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Nomad Dropped from B&H?


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B&H was never a Zaxcom dealer and were never listed on the Zaxcom web site as a dealer. They decided to promote our products on their web site before a dealer agreement was in place. They have now rightly removed our products from their site. As an accommodation we supplied them a few Nomads with the hope they would be able to provide the proper support and distribution controls required to be a Zaxcom dealer.

Zaxcom products are available from many dealers listed on Zaxcom.com .

Glenn Sanders

President Zaxcom Inc.

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Thanks for clearing that up, Glenn. I was worried that perhaps demand had depleted their stores.

Now that I have your attention, any plans for an iOS or Android app to control your Nomads? There's so much great functionality in your devices it would be killer to be able to plug in a larger touch screen to play with all that stuff--not to mention write sound reports, etcetera.

Thanks again,

-Michael

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I third a modified notion of an app to control user bits of a timecode stream to remote control TRX transmitters via an IFB100 or QRX QIFB without a Nomad, Fusion, or Deva.

Will never happen without a complete re-write of Zaxnet. It does NOT operate the same way as wifi (it does broadcast on the same frequencies) and this would be the only way for an i-device to interface with it.

Now, a Zaxcom-produced 'control pad' (basically a touch screen that could interface with the serial ports on the QRX) would be possible, and awesome. How it would work with the IFB 100, I'm not sure.

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I'm still out of town but my Nomad came in from BH last Tuesday. I guess I was one of the lucky few that got one from them; everywhere else (Gotham, Pro-Sound, etc.) either would not ship to Canada because of their dealer agreements or had a 6-8 week wait associated with them (Trew). On the one hand I was pretty sad not to be able to get my Nomad through Trew Audio Vancouver--my usual dealer--but on the other hand I'm euphoric to have the gear quickly enough that I could sell my original kit (552+744T) and transfer over before my next gig.

I'm just hoping that I'll be able to develop a good enough relationship with Zax that I can turn to them the same way I've been turning to Sound Devices and Trew Audio when I'm in need of sagelike wisdom. I honestly don't see that being an issue though. :)

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How about an Ipad app that could plug in like the mix 8, but give the control like and if possible other features such as the ability to roll.

How great would that be! Then you could carry your bag on your back, like a backpack, and just have the interface in front of you.

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How about an Ipad app that could plug in like the mix 8, but give the control like and if possible other features such as the ability to roll.

Apple don't allow direct connection to third party hardware. This is why what you are talking about is accomplished with CLWifi on the 788T. It would have to be either Zaxcom proprietary, or use standard wifi which Zaxnet is not...

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Apple don't allow direct connection to third party hardware. This is why what you are talking about is accomplished with CLWifi on the 788T.

no?

http://www.fostexinternational.com/docs/products/AR-4i.shtml

http://www.apogeedigital.com/products/jam.php

http://www.alesis.com/iodock

http://tascam.com/product/iu2/

http://www.griffintechnology.com/music/studioconnect-guitar-midi-interface-for-ipad

http://line6.com/midimobilizer/

http://www.mackie.com/products/dl1608/

Just to name a few...

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The CLWifi uses WiFi, but the SD USB-Pre connects via USB. It's not officially supported, but they say it works. You buy the camera connection kit which includes a USB adapter that lets you connect to a digital camera, and that little adapter lets some 3rd party devices work with the iPad. I guess technically that could stop working with the next iOS release in the Fall. Hopefully not.

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no?

http://www.fostexinternational.com/docs/products/AR-4i.shtml

http://www.apogeedigital.com/products/jam.php

http://www.alesis.com/iodock

http://tascam.com/product/iu2/

http://www.griffintechnology.com/music/studioconnect-guitar-midi-interface-for-ipad

http://line6.com/midimobilizer/

http://www.mackie.com/products/dl1608/

Just to name a few...

iPad is slightly different to iPod/iPhone in the way Apple lets you do things with the iPad. Miss-step in my wording there.

