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Dang my bad forgot this question came after bnc timecode discussion, was referring to the original xlr discussion Ken

eric was right 5 pin xlr. i believe someone on jw mentioned right angles getting in the way of mount rails. was looking to see if someone has made one like these low profile versions and had any issues with the cable getting in the way of something i am not seeing in camera images online, based on cable out direction. The way the jack on the camera looks recessed i cant tell if the cable might sit too low in the 1 oclock out position looking at the alexa connector. Havent come across one here but hints on an alexa shoot in the near future. I am hoping to get a chance to demo one at the camera department soon. Hoping to possibly build one ahead of time to test out. Ken

Sorry if i missed this on this thready already - but has anyone made a 5 pin alexa version of this right angle connector? Curious to know if out from the top left of the connector would still work like my other cables i have made. Ken

WOW i am blown away by these. Cant get any more compact. Those are some sexy bnc cables! Ken

I do agree with you, and a CL sized receiver would be awesome, BUT, i used to do what the qrx235 does with a sr and 2x sennheiser g2 transmitters for timecode and return at the camera. A poor house version of this camera link/qrx/qifb system. Quite a bulky rig plus no fancy zaxnet features. This qrx235 compared to that is an unbelievably huge upgrade in a much smaller footprint even with the external battery mount. All the zaxcom features are a huge added bonus. I had a rather bulky and clunky previous setup as a point of reference so that might explain my "wow this setup is so kickass" point of view. Derek what you are suggesting will come in time i am sure. BTW glenn how can i sign up to become a possible beta tester when it does?? Ken

Good point this particular varicam today does not spit power out hirose port but now that you mention i wonder if possibly might be a menu setting. Will explore this when i get a chance. Ken

Forgot about anton bauer plate as well, which i use when mount option is available. As in tis case a mount was NOT available. Used a dual saddle bag that i modified to show side meters. Hoping to have my wife stitch up to clean up edges. Power is taken from anton plate. Allows easy swap of camera batteries without tangled in the rig. Posted this pic from today as i believe someone was wanting to see mounting option examples. Ken

I have quite a bit of power and mounting options on hand. A hirose, d-tap, np1 cup as well as battery sled all wired for zaxcom. Plus 2x saddles, hot show plates, articulating arms, and a stash of industrial velcro. Prob still more stuff i need to get that i am not thinking of. Ken

I have found with steady cam or various camera rigs, If you build/buy an extension cable of some sort to the camera you can put the receiver just about anywhere and it keeps camera people happy. Over the shoulder bags, clip to their belt, etc. I've seen people post here using np1's that way. But yeah also if there handing you a G3 then an erx would work too. Ken

same here, i keep my denecke's in my kit just in case but have not used them since i first purchased erx's. they seem to do the job for the type of work i do, but i always keep other options handy. Ken

great info, john. thanks for your tests and posting your findings. Ken

Same here - wasnt until this discussion that i realized that 1 frame every 6 hours was only when drivin by camera link or similar, and its that clock once jammed stays locked within 1 frame every 6 hours - if i have that correct. Glad this was all discussed, all good to know Ken

updated my power rig today with an LED voltage read. kind of clunky but i need glasses anyways so i can see it good from a distance. smallest i could find so far, but would love to know if anyone has a smaller solution for LED voltage reader. i originally was going to put a momentary switch on the side but i am going to ride this out seeing voltage full time and see how it works out. i can just look over at camera for batt status even from a good distance instead of running over to hit a switch. seems to draw very little power to make any impact when on constant display. LED color matches the casing at least. i wired it to read actual battery voltage so when it gets down to 6.75 i have about 15 minutes to change out batts. work in progress... Ken

Camera link's ifb tx comes from stereo L-R input feed. Going to stick with the original plan to build a cable splitting return to ch6 and pot up for playback. Ken

Has anyone come up with a solution for this by chance? Lately Using a 633 Cabled to camera and Using a zax camera link's ifb feed with erx's. Several times been asked to feed camera playback audio to erx's and my only answer was to throw my qrx235 on the camera quickly and turn off my camera link transmitter to quickly switch over the erx audio feeds to be from camera via the qrx. Overkill for what seems like a simple request. Was thinking of a Y cable split from my camera return cable and feeding channel 6 and potting that ch up durring playback potting other channels down. Is there any other option besides this, especially if i need ch 6 for other things? Ken

In my experience it holds well over time without rejamming, but drops completely when batts go. Less than 1 frame in 6 hours possible drift i believe are the official specs Dont know that a headphone jack can be reset to an input by firmware alone, IMHO. Ken

Maybe you cant charge but as far as power out, Did you try a multimeter on the hirose at the 633 to see if anything spits out on those pins? Ken

forgot to add this pic of the large vs medium cases to show the difference - in the medium, the screen gets cut and the headphone vol knob is slightly exposed. the large i feel protects all elements the best plus full view. Ken

WAIT i found it! should have been a no brainer. with a twist on senator mike's advice i will wear depends when i use it so i can solder all day long. Ken

So far this is the best case and headphone combo i have found for the erx that withstands client abuse. Might help with erx headphone connector damage I hear folks having to deal with: - Sony MDR-210 Headphones - bought these and cut them 2' from connector to cut back cable slack - added Neutrik 1/8" stereo right angle connector - Body Glove EZ View LARGE smartphone case (I ordered 10 online, 4 of which were LARGE and 6 were MEDIUM. the larger size allows better protection and full screen view. request LARGE if possible). The headphone cable length seems to be perfect for belt clip and handheld listening with minimal cable snag. The right angle connector combined with the case gives 2 points of strain relief when clients drop it. Because dropping is inevitable. Clients always feel better when they can listen and look the part simultaneously. win/win. Ken

Here is my pigtail version. modified from a usual suspect's breakaway cable. Inspired by my children as well as my own childhood. the yin and yang of modern day. roll out. Ken

wow. that bnc is intriguing. my next venture. Ken

herman miller with florida colors? i have a hard time with the idea of standing, only because i am so used to sitting with the magnifier light arm. i guess i could give standing a try with the arm and see how it works out. Ken

just made 5 of these for my erx's - originally had straight xlr's, i went and modified them. WOW what a difference on cameras. well worth the efforts! Ken

when i have a new chair, i will have more topical things to talk about i swear