavs and I have the Timecode Systems Blue, which will sync all F2-BT (you only need to buy one unit and it's very cheap). The headphone output is a big deal for me as I need to attach radio mics to the device too. Zoom have obviously got deeper pockets than Tentacle ;)

[@paulfairchild8942]

Someone mentioned you can only view one F2 using their app vs multiple Track Es using Tentacle's app. That will be an issue for some.

[@OMTEKNO]

Great video! I really like the 32 bit float on the Zoom F2. It can perfectly handle high SPL and dynamic sound from engine. With minor touch in post processing, the audio can be synced to the video and it does the job very well. The only cons is quality of the lav mic. I use deity w lav pro to improve the clarity.

[@MoCo_Filmmaker]

Great content, have you used the Tascam DR-10L, it’s not 32-bit but has way more built-in options. Also can record a safety track as low as -12db from the main track. Just curious your thoughts on it as well since you do such wonderful testing!

[@srandall31]

I would like to know this as well! Would love to see a comparison with the Tascam

[@rsmith02]

It does a similar job well. I see no reason to upgrade myself.

[@paulfairchild8942]

DR-10Ls are excellent but I will upgrade some of the 5 I have. Why? I can't monitor the audio and having 32-bit float audio enables me to pull back/save clipped audio. I do use the safety track feature but if you're unlucky even that can clip and because you can't monitor, you'll only find that out once you play the track back.

[@PanaScopeNZ]

Amazing Gerald. Just the review I was hoping for!

[@StreetsOfVancouverChannel]

I'm curious how many accumulative hours Gerald has stared at a glass screen and talked to himself the past years...

[@jochenretter]

Thank you again for a (as always) detailed, honest review, that covers everything I want to know and what would take so much time to find out myself.

[@zHeadless]

So quick obvious question, does Canada get the US version or the "anywhere else in the world" version? I'm assuming the latter but that would not be the first time we get stuck with US versions ;-)

[@impatrickt]

you sold me on this at 0:00

[@geraldundone]

😜🤠

[@philpritchard8772]

gerald! is the track e a ideal option for someone who has no trust in the wirless go 2 and wants a simple system

[@riosrios6106]

Hey Geraldo, wont you ever review the Sigma fp camera? Would love that, thank you Gerry.

[@lovefirst6157]

I would love it too

[@candinmuniz3225]

I would love to see a comparison between the two paired with a good lav mic like a Sanken COS-11D. The noise floor was very noticeable, and something I would avoid in buying a field recorder.

[@geraldundone]

Watch Curtis Judd's video on the Track E. He mentioned the Sanken.

[@candinmuniz3225]

@@geraldundone Will do!

[@gardien340]

the Sanken needs 4V power while the F2 supplies only 2,5V. Similiar with dpa 4060/6060 which needs 5V-10V. Clear win for the Track E which supplies 5V

[@candinmuniz3225]

@@gardien340 That is really interesting! I hadn't even realized that lav's required power. It makes a ton of sense, but I just never realized it. Thanks!

[@gardien340]

@@candinmuniz3225 me neither. I followed a discussion at dvxuser.com about the F2. It could probably work but at a lower gain with a high noise floor. I have the TRACK E now and it's great. I have a non US non restricted version where loop through the audio from the dpa 4060 to a wireless transmitter. :)

[@paulfairchild8942]

Anyone that has a Zoom F2, install firmware update 1.20 (released Feb 2022) from the Zoom site. It resolves the issue where the unit sometimes fails to record a file despite being in record mode; and the issue when recording the recording will not stop (the file then also fails to record).

[@TacBlades]

Love the zoom f2 for me its just better designed for what i need i have mics cd cards cables so saves money as well. 15 hours on the batteries is awesome, the belt clip is awesom, the size is great too. I dont need blue tooth or timecode

[@paulfairchild8942]

Damn, I bought 5x Tascam DR-10Ls a few weeks ago... I'll buy one of these to check them out. Very helpful review as always.

