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?

[@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

[@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!

[@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...

[@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.

[@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

[@fowlerhouse]

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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@JokingJay]

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 :/

[@candinmuniz3225]

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

[@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.

[@Justin_Allen]

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

[@Apatura123]

The ending tho. Pure gold

[@MrArianNazarian]

This comparison is the holiday gift I wanted most 😍

[@davidhrzenjak]

Yesss I was waiting for a quality review on this

[@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

[@VideodynamicsNL]

How are the clips on the back? The Tascam DRL10 is really tight and you can't barely clip it on a thick belt....

[@DucDigital]

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

[@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!

[@MarshallCant]

So, these would be a great workaround for use with the Sony FX6 that "loses" it's audio inputs when the handle is removed. Great review.

[@xWood4000]

Well yeah kind of, except for this is only 3.5mm and you get phantom power XLR on the FX6 handle. A lot better than nothing still

[@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.

[@gabrielmachadobsb]

They're both 3.5mm only, right? No XLR I wonder how the zoom and a Deity v mic d3 pro would sound together. That could be the best low budget sound kit in theory

[@Lexington101]

What would you suggest as an upgrade mic for the Zoom F2?

[@JordanKuznia]

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

[@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?

[@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?

[@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.

[@ThinkingArtEntertainment]

I don’t mind the sound of the F2 or the Tentacle... but one thing stood out to me: boom just always sounds better when you have good mic placement.

[@samrbrts]

I understand that you can see TRACK E's audio levels in the app, but can you also listen to the audio via the app?

[@geraldundone]

Unfortunately, no. But that would be a great addition. Or further, live monitoring via the app--I'd love to see that. But again, feels doubtful due to patents, etc.

[@samrbrts]

@@geraldundone bummer, but at least you can monitor the levels. Thank you for the answer, Gerald.

[@DoctorCulture]

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

[@bboymac84]

You sold me on the Track E👍🏽😁

[@PanaScopeNZ]

Amazing Gerald. Just the review I was hoping for!

[@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. :(

[@Arseny.Petukhov]

Hello Gerald. Can you split input jack (with a 3.5mm splitter) on Zoom F2 to L and R channels so that you can record from 2 microphones simultaneously into separate channels? Or is it a strictly mono recorder? Thank you!

[@Taukasauva]

interested in this too

[@MOVISUALS]

With the Track E, can you have as many devices recording at the same time, and be able to view their levels on the app? If i wanted to record 8 of them and see their levels on the app at the same time, there should be no issue since it doesn't use frequencies to transmit to a receiver. Correct me if I'm wrong, because if not, the Track E seems pretty amazing for its price.

[@paulfairchild8942]

Tentacle have video on their youtube channel where they watch the levels of 4 Track E's using their mobile app.

[@projecthowto]

Ever since I saw the first review of the F2( was two weeks ago ) I've been waiting for your take on it ! I really need to improve my audio... Maybe content too , but ill start from the audio

[@tonapacpictures4655]

Hey Gerald, huge fan, love all your videos, I think you're one of the best video/audio reviewers anywhere. This is great. I know your focus is more on video and more on the basic consumer/prosumer side of things when it comes to audio, but I wish you could use your skills and resources to review more professional sound recording tools that net barely any coverage on KZbin (save for the legendary Curtis Judd) yet are used widely on professional sets, e.g. Lectrosonics wireless systems, Sound Devices 6 series and 8 series recorders, Zaxcom etc. I would especially love to see you comp the pro, $1000+ circuit of shotgun microphones: stuff like Schoeps CMIT5U, DPA 4017, Sanken CS-3E, Neumann KMR-81. These are industry standards on pro sets but the most I ever see KZbinrs (again, outside of Curtis Judd) go into is the MKH416, as if it's the only pro mic, when it's actually an older mic that Sennheiser has long since upgraded from with the MKH 60 and 8060 mics. Pro lavaliere mics, like the Sanken COS11-D, DPA series, Countryman B6, etc., would also be very interesting to look at! None of these are new, flashy products to market, but I just think there is a big gap for you to explore here and there is almost no one else I would rather see do it. Thanks so much! Keep keeping on. Love your channel

