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Oleg, I currently have Sd 442 and 2 Lectro 211's (blk 27), 1 Lectro 201
(Blk 22) in the bag. I understand that there is a filtered antenna
that eliminates RF bleed from the TX to bag RX's. How much room is
that gonna take up in my bag. (STD portabrace with RM Multi Delux). I
have a Eargonizer PEGZ2 but its just makes the rig heavier. Trying to
save my back !!!

Rob
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"Rob Lewis" <lewisproaudio DeleteThis @gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Good or bad decision to buy? I'm tired of dancing with the camera, and
> time to buy a camera hop. I would like to purchase a Zaxcom Stereo but
> I have some questions about things I have heard from stories in he
> field. I only want to have to deal with one TX and RX and I'm sure it
> will make the camera op happy to not have all the weight.

first - iam more then happy , I have my for 2 years
>
> Here it goes!!!
>
> I have heard that the unit heats ups a bit and the level can rise as
> much a 3db, so you have to constantly check tone.

since iam working in Israel and temperatures quit stable between +10- to +40
I never had this issue .

>
> My understanding is that all the audio is carried on one frequency then
> decoded at the receiver into split channels. How is the realiability
> of the unit in rough RF enviroments ? If the unit gets stepped on then
> both cannels of audio are toast, right? Any experiences would be
> helpful.

never had problem with reception in 20 meter radius , that what usually you
work in eng .

>
> I understand that Zaxcom has changed a few features now. The
> transmitter has a fixed RF level now instead an adjustable RF strength

the stereo transmitter is the same as it was , you have choice of 3 , 10 ,50
and 90 mw


the inputs are mic level only
the output on receiver is mic or -10dbv line ,

the audio is very good , the tx has lo cuts on the input

down sides are more about what do you have in your bag
the wendt have quit allot problems -you have to to run unbalance to tx and
feed it separately from external power or use batteries .the other mixers
don't have this issues ( I checked sqn , sd and ad 261)

the lectrosonics have quit nasty behavior when the TX is in close range , at
least 2 blocks apart + use external antenna for zaxcom( suppress the rf from
the sides of your transmitter block) ,that will bring the problems to zero
the rx is quit hungry with batteries , not more then 4 hours with 2500ma
rechargebles , but since the camera has dc out ,that is not problem for
overshoulder cameras , if you work with small dv - use external power ( I
use 65 lithium bricks)
the transmitter has 5 hours of working time with rechargebles , be careful
not to feed it not correct dc , my stupid mistake cost me sending my to new
jersy , the protection circuit didn't hold the impact
if you use sanken 81 or cmc5/6 (old)schoeps , you will have to make special
cable not to get vine on your audio when the boom cable is very close to
antenna , no problems with mkh or new schoeps cmc6


--
Oleg Kaizerman (gebe) Hollyland
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forgot to say , if you like work it as regular tx , sankens are not good
use dpa or b-6 or enw from countryman
and another one - even I live 10000km away from the factory ,I had excellent
support with all the issues and problems in my learning curve

best

--
Oleg Kaizerman (gebe) Hollyland
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its in the size of zippo
with clips so you can attach it in every place in your bag , you can put it
on the strap as well


--
Oleg Kaizerman (gebe) Hollyland


"Rob Lewis" <lewisproaudio.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Oleg, I currently have Sd 442 and 2 Lectro 211's (blk 27), 1 Lectro 201
> (Blk 22) in the bag. I understand that there is a filtered antenna
> that eliminates RF bleed from the TX to bag RX's. How much room is
> that gonna take up in my bag. (STD portabrace with RM Multi Delux). I
> have a Eargonizer PEGZ2 but its just makes the rig heavier. Trying to
> save my back !!!
>
> Rob
>
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I have a zaxcom stereo kit for sale. I bought it 6 months ago for a
once off 5 day reality shoot . I find it heavy on batteries but when
powerered from digibeta etc not a problem . The freedom it gave me was
incredible . The camera operator ( or lighting cameraman as they like
to call themselves ) was monitoring all the time an did not hear any
drop out or wierd wireless artifacts . It is advertised on
bblist.co.uk.
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I'm also considering one of these.

