Related Manuals for Zaxcom Maxx
Summary of Contents for Zaxcom Maxx
- Page 1 USER MANUAL Published November 2014 Software Version Maxx 2.13 Zaxcom Zax-Max Mixer – Recorder - Transmitter...
-
Page 2: Table Of Contents
KNOW YOUR MAXX ..............................6 ................................... 6 RONT ANEL ....................................9 ..................................... 10 IGHT ..................................... 11 ................................12 CREEN ETERS ................................ 14 CREEN XPLAINED Time Code ..................................14 Headphone Selection ..............................14 Battery Indicator ................................14 Save Indicator ................................. 14 Card Information Field .............................. - Page 3 ABOUT MAXX PAGE ..............................27 MODE MENU ................................28 ..................................28 AMPLE TC T ..................................29 RANSPORT ..................................29 ECORD ..................................... 29 ....................................29 ..................................30 RANSPORT ..................................30 ADER YCLE ..................................31 ADER ..................................31 OLDER HANGE AES O ..............................
- Page 4 ..................................41 NPUT EVELS Slate Level ..................................41 Return / Analog Input 5 and 6 Levels ..........................41 Digital Inputs 1-4 Levels ..............................41 Extra Input Gain ................................41 ................................42 UTPUT EVELS DJUST XLR & Aux Output Bus Levels ............................42 Mono &...
- Page 5 ENG P ..................................57 ANNING ..................................... 57 ....................................58 ..................................58 IRTUAL ADER COMPACT FLASH CARDS............................59 SYNCING MAXX TO A DENECKE SLATE........................60 MAXX CONNECTOR ASSIGNMENTS ..........................61 XLR – 3 A ..........................61 UDIO NPUT UTPUT ONNECTORS TA-5 A ..........................
-
Page 6: Know Your Maxx
In the Warning Setup Menu Maxx can be set up that if you are recording just to the primary folder the LED will flash red, and when Maxx is mirroring the LED will go to solid red. This is to warn the user that Maxx is not in Continuous Mirror Mode. - Page 7 • In the fader assign matrix if pressed it will add trim to your cross point options. • If pressed and held while powering-up, Maxx will look for new software and start the update process. 13. Fader 1 (4 total) Each of four faders can be assigned to any channel or combination of channels, or act as a hardware trim knob.
- Page 8 Front Panel 17. Power Key • A quick press will power up Maxx. • Press and hold for 3 seconds to power down. Release the key when the countdown reaches 1. • When Auto-Pan is ON the power key will change the panning for the active channel.
-
Page 9: Left Side
2. AES Input Output connector / GPI (DE-15F) Maxx has AES 2 input pairs and 3 AES output pairs. The Input has a sample-rate conversion, allowing each input to have a different sampling-rate. Maxx will accept any unlocked AES signal with a sampling-rate of 44.1 to 96 kHz. -
Page 10: Right Side
NOMAD LAYOUT Left Side Panel Right Side 1. Headphone (1/4” stereo jack) 2. External Power connector (Hirose- HR10A-7P-4P) 10 to 18 VDC {1/2 A @ 12 VDC} 3. Tape / Mono Out (TA-5M) Outputs both the tape and mono out busses. The tape and mono out are both balanced mono sources. -
Page 11: Rear
ZAX- MAXX LAYOUT Rear Rear 1. Mic/Line-level Inputs 3 and 4 (Combo XLR-3F 1/4" Stereo ) 2. Mic/Line-level Inputs 1 and 2 (XLR-3F) -
Page 12: Home Screen / Meters
MAXX LAYOUT Meter Screens Home Screen / Meters There are several selectable meter screens to choose from. Pressing the STAR key will toggle through the different screens. The color of the left half of the meter indicates the source type being metered: Light blue is an input •... - Page 13 MAXX LAYOUT Meter Screens AES and Line level inputs 5 and 6 with virtual fader control Virtual Fader Home Screen...
