studiomprd Posted April 4, 2013 Report Posted April 4, 2013 price ?? availability ?? can it come in black ?? can it come in tan will it be able to have neverclip ? will it have any clip ? how about BNC connectors for the UHF ports ?? Hirose for power ? LEMO for TC (5-pin, not 4!) does this mean that Jack is the official spokesperson for Zaxcom ?? does this mean that Jack is an unofficial spokesperson for Zaxcom ? does this mean that Jack is an unofficial official spokesperson for Zaxcom ?? does this mean that Jack is an official unofficial spokesperson for Zaxcom ?
Olle Sjostrom Posted April 4, 2013 Report Posted April 4, 2013 Mike you always tell everyone to read up. Let me encourage you to read up on Jack's previous statements of his involvement in Zaxcom. Please do. And it doesn't say neverclip on the product site does it? Read Very cool product! Perfect for those who've bought a non Zaxcom machine but still wants a link to camera and optional zaxcom IFB. Perfect!
Jack Norflus Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Posted April 4, 2013 Mike I am just passing info along that is publicly available on the Zaxcom website
Jeff Wexler Posted April 4, 2013 Report Posted April 4, 2013 price ?? availability ?? can it come in black ?? will it be able to have neverclip ? will it have any clip ? how about BNC connectors for the UHF ports ?? does this mean that Jack is the official spokesperson for Zaxcom ?? does this mean that Jack is an unofficial spokesperson for Zaxcom ? does this mean that Jack is an unofficial official spokesperson for Zaxcom ?? does this mean that Jack is an official unofficial spokesperson for Zaxcom ? It depends... now, STFU! (did I say that out loud?).
Jeff Wexler Posted April 4, 2013 Report Posted April 4, 2013 I just saw this also (and I don't work for Zaxcom) and I am posting the details as they appear on the Zaxcom site (so you don't have to leave JWSOUND if you don't want to). It looks to be a pretty amazing box, consolidating probably all the features and functions people need for a camera hop and more. - from Zaxcom website The Zaxcom Camera Link, TRX900CL, is total sound bag solution for the transmission of audio and timecode to both camera and ERX series monitor receivers. It provides two-channel UHF transmission to camera with backup two-channel recording, a full ZaxNet 2.4 GHz IFB / timecode transmitter and an IFB back channel receiver. The new transmitter is based on the idea that today’s ENG/EFP mixers require a host of functions to be provided in a sound bag when mixing and recording sound for picture. Camera Link Features: All in one solution – Stereo Transmitter / ZaxNet Transmitter & Receiver / 2-channel Backup Recorder Small size & weight Ultra-low 2.13 Watt power consumption – keeps your bag powered longer from a battery source Two switched band pass filters with a wide 40 MHz wide frequency band (covers 2 typical blocks) Single RF transmission of two audio channels and timecode ensuring no intermodulation or receiver interference 100% digital compander free transmission Extra detail was considered in the Camera Links design to optimize it for use in a sound bag. Screws are present on every inch of the case to eliminate spurious radiation that can affect adjacent receivers in an audio bag. The unit has both stereo line level balanced inputs as well as sample rate converting AES inputs. Separate UHF and 2.4GHz SMA antenna connectors are provided for optimum flexibility. The Camera Link is compatible with all Zaxcom receivers, but works optimally with the QRX100 outfitted with QIFB option and the ERXTCD receivers because of their ability to receive both audio and timecode. Camera Link Specifications . Camera Link Rear View Transmitter TRX900CL Power Output: 10 / 50 / 100 mW – Software Selectable* RF Modulation: Proprietary Digital Method RF Frequency Range: 518.0 to 850.0 MHz (Typical Blocks are 40 MHz wide) RF Frequency Step: 100 KHz RF Bandwidth: 200 KHz Channel Separation: 500 KHz (700 KHz recommended) Antenna Connector: 50 ? SSMA Female Emission Designator: 180 KV2E FCC Part: 75.861 . Transmitter Audio Dynamic Range: 114 dB Distortion: 0.002% Frequency Response: Mode 0: 20 Hz to 16 kHz / T & M Mode 0.2 Hz to 16 kHz System Group Delay: 3.5 ms Audio input connector TA5 male Analog Input Range: -10 to +4 dBu Analog input type balanced line level Audio input Impedance: 4.7 k ? ADC Bit-Depth: 24 Bits ADC Sampling-Rate: 48 kHz AES input Balanced with sample rate conversion Sample rate range 32 Khz to 96 Khz . Timecode Reader / Generator Clock Accuracy: 1.54 PPM (1 Frame Out in 6 Hours) Timecode Type: SMPTE Timecode Frame-Rates: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97NDF, 29.97DF, 30NDF, 30DF . Internal Recording Media: MicroSD Card (Flash Memory) File Format: .ZAX Recording Time: 96 Hours (16 GB Card) . 2.4 GHz ZaxNet Transceiver RF Frequency Range: 2.403 to 2.475 GHz RF Modulation: Digital Spread Spectrum RF Frequency Step: 0.001 GHz (1 MHz) RF Bandwidth: 1 MHz Channel Separation: 2 MHz Sensitivity: -96 dBm RF power output TBD . Physical / Power Weight: 7.3 oz Dimensions (H x W x D): 1”x 3.55” x 3.23” Display: Graphic LCD Power consumption: 2.13 watts
Michael Miramontes Posted April 4, 2013 Report Posted April 4, 2013 will it have any clip ? now that was funny.
