Ezekiel974 Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Thanks Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominiquegreffard Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Is the unit gonna be designed to be fitted over or under (or both?) the nomad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Is the unit gonna be designed to be fitted over or under (or both?) the nomad?top of the unit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Arnold Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 top of the unit Any reason why not both? Much easier to get to the inputs if the add-on is under-slung, surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 The fader panel will work on the top not on the bottom. Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galwaysound Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Seems to be some semantic misunderstanding. Are we talking about front and back(on top? same as 788) or top (controls) and bottom (xlr inputs)? Trev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 We are talking about the top front of the unit. So the fader panel will mount over the transport/record controls. It will run the length of Nomad and add about an inch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominiquegreffard Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 The fader panel will work on the top not on the bottom. Glenn I think it would make sense to have the possibility to be put under as well but it s no biggie for me really. Look forward to see some designs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldmixer Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Many people have more space on the under side of the mixer, over top the petrol "bump" seems like a natural place. Above the mixer is where all the rx's are crammed. Actually, it would be nice to remote it to anywhere we like, far side of the rx's for example. Options are a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 " Any reason why not both? Much easier to get to the inputs if the add-on is under-slung, surely? " right... new delivery expected early 2014, and (unofficial and off the record) pricing at around $1100 ...and don't call me Surely " Actually, it would be nice to remote it to anywhere we like, far side of the rx's for example. Options are a good thing. " right.. ok delivery now expected Spring '14 (around NAB), and (unofficial and off the record) pricing at around $1600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Spaeth Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Cool new pic Surely Mike but I can't read what's on your hat (couldn't actually read it on the old pic either...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 " can't read what's on your hat " I have updated the first post in the thread "for your reading pleasure" in the Members section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Arnold Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 The fader panel will work on the top not on the bottom. Glenn Er...okay? I just don't quite get why? Maybe all will soon be clear... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 " I just don't quite get why? " Because ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NNSound Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Hopefully I can bring this topic back. I've used the 664 a couple of times and felt it was quite straight forward machine. I just got my hands around a Nomad demo unit. It feels more complicated, especially since this is the first ever encounter that I have with Zaxcom gear. I have the feeling that as soon as I get used to its workflow it will be quite easy to use and in general I liked the machine a lot but what makes me think twice is the fact that there seems to be no seal around on the case of the machine. To add to that when you open the battery/primary card little door (which also does not seal properly) you can see the board and the electronics of the machine (somebody else also mentioned that on another post). I have the feeling that the electronics would be eventually affected by the weather elements. Condensation could be a major problem especially if you are shooting in very humid or rainy locations. The sound devices build on the 664 seems much better to me but I'm really curious to hear opinions of people that have the nomad since the early stages of its release into the market and if anybody has experienced such problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 I used Nomad in some very humid conditions including the jungles of Ecuador - with zero issues. There is a bit of a learning curve with Nomad - but many people have posted that once you work with it - the menus are quite easy to navigate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NNSound Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 I used Nomad in some very humid conditions including the jungles of Ecuador - with zero issues. I'm pretty sure that the machine will cope up really well on a job under these circumstances and I know of another fellow sound recordist using the Nomad on a job for three months in the jungle of Congo with no problems but I'm more afraid of the possibility that humidity etc will take their toll later down the line. It's the build up effect that concerns me and the reliability of a design like this in two years time. Having a sealed design that many other companies including Sound Devices have gives me more of a peace of mind. I do own Sound Devices kit but it was all the amazing features that the Nomad has that made me look into the machine more. I want to investigate this a bit more but I guess only time will give answers to matters like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Nomad has been shipping for just under two and a half years now - and as far as I know there have been no issues with climate related issues. Also Zaxcom does extreme testing with heat and cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindrop Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 In some circumstances, more airflow can be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandering Ear Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 I've run several thousand hours on my nomad in climates varying from well below freezing in the snow to heavy down pours, to direct sun and heat, never had an issue. It seems you are worrying about something that doesn't exist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 There have been no failures of MAXX or NOMAD due to humidity. Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 I have run both max and Nomad in the most extreme condition underneath lake mead. 120F to 130F and 100% humidity for around 4 hours each time. Never a problem... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandering Ear Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 I have run both max and Nomad in the most extreme condition underneath lake mead. 120F to 130F and 100% humidity for around 4 hours each time. Never a problem... Ouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryF Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 I have run both max and Nomad in the most extreme condition underneath lake mead. 120F to 130F and 100% humidity for around 4 hours each time. Never a problem... Hi Rado, I assume you were not in that environment for very long, because heat stroke would have occurred within minutes. Best Regards, Larry Fisher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 For about 4 hours. there are AC vents here and there but towards the front of the tunnel they don't really work after 20 feet. I stayed right next to where the machine drills the tunnel for about 15 minutes each time. The company is Italian and everything is in Celsius. The thermometers were showing 53C last time " at the very front next to the drilling area" and we had a PA pass out or rather faint.. The rest of the tunnel drilling part showed between 41C - 47C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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