[@oliverflint8173]

Very good. One point you didn't mention - Bluetooth control makes a huge difference when recording music performances as I have found with the Zoom F6 during the Covid pandemic. It has been possible to keep a good distance from the performers while still controlling the recording. I have been using the Zoom F1 for recording spoken segments but without bluetooth I have to leave the F1 on the subject and record the whole session of several segments without being able to switch off and on as needed. Regaining this control is why I want one of these two recorders you just reviewed. By the way, I find the Lavalier supplied with the F1 to be a terrific microphone and the F1 to be an excellent recorder, providing you don't use the auto levels feature. I hope that the F2 Lavalier is not a downgrade - maybe you could compare the for us?

[@JimRobinson-colors]

Funny that I have had an H6 for years and the battery door is now gaffer taped on, because it kept falling off. Seems like at some point someone would have told Zoom that they might consider to have a little more thought there.

[@thornne]

Well, lets not forget about the most important thing for a good sounding recordings - Track E supports +4.5V plugin power for professional mics like DPA4061, those added mics might be good for youtube, but not for professional purpose. And timecode support is must have. I'm kinda shocked you can only use some not so popular timecode device with it, and its impossible to simply jam it with anything.

[@jasonthompson2059]

Solid comparison, thinking of grabbing one of these a a backup and for some bts.. Another note, as a guy from southern Ontario you're a role model for me, you set a high bar in your analysis and I appreciate that.

[@DarrellMartinelli47]

Gerald, did you see that in the latest version of the Zoom f2 firmware you can now format SD card from app!

[@smartfilming]

One thing that didn't get mentioned so far (I think) when talking about value for money for both devices is that with the Tentacle Sync Track E you apparently get their Tentacle Sync Studio software (macOS) for free (value of 150 Euro). I suppose this might be particularly useful for those who don't own a software that supports 32bit float audio (fully).

[@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. :)

[@HiFocusedCinematography]

If both the Track E and F2 have the same mic is the audio quality about the same?

[@dagugstsdu]

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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@rikomenzies]

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

[@geraldundone]

🤣🤓🙏

[@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.

[@josephtraub7018]

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

[@costinvaly1]

The noise floor seems significantly lower on the Zoom F2 than Track E. Checked on DT770 Pro 250ohm + RME converters.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@chumbolad9865]

When is it releasing?

[@cruisingforone]

Is there anyway to jam the F2 from the TRACK E or vice versa?

[@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.

[@yahyabadraoui2925]

Thanks a lot for your videos, and thanks to KZbin and your sponsors for compensating your thoroughness on our behalf. I personally hear an agressive high pitch everytime you pronounce the S sound, I wanted to share that with you, so if I'm not the only one who hears it, maybe some EQ tweaking or a de-esser could come in handy... otherwise, it might just be my ears or headphones ^^'

[@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.

[@nathanwabre]

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

[@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.

[@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???

[@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.

[@MoritzHolzinger]

Could you plug in a Shotgun mic like the VideoMic Pro?

[@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.

[@elephantgrass631]

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

[@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?

[@ciekaweurzadzenia]

Can you make a video comparing the Zoom F3 and the MixPre 3/6 recorder?

[@EdwardDelaTorre]

Still can't decide which way to go. The tentacle-E seems better for android users but that US model with the headphone jack seems very limiting. Would have liked to hooked the tentacle up to a wireless transmitter to send audio to the camera or headphones for monitoring.

[@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

[@halfwerk6203]

So you can playback your files on the app of the tentacle track E?

[@CollinShook]

Finally, my b-roll can be ON TARGET. Thanks story blocks 🙏🏻

[@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 ;-)

[@WupperVideo]

For our usage scenario the Zoom F2 would be much better, than the TRACK E, because we only use it for our TV productions as a backup for the wireless mics. We have lots of high end lav mics, like the Sennheiser MKE-2, MKE-1, MKE-40, ME-102, ME-104 and they are connected via the recorder to the wireless transmitter (SK-AVX, SK-100 etc.). But if there are any dropouts, we need a backup for the lav sound, that's recorded before it gets transmitted. Any recorder with inbuilt battery, that's not replaceable is a no go for longer documentary productions. And also it's important, that the files are not getting too large.

