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Zaxcom Nomad - operating questions, plus tips & shortcuts

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BHSound   

BHSound
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I am having phantom power poping problems with my nomad. Is this a software issue or a hardware issue? The poping is very intermittent and extremely bothersome. Any suggestions?

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ramallo   

ramallo
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I am having phantom power poping problems with my nomad. Is this a software issue or a hardware issue? The poping is very intermittent and extremely bothersome. Any suggestions?

 

Is a very common failure (on early Nomads), I had a unit with a strong pops on several inputs (with and without phantom), now I have a new one with some noise in two inputs ( still waiting for a new input board)

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studiomprd   

studiomprd
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" i 'm shure i had the correct cable for this purpose..the SB-T and the cable are from a very serious rental compagny..."

so?  they could be supplying a cable that works with other gear...
" I first thought the cable was faulty, so i tried 3 or 4 other cables. "

where were these from ?  theycould have been the same incorrect wiring...

did you try the test suggested...

 

" i Just don't like not understanding why.. "

It could be the cable, or it could be the box...

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Michael Miramontes   

Michael Miramontes
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vf mode. Its available on your eng pan screen.

Yes, but having to toggle between each fader isn't really working out for me. I need something quicker then that. 

Mix pre sending AES?

I had seen your post before on this. How is this working out for you?

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Michael Miramontes   

Michael Miramontes
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I agree with you Michael, vf isn't an enjoyable mixing experience for me either.

Hoping for an external fader module in the future. And panning... Uhg.

Before I posted my question I had checked the site first for any suggestions. I stumbled across a a post in which Glenn said there are no plans for an external fader module. =(

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PTA   

PTA
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Before I posted my question I had checked the site first for any suggestions. I stumbled across a a post in which Glenn said there are no plans for an external fader module. =(

What about 2 Emergency Rx's? That's what I'd try.

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PTA   

PTA
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I've never seen those. Looks pretty slick.

Thanks for the suggestion.

No problem. That's the easiest way I could think of that gives you a physical fader. I haven't actually test it out yet though. I could today to see if it works if you'd like.

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Max Hirtenstein   

Max Hirtenstein
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Yes, but having to toggle between each fader isn't really working out for me. I need something quicker then that.

I had seen your post before on this. How is this working out for you?

Hmm wasn't me. It is in the to do list as I want a mix pre anyway as a backup mixer. Also, funny story- I was in a dub stage with mark yesterday when you sent someone over to pick up something for anodizing ;) small world.

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glenn   

glenn
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Fader control can be easily accessed directly from the ENG home screen. Nomad can be setup to directly access channels 7 and 8 only.

 

Pressing the menu encoder will toggle between the 2 channels. The virtual fader screen is not necessary at this point.

 

Glenn

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Michael Miramontes   

Michael Miramontes
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Fader control can be easily accessed directly from the ENG home screen. Nomad can be setup to directly access channels 7 and 8 only.

 

Pressing the menu encoder will toggle between the 2 channels. The virtual fader screen is not necessary at this point.

 

Glenn

Thanks. I'll give it a try.

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TallgrassPictures   

TallgrassPictures
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Hi Everyone,

 

I was wondering if there is an experienced (15+ years ) Location Mixer who is familiar with a Zaxcom Nomad config who can do a 1-day training session for common location sound practices. I'm new to the production sound industry and would like someone in the LA,OC,SD (California) area to show me the ropes using a Nomad. If you are interested please email me with your name, years of experience, available equipment, rate(for half day or full day) and contact info: yoshi@tallgrasspictures.com

 

Thanks,

Yoshi

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Chris Woodcock   

Chris Woodcock
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Hi Everyone, I was wondering if there is an experienced (15+ years ) Location Mixer who is familiar with a Zaxcom Nomad config who can do a 1-day training session for common location sound practices. I'm new to the production sound industry and would like someone in the LA,OC,SD (California) area to show me the ropes using a Nomad. If you are interested please email me with your name, years of experience, available equipment, rate(for half day or full day) and contact info: yoshi@tallgrasspictures.com Thanks, Yoshi
Why do you think someone who has 15 years experience knows more about a machine that's less than 2 years old? Regards Chris W

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