-
Page 14: Home Screen Explained
• Press the headphone knob to restore normal headphone monitoring. Battery Indicator Displays the power source (I - Internal / E - External), a numeric display of the current voltage. Maxx will always automatically switch to the higher voltage source first. -
Page 15: Main Menu
You can the scene name, the take number and enter a note about the take. Maxx also features a preset list of notes you can create and recall from. -
Page 16: Playback Control Page
MAIN MENU Playback Page Playback Control Page This page controls playback of recorded files. Segment Time code Playback Shuttle Control Segment Currently Playing Turn the MENU knob to adjust Press and turn for 10X adjustment Playing Segment Meta Folder playing back... -
Page 17: Record Card / Mirror Menu
Write Sound Report When selected, Maxx will create a sound report of the recorded files and write it on the mirror CF partition. The sound report contains the metadata information for what was entered. Please note to write a sound... -
Page 18: Primary Record Menu
In the event of a power loss while recording: at power-up, Maxx will automatically close any open files to the point the audio recording was interrupted with no loss of audio up to that point. Even though Maxx uses a proprietary file system, it is 100% compatible with Mac or PC by using the free file conversion utility ZaxConvert. -
Page 19: Delete Last Primary Segment
MAIN MENU Record Setup Delete Last Primary Segment This page allows you to delete the last recorded segment by pressing STAR key Format CF Card This page is where the compact flash card is formatted. This process will take about 4 minutes to complete. ISO Attenuation The NeverClip™... -
Page 20: Iso Attenuation Enable
Mirror Enables The mirror enable menu controls which of the tracks are copied on to Maxx’s mirror partition. SHORTCUT: It is not necessary to remove mirror enable cross points from this mirror matrix If a primary card track is not assigned, that track will not be recorded and noting will be written to the mirror file. -
Page 21: Mirror Settings Menu
Green checkmark indicates which folder will be mirrored. Start Segment This will set the first segment that Maxx will mirror or re-mirror. As you are recording the start segment will automatically increment with each file on the primary card End Segment... -
Page 22: File Type Select
A BWAV MONO file is 1 file per track. So if you record 1 track only, 1 file will represent that "take" from the time you press record to the time you press stop. If you were to record 2 tracks for that same take, Maxx will produce 2 files, one representing track 1 and the other representing track 2. -
Page 23: Record Routing
MAIN MENU Record Routing Record Routing The record routing menu controls what is routed to and recorded to each track In the record routing page by using the MENU knob you will select and highlight which card track you want to record to then you can choose what source you what to assign and record on that channel. -
Page 24: Fader Assign Matrix
Hardware Fader Number Because Maxx is a digital mixer, no actual audio is going through the fader control which allows for complete flexibility for the hardware faders assignments. So any one of the analog inputs 1-6, digital inputs 1-4, or analog trim controls can be assigned to any of the 4 hardware faders. -
Page 25: Memory Menu
Store / Recall Memory From the store and recall positions, Maxx can save and recall three full recorder setups for different work scenarios. All user set parameters are saved and can be recalled as needed. Note if you do a factory restore, all of the saved memories will be erased. -
Page 26: Factory Reset To Default Settings
To do a full restore - including note and track names - hold the stop key on boot up. Please note it is advised to do a factory reset when updating software or if your Maxx is exhibiting odd behavior. -
Page 27: About Maxx Page
MAIN MENU About Maxx Page About Maxx Page This page gives you information about your Maxx... -
Page 28: Mode Menu
• NeverClip will be disabled. • While Maxx will record time coded files the BNC time code connector is disabled - meaning Maxx’s time code generator will function but you will not be able to receive external time code or send time code via the BNC connector. -
Page 29: Tc Transport
Time code transport adjusts the way Maxx will go into record mode. Normal - Maxx will go into record when the record button is pushed. • Auto-Load - Maxx will go into to record with it senses record run time code coming from an external • source Pre-Record Set Pre-record allows Maxx to buffer the audio into a pre-record buffer. -
Page 30: Transport Keys
MAIN MENU Mode Menu Transport Keys There are two ways that the record, stop, and play keys can be set to control the way Maxx will go into record, stop and playback. Shifted Mode If the transport key is set to shifted mode and you press the TC, Bus or Setup key, the menu associated with those keys will open. -
Page 31: Vfader Mode
• Folder Change The folder change option allows Maxx to automatically change the mirror folder to follow the selected primary folder. If AutoChange is on and you change the primary folder the mirror folder will change to the same folder. Please note mirror mode still needs to be turned off before changing the primary folder. -
Page 32: Meter Peak Hold
