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Zaxcom

Model:

Nova

Price:	$5,495.00

Features

This item has been discontinued and replaced with the Nova 2. It is still available for rent.
Records up to 16 channels of audio
Two built-in enclosures for digital wireless receiver modules (sold/rented separately)
Connects to ZaxNet™ for wireless control of connected transmitters and receivers
Included 35 MHz filter on front-end wireless signals to filter out unwanted interference
Can be used with any wireless system utilizing the system's analog and AES external inputs
Provides support for the Oasis control surface, a Walkie Interface and a Mirror File list
Includes an adaptive threshold Automixer algorithm

Description

Overview

The Zaxcom Nova is a combination sixteen-channel mixer/recorder, ZaxNet hub and remote control, receiver enclosure, a time code transmitter, and RF scanner in one light and compact device.

The Nova features four mic/line NeverClip™ inputs, two line level balanced inputs, four external AES inputs, and six analog/AES output buses. Two AES42 microphones can connect to the AES inputs and be powered by the Nova. The NeverClip preamps have 140 dB of dynamic range, eliminating the need for limiters that can distort the recorded mix and ISO tracks. Users can record up to 16 channels of audio to two compact flash cards.

At the heart of the Nova is ZaxNet™: Zaxcom's wireless protocol for keeping transmitters and receivers in sync without needing to physically adjust either. From the Nova, you can remotely adjust the transmitter's frequency, preamp gain, and output gain. In addition, the Nova is capable of managing metadata for the files recorded onto the bodypack transmitter's internal SD card. Track names, settings, and timecode are all kept in sync betwen the main files on the Nova and the backup files on the bodypack transmitter. Time code is automatically jammed between the Nova and each recording transmitter, without the need for jamming via a physical cable. Using this system, mixers can be sure that their files won't become lost, or mis-matched, or have incomplete data between the main files and the backups.

The Nova contains two housings for two digital wireless receiver modules (sold separately), allowing up to eight separate transmitters to connect to the Nova. The Nova enclosure provides power and antennas for the receiver module.

Scanning for open frequencies on the Nova puts the transmitters into non-transmitting mode so an accurate scan can be conducted. Once finished, the receivers can be quickly assigned to new, clean frequencies right from the Nova. Changing the frequency of a receiver channel via the Nova updates the connected transmitter automatically.

Nova uses Zaxcom's MARF recording system to keep your audio safe from corruption. All IFB Audio and wireless audio sent via ZaxNet is fully digitally encrypted for maximum security.

Nova uses two power inputs for redundant operation. No external power distribution is necessary.

A Zaxcom firmware update introduces an adaptive threshold Automixer algorithm and provides support for the Oasis control surface, a Walkie Talkie interface, and a mirror file list.

The adaptive threshold Automixer algorithm helps take the guesswork out of unscripted dialog – it automatically opens and closes microphones so dialog is smooth with minimal to no background noise.

Zaxcom’s Oasis control surface hardware can be used for external linear fader control, ideal for sound cart setup. The Walkie Talkie interface lets you plug your Walkie Talkie into the Nova and use your slate mic and headphones for communication around set with integrated push to talk functionality.

The new mirror file list keeps a running list of all files mirrored for a visual confirmation. Other new features include Sound Report generation while mirroring, the ability to disable unused home screen views and better recognition of a variety of CF cards.

