Wireless Link to Camera - Optimum Setup

G'day all,

I have long considered a Stereo Zaxcom setup for a wireless link to
camera, but have always been concerned about getting a return that was
reliable ( I always monitor off camera )

My questions are:-

Is the Zaxcom sound quality good enough for a
Magazine/Reality/Documentary setup?

My typical day is recording presenting/interviews done with 2 or 3
radio mics, through my mixer, via snake to the Digibeta. Would adding
another radio transmitting signal path (the camera link) compromise the
sound too much?

Are there any alternatives, without looking at twin transmitters (ie.
two lectro setups)?

Has anybody tried any of the small FM wireless transmitters (such as
the belkin for iPod)to use as a headphone return? Are they reliable
enough to make you feel secure in calling a re-take due to radio
interference ? Battery life or can they be split off the camera power?

Any thoughts or suggestion would be cool.

James Nowiczewski
Soundspeed

If you are sending a wireless feed to your camera (which is standard in
most run+gun shows) and not doing a backup. Your camera operator must
monitor for interference. This is standard for all reality,
documentary, portable type shows. As well as they are able to follow
the storyline. Having another wireless for monitoring your mix isnt the
best since you wont know where the break is. Trust your Camera OP and
you should be fine.



SoundSpeed wrote:
> G'day all,
>
> I have long considered a Stereo Zaxcom setup for a wireless link to
> camera, but have always been concerned about getting a return that was
> reliable ( I always monitor off camera )
>
> My questions are:-
>
> Is the Zaxcom sound quality good enough for a
> Magazine/Reality/Documentary setup?
>
> My typical day is recording presenting/interviews done with 2 or 3
> radio mics, through my mixer, via snake to the Digibeta. Would adding
> another radio transmitting signal path (the camera link) compromise the
> sound too much?
>
> Are there any alternatives, without looking at twin transmitters (ie.
> two lectro setups)?
>
> Has anybody tried any of the small FM wireless transmitters (such as
> the belkin for iPod)to use as a headphone return? Are they reliable
> enough to make you feel secure in calling a re-take due to radio
> interference ? Battery life or can they be split off the camera power?
>
> Any thoughts or suggestion would be cool.
>
> James Nowiczewski
> Soundspeed