Link Input When set to ON the link input allows Maxx to receive the AES mix bus output from another Maxx / Nomad, or any other AES source. The received AES audio channels are mixed individually to the output bus of Maxx. This... -
Page 33: Transmitter Setup
Sets the source of audio that will feed the UHF camera link transmitter. • OUT 12 - Maxx will transmit what is being sent to the output buses 1 and 2. • TAPE / MONO-Maxx will transmit what is being sent to tape and mono output buses. -
Page 34: Auto-Mixer
Maxx’s Auto-Mixer has no limit on the number of microphones that can be active at one time. The Auto-Mixer also has a last microphone on feature; this means that even if no one is speaking there will always be one microphone included in the mix, which will be the last active microphone. -
Page 35: Decay
MAIN MENU Auto Mixer Decay The decay sets how long a microphone will stay active after the signal has fallen 10dB below the mic on threshold. This setting is to prevent a microphone from closing too soon if a speaker takes a brief pause. •... -
Page 36: Auto-Mixer Functionality
• When that input is active the “A” will be replaced by a blue dot indicating that the input is being included in the mix. If multiple microphones are opened at the same time Maxx will display a blue dot for each active input. -
Page 37: Zaxnet Setup
When you adjust the transmitters’ parameters with-in Maxx the change commands will then be embedded in the time code stream out of Maxx. Then all you have to do is input Maxx’s time code into a ZaxNet transmitting device such as the IFB100, IFB200, TRX900 Camera Link transmitter, QRX100 (with QIFB), or QRX235 (with QIFB). -
Page 38: Eng Setup
MAIN MENU ENG Setup Menu ENG Setup Scroll for additional menu items Scroll for additional menu items Compressor Enable The compressor matrix sets which card tracks, output busses, and if the tape out or mono out will have a compressor (limiter) enabled. Placing an X in the matrix will enable the compressor to that card track, output bus and or tape and mono out. -
Page 39: Output Compressor Parameter Adjust
If you create a headphone name labeled “PLAY” when you go into playback mode Maxx will automatically jump to this preset, when hit press stop Maxx will automatically return to the last preset you were listening to. -
Page 40: Track Names
Once you are finished entering in the headphone name press and hold the menu knob to enter. Maxx also allows you to choose from a preset list of track names that you can create To select from the list of Track Preset Names: 1. -
Page 41: Note Preset Edit
MAIN MENU ENG Setup Menu Note Preset Edit The note name preset menu allows you to create a preset list of commonly used metadata notes. So when you are entering in the metadata you will be able to quickly choose a note. There are 20 note presets available and ach note can be up to 25 characters long. -
Page 42: Output Levels Adjust
Play to Outputs Play to outputs sets if the playback audio will be sent to the output busses when Maxx is in play back mode. • OFF - Playback audio will not be outputted to the output buses when playing back from the compact flash card and live audio will continue to be sent to the outputs. -
Page 43: Lcd Brightness
This menu is where the brightness of the LCD screen is adjusted. Maxx allows you to adjust the screen brightness to 11. LED Brightness This menu is where the brightness of Maxx’s LEDs is adjusted. This is a global setting meaning that all LED lights will be set to the same brightness level. Tone Frequency Adjust This menu adjusts the frequency of the reference tone. -
Page 44: Advanced Setup
Burn Boot loader The boot loader is part of the software that helps boot up Maxx. Generally, you will not need to update the boot loader. If the boot loader needs to be updated there will be a note released with the software to do so. -
Page 45: Pressing The Time Code Key
Maxx’s internal calendar and clock. • JAM TC – Jams Maxx’s TC from an external source, such as a camera or a master TC unit. • JAM UB – Jams Maxx’s user-bits from an external source, such as a camera or a master TC unit. -
Page 46: Enter Time Code
MAXX OPERATIONS Time Code Enter Time Code Manually Entering Time Code 1. Press the MENU knob to highlight the TC. 2. Rotate the MENU knob to select the desired entry position. 3. Press the keys to enter a numeric value. -
Page 47: Time Code Setup
TC Displayed TC display sets what time code Maxx displays. GENERATOR – The time code that is displayed is from Maxx’s internal time code generator. • CARD – Time code is displayed from the file being recorded or played back. -
Page 48: Set Date
This is where Maxx’s internal calendar is set. Time Code Routing This menu sets the function of the BNC time code connector. • OUTPUT - Maxx will output time code on the BNC connector. • INPUT - Maxx will receive time code on the BNC connector. -
Page 49: Pressing The Bus Key
MAXX OPERATIONS Bus Routing Pressing the Bus Key Output Bus Assign Busses The output bus assign matrix lets you assign your analog inputs, digital inputs, tone and slate to your output buses. The output busses can be assigned either pre or post fader audio. -
Page 50: Tape/Mono Out Matrix
MAXX OPERATIONS Bus Routing Tape/Mono Out Matrix The tape / mono matrix sets what audio is routed to the tape and mono out connector. Any of the inputs, including digital inputs, or output busses can be routed indecently to the tape and or the mono out. -
Page 51: Pressing The Setup Key