Specifications

<Analog In> </Analog In> <Analog Inputs> 4 Mic/line-level with 48V phantom power and 2 line-level </Analog Inputs> <Input Connector> 4 x XLR3-F (2 with .25” jack) </Input Connector> <Mic Level Input Range> -56 to -26 dBu </Mic Level Input Range> <Line Level Input Range> -10 to +8 dB </Line Level Input Range> <Distortion> 0.0015% </Distortion> <ADC bit-depth> 24 bits </ADC bit-depth> <Dual ADC Input Dynamic Range> 140 dB with NeverClip™ </Dual ADC Input Dynamic Range> <Clipping Level> +28 dBu </Clipping Level> <Frequency Response> 28** Hz to 22 kHz (48 kHz sampling-rate) </Frequency Response> <THD + Noise> 0.0015% </THD + Noise> <Analog Out> </Analog Out> <Analog Outputs> 4 Balanced TA5 (6 bus) - 0dBu, -10dBu and -35dBu </Analog Outputs> <Headphone> 1/4 inch stereo bus </Headphone> <Output Level> 0 dBu @ -20 dBFS </Output Level> <Output Clipping Level> +20 dBu </Output Clipping Level> <DAC bit-depth> 24 Bits </DAC bit-depth> <DAC Dynamic Range> 115dB </DAC Dynamic Range> <Impedance> 30 ohm </Impedance> <Digital In / Out> </Digital In / Out> <AES / AES42 In> 2 Pair (4 Channels) </AES / AES42 In> <AES Out> 3 Pair (6 Busses) </AES Out> <Connector> DB-15 mini (DE-15) </Connector> <AES Sample Rate Conversion> 32-96 Khz </AES Sample Rate Conversion> <ZaxNet RF Interface> </ZaxNet RF Interface> <2.4 GHz Transmitter> 50mW output power </2.4 GHz Transmitter> <Frequency Response> 2.403 to 2.475 GHz </Frequency Response> <Modulation Type> Spread Spectrum </Modulation Type> <Bandwidth> 1MHz </Bandwidth> <Connector> SMA female </Connector> <Receiver> </Receiver> <QRX212 Receiver Module Slots> 2 </QRX212 Receiver Module Slots> <RF Connectors> 2 SMA </RF Connectors> <RF Impedance> 50 Ohm </RF Impedance> <RF Amp Noise Figure> 0.5 dB </RF Amp Noise Figure> <RF Amp IP3> +30 dB input </RF Amp IP3> <RF Filter Band Pass> 35 MHz </RF Filter Band Pass> <RF Tuning Range> 512 – 698 MHz </RF Tuning Range> <QRX212 Module> </QRX212 Module> <Receiver Channels Per Module> 2 </Receiver Channels Per Module> <Receiver Modulation> Zaxcom Proprietary Digital </Receiver Modulation> <Tuning Range> 512 – 698 MHz </Tuning Range> <Power Consuption> 200 ma @ 12 VDC </Power Consuption> <Size> 5” x 3” x 0.8” (L x W x H) </Size> <Recording> </Recording> <Track Count> 16 </Track Count> <Bit-Depth> 24 bits </Bit-Depth> <Sample Rates (kHz)> 44.1, 47.952, 48, 48.048, 96,192 </Sample Rates (kHz)> <Head room> 20 to 44 dB </Head room> <Format> MARF II, .BWF </Format> <Max Pre-record duration> 10 Seconds </Max Pre-record duration> <Data Storage> </Data Storage> <Internal Storage> Dual Compact Flash </Internal Storage> <Mixer Type> 32 bit floating point DSP </Mixer Type> <A-D / D-A Resolution> 24 bit </A-D / D-A Resolution> <Effects> </Effects> <Delay> 0 to 60 mS in .1mS steps </Delay> <Notch Filter> 2 band, 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency range adjustable </Notch Filter> <Compressor Type> soft knee with side chain </Compressor Type> <High Pass Filter> 20 Hz to 230 Hz </High Pass Filter> <Timecode Reader/Generator> </Timecode Reader/Generator> <Timecode Type> SMPTE </Timecode Type> <Connector> BNC </Connector> <Input Voltage> 1-4VPP </Input Voltage> <Output Voltage> 2VPP </Output Voltage> <Clock Accuracy> 1.54 PPM </Clock Accuracy> <Timecode Frame-rates> 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97NDF, 29.97DF, 30NDF, 30DF </Timecode Frame-rates> <Power> </Power> <External> 8 to 18 VDC (12V @300mA) </External> <Power Connector> Hirose </Power Connector> <Battery Meter> Yes, on LCD display </Battery Meter> <Physical> </Physical> <Size> 8.25” x 6.0” x 2.0” (W x D x H) </Size> <Weight> 2 lbs. 9 oz without QRX212 modules / 3 lbs. 7 oz loaded with 2 x QRX212 modules </Weight> <Misc.> </Misc.> <Tone Level Selectable> -12 to -20 dB FS </Tone Level Selectable> <Display> Full Color Sunlight Readable LCD </Display> <Meters> Output / Input / Card </Meters> <Slate Mic> Internal / External </Slate Mic>

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Consumer Alert

Most users do not need a license to operate this wireless microphone system. Nevertheless, operating this microphone system without a license is subject to certain restrictions: the system may not cause harmful interference; it must operate at a low power level (not in excess of 50 milliwatts); and it has no protection from interference received from any other device.

For more information, visit the FCC at www.fcc.gov or call the FCC at 1-888-CALL-FCC (TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC).

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