[@nightdonutstudio]

What is advantage this over dr-10l? Been using dr-10l very long time. Very happy with that. Bit if this has some good features. I might buy this.

[@robertfeliciano5723]

32-bit float recording is the biggest deal, it has no clipping and can bring low volume up without much extra noise. Timecode is a pretty obvious advantage.

[@nightdonutstudio]

@@robertfeliciano5723 that is cool. Consider both are $199. Then definately go with the zoom f2 then.

[@robertfeliciano5723]

@@nightdonutstudio The Tascam has a passable mic, the Zoom does not. So a new mic would increase the cost over $199. But even if you spent $100, the benefits of 32-bit float and timecode are more than worth it.

[@rsmith02]

As Tascam user I see no reason to switch. Interviews don't need 32 bit recording. The backup track is adequate.

[@wildfernweddings4187]

Does the foam piece o the F2 have anything to do with the sound difference?..

[@StetsonDoggett]

Superb video and comparison!

[@seriouzfilmz9397]

So would the audio out of output be 32 bit?

[@dogkennelproductions]

Can you monitor the audio live via the Bluetooth app?

[@JasonOFlaherty]

Thanks for making this! I've been waiting and hoping

[@wyattroose2664]

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

[@Zenavesta]

Nice! Hey Gerald, can you elaborate a bit on what you mentioned about possibly combining the F2 with a wireless system for wireless 32-bit, that’s interesting to know. Thanks

[@geraldundone]

For example, you could have the headphone out going to a simple wireless transmitter, which goes to a receiver connected to headphones that you're wearing. Effectively giving you wireless monitoring on your 32-bit pocket recorder.

[@Zenavesta]

@@geraldundone cool thanks

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Dang. I bought the Tascam DR-10L field recorder that cost me over $200. Of course, these two models were announced after I bought mine.

[@rsmith02]

It is similar and still works well. With a -12 backup track you are unlikely to clip audio.

[@mfreeman313]

I got one used a while back, and although with the covid situation I've only used it once in the field, I was pretty pleased. You've got the limiter, settable levels, and dual levels, so honestly the existence of 32-bit float recorders in a similar form doesn't make ours garbage. If you go home with solid audio, it doesn't much matter what recorder you used.

[@JohnMFlores]

Thanks for this. How is the Zoom F2 battery door holding up?

[@focusvie]

Hello ! If i have Air Pods Pro, to use it with the F2, I have to buy the BT version ? Instead I have to use my normal (wire) earphones ? Thanks !!!

[@jordanthomasgray]

Absolute genius using the ad as the audio comparison test.

[@remektekmedia6641]

Worth mentioning that to leverage TC of the Track E, you need TC on the camera, and perhaps a Tentacle Sync E, if your camera doesn't have jamming capable TC input. Just sayin'...

[@riosrios6106]

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

[@lovefirst6157]

I would love it too

[@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.

[@thinkognito344]

does the f2 record stereo jack input? or usb c stereo?

[@SenXu]

how does these two compare with mikme pocket?

[@remektekmedia6641]

GREAT review! Many thanks for this.

[@MuhammadFloyd]

The type of review I was WAITING FOR!!

[@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

[@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!

[@Liiiooo]

Hi Gerald, how would you rate the Rode Wireless Go compare to those two? Better or not? A comparison would be appealing :). Thanks for those reviews!!!

[@PeterAlanJohnson]

They aren't really the same thing

[@Liiiooo]

@@PeterAlanJohnson What do you mean by that?

[@PeterAlanJohnson]

@@Liiiooo these are recorders, whereas the Røde is a wireless system, which requires something else to handle the recording.

[@Liiiooo]

@@PeterAlanJohnson Now that you mention it you right. So then I guess the quality for the audio with the Rode would also depend on the camera that it is fixed on. I have to check then what quality would have need between the wireless go and a dedicated recorder as those two. Thanks for your answer, will dig into it or maybe @gerald undone will in a futur video?!

[@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.

[@pigmintfilm256]

I remember feeling bad for you when i saw the Zoom F2 release literally an hour after watching your initial Tentacle Track E review. Thanks for this dude!