Anything to be aware of when using them with Audio 2020's...?
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gs.RemoveThis@zaxcom.com wrote:
>
> The current transmitter is much more power efficient than our older
> unit and generates almost no heat. The power output is a fixed 60mW
> vs. the older design that had 1, 25, 50, and 100mW choices.


Are line level inputs supported?


--thanks
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Oleg Kaizerman wrote:
>
> the transmitter has 5 hours of working time with rechargebles , be careful
> not to feed it not correct dc , my stupid mistake cost me sending my to New
> Jersey , the protection circuit didn't hold the impact

What happened?
Did you feed it too high a voltage or reverse the polarity?
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All transmitters have reverse battery protection. If you install them
backwards they will not make contact. It has been this way for about 2
years.

Glenn
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I use my Zaxcoms all the time with my Audio Ltds. In fact, the Zaxcom
receivers use the antenna distribution in the Audio Ltd Quad Box.
Everything is in the same frequency block. I have no problems at all
combining the 2 (except for the usual care that must be taken in
selecting frequencies that work together). Though be aware that if you
are doing a live mix between analog and digital rf mics that the
digitals have a 3ms delay which does affect the phasing between the
mics. There have been many discussions about this delay on RAMPS. It
does not have that much effect but if you have a Cameo mixer you can
eliminate any phasing caused by this by adding 3ms of delay to the
Audio Ltds.
Billy Sarokin
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Milos Momcilovic wrote:

> I'm also considering one of these.
>
> Anything to be aware of when using them with Audio 2020's...?
>
Ask Billy Sarokin, he has both on his cart.

John
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Rob Lewis wrote:
> Good or bad decision to buy? I'm tired of dancing with the camera, and
> time to buy a camera hop. I would like to purchase a Zaxcom Stereo but
> I have some questions about things I have heard from stories in he
> field. I only want to have to deal with one TX and RX and I'm sure it
> will make the camera op happy to not have all the weight.
>
> Here it goes!!!
>
> I have heard that the unit heats ups a bit and the level can rise as
> much a 3db, so you have to constantly check tone.

This was only the case on very early production units - abut 2 years
ago. There have been no such problems since.
>
> My understanding is that all the audio is carried on one frequency then
> decoded at the reciever into split channels. How is the realiability
> of the unit in rough RF enviroments ? If the unit gets stepped on then
> both cannels of audio are toast, right? Any experiences would be
> helpfull.

You are correct. Both audio channels are mutliplexed within a single RF
channel. This has the benefit of reducing the total # of RF channels
required for a location. Due to the system's RF stability, reduced
susceptibility to analog interference on the RF, and the elimination of
noise in the RF fringe, you'll find them very reliable in this regard.
>
> I understand that Zaxcom has changed a few features now. The
> transmitter has a fixed RF level now instead an adjustable RF strength
> level ? What is the milliwattage of the new TX ?

You are referring to the new TRX transmitters that will become available
soon in a single channel version. You will want either the current
Stereoline (w/ variable RF output) until the TRX 990 comes out or the
stereo TRX-900.
>
> Any opinions or shared experiences with the unit would be of great help
> to me.

I use this system myself, rent it out to other local sound folks, and
I've sold quite a few of them. All but one person I've talked to is very
happy with them (there's always one!)

I'll be happy to asnswer any further questions you may have.

Marty Atias
ATS Communications
>
> Thanks,
> Rob
>
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OK now i'm a bit confused about the stereoline transmitter thing. The
orginal TX had adjustable output wattage. Glenn says that the newer TX
is a fixed 60mw (which to me is better), but Marty is saying that the
new TX is actually a TRX or different series of transmitter. Could I
get a clarification on this. Am I going to have heat and level change
problems if I end up with the first series like I have heard, or have
they redeigned the origional stereoline TX to just a fixed wattage.
I plan on picking one up soon and I just want to know what I'm getting
for the $4000 loan I have to get.

Thanks again,
Rob
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