snd.waves Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 Hi all, I am new to Zaxcom, having been solely Lectro/SD up until this point. I have just today put an order in (via the Aust. distributor) for a TRX900CL & QRX235 w QIFB. This decision has been a long time coming, and I am very, very excited. What I haven’t ordered are the cables. I’d like to ask if there are any thoughts or advice experienced users out there have for me in regards to cables, cable routing, workflow options etc… even any quirks that I you may want to share relating to this setup. I’ll still be running my usual trusty SD recorders (633/788), and Lectro wireless. As may be asked The new Zax unit will be in Block 20, which really was my only option as have other wireless in 21/22/24/26. The 21 are Lectro IFBs. Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snd.waves Posted November 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 ps ... I have a full list of the different and possible cables required, was more just after the experiences from the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate C Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 While I don't use the 235w/ifb I'm familiar with Zax gear and happy to answer any questions. Can't promise I have the answers but at least I'm local. We traded some wireless a few years back, so you should be have me on file. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snd.waves Posted November 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 Hi Nate! Those 26's are still running smoothly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGraham045 Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 I use my CL900 with my Maxx. I have my CL always rolling. I feed it a stereo Mix Track digitally. But also have used the analog connection (dualXLR to Ta5F.) I also feed it TC (BNC) for TC and Zaxnet commands... For the 235 Ull need whatever connection to camera (usually TA5F to dual XLRM) but I also have TA5F to dual 1/8th for Reds.... youll need a cable properly wired for either TC in or TC out of the 235 (I always use Out) but do have In cables wired just incase(1/8th male to BNC is pretty standard) Last but not least you'll need to power the 235... I use PTap... but if camera doesn't provide power they'll get an ERX for a mono feed + TC... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snd.waves Posted November 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2016 Thanks for this! Exactly what I was after. So after some more deliberation, I ended up going for the RX200. The AA batt option got me over the line. There are sooooo many features and options with these Zax units, very impressive. ps. Was just in Austin recently, love that town! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankaudio Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 I am currently renting a cam link it sounds good but I'm not getting very good range with it using a RX900S receiver. Anyone else have range issues? power is at 100.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 I can't speak for the RX900S but I have no issues with range using qrx and rx200. The RX900S hasn't been in production for quite some time - perhaps it needseems to be serviced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Marien Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 I have been using Cam link with rx200 for about a year now and would never go back. fully digital from the talent TX all the way to the camera tracks, the flexibility of internal powering and timecode output are a dream come true for both the cam op and I.one quirk so far, make sure to carry an analog Ta5f cable if you're working with Sony F5/F55 as the camera will give you an error message:"AES EBU is not in pro use" if the links are powered before the camera using AES inputs. Even though it is a Sony firmware issue and can be fixed in about 2 seconds by power cycling the rx200, some camera op will get kranky with you.Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snd.waves Posted November 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 Thanks David! That's some very useful advice, may have saved me some trouble! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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