Jack Norflus Posted August 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Nomad update - I'm currently in the process of beta testing auto mix software. Things are looking pretty good so far. More updates as things progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTA Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Nomad update - I'm currently in the process of beta testing auto mix software. Things are looking pretty good so far. More updates as things progress. Do you know if this will be strictly an AutoMix update, or will there be any other minor tweaks such as presets, autotrim bubbles on card tracks, screen changes, etc.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted August 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Not sure yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berniebeaudry Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Good to hear about this Jack! It was one of the features that really attracted me to the Nomad in the first place. I know it'll be worth the wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundperson Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 " Bottom line is I want all my track to be sent to "one direction" " troubleshooting 101... maybe they are being output (Nomad) as you desire, but not being input (Audacity) as you desire... Thank you all . Will be tweaking with your sugestions in mind :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 " I'm currently in the process of beta testing auto mix software. " maybe Zaxcom needs some additional beta-testers ?? especially for something special that is not something you normally need to deploy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted August 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 " I'm currently in the process of beta testing auto mix software. " maybe Zaxcom needs some additional beta-testers ?? especially for something special that is not something you normally need to deploy. I am not the only one currently beta testing this. And actually Zaxcom may potentially release a beta version of auto mix as early as next week for all to play with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted August 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Got a newer version of auto mix from Howy late last night and its really kicking some serious butt. Added is a variable attenuation - so when a mic is gated you can set how much it fades down. A few more minor tweaks and I believe that it will be available this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 We have just released Nomad version 6.0 on the Zaxcom user group. This version has the auto mixer feature enabled. The auto mixer will auto mix up to 18 channels of audio from the Nomads 10 analog inputs and the 8 AES inputs. In the Nomad auto mixer home screen 4 virtual faders are provided so that 10 analog inputs can be easily controlled. The auto mixer will operate on all Nomads except the Nomad Lite and Nomad 4. Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldmixer Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Are there any other tweaks/changes on 6.0 other than automix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Arnold Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Are there any other tweaks/changes on 6.0 other than automix? Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Futterman Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Are there any other tweaks/changes on 6.0 other than automix? According to the release notes, a few bug fixes and under the hood tweaks that the majority of us won't notice, plus the ENG Menu has been moved to a more logical place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate C Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Just loaded up 6.0. Auto mix seems pretty good from my quick play. Will test it out on a round table discussion tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Are there any other tweaks/changes on 6.0 other than automix? yes there is: calibrated inputs. I really love it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Are there any other tweaks/changes on 6.0 other than automix? Over the next several weeks Zaxcom will be implement many new items and features - mostly features that have been requested by users. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundslikejustin Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 yes there is: calibrated inputs. I really love it..... SHOW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 SHOW. show the calibrated inputs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundslikejustin Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Well, how does it work? Do you just set the gains up so they're all the same (using a tone plug or something) and say 'calibrate at this point'? The discrepancy between input trims on the Zaxcom gear (except their wireless, funnily enough) is a major bug-bear of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 On the MAXX we use the tone from the MAXX to calibrate the input gain trim so that each step is exactly 1 dB. Each input has an analog gain element in the circuit channel that normally differs by a few dB. This calibration effectively calibrates the input trim that is in itself is a calibration. It may make you feel good but there is no difference when operating the MAXX other then the illusion that the input gains are equal to achieve an identical tone level on each of the input channels. But hey, if its a popular feature I am all for it. Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundslikejustin Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 On the MAXX we use the tone from the MAXX to calibrate the input gain trim so that each step is exactly 1 dB. Each input has an analog gain element in the circuit channel that normally differs by a few dB. This calibration effectively calibrates the input trim that is in itself is a calibration. It may make you feel good but there is no difference when operating the MAXX other then the illusion that the input gains are equal to achieve an identical tone level on each of the input channels. But hey, if its a popular feature I am all for it. Glenn Illusion or not, being able to set identical trim levels with the input level numbers is very useful, especially for stereo (or multichannel) mics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Well, how does it work? Do you just set the gains up so they're all the same (using a tone plug or something) and say 'calibrate at this point'? The discrepancy between input trims on the Zaxcom gear (except their wireless, funnily enough) is a major bug-bear of mine. Before I had to remember each channel trim level then calculate in my head and adjust tx gain and the rest of the gain stages. Now all my trim gain is the same on each channel feeding from my receivers. It is a major improvement that went by unnoticed. IMHO one of the most important one... I wish I could have 8 channel aes while running zaxnet so I would not bother with gain stages but unfortunately nomad only has 6 channels "'3 pairs" aes when zaxnet is enabled. That is preventing me from using aes on nomad. I use aes on maxx and would love to use it on nomad " especially considering that I am in the process of upgrading my TXs to never clip version". Never clip is great and has to be used in nomad when you go analog in or even better on the wireless tx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geluidloopt Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Hi Rado, Did you do this on 5.23 or on 6.00? i am not able to get the nomad into the state described in the instructions, running 6.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominiquegreffard Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 I'd be curious to know what settings Jack uses on the automix. Do you feel that the standard setting is good or you rather tweak some numbers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 I'd be curious to know what settings Jack uses on the automix. Do you feel that the standard setting is good or you rather tweak some numbers? I am still playing with my settings to fine tune them. I haven't had the opportunity to have an actual shoot with multiple microphones where I can take full advantage of Auto-Mix yet. I am not sure what the default settings are but this is what I am currently using: Mode: Post Fade Mic On threshold -23dB Attack 1ms Decay 90ms Noise reduction (will vary depending on the room) Anywhere between 0 and -5dB Attenuation -30dB So far these setting are OK for now - but the more I use it in real word settings the finer I will tweak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Hi Rado, Did you do this on 5.23 or on 6.00? i am not able to get the nomad into the state described in the instructions, running 6.00 There is an issue with version 6.0 with auto calibrate - Howy has fixed this and version 6.01 is on the forum. Use only 6.01 if you want to auto calibrate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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