VASI Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 and before some smartass says it, if you are doing that kind of high end classical recording, why aren't you using a cable? - Also is one of my question. Best V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zernicke Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 I wonder if the new digital modulation will carry over to the optional transmitter on the Maxx (at some point). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantin Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 I'm very very disappointed and a little angry that my 3-6 months old, around 10k€ gear, today is 'discontinued'. Why? Did your transmitters stop working today? When you bought them, did you do so on the merits of the system you knew about then, or did you hope and expect an upgrade in the future? Just because Zaxcom won't make any new LANCs doesn't mean they won't service them. They are just as good as they were yesterday. No reason to feel cheated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 I wonder if the new digital modulation will carry over to the optional transmitter on the Maxx (at some point). The new modulation only works in mono transmitters. Though the new receivers will improve performance regardless of the modulation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandering Ear Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Why? Did your transmitters stop working today? When you bought them, did you do so on the merits of the system you knew about then, or did you hope and expect an upgrade in the future? Just because Zaxcom won't make any new LANCs doesn't mean they won't service them. They are just as good as they were yesterday. No reason to feel cheated Exactly. Not does my wireless work just as well as the day i bought it, it will actually work better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Wexler Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Some people just feel "cheated", go figure. I think it is fantastic that there are so many products and devices now that CAN be upgraded, even if only to add one new feature or provide better functionality, whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Cheated? We get the modulation for free in existing hardware...There will always be something newer and better... when it comes to zaxcom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Jack, Other then the wide band and the lack of QIFB is there a major range difference between QRX200 and QRX235? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earmuffs Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 The previous trxlt was 50mW with neverclip and the trxlth with 125mW output but no neverclip, now the trxlt2.5 or 2.6 is 125mW with neverclip and new modulation. While I'm excited for the new products I am a bit disappointed that my dealer didn't advise me to hold off for a month or so for some "exciting new products" related to the purchase I made in which I was told that I had to forego one option (NC) to get the other (125mW), and was told it was not possible to have both. I think the point people are making about a trade-in or upgrade path is totally valid in circumstances like this, we're not talking iPhones here. Not angry but disappointed until I hear more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Beatty Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 What was your antenna distro for the range test, Jack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Radlauer Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Up-grade paths, trade-in programs?? Really?? These companies and shops are in this business to make and sell products. You needed/wanted it at that time, and you bought it. Maybe your shop didn't know this new line of gear was coming? Sounds like Zaxcom was extremely tight lipped about it..along with SD when the 633 came out. I would also venture to guess that manufacturers ask for/expect non-disclosure of new products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 yep. i got the products i needed at the time. thats fair enough. and everything else you mentioned is also true. updates and improvements are a constant of every worthwhile manufacturer. and it may be foolish to think that for this product that the difference between my QRX's and the QRX 35 is just the rf board, and if thats the only difference then it may be possible to swap the boards over and i dont have to try to sell my old receivers to get the new ones, which thanks to the limited frequencies we can use without getting additional site specific licenses, in my market will have its own set of issues. but until the official word from zaxcom is that it is not technically possible to upgrade then everyone who currently owns their radio mic systems will be looking for the best (cheapest) way to take advantage of this. and personally, i am less interested in upgrading the hardware on the transmitters, but the improved performance in the receiver will be what makes my working life better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandering Ear Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 I see the hardware upgrade to be similar to a repair. Not a giveaway to current users, nor an entitlement. I don't know if its technically possible, but i don't expect it from a company. I would happily pay to have components swapped if possible, ala srb upgrade. Still, i am just as happy with my current products that already preform wonderfully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Mitchell Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Awesome! Can't wait to test out the new firmware/modulation. Over the summer I bought: - (2) QRX-100 (dual mode) - (2) TRX-900LANCs - TRX-742 And I've been really happy with them. They've served me extremely well. If there's a hardware upgrade path then I'll probably take advantage of it--otherwise I'm excited to have gear that is more capable than the day I bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Jack, Other then the wide band and the lack of QIFB is there a major range difference between QRX200 and QRX235? none - range and reception are the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 What was your antenna distro for the range test, Jack? No distro. Just antennas straight to the RX either whips or shark fins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 none - range and reception are the same Great. QRX200 looks like a winner in the bag... Jack do you have the beta software modulation installed on your old units? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 BTW I think we should coin the fraise: Hudson River Range - means extreme wireless range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek H Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Jack, did you guys do the Hudson river test with just the whips too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep owl Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Test 1 = Hudson River Test Test 2 = Manhattan Project? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Derek the Hudson RIver was Blue Shark fin. Jack, SO if the filter is 35mhz we can only run 3 wireless microphones in a 105mhz space and 6 in the full 518MHZ-680MHZ spectrum. Is this a correct assumption? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Derek the Hudson RIver was Blue Shark fin. Jack, SO if the filter is 35mhz we can only run 3 wireless microphones in a 105mhz space and 6 in the full 518MHZ-680MHZ spectrum. Is this a correct assumption? You can space Zaxcom wireless at .5 Mhz without any worry of intermodulation. So hundreds of channels are possible in the 105MHz transmitter range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek H Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Yeah I saw the blue fins, just figured they probably tried the whips too, wouldn't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Great. I guess I misunderstood what the 35MHZ filter does... Glenn, Is this filter a hardware addition or software that can be installed in current wireless? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldmixer Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Filter is hardware like the good 'ol external filtered antenna. Hence no qifb transmitter possibility in the 200. Filtered antenna Takes up the space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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