---
title: "DaVinci Resolve Multicam Sync: Tentacle Sync Workflow for Fast Sermon Edits"
author: "Cutsio Team"
date: "2026-04-11"
lastmod: "2026-04-11"
category: "Video Editing"
excerpt: "Stop syncing cameras manually. Learn how to use Tentacle Sync audio timecode to automatically create multi-cam timelines in DaVinci Resolve for church sermons and podcasts."
tags: ["DaVinci Resolve","Multicam","Timecode","Tentacle Sync","Workflow"]
---

## How do you sync multi-cam footage using Tentacle Sync audio timecode in DaVinci Resolve?

To sync footage using Tentacle Sync, import all clips into the Media Pool, right-click the clips, select "Update Timecode from Audio Track," then right-click again and select "Create New Multicam Clip Using Timecode."

Editing a 60-minute church sermon or a long-form podcast with three different cameras is agonizing if you rely on clapping your hands and manually aligning waveforms. Tentacle Sync devices solve this by recording a high-pitched, screeching audio signal (LTC timecode) directly onto the camera's audio track. DaVinci Resolve has a built-in engine specifically designed to read this audio signal. With two clicks, Resolve scans the screeching noise, translates it into standard timecode metadata, and instantly aligns all cameras into a perfect Multicam Clip, saving hours of manual labor.

## Why is Audio Timecode better than Waveform Sync for long-form events?

Audio Timecode (LTC) is vastly superior to Waveform Sync because it guarantees frame-accurate alignment regardless of background noise, whereas waveform sync frequently fails if one camera is too far away to hear the main audio source clearly.

DaVinci Resolve’s "Sync by Waveform" feature is great for a quiet interview, but it breaks down in live event environments. If Camera C is a wide shot at the back of a church, its internal microphone will only capture muffled echoes. Resolve’s waveform algorithm will fail to match that echo to the crisp lapel mic of the speaker. Audio timecode bypasses the acoustic environment entirely. Because the Tentacle Sync box is physically plugged into the camera injecting a mathematical signal, DaVinci Resolve achieves a 100% sync success rate every time.

## How should editors share long-form multicam edits for client review?

Editors should export the synced multicam edit and upload it to Cutsio. Cutsio provides a branded presentation layer with frictionless playback, allowing clients to review the long-form video securely.

Once a 60-minute sermon or podcast is synced and cut, sending the massive file to the client for review is a logistical hurdle. Generic cloud drives compress long videos heavily and offer poor playback experiences. By utilizing Cutsio, the editor uploads the master file to a dedicated, white-labeled review space. The client can stream the video smoothly, and Cutsio’s view tracking ensures the editor knows exactly when the video has been reviewed. The built-in approval gates prevent endless email revisions.

## FAQ

### Do I need the Tentacle Sync Studio software to use DaVinci Resolve?

No, DaVinci Resolve Studio natively supports reading audio timecode (LTC) directly from the timeline, eliminating the need to process the footage through the standalone Tentacle software first.

### What track does audio timecode record onto?

Tentacle Sync devices typically record the LTC signal onto the Left audio channel of a stereo 3.5mm mic input, while the Right channel can be used for a scratch reference mic.

### Can I sync audio recorders with Tentacle Sync?

Yes, if your dedicated audio recorder (like a Zoom H6 or Sound Devices MixPre) is fed the same Tentacle timecode signal, DaVinci Resolve will sync the high-quality audio files alongside the video clips perfectly.