[@jonfredette]

Seems like the Track E is still the stronger of the two. However, I just received a Zoom F2-BT and can update two concepts mentioned in the video about the Zoom recorder: The F2-BT does have a functioning app for Android, and the headphone output (I'm in the US) does, indeed, operate while recording. Thanks for the video, great stuff!

[@Thefillingstation]

You've got a treasure my friend. Zaxcom will sue them like they've sued everyone else. Future models won't do this.

[@roland.boyden]

Is there an affordable(ish) lav you'd recommend if you are starting from scratch? I feel like I'll want to replace the lav for either system what with the self noise on the TS and the tone quality on the Zoom neither seems great.

[@sebastianphilippebruggeman2775]

Thanks a lot for this comparison. But I think they both sound really bad and distorted compared to the Sennheiser. No surprise. But I would like to hear what these recorders are able to sound in combination with a much better lav like the MKE2. Greatings from germany

[@directoradamg]

Agreed. Both mics sound terrible. But for the price, and the lower noise floor, the Zoom wins out very easily imo.

[@GiancarloBiondi]

I was going to take it but I have seen several people complaining about a problem with the connector: when you insert the microphone if you move the connector or apply a little pressure on it you will hear annoying pops that ruin the audio. I have read that some have returned defective units and have received units that work fast. Gerald, haven't you encountered this inconvenience? Someone then complains of a distorted audio (but I think maybe only when importing the audio file into Audition). Has anyone experienced these problems?

[@nathanwabre]

But do you need to purchase another Tentacle Sync device to be able to synchronize the audio to your camera?

[@PaulVoorberg]

Thanks for the review. When you're connected via bluetooth to the mobile app, can you still use the physical record button on the Zoom F2 to start and stop recording? Or is that button disabled when the device is connected and controlled by the phone? I ask because I like to use my phone for monitoring only. I want to start and stop recording with the Zoom F2 button.

[@AsianWithHat]

Hi, are you having any mic input issues if you rock the input left and right? This is a realistic scenario and I'm now considering returning my F2 and getting Tentacle Sync Trac E.

[@codypchristian]

Do you know if you can use either of these devices with a shotgun mic? Would be perfect to mount on a boom pole in place of a Zoom H4n.

[@geraldundone]

Yes you can. Well, a 3.5mm powered shotgun, not a 48v XLR. I did a demo of this in my previous video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmbLi3-kr9Vsbrs

[@lafsblogger]

You won't like the price, but check out the DPA 4097 for this application - www.dpamicrophones.com/gooseneck/4097-micro-shotgun-microphone

[@codypchristian]

@@geraldundone thanks! I must have missed that I’ll check it out again. If the shotgun has its own batteries then I think it would work with the proper XLR to 1/8” to 3.5mm right?

[@theshortlist]

Are you still using the tentacle now ? still a good purchase ?

[@wyattroose2664]

I just can’t get with the fact that you can’t monitor the audio. How would you use this for field work.

[@josephtraub7018]

What about using an old smartphone to record? Iphone 5s? Just plugging in a microphone?

[@randomgeocacher]

What pairing scheme is used, what's the security mechanism, on the different Bluetooth option? Neither devices manual covers this which makes me very uneasy, it makes me a bit afraid it might be "Just Works" pairing scheme that would be pretty bad on an open set, would not some jerk f* with the devices. (Tentacle's manual suggest a device can only be paired if held close to the phone which confuses me, is there some low-audio syncing scheme involved?) Nothing I shoot is mission critical, but I still be pretty sad/upset to find out everything was corrupt due to someone playing around with their phones and mess with devices. Or just two different crews on same area accidentally pairing to the other crews devices. On other devices like headphones etc you typically have to do something to enable pairing, so it is Just Works scheme but only enabled when you explicitly ask for it.

