Derek H

It was set to output, good call though Marc!

I saw on here a while back that someone had a complaint about ambient poles and the gloss finish throwing little light pings around the room and into the frame of the shot. Can you comment on this? Also, a question for K-Tek Stagepole users, can anyone comment on the removable mic spud? K-Tek's website does not show it in action very well. Does it work in a similar fashion to VDB and PSC's design allowing you to have a mike spud on each shockmount and use it as a quick release? It's one of my favorite features of my VDB poles (one of which is right now, 12ft vdb, good condition... shameless plug!). Also, are the Stagepoles thicker than the Klassic series? Thanks!

I had the same problem with the C300 and the QRXQIFB. Wouldn't take a jam and I (even with Howy's help) was never able to figure it out. At that time it was not yet possible to send TC from the TRX to the QRX. I use BEC boxes and parts in conjunction with the DP's shoulder rig to mount the receiver. I've found that if the operator wants to use the camera with no shoulder rig then they are also likely to ask for a fanny pack to keep the weight out of their hands. They have the same issues as us trying to mount video transmitters to these things so their solution for that can also help find a spot for the audio.

Useable range with just the whip antennas and QRX in dual mode? What transmitter power are you guys using?

Fairview can also sell you a cable that just has a right angle ssma on one end and an sma on the other, that way you don't need an adapter. Perfect jumper to the fdp antenna. I also bought a small ssma male to SMA female barrel adapter from them so that I can use a regular whip if all else fails. PS.. Zaxcom please stop using the ssma!

So I already have an iMac with an ssd and a mechanical 1TB drive. Can I turn it into a "fusion drive" or is this only for new Macs?

Certainly not required. At least for must of my work. At least it's not often requested.

I can second jack's recommendation of fairview microwave. All the RF cable I've bought from them is still going strong. Just get ready for the rage that will ensue when you see what they charge for these kinds of cables. Regarding the 742 not having any RF spray... Well I would not put money on that assumption.

Sounds like you've had an unfortunate run in with an individual suffering from an acute case of "Millennial-itis". I guess I'm of the "millennial" generation also.. but I did take cable wrapping seriously.

I'm with ya Glen. That other method looks painful!

On Android there's an app called electrodroid that has pin outs with diagrams but is mostly for things like USB connectors and other computer and phone centric stuff. They do have xlr and 1/4" but if you can't remember those you're in trouble!

Eagerly awaiting the Android update!

Paul Isaacs works for SD. If he says SDXC is compatible then it should be so.

Cool!

Matt, are you sure you didn't mean SDHC and not SDXC? I thought sdxc used a different FAT version.

Will the nomad USB port charge a cell phone?

While I'm harping on the Zaxcom user manuals, another pet peeve occurred to me.. I really, really, wish Zaxcom would author an individual user manual for each product. As it is now they lump ALL their wireless products into one behemoth user guide that is hard to navigate and easy to forget if the info you're reading at any given point applies to your unit or some other product or both... Even if it means there is a lot of redundant info across the manuals I would much prefer to have a dedicated manual for each unit. Zaxnet should have it's own manual as well, at least an overview guide with a capabilities and product compatibilities chart. I love the Zaxcom products I own but the documentation has always left me disappointed.

Nomad seems to be the more flexible machine in terms of input to output routing. The benefits of Zaxnet are also a factor. Sound Devices user manuals are comprehensive, easy to read, and organized. Zaxcom's user manuals are just not on the same level. Just my opinion. Also, they do not bother updating them with software changes, which are frequent. This leaves many of the newly added features undocumented. I find this unacceptable. Also, it only adds to Zaxcom's reputation for making devices that are "too complicated" or user-unfriendly. It's a shame because this is not really accurate, but I've met soo many "eng" mixers who won't touch zaxcom stuff due to mostly rumor mill reliability and complicated interface issues. I remember one mixer saying "yeah the zaxcom stuff is cool but you have to be an electrical engineer to figure it out!". It's a serious concern I wish they would address. It's really in their best interest. The you tube videos are nice but when I'm on a job and need THE answer to a question there is no time to browse through videos online. It needs to be in the manual.

I've never encountered a producer who had even the slightest concern for what kind of lav I was using. And rarely ever a care for what kind of wireless system.

Just bought the white one

Sounds confusing

I've found that for the 788's mix assist to work well the inputs need to be trimmed very carefully to the same level. To me, it seems to fail the most with very dynamic speakers who change their volume dramatically from one sentence to the next. For example, non actors in a reality show... It's a neat tool, even if it's not perfect. I don't really understand the two modes the 788 provides though... Follow left right or the not. Even after reading the manual.

Thanks for sharing. I would also like to hear the side of the story from the post team who dealt with all the various recordings and sources. Did it all lock up well with the Zaxnet timecode? Were there ever "zaxnet drop outs"? No one would notice those and they could potentially cause timecode issues. Just wondering if it's a good system for everybody down the chain.

I would buy an Android version.

Funny story! What a bunch of knuckleheads! Sounds like you handled it brilliantly!