The fostex ar4-i is just sending audio into the dock connector of the idevice, there are no control signals sent from the iPhone to the fostex - this is the bit apple doesn't allow.

Because the iPad has that whole camera adaptor support business, it can also interface with other products, which is why products like that Mackie mixer exist.

Technically, Apple could approve an IPAD app that could interface with Zaxcom devices through the serial port, they will not allow it on an iPhone.

If you wanted one to interface with Zaxnet through wifi, this could not be done.

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iPad is slightly different to iPod/iPhone in the way Apple lets you do things with the iPad. Miss-step in my wording there.

The fostex ar4-i is just sending audio into the dock connector of the idevice, there are no control signals sent from the iPhone to the fostex - this is the bit apple doesn't allow.

Because the iPad has that whole camera adaptor support business, it can also interface with other products, which is why products like that Mackie mixer exist.

Technically, Apple could approve an IPAD app that could interface with Zaxcom devices through the serial port, they will not allow it on an iPhone.

If you wanted one to interface with Zaxnet through wifi, this could not be done.

good point, and an iPad is not something I want to carry when working from a bag.

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Seems like the conversation on this thread no longer reflects the thread heading.

As a new member, I'm not sure if there's a way to re-title or "move" threads here, or what the protocol is.

I would say, though, that since the Nomad was not "dropped" from B&H--I must admit I'm a bit embarrassed to have that as the first thread associated with my account given that this thread is "hot". Given the actual circumstances I don't feel it fair to Zaxcom to keep hitting JWSG with a sort of false headline.

Shall we start a new thread titled "Nomad iOS Possibilities" or something of the sort?

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I'm still out of town but my Nomad came in from BH last Tuesday. I guess I was one of the lucky few that got one from them; everywhere else (Gotham, Pro-Sound, etc.) either would not ship to Canada because of their dealer agreements or had a 6-8 week wait associated with them (Trew). On the one hand I was pretty sad not to be able to get my Nomad through Trew Audio Vancouver--my usual dealer--but on the other hand I'm euphoric to have the gear quickly enough that I could sell my original kit (552+744T) and transfer over before my next gig.

I'm just hoping that I'll be able to develop a good enough relationship with Zax that I can turn to them the same way I've been turning to Sound Devices and Trew Audio when I'm in need of sagelike wisdom. I honestly don't see that being an issue though. :)

Can I go over to your house and play with your nomad? :)

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Seems like the conversation on this thread no longer reflects the thread heading.

As a new member, I'm not sure if there's a way to re-title or "move" threads here, or what the protocol is.

I would say, though, that since the Nomad was not "dropped" from B&H--I must admit I'm a bit embarrassed to have that as the first thread associated with my account given that this thread is "hot". Given the actual circumstances I don't feel it fair to Zaxcom to keep hitting JWSG with a sort of false headline.

Shall we start a new thread titled "Nomad iOS Possibilities" or something of the sort?

Talk all you want about apps for iPhones and iPads it's never going to happen. Zaxcom hates apple.

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As do I. It doesn't seem to be the norm in the LA film world, but I rock an Android unit and am quite happy with it. Anyway to get that to control a Nomad?

Maybe, but it would most likely have to be hardware based, and therefore model dependent (on the phone) and therefore a P.I.T.A to implement.

Edit: unless Zaxcom develop a hardware dongle similar to CL-wifi that any product with wifi capability could connect to, or make an app for each platform.

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As do I. It doesn't seem to be the norm in the LA film world, but I rock an Android unit and am quite happy with it. Anyway to get that to control a Nomad?

Zaxcom does not hate Apple, silly statement. I would say that Zaxcom, like any other company, is well aware of the difficulties integrating an Apple product (hardware/software) into another product (hardware/software).

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Zaxcom does not hate Apple, silly statement. I would say that Zaxcom, like any other company, is well aware of the difficulties integrating an Apple product (hardware/software) into another product (hardware/software).

Copy that. And hate is such a strong word. More accurate to say that I have a tendency to get frustrated with Apple. Nice catch, JW. Pleasure to have met your acquaintance. :-)

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