When using a stereo or surround microphone the input compressors (limiters) should be linked to insure that the spatial integrity of the signal is maintained. Maxx allows you to create three separate compressor groups. For example, a stereo microphone on inputs 1 and 2 may have their limiters set to Group A. So if the signal on input 1 needs compressing, the compressor on both 1 and 2 will activate together rather than just channel 1. -
Page 52: Headphone Setup
MAXX OPERATIONS Headphone Setup Headphone Setup Left Ear Right Ear Check the Enable box to include this monitor configuration while cycling through the HP selections. Setting up your Headphone Matrix There are 10 individual Headphone matrices available to store a monitor configuration consisting of any combination of the following: •... -
Page 53: Pre Fader Listen
Listening to Inputs Pressing the PFL keys puts Maxx into Pre Fader Listen mode. The PFL will follow the fader assignment. Once one of the PFL keys is pressed, the name in the headphone monitor field is replaced with PFL alternating with the selected channel number(s) that you are monitoring. -
Page 54: Setting Up And Engaging Tone
Adjusting Tone Tone level and frequency can be adjusted in the ENG SETUP menu. Adjusts Tone Frequency Adjusts Tone Level Engaging Tone To toggle tone generation on / off, press and hold the TONE key on the face of Maxx. -
Page 55: Entering Text
MAXX OPERATIONS Entering Text Entering Text This menu allows alphanumeric data entry for all parameters that require data input. This screen will automatically open when you select an item that requires text. To enter a character, turn the MENU knob until the character is highlighted and then press the MENU knob •... -
Page 56: False Start
MAXX OPERATIONS False Start False Start Pressing and holding the STOP key for 1 second after you press stop will open the false start page. From this page you can mark a take as a false start or just delete the file. -
Page 57: Eng Bag Operation
MAXX OPERATIONS ENG Operations ENG Bag Operation ENG mode was created to aid in mixing and recording when you are involved in a “run and gun” situation. In ENG mode you can pan and mix all 10 inputs right from the ENG Home screen. -
Page 58: Autopan
Virtual Fader Maxx has 4 hardware faders and 10 inputs. To mix all the inputs from the ENG home screen you need to activate the VFader mode in the mode menu. The virtual fader will allow you to mix all input channels right from the ENG meter screen using the MENU knob as the hardware fader for those inputs. -
Page 59: Compact Flash Cards
Any cards, 4 through 128GB, should be fine. Any speed cards will work - a faster card will not make Maxx write any faster - the only advantage of a faster card is faster downloads. Do not use cards from questionable manufacturers or buy from questionable sources. -
Page 60: Syncing Maxx To A Denecke Slate
Syncing Maxx to a Denecke Slate The LTC stream out of the Maxx has a “jitter” in the time code signal at 29.97 fps and 23.976 fps. This can result in the Denecke TS-C or the TS-3 slates identifying the wrong code, if you set the slate to “Auto Set”... -
Page 61: Maxx Connector Assignments
MAXX Pin Assignments Maxx Connector Assignments XLR – 3 Audio Input / Output Connectors Pin 1 – Ground Pin 2 – Signal (+) Pin 3 – Signal (-) TA-5 Audio Input / Output Connectors Pin 1 - Ground Pin 2 - Channel A (Left) ( + ) -
Page 62: Aes Digital Input / Output Connectors (Db-15)
Pin Assignments AES Digital Input / Output Connectors (DB-15) Maxx uses a mini DB-15 (AKA: DE-15) connector for the AES Digital input and output connectors. Top row pins: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Middle row pins: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6... -
Page 63: Updating Firmware
3. Insure that a set of fully charged batteries are installed or a stable power supply is connected. 4. With Maxx powered down, insert the CF card containing the .bin file into the CF slot. Make sure only one .bin file is on the card. -
Page 64: Product Support
Download the latest Firmware from: http://zaxcom.com/support/updates/ Download the latest User Manuals from: http://zaxcom.com/support/updates/ Submit Technical Questions at: http://www.zaxcom.com/submit-a-technical-question Submit information for Repair Services at: http://www.zaxcom.com/support/repairs Join the Zaxcom User Forum at: http://www.zaxcom.com/forum/forum.php Join the Zaxcom Face Book User Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/682199065139938/... -
Page 65: Maxx Specifications
Maxx Specifications Maxx Specifications Analog In Recording Analog inputs: 4 Mic/line-level with 48V phantom power and 2 Track count: 8 Line level / camera returns Bit-depth (primary card): 24 bits Connector: 4 x XLR-3F (2 with .25” jack) Bit-depth (mirror card): 16 / 24 bits Mic level input range: -56 to -26 dBu Sample rates (kHz): 44.1, 47.952, 48, 48.048, 96,192... -
Page 66: Zaxcom Warranty Policy And Limitations
No Consequential or Other Damages Zaxcom has no liability for general, consequential, incidental or special damages. These include loss of recorded data, the cost of recovery of lost data, lost profits and the cost of the installation or removal of any Product, the installation of replacement Product, and any inspection, testing or redesign caused by any defect or by the repair or replacement of Product arising from a defect in any Product.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Maxx and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers