John Blankenship Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 It's been hinted that a stereo implementation of the new modulation might be in the future but it's probably too soon to build up any anticipation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 I do not think that will happen. Glenn It's been hinted that a stereo implementation of the new modulation might be in the future but it's probably too soon to build up any anticipation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olle Sjostrom Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 That's a hint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blankenship Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 It would be great if the RX900 receivers could take advantage of the new modulation but so far that's not been offered either. Even if it's possible, at the least it would likely require a round trip to New Jersey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blankenship Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 That's a hint Yep. This hint would seem to superceed any previous hints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Regarding the Maxx transmitter - how far are you ever away from the camera that you will need the new modulation? I have been running the old modulation on my link for several years with zero range issues. I am never more than 30 feet from the camera. The QRX235 will give you added range though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Beatty Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 It would be great if the RX900 receivers could take advantage of the new modulation but so far that's not been offered either. Even if it's possible, at the least it would likely require a round trip to New Jersey. Over on the Zaxcom forum, Howy says that the RX900 series uses 15 year old DSP chip technology and it's already maxed out. It's literally impossible to accomplish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blankenship Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Over on the Zaxcom forum, Howy says that the RX900 series uses 15 year old DSP chip technology and it's already maxed out. It's literally impossible to accomplish. Thanks. Either I missed that or I was sleeping when I read it (probably the latter). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azw Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Not saying I need the increased range for the MAXX transmitter. Just wonderin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howy Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Yes the MAXX and the Camera Link will eventually get the XR modulation too. I don't think it is as important for those products since in those applications people are using stereo mode. Also since no one has a transmitter in their pocket in those applications the range is already more than you typically need. BTW, I posted the new modulation software on the Zaxcom forum today (in the QRX software thread). -howy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Beatty Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Called and left word at Zax HQ, but just in case someone reads this before I plan to test on Saturday and can give a response: I have a TRX992 that was sent to a certified Zaxcom tech and upgraded/recalibrated to the 7.30p threshold. Would this handle the new modulation scheme? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blankenship Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 You need to be calibrated to be PAST the 7.30P barrier (which might be what you're saying). For instance, current firmware (not counting the new modulation beta version) is 8.54. If you're calibrated to be past the 7.30 barrier, then the new software should work for you. I believe that's also true for the TRX992 but if there are any differences let's hope Glenn or Howy will weigh in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Called and left word at Zax HQ, but just in case someone reads this before I plan to test on Saturday and can give a response: I have a TRX992 that was sent to a certified Zaxcom tech and upgraded/recalibrated to the 7.30p threshold. Would this handle the new modulation scheme? What version software are you currently running in your 992? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 It should work. Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted February 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Howy just posted the modulation. Enjoy. http://www.zaxcom.com/forum/showthread.php?16573-QRX-and-Q-IFB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Levine Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 My zaxcom is (still) awaiting activation. Is anyone else unable to access the new firmware? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 David pm me your email address and I will email you the software until your form access is activated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Levine Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Thank you Jack, message sent. Really appreciate the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Beatty Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Careful with the new modulation! As is stated, it's beta and shouldn't be used on jobs. I just found a bug when attempting to use Zaxconvert 6.14 on SD card recordings using the new firmware. I tested all my cards on a TRX900LA (819) running an older release build and they work fine - 4GB Transcend, 8GB Kingston, 16GB Sandisk When recording onto a TRX900LANC and TRX900LT (870) using the beta build, there is a nasty pulsing LTC static when you run the conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 there is something in the release notes about it needing zaxconvert 6.2 for it to work, which doesnt, as yet appear to be available. i also noticed that with the new modulation, the remaining time jumped from 19 hours to 42 remaining on the card. which would seem to back up what you have found. and it would make sense that the new modulation would also affect the data that is written to the card - i am working on the assumption that the data from the ADC after the preamp is converted to be suitable for the selected modulation, and from there sent to the card and rf amp. though remember that i dont design or program these things, i just use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 There is a new version of Zaxconvert that is required to play back files recorded with the new modulation. I will make sure it is available ASAP. It is ready to go as far as I have been told. Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blankenship Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Glenn, Will the new Zaxconvert also handle files from the original format? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted February 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 John you can run both version if you need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blankenship Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Yes the new Zaxconvert will work with everything. Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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