Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:09 pm
I have used both systems. Primarily never invested in Tentacle Sync because every sound mixer I knew had them and would supply them on set. However, when Deity TC-1 was introduced I instantly invested in the 3 Set. And, I've been extremely happy.
The thing I like the most about the Deity TC-1 is that it has the LCD on the device so you can double check the timecode on it, the battery life, settings, and more. So I can visually see all three devices are synced when looking at the LCD with them next to each other. Then through the day I can go over and hit the device to check battery life. Granted battery is so good that I don't really have to worry as long as it was fully charged at the start of the day. Checking the settings on the device is fantastic, but you can still control it all from the app.
The Deity app is also good. Similar to Tentacle. You can see the settings, change the settings, label the device and which unit it is, and check battery life. This is common between both apps and systems.
The one thing I do like about Tentacle is that you can put a colored rubber band on each device so you can color code them. That way you know which is unit is on what. So RED is A-CAM and BLUE is B-CAM and GREEN is SOUND.
They both work great. I am loving the Deity however a lot. And, sound mixers are starting to carry the Deity TC-1 as well. Plus Deity makes a Timecode Slate that connects seamlessly with the devices, and as well the Theo wireless lav system. So Deity is really expanding their timecode based system in great ways.
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