bendybones Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Isn't this how it works in Shifted mode? ie hit channel 1 soft key ("TC") and slate appears. Hold for 1sec to enter record mode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 You are in unshifted mode. Go to the mode menu and go to shifted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Arnold Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Has anyone found a particularly lovely output/input/card limiter setting for Nomad? I've tried emulating my SQN limiters, but the Nomad equivalent settings sound extremely harsh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 I dont use limiters on the input. IMHO no need when you have never clip. the record track i keep stock settings and output just adjust it so it does not clip my hops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 what Rado said. just dont hit the limiters too hard. i have my card and output limiter set the same. and at the same threshold (-4dB i think) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Arnold Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 what Rado said. just dont hit the limiters too hard. i have my card and output limiter set the same. and at the same threshold (-4dB i think) I must admit I'm not used to having input limiters. My outputs and card are at -4. I was trying to emulate the SQN with a 1ms attack and 50 decay but it's not really the same. How are you working the ratio? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandering Ear Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 I don't run my input limiters at all, but my card and output limiters are 4:1 1ms attack, 30ms release. I try not to hit them very hard, but I never hear them with at 2 or 3db of reduction. Any limiter when hit hard will impart a noticable difference in the sound. For me, it was all about playing around with the timing. I found the faster settings with a little lower threshold provided better protection from clipping while activating less during speech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Futterman Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 I use the limiter on the outputs and cards set to kick in somewhere between -6 and -9, depending on what sounds right, then I set the compression ratio to 1.3:1, so the limiter is completely invisible except in instances like sudden shouting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 " compression ratio to 1.3:1, so the limiter is completely invisible " Q: what is the difference between a compressor (compression) and a limiter (limiting) ?? A: limiting is just compression, set at <infinity> : 1 not only is 1.3:1 pretty invisible, it isn't much of anything... it isn't near limiting, and thus it isn't protection against going above a threshold. At that rate, an input increase to the circuit of 1.3 dB results in an output change of 1dB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berniebeaudry Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 You are in unshifted mode. Go to the mode menu and go to shifted. I hadn't been using the slate till recently, so I liked going into record with the quick button push thus the unshifted mode. Thanks for the help! Another slate question: Is there a way to route the sync beep to say an external speaker? I tried the headphone 2 out but the signal wasn't very strong. Using the mono or tape out caused feedback issues. Maybe I just need a louder battery powered speaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted August 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 The slate tone should be audible wherever tone is routed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berniebeaudry Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 The slate tone should be audible wherever tone is routed. Got it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnpaul215 Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Interesting... So is this common to find on set or just on very hectic shoots like some reality shoots? Out of interest, was there more than one sound recordist. Sorry for the mini thread hijack Yes, I am used to hearing it in reality TV. Sometimes the only mixer on location will get the title. For example, I worked on a traveling show that had 2 traveling sound people, then hired a few locals to fill out the crew. The sound supervisor is (often) an actual mixer with a similar bag rig. The sound supervisor will do (or oversee) all the frequency coordination, probably had a hand in selecting the gear (or goes to production if something isn't working). In that case they also told us how this specific show had been wiring people (for consistency), and what kind of mixing etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendybones Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Yes, I am used to hearing it in reality TV. Sometimes the only mixer on location will get the title. For example, I worked on a traveling show that had 2 traveling sound people, then hired a few locals to fill out the crew. The sound supervisor is (often) an actual mixer with a similar bag rig. The sound supervisor will do (or oversee) all the frequency coordination, probably had a hand in selecting the gear (or goes to production if something isn't working). In that case they also told us how this specific show had been wiring people (for consistency), and what kind of mixing etc. Cool, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendybones Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 There was mention on here recently (can't find it now) that it is not possible to PFL the digital inputs using the front panel PFL button. Is this something that is being addressed or are people just creating monitor presets as a workaround? How are you dealing with your digital ins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 PFL of AES inputs is being addressed. Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendybones Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Found that thread, it was at Zax forum http://www.zaxcom.com/forum/showthread.php?16655-Nomad-AES-inputs-PFL-amp-Workflow So looks like, it's just monitor presets. PFL of AES inputs is being addressed. Glenn Great thanks Glenn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy P Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Yep , for my super cmit I'm monitoring either it's card track or, as it's the boom and it's output on it's own on the first channel of the output mix, I monitor output 1. I've got two QRX's but only use their analog outputs at the moment. It is nice to have all the setup page functions for them, phase and filter controls etc, I wouldn't want to loose those at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep owl Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 Zaxcom = very good company who stand behind their products. I'm very happy about that! Still trying to figure out different settings for limiting since I'm used to having only an input limiter. But so far so good! I'll be looking through this for tips and tricks for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldmixer Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 +1. Just had a couple of warrantee repairs done. A+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted August 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 But so far so good! I'll be looking through this for tips and tricks for sure! As a side note - Gotham Sound in NYC will be holding a Nomad training seminar.later this month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry long Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Just got my nomad for car work etc... So I can leave the Deva on the cart. I love this little machine!, Sold my 744t that I had on the truck for backup. Not knocking SD I love their products but the Nomad is very intuitively laid out. Maybe because I'm a Deva user? Anyway what a great addition! Yay Zaxcom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Sounds like the symptoms of an older version of software. Upgrade to 3.07 and you should be fine. Where can it be found? I'm helping my boom op to set up his Nomad and I see the Deva Yahoo group only contain old files and on the Zaxcom site there is only version 3.06. Please help! Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy P Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Where can it be found? http://www.zaxcom.com/forum/showthread.php?16570-Nomad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Thank you, I just found out. I submitted a register application, hope to access the forum soon. I own a Deva V for some years and was only using the old forum and didn't know about the new one...! Hope I can access the file on time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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