Zack Posted April 4, 2013 Report Posted April 4, 2013 Looks good, like the hardware on/off. Like to test it next to Rx in the bag, and hopefully it's not a year from now before they're available.
studiomprd Posted April 4, 2013 Report Posted April 4, 2013 " Nice! Price? " I asked first... " now that was funny. " one out of nine... tough room
Tony Johnson Posted April 4, 2013 Report Posted April 4, 2013 Hey Jack is the zax net transceiver the same power and range as the IFB100 or the QRX100. I am finding I have have good performance with the IFB on bag rig jobs but the QRX is limited in that area. This looks great. Regards Tony
Jack Norflus Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Posted April 4, 2013 Looks good, like the hardware on/off. Like to test it next to Rx in the bag. That specific switch was chosen to prevent RF spray. Tests with the camera link in a bag with block 26 lectros showed zero spray.
Derek H Posted April 4, 2013 Report Posted April 4, 2013 Looks great, they really listened to all of our harping on and on about the STA situation! Screen on top, connectors on bottom, great! Please tell me the SSMA is dead and this just uses standard SMA, it looks that way but the specs say different.. BNC connector for TC, thank you! Is that a black cased QRX? Does it come in blue? see that Zaxnet 2.4GHz power output is "TBD". Hoping they make it adjustable up to 100mW or higher. Would be nice if this could be a fully functional alternative to the IFB100 unit for transmitter control etc... A higher power Zaxnet transmitter in a good bag format might make the ERX more feasible alternative to Comtek and Lectro. Would be nice if the DIY amp setup could be a thing of the past.
Jack Norflus Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Posted April 4, 2013 is the zax net transceiver the same power and range as the IFB100 or the QRX100. I am finding I have have good performance with the IFB on bag rig jobs but the QRX is limited in that area. This looks great. Just a bit undetermined at the moment - the prototype boards are reading around 50mW. The actual production boards could bring that level closer to 100mW. So stay tuned.
Derek H Posted April 4, 2013 Report Posted April 4, 2013 Just a bit undetermined at the moment - the prototype boards are reading around 50mW. The actual production boards could bring that level closer to 100mW. So stay tuned. I hope so. Adjustable in the software would be ideal.
Zack Posted April 4, 2013 Report Posted April 4, 2013 That specific switch was chosen to prevent RF spray. Tests with the camera link in a bag with block 26 lectros showed zero spray. I was just saying that I like having an actual switch. As for the rf spray comment, I'm hoping that an old issue is solved with this new design. So you tested block 26 lectros with the camera link in a bag, but what freqs were being used on the camera link? Thanks jack
Jack Norflus Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Posted April 4, 2013 The early tests was with the Zaxcom camera link on block 21 and the Lectros were on block 26 - with the same block configuration there is some spray with my 900AA/STA. There was extra attention paid to eliminating spray from day one of the design on the camera link. As opposed to the 900AA/STA where the spray elimination was dealt with after the units were designed. There will be some more testing in the next few week - so I will report back then.
PTA Posted April 4, 2013 Report Posted April 4, 2013 What kind of Zaxnet capabilities will it have, such as if it be able to send commands to wireless Tx's (gain, freq, etc.) or will it just be pretty much the same as the TRX/STA combo Zaxnet abilities?
soundtrane Posted April 4, 2013 Report Posted April 4, 2013 I just saw this also (and I don't work for Zaxcom) >>>>> ha! lol!!
soundtrane Posted April 4, 2013 Report Posted April 4, 2013 <<I am just passing info along that is publicly available on the Zaxcom website >> and then: <That specific switch was chosen to prevent RF spray. Tests with the camera link in a bag with block 26 lectros showed zero spray.> and <Just a bit undetermined at the moment - the prototype boards are reading around 50mW. The actual production boards could bring that level closer to 100mW. So stay tuned.> and <The early tests was with the Zaxcom camera link on block 21 and the Lectros were on block 26 - with the same block configuration there is some spray with my 900AA/STA. There was extra attention paid to eliminating spray from day one of the design on the camera link. As opposed to the 900AA/STA where the spray elimination was dealt with after the units were designed. There will be some more testing in the next few week - so I will report back then.> Come on Jack, what's wrong in saying you ARE in the know with developments, and you ARE in beta and other testing modes with them? I know a lot of people are looking up at you for their answers... -vin
Jack Norflus Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Posted April 4, 2013 Come on Jack, what's wrong in saying you ARE in the know with developments, and you ARE in beta and other testing modes with them? I know a lot of people are looking up at you for their answers... I'm not saying I am not. I am just saying that I am not an official Zaxcom spokesperson. I am an end user who does consulting and beta testing for Zaxcom.
Rasmus Wedin Posted April 4, 2013 Report Posted April 4, 2013 Nice to see Zaxcom keeps raising the bar and pushing the industry forward . On a small side note, isn't there a risk of getting water/rain into the unit through the on/off switch? I always liked how, for example, the qrx100 apered to be totally covered on top.
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