John Blankenship Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 I haven't noticed the issue, either. Consider that crosstalk into a scratch track isn't always a bad thing -- it diminishes the temptation for post to use the track for final audio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Wexler Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Adding to what John B. has said above, a lot of times any crosstalk issue is caused by the INPUT not the output of the device (in this case, an ERX). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbiesodd Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 No issue here either TC bleed is usually the result of cable issue. It was an issue on all three of my ERX2TCDs and I tried multiple cables. And I am not alone - which is why Audio Department in Burbank has been making the BNC mods for many users. Cheers, Evan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 If the the ground of the 3.5mm connector is not making good contact crosstalk will be the result. Now that the connector is locking this can not happen if the locking male plug is used. Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Radlauer Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 I get a lot of requests to build ERX cables with right angle 3.5mm because straight connectors seems to cause problems in the field. Ya know once you put it on the camera anything and everything happens to it. Is there a right angle 3.5mm locking connector coming? I have never seen one in the wild. Maybe Remote Audio will build one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 The other thing to keep in mind is not all 3.5mm TRS connects are created equal. I had some a few years back where the tip didn't flare out as much as on other connectors which caused an intermittent connection on just the tip. It took me a while before I figured what the issue was. And since i had made several cables with the same connectors I ruled out a cable issue. I sent the mixer in for service only to have the same issue when it came back. It was a very minor different between the connectors I was using and a "good" connector but there was certainly a difference. I now have only been using switchcraft TRS connectors for the past 15 or so years and all has been good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantin Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 I haven't noticed the issue, either. Consider that crosstalk into a scratch track isn't always a bad thing -- it diminishes the temptation for post to use the track for final audio. Yes, good on the camera, not so good on the director's ears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbiesodd Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 If the the ground of the 3.5mm connector is not making good contact crosstalk will be the result. Now that the connector is locking this can not happen if the locking male plug is used. Glenn Thanks a lot, Glenn. Great work, as usual. I haven't noticed the issue, either. Consider that crosstalk into a scratch track isn't always a bad thing -- it diminishes the temptation for post to use the track for final audio. While I completely agree with you in theory, the level of TC crosstalk I experienced from my ERX2s was totally unacceptable - both for post and for an expensive piece of professional audio equipment. Yes, good on the camera, not so good on the director's ears Its simple to disengage the TC output for client IFB purposes.... I'm not sure who is sending TC to a director's ear, but it certainly isn't me. Cheers, Evan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prahlad Strickland Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Are you talking about recording only "no wireless" 96kHZ? yes. Standalone recording no wireless. As I understand it. The 742 transmits only at 32k. Which imo is silly since it's an all digital transmission. Although I'm sure they have their reasons. This would be purely for going out and recording direct to the inbuilt micro sd card. Remote hiking and would be set to standalone 96k / 48k record mode only. I have a lot of producers who use their own personal IFB headsets or even ear buds, and even I feel the volume is too low, and I don't tend to monitor too loud myself. Even with sensitive headsets, there are situations where I'd like more gain too. yeh they need more juice. I've experienced the same depending on the headphones used. Another 10db would be helpful. I've had crosstalk on a few cables. One was bnc xlr. The other for red one. Both home made. I fired myself and switched to remote audio. I now have both in the braided remote audio cable and no issues. Seems to be cable / connector related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Mitchell Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Just got my ERX3 in today. Love that display and can't wait to test out the locking connector with a camera. Is there a changelog for version 2.11 of the ERX firmware though? I only see 2.01 on Zax's website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vale Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Is it possible to replace just the old erx2 volume knob with the new rubber one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramallo Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 4 hours ago, vale said: Is it possible to replace just the old erx2 volume knob with the new rubber one? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze Frias Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 10 hours ago, vale said: Is it possible to replace just the old erx2 volume knob with the new rubber one? Indeed. Did it with mine: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vale Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 Thank you very much! And is it a thing I could do myself or it is required to ship the units to Zaxcom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 Just remove the old cap and slip the new one on. You can easily do it yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze Frias Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 14 hours ago, vale said: Thank you very much! And is it a thing I could do myself or it is required to ship the units to Zaxcom? I did it myself, you just need the right hex key to remove the old caps. The new ones just slide in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 47 minutes ago, Jose Frias said: you just need the right hex key to remove the old caps .050 inch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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