[@that_johnny_guy]

What are your thoughts between the Sennheiser MKE 2-EW Gold vs Sanken COS-11D? Looking to connect to my Tentacle sync track E with a TRS connector. The lav that comes with the Tentacle sync produces too much self noise than I'd like

[@infiniteStrive]

@GeraldUndone - Great review! I’m left with a question though. The two recorders’ default lav microphones sounded quite muffled. I wonder what the recordings are like with better quality microphones. Have you had a chance to test them with other type of mics? A shotgun for instance?

[@chumbolad9865]

When is it releasing?

[@MylonasFilms]

Great review. Do you think you can put a cheap wireless Bluetooth dongle you can find in general electronics stored in the headphone jack & monitor it with say AirPods while recording? I don’t care about latency, just listening for mic rustle. I’m in Australia 🇦🇺.

[@4130Media]

if you apply the same refinements on the MKH on these 2 you are testing, what are the key differences? i'm trying to understand the differences between portable audio recorders vs proper studio setup in terms of audio quality

[@Tagoona]

In the specs it mentions the F2 has a stereo input but does it record a mono track? Or can I technically use a left/right splitter cable to send different signals to the left and right channels?

[@skychep]

Awesome Review, thanks a lot Gerald

[@DeadReckoner]

Do you reckon the Track E would work for recording via splitter for cockpit recording? At the moment I use an XLR input to the Tascam DR40x, but the lack of a lithium battery bugs me.

[@KevinLe]

The review i was waiting for!

[@IanPriven]

Can you PLEASE talk about the Sony A7SIII and Resolve workflow!!!!! My Resolve won't work with .MP4 files and I really don't want to transcode everything, every time, before editing. PLEASE.

[@mrshaheedmalik]

That self noise on that Track E lav is ehhh. I want to hear the W.Lav Pro on the Track E.

[@chrismannik]

How exactly does the Tentacle Sync timecode ecosystem work? I have many different cameras from URSAs to Pocket 4Ks and Micro Studio Cameras that I use for multicam recordings. I like the idea to be able to sync different cameras via timecode and also use alongside TRACK E but what connection and protocol it actually uses for syncing? Maybe you can do a video on other Tentacle devices?

[@paulfairchild8942]

Tentacle have a youtube channel, they explain it there. Lots of other videos on youtube on the topic too, just do a search.

[@petehikers6003]

Great review Gerald! Do you know if I can uns Sennheiser or even Sony lav mics on the F2? I have a lot of Sony lavs here. And did you test the timecode accuracy? Did you Sync sound to Video in post? Do you know how many units you can sync with an ultrasync blue? I would love to record with these units directly on the talent and use my wireless units only for monitoring instead of carrying a heavy soundbag. Do you think that will work with four or even more units? I havent seen a test of the syncing of multiple units in the field and afterwards in post anywhere so far, so I am not sure if it will work..

[@meriachee]

The three problems with batteries, is that they're never charged when you run out the door, you forgot the backpack with the spares, and with the Li-inskins versions, the device was discontinued 11 seconds before yours died. TrackE rocks. SEAMLESS integration with the Tentacle Sync, on your phone. How could anybody argue that?

[@mcvidre]

Can you plug in an external mic that doesn't have a locking input to the Zoom F2? Either a lav with a standard 3,5mm jack or something like a on-camera shotgun mic?

[@MARZILLI]

That MKH 50 is SWEEEEET!

[@elephantgrass631]

On any of those units, how do you monitor from behind the camera?

[@neofilm]

As a general rule is it better to put the hair light on the same side as the key light? I mean I like how you have this it looks cool but every time I see one of your videos I can't help but wonder that. I think it's neat to make the fill side pop with the hair light. I just wonder if subliminally it could mess up the natural flow of unconscious expectations. I suppose the key light coming from a natural source could potentially reflect and create a catacorner rim. It seems to create a nice balance in your case. I had just been researching it trying to get ideas for my studio. Most of the diagrams show the Key light and hair light on the same side of the subject with the fill light all by itself usually focused on the subjects better side side typically their are left. The problem with that common scenario portrayed in Google images demonstrating how to do this it seems like it would be the hair light getting in the shot since the fill light is the side to shoot at for interview style videos at least. Of course yours is instructional but I wonder if the same rules still apply or even matter or are even rules. I get that a lot of this may be subjective and just do whatever fills right I guess just curious more as a general rule and what your thought process was setting your lights up.

