Fernando Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 That's true, I may do it this afternoon. I suppose I could run a cable from the tc output into an input and use that to get tc to one of my tracks for transcription. hmmm. But be sure to make clear a shooting procedure: warn camera operator to stop AFTER you stop the recorder (so you'll have to call "sound cut!") Otherwise there will be overlapped TC on audio files. Unless "Autoload" is now implemented in a way that Nomad will go to stop state when incoming TC stops running, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted June 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Not necessary. When nomad detects that the camera stops it stop recording. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pscottm Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 i use auto load often, pretty much any time i'm mixing to cam w a hop. that is, when the cam op or show demands rec-run TC. i velcro a g2 onto the cam and send TC to nomad wirelessly, it always has worked flawlessly. (null) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandering Ear Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Thanks all for the replies. Glad to know it's working well for people. How does autoload react if you have prerecord turned on? I don't plan on it, but prerecord is one of those things I usually leave on at around 3 seconds, and I would probably forget to turn it off if I wasn't thinking this through before getting on set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Futterman Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Pre Rec cannot be enabled if set to rec run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandering Ear Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Pre Rec cannot be enabled if set to rec run. It shouldn't be, but at the moment your able to select both simultaneously. I haven't had a chance to test out what happens. It would be nice if the software disabled prerecord when switching to rec run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Last time I used record run and had pre roll on - this was a few revisions ago - the timecode was offset by the pre roll amount. Once I turned pre roll off, all was good and I had no problems. You'll have to check the revision history that comes with the update file to see if pre roll has been disabled automatically when in record run. Though you can easily check this in the timecode reader page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Not necessary. When nomad detects that the camera stops it stop recording. Great, I was talking from early Deva implementation, thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 The Aes inputs confuses me. If I use all AES inputs I loose IFB. There is IFB on AES 1/2 off and 3/4 5/6 7/8 on. Why cant I have IFB on, AES 1/2 3/4 5/6 on and 7/8 off? I don't want to reassign faders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yrlk Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 I'm curious to hear about the Nomad display from those using it in and around sunlight. Thanks. Glen Trew I've been using mine outside for a few sunny middays in Detroit, and let me tell you... the screen is pretty hard to read. *I of course have it at max. Even putting my hand over it was still hard to see (and that's a pain when boom op'ing). I actually chose not to wear my sunglasses both days because it made the display that much harder to see. I personally hope Zaxcom improves the display's brightness by picking a better one or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbiesodd Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 I knew ahead of time that I would be working in the bright sunlight, so the night before the shoot I built a prototype "hoodman" for my Nomad screen. Using showcard, a ruler, an exacto knife, gaff tape, velcro and a six pack of beer, I created an effective tool for shielding the (unfortunately) unfriendly LCD screen. I know I shouldn't have to do this. I know that the screen should work in every environment... I know. But, I work with what I'm given and other than the screen issue, my Nomad 8 is a nearly perfect machine. Here are a couple pics of the work in progress. It may not seem like much, but the key is a 30degree pitched angle that enables me to see the screen while I wear the bag, as well as provide extra shielding from direct sunlight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnpaul215 Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Are there ANY color screens that are good in direct sunlight? I mean any device out there, not just sound gear. Seriously asking. There is a reason $4,000 monitors still use hoods, right? As much as I like my iPad, if I had a beach house, I would buy a kindle or nook for beach reading. The iPad sucks in bright sun, even with it's super awesome retina display. Are you guys comparing the Nomad color screen to a LCD display (like the 744/788 uses)? The nature of LCD displays is that they are better in bright sunlight, but you give up color and resolution. They also use very little power. That's why they have worked great for digital watches for 30+ years. That might be a consideration if you spend most of your time doing sunlight exteriors. I just spent a few days near the beach with my Fusion, and it was definitely usable. I had to use my hand to shade the screen a few times, but it works. I would rather have the color screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastermixaudiomedia Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Just unboxed and fired up my new Nomad 6, S/N 10361 v3.06. First post here too. Been reading the Nomad-related topics like a fiend while waiting... hope to be able to repay the favor sometime in some small way for all of the excellent information, thanks. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASI Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Idiot question: The Nomad 6 is 6 Input and 8 Track recorder (6 ISO and Left, Right)? Because is ideal for me this. End of idiot question. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundslikejustin Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Idiot question: The Nomad 6 is 6 Input and 8 Track recorder (6 ISO and Left, Right)? Because is ideal for me this. End of idiot question. Thank you! Nope. Number in the name defines the number of record tracks. If you need 6 iso and 2 mix the you need nomad 8. Btw, all nomads have 10 analogue inputs, and nomad 6 and up have 8 digital inputs (6 if using Zaxnet IFB) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASI Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Nope. Number in the name defines the number of record tracks. If you need 6 iso and 2 mix the you need nomad 8. Btw, all nomads have 10 analogue inputs, and nomad 6 and up have 8 digital inputs (6 if using Zaxnet IFB) Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnpaul215 Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 That's one of the interesting features... even a Nomad 4 is a 10 input mixer. You have up to 4 tracks of recording, but you can also configure the outputs any way you want. The software routing was one thing that made me fall in love with the Zaxcom products. It made the previous 20 years of patch bays and unplugging cables seems really out of date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Miramontes Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 So, I'm on version 3.06 and have noticed my Nomad giving me some issues at startup. Iv'e had the screen freeze (although it was easily fixed by turning the unit off/on again) and I also had one of my faders reverse on me (turned all the way to the right faded down and turning left faded up). Anyone else have this problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Futterman Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 So, I'm on version 3.06 and have noticed my Nomad giving me some issues at startup. Iv'e had the screen freeze (although it was easily fixed by turning the unit off/on again) and I also had one of my faders reverse on me (turned all the way to the right faded down and turning left faded up). Anyone else have this problem? I'd download version 3.07. No problems for me. It's on the zaxcom forum. If you haven't registered, pm me and I'll email you the firmware. That said, my first instinct would be to restore settings to default in case there was a problem upgrading the software from the last version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Miramontes Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 That said, my first instinct would be to restore settings to default in case there was a problem upgrading the software from the last version. I'll give it a try. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Lawrence Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 I can't hear files in playback mode. The meters look normal an appear to be playing the file, but no sound. Also the main screen keeps flashing CCPC_BadFileType. Any ideas as to what I've done to get that message? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 Most likely the card track is not routed to the headphones. This is done in the headphone routing menu. If you see playback meters the tracks are there. Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendybones Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 When I set my time and date in the ENG setup menu ("Set Time Date" page), it doesn't take effect in the home screen. Am I doing something wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 Press TC until you get to the jam page then choose jam time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim M Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 Are there any articles on auto trim I can look at? The Zaxcom manual doesn't even touch auto trim...which is absolutely insane as I immediately think of how horrible Zoom's auto feature is. Just want to know more before I leave it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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