Bright Tangerine Universal Timecode Mount Review — a compact, secure clamp for timecode boxes

# What this mount is

Mount is a small clamp designed to attach compact timecode boxes (for example Tentacle, Atomos, Deity models) to camera cages, plates, or handles. It fastens to rigs using either a 1/4"-20 or 3/8"-16 anti-twist screw and uses a spring-loaded clamping mechanism plus a tie-down strap to hold the device.

# Key features and how it attaches

• Removable locating pins provide ARRI pin-lock layouts (and can be removed entirely) to prevent twisting.
• Rubber padding on contact surfaces prevents scratching.

To install: align the screw with the thread on your rig, secure with a flathead screwdriver, open the spring clamp and insert the timecode box, adjust height where needed with the 1.5mm hex key, and fasten the strap.

# Build quality and design

# Real-world usability

The mount performs as intended: it holds timecode boxes securely and makes them effectively set-and-forget. Because the clamp uses a spring mechanism, the device can be inserted and removed quickly without tools. One practical caveat: depending on how you orient a Tentacle Sync-style box inside the clamp, accessing an on/off slide switch may be difficult while the box is mounted, so the reviewer typically powers units on before installing.

Compared with using Velcro, the mount offers a more reliable and cleaner solution. Velcro can leave residue and may not provide the secure hold required on smaller cameras or more active shoots.

# Alternatives and positioning

The review lists several competing or related brackets and clamps, mostly priced between about $49 and $99 USD. Examples include the MID49 Tentacle Sync E Clamp ($49), Tentacle Sync's own bracket variations ($49–$79), SmallRig's Tentacle Sync MAD Clamp Bracket ($79), Kondor Blue and Deity caddies ($49.99–$55), and an Australian 3D Film Parts mount (~$99 AUD).

The Bright Tangerine mount sits near the lower-to-mid price range at $59 USD while offering Bright Tangerine's typical build quality and small form factor.

# Price and conclusion

Mount is available for $59 USD. The reviewer recommends it for users who need a small, robust, and repeatable mounting solution that avoids the downsides of Velcro and provides more security than ad hoc methods. It works well on both smaller hybrid bodies and larger cameras without adding significant bulk.