[@geraldundone]

I think the best result is most cases is placing the hair light in a direct path opposite of the key light as if they were opposing one another. Like 1 o'clock and 7 o'clock for example. And then have the fill light cut in perpendicular, so at 10 o'clock in that example.

[@neofilm]

@@geraldundone I need a blow up doll or a manikin so I can practice on something...

[@mfreeman313]

@@neofilm Plastic head from a hobby store and a Halloween wig. I have a male head and a female wig and I call it Pat.

[@cyphre]

Price difference still VERY significant, as the cost of those 'accessories' are negligible, and you only need what you don't already have. Like I have plenty of rechargeables and microSD cards. Having actual control and using replaceable batteries is a pretty big deal.

[@WazariWazirOdyssey]

I think I need this one...

[@PremiumMotoTV]

So, the winner is MKH50 for 1200$

[@isaacbedford3644]

Please consider comparing the d3-pro vs the video-mic NTG

[@norman4683]

hey Gerald，great video and really helpful！ I had found some problems while using the f2 BT. I used it for recording the sound of my moto-vlog. However, I still faced to clipping problem. I can edit the audio file(such as pulling it down, turning the db lower), but it didn’t save the whole sound. The edge of the sound wave was cut. My friend bought a same f2 BT, and used for moto-vlogging as well, and he got the same problem! So, I’m wondering if that’s our problems of setting or the problem of this device? Because the problems we’ve got seem like not a real 32 bit float recorder. (Ps, we tried different microphones, and the motorcycles were not super super loud, so we don’t think the volume went over the limit of the microphones. One of the microphones is the Rode videomicro, and the maximum spl is 140 db. We are pretty sure the motorcycles’ volume is lower than 140db, we’ve tried to put the microphones in helmet and some other places to avoid wind too) Tried some hard and so much headaches now! 🤣 What do you think about our situation? Thanks man!

[@bradl2636]

In words of 1-2 syllables for a total pre-podcasting podcaster why would I need either of these two devices because I gotta say they both sound awful playback on my iPhone iPad and Mac..?

[@magicflowmedia]

I would love to know if i could add this to my Ninja V and rode wireless go receiver to add 32 bit float to my rode system???

[@rontone4034]

When can you buy the F2? I need two of them. It’s a much better option then the Tascam DR-10L or Zoom F1-LP.

[@paulfairchild8942]

B&H says stock should be available mid-December.

[@angelobarrera41]

Mr. Undone, you need a screaming voice coach. Try snatching candy from a 6 year old and then we can see how the 32-bit float works in action.

[@jamesskintauy6773]

I have a couple questions regarding the Bluetooth version. Could this version be used to bypass the need for a Lighting connector on an Iphone? If you could, would that allow you to record "wirelessly" at least for a short range (like for a KZbin video)? Such a solution would allow you to get around syncing the audio with the video.

[@ToddLloyd]

They don’t allow Bluetooth transfer of audio. Even for AirPods and AirPods Pro, apple doesn’t allow Bluetooth microphone for videos. The quality is bad. Filmic allows Bluetooth recording from AirPods, but they let you know ahead of time that the quality will be like a telephone call.

[@jamesskintauy6773]

@@ToddLloyd Thanks for the great detailed answer. That tells me I won't need the Bluetooth version. Gonna get one. It looks too convenient to pass up!

[@changleon7441]

I’m Gerald Undone, and your S curve clips my darkest shadows.

[@JaredBritt]

8:30 - Wait.... What!?? Like a rode wireless go? How?

[@krzysztofzwolinski956]

I'm Gerald Undone and this video is gluten-free, it does not contain any grain.

