glenn

QRX200 outputs either 32 or 96KHz sample rates.

Glenn

The QRX200 is the best choice for a sound mixer. The QRX300 is best used by broadcasters who need the maximum number of channels per MHz. The DPA4063 is the proper mic for our transmitters but others will work almost as well. At one point DPA4063 had some issues with RF but that problem has long been fixed by DPA. I would reccomend the DPA4063.

Best Wishes

Glenn

Try a even frame rate like 30DF or 30 NDF and see if that makes a difference. You would only need to set the ERX to 30 the CL can stay at 29.97 for the test.

Glenn

Hi Mike, sorry you have not been able to get your questions answered. Our dealers are usually the direct source of this kind of sales info. I will be happy to respond to your questions later. I am on cell phone now.

Best wishes.

Glenn Sanders

President Zaxcom Inc.

Hello Thomas,

Here is the Zaxcom system I would recommend.

1 or 2 RX200 Stereo link receivers with time code, internal battery and external power

TRX900CL UHF Stereo link transmitter with time code, backup recording, and IFB transmission

This system will give you compander free digital transmission, line level balanced or AES I/O, backup recording, LED audio receiver meters

Time code transmission, Stereo backup recording with time code to name a few benefits.

If you get 2 receivers the package currently includes a ERX3TCD with the package for the month of August.

Please have a look. This is the only radio system designed to specficly be a camera link. Since it uses a low cost receiver and only 1 transmitter for the 2 channels of audio and time code I think it will be very competitive with other professional solutions. 

Glenn

Hi Glenn,

Please call Colleen at Zaxcom and we will sort this out right away.

Glenn

To send a scratch track to the camera would require our wireless system where transmitter recording and wireless transmission are combined. The ZFR300 QC transmission is very low power as to only be useful for audio QC and TC jamming between units.

Glenn

The OP said this is a documentary. Perfect for this type of Zaxcom setup.

You might think about a different solution. You can use Zaxcom ZFR body pack recorders and a single  ERX3TCD for time code output to camera and QC audio monitoring . The Bodypack recorders will give you hard wire audio quality recordings with time code reference. The recorders will jam time code to each other when powered up and will jam the TC generator in the ERX3TCD that can be connected to the camera or used to can multiple cameras.

The ERX3TCD can also be used during setup to monitor the audio quality of each body pack recorder. Because each recorder has Neverclip the audio quality will far better than any wireless setup you might end up with. With this system you can record continuously all day and change media once a day.

Many documentaries use this system as away to get audio quality and operational flexibility that can not be achieved with any wireless system at a very low cost to rent and operate.

Glenn

I am having the text entry problem today. I have notified Jeff and he assures me he is working on the issue.

About 1000 feet whips to whips.

I was referring to the QRX200.

Glenn

I will be demonstrating the Deva 24 as we did at NAB going over all of the features, configurations and the user interface as we showed in our booth at NAB. The Deva 24 will be delivering later this year.

Glenn

All of our new nab products including Deva 24 will be there. We will have live ZHD wireless demos. Hope to see all of our North of the border friends there.

Glenn

Qrx can do it all but not at the same time.

We are constantly on the lookout for ideas to make our products better. Many software and hardware changes go into products. Some obvious and some not. The next time we do a redesign on the TRX742 I will keep this in mind as making an incremental mechanical change is not always possible. 

Glenn

7 hours ago, ProSound said:

I only wish Zaxcom could make a Stereo Unislot RX. Even if it wasn't as wide band as its other products

The new SRX220 is stereo or mono receive from a single transmitter. I am guessing you meant Dual receiver from 2 transmitters. For this our QRX200 or RX12 with RX212 receivers will remain as our solution.

Glenn

Wow that is one dirty transmitter. I would let it dry for a day or two. Clean off the mud with tooth picks to get it out of the cracks. Power it up and see if it works. If it does not send it in. Use the rubber card stopper next time. 

If you are lucky the damage might be limited to the card slot.

Glenn

The maximum distance of any wireless system is a very subjective thing. There are so many variables that can effect performance that direct comparison to other systems can be difficult.

We have now been involved with many demonstrations that have shown line of site coverage far beyond that required by any production television show or feature. While 1000 feet plus with dipoles is easy to get with ZHD, the system excels in its ability to be used with multiple obstructions. Walls, cars, trash dumpsters, metal chairs ect., can all cause RF reflections and multi path problems that can limit the distance of analog and digital wireless systems. ZHD was designed not only to allow 100KHz channel to channel but also to eliminate the reflection problems and RF interference that can severely limit the distance of wireless transmitters. ZHD loves reflections and multi path conditions as they help to reinforce the signal rather than just degrading it. ZHD provides the same audio quality 10 or 1000 feet away from the transmitter.  I know that many people make distance the only criteria to judge a wireless microphone. I hope that as we begin to deliver ZHD that many people will be amazed at the audio quality, feature set and general wow factor that we have been excited to see when ZHD demos are given. As we move into the more frequency limited future I hope ZHD will be seen as not only as a comparable solution to older wireless systems but as a quantum leap into a new generation of wireless possibilities.

Glenn 

1 hour ago, Glen Trew said:

To clarify the comparison: 

The Cantar has 24 track recording, and has been working and available for most of the past year.

The Deva 24 is promised to have 24 track recording, but it is unknown how long it will take to become available.

GT

The Deva24 will have a minimum of 24 recording tracks and will be available for delivery later this year. All of the technical data is on the Zaxcom Web site for a feature by feature comparison to any product.

Glenn

It will be less than 13K

Glenn

New ZHD transmitters will offer all modulations. The ZHD transmitter already exceeds any change to the transmission mask (ETSI) so this will not need to change but it can if it ever needs to.  

Glenn

From what we know now our ZHD as it is today far exceeds any new requirements so updates should not be required.  I just wanted to make it crystal clear that our product will be out very soon and has the ability to be changed via software and only software if it is ever needed.

Glenn

In a few weeks Zaxcom will begin delivering Zaxcom ZHD wireless. The wireless microphones are FCC, Industry Canada and CE approved utilizing Zaxcoms modular design that is utilized in all Zaxcom UHF transmitters. These transmitters are based on a software defined radio architecture. We have been working on ZHD modulation for quite some time in the anticipation of the changes that are now starting to come forward.

ZHD modulation has been designed to exceed any new FCC regulations that may be imposed.

The transmitter is modified with only a software update to meet any new regulation limiting transmission bandwidth or output power.

We feel that offering a solution now that exceeds any new requirements by the FCC based on reduced available spectrum is good for our customer base and maintains the value of products purchased today well past the point of spectrum and rule changes adapted by the FCC.

Zaxcom has been and remains totally committed to real world solutions for our customers wireless needs through the use of technology. Anyone who needs to invest in new wireless now can be comforted by the fact that Zaxcom ZHD wireless will not be in jeopardy of becoming illegal to operate in the future due to rule changes by the FCC.

Glenn Sanders

President Zaxcom Inc.

It is sad to see the FCC reallocate so much of the spectrum we currently use and call our own.  Zaxcom has been planing for this day for years. While the day we have to stop using these frequencies is still a few years away it is now certain that it is coming. It may also be coming with new rules for narrower channel spacing than is currently allowed.  Because customers need to make purchase decisions today that have implications for the gear they will use long after the 125MHz has been taken away, I am very pleased that we can offer two ways forward. Both internal transmitter recording  and ZHD transmission. ZHD will allow for greater numbers of transmitters to be used going forward than with current frequency allotments and current wireless microphones in use today.  It was our goal to maintain as much compatibility as possible with current hardware to allow our customers to retain the most value they could from their current hardware. As we move forward with the release of ZHD wireless we hope that many will find that these changes enhance operational range and resistance to interference.  If new frequency bands are available to wireless users we will look at making hardware to utilize them. However there is no place like UHF. VHF antennas are impractical for body packs and 900MHz and above have issues with RF absorption. With the space left in UHF we can support any size production with our new ZHD technology.

Glenn Sanders

President Zaxcom Inc.