[@peterwallin1710]

Great review!

[@LanzaroteShowcase]

But, the half second delay in monitoring on the Tentacle E !!!! You forgot to mention that.

[@DiraPictures]

Happy Birthday! 🎂🎂🥳

[@f0t0b0y]

As someone that has be thrusted into to the wonderful world of hybrid shooting 7 years ago. I just spent 600 on a Sennheiser MKH 416. I will do everything in my power to never use a lav mic again. As soon as you went to the story blocks ad I was quickly reminded how shitty lav mic sound.

[@wabroli]

Nice video, thanks!

[@iDealMedley]

F2 looks it could be hidden easier. Changable batteries is a plus, Because sometimes you'll never know how long you might be stuck at a shoot.

[@xWood4000]

I like that the zoom has replaceable batteries

[@gdrriley420]

I wish there were more small single mic XLR recorders

[@patrickchase5614]

I really don't get the fixation on 32-bit audio for something like this that's targeted to lavalier work and doesn't even have balanced inputs. The sorts of miniature mics that we connect to these recorders have inherently limited dynamic range due to elevated equivalent noise and low saturation SPL. 24 bits supports 144 dB of theoretical dynamic range, and maybe 120 dB or so in reality once you allow for the fact that you need a few extra bits so that the mic noise floor is comfortably above quantization. Pro-level lavaliers have dynamic ranges of 100 dB (Sanken COS-11D) to ~117 dB (Shure TL-47). If you can set the gain even vaguely close to the optimum for your mic (such that digital saturation lines up with mic saturation), then a good 24-bit path will faithfully capture every sound that the mic can deliver. That's why you don't see pro-level wireless suppliers like Audio Limited or ZAXCOM making any moves in this direction. Their customers don't need it, and they all know it. 32b does make sense for studio level mics. The best of those can capture ~140 dB of dynamic range (example: Austrian Audio OC818 with 9 dB EIN and 148 dB saturation SPL, for 139 dB DR). Similarly the preamps on the best recorders can also deliver close to 140 dB of dynamic range (example: MixPre II at 142 dB). 32 bits makes sense here because 24b gives you about 120 dB of practical DR, so you're leaving mic/preamp DR on the table unless you move up to 32. 32b would be utterly pointless on a camera with a 3.5 mm stereo jack, for similar reasons. The mics that you would connect to those just aren't going to deliver enough dynamics.

[@paulfairchild8942]

But lots of prosumer users set the gain wrong, and they get clipping and ruined audio. Having 32-bit float audio allows then to de-clip those bits. I use it on my Mixpre 6 Gen II and it saved my bacon a few times.

[@patrickchase5614]

@@paulfairchild8942 Yes, and I use it with my MixPre IIs (3 and 10) as well when recording with high-dynamic range mics. It's saved me from sloppy gain-setting more than once. The difference here and the point I was trying to make is that the dynamic range of lav mics in particular is so small that you can literally determine the gain once for 24-bit recording, and accurately capture every sound that mic will ever hear between its noise floor and its saturation point. You will have to adjust gain when switching between mics with different sensitivities, but the gain that you use for each brand/model of mic can be a fixed value that you write on a cheatsheet somewhere. I think that where people really get into trouble is by trying to over-optimize the gains in 24-bit recording, i.e. by recording too "hot" in an effort to avoid the noise floor. You have to do that with some camera bodies because their preamps are so crappy, but not with pro-level recorders. 20+ dB of headroom is totally reasonable.

[@paulfairchild8942]

@@patrickchase5614 All good points, and good guidance. Noted. Thanks.

[@pabloarribas550]

"I'm Gerald Undone, and raw raw red arri raw... Yeah". Thanks for your videos!

[@MathiasWenzel]

"but when you press record, the headphone output is muted. This is due to an existing patent in the U.S.A held by a competing brand that Tentacle Sync is respecting." What? How can monitoring sound recording be patented and therefore unavailable to other recording hardware brands? Why? This is awful. Are there another brands prohibited to do so other than Tentacle Sync?

[@RichieToaMills]

Nice comparison, looks like im getting a MKH 50 lol

[@wendellsuerte3944]

I'm Gerald Undone, and i see the world in s log

[@bjoernfischer]

come to germany in december, it actually looks like s-log all the time right now

[@DennisSchmitz]

@@bjoernfischer underexposed S-Log.

[@cj64films]

My girlfriend doesn’t even watch Gerald but she knows his little jingle lol

[@il_moe]

They both sound pretty similar tbh

[@fabricetremblay9023]

Zoom F2 is the better sound of both all right!

[@micp5111]

Gerald forgot to mention one important detail. The tentacle track E has the option to change the plug in power voltage. High end lav mics like the DPA or the cos11d need 5 Volts. The zoom only has one plug in power voltage which can only deliver 2.5 volts, the track E has several voltage settings. Not having the right voltage will limit the sensitivity of certain lav mics.

[@Dreamlet]

Thanks for this comment! I have the zoom f2 and used it with the Shure Twinplex TL47 and felt like something was limiting it from sounding its best. Didn't know what it was until reading your comment.

[@Brandon4Weiss]

oh. thanks for saving me some money. I was going to get an F2 to pair with my cos11d...

[@mehdisheriff]

I'm Gerald undone and I use davinci to editchi

[@theothermarkwilliams]

Tough call. As an audio engineer, I would prefer to use a better lav mic than either of the ones included, but if I had to use the included mic, I might actually prefer the ZOOM. It's easier (and faster) to EQ out the boxiness in the ZOOM mic than to address the noise on the TRACK E mic. I was pretty surprised at how loud the noise was on the TRACK E.

[@ijob98]

my name is Gerald Undune and I have dynamic Rage

[@KevinLe]

great comparison. One thing you didn't mention is that in the F2BT, you can only work with one unit at a time via the app, whereas the Tentacle Sync, you can control and view levels on more than one device at a time via the app.

[@paulfairchild8942]

That's a big negative for the Zoom for me, damn.

[@KevinLe]

@@paulfairchild8942 yup.

[@HumblyNeil]

The screaming in this video was brought to you at -23 LUFS

[@candinmuniz3225]

Also, your Canadian really comes out when you yell... bud. I love it!

[@JordanKuznia]

I think your outro should be shouted from now on. Definitely grabs your attention more! 😂

[@gardien340]

you forgot one big difference in your review. The F2 has only 2.5V phantom output while the Track E has 5V. If you want to use a quality mic like the sanken cos-11 or dpa 4060/6060 the F2 isn't an option as the both need 5V.

[@rikomenzies]

Your ability to weave a tale using suspiciously specific stock footage is unparalleled in any age, Mr. Undone.

[@geraldundone]

🤣🤓🙏

[@ScottJWaldron]

Nice video. In an email I got from Zoom a while back they said it does stereo at 44.1khz and mono at 48khz. Is that how the unit you have works? I don't think I'd want to work with 44.1khz, but getting stereo recording at 32-bit could be useful for a lot of people. A dual head lapel would help limit shirt noise ruining a recording. I do a lot of outdoors stuff with my main audio with a stereo lapel plus an Olympus LS-P4 recorder. There have been times where I needed to pick a specific mic to use over the other one or splice them in post. It's too bad the Zoom doesn't have a simple timecode solution. The Timecode systems blue device that it works with has limited capabilities. :(

[@ghoulishjoe]

I'll be completely honest, I was so blown away with the Track E I almost got it blind but this vid definitely reminded me to check all the options first.

[@davidhrzenjak]

Yesss I was waiting for a quality review on this

[@danbrockettDOP]

Having owned Zoom Recorders for years and currently owning four Tentacle Sync E, hands down, I will be buying the Track E over the Zoom. The Zoom is, I am sure, a fine product but I like Tentacle products better in general. How they operate, feel, the out of box experience is just better.