Chapter 1_______________________________________________________Zaxcom Deva User's Manual
Common Features
Tracks are recorded onto an internal hard-disk drive
Track archiving is available using:
o Internal CompactFlash™
o Internal DVD-RAM drive
o External FireWire™ 400 device
Bit-depth: 24-bits
Timecode frame-rates available: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97NDF, 29.97DF, 30NDF, 30DF
Sample-rates available (KB): 44.1, 47.952, 48, 48.048, 88.2, 96, 96.096, 192
8 analog mic / line inputs with 48V phantom power, each 10 mA max
8 digital inputs
8 digital outputs
8 hardware faders
Built-in 16-channel mixer
Mix to disk or outputs, pre- or post-fader, with or without phase inversion
The Deva makes it possible for you to keep your recorded audio on the set, allowing Production to instantly
reference previous recordings. Disputes with Post regarding recording issues can be cleared up immediately and
extra copies of recorded audio can be produced in case of lost, damaged or stolen material.
Record to an external FireWire device without an additional computer.
It can generate 4 versions of AES-31 Broadcast Wave Format files for use in Post:
o Polyphonic
o Polyphonic
o Monophonic – 24-bit
o Monophonic – 16-bit
The Deva offers direct Avid and ProTools compatibility. This saves a tremendous amount of time loading files
for Post Production.
Metadata (Scene, Take, Note, Roll Number) can be entered into the Deva using the touchscreen display, Mix-12
control surface, Cameo mixer or external keyboard. This data is contained within the audio recording and is
transferred with the audio into the Avid Post Production system. All metadata can be easily edited on the Deva
to assure Post gets the correct information for each Take.
The Deva supports the FAT-32 disk format. Archive media created using the Deva is directly accessible using
either Macintosh or Windows computers without the necessity of using third-party software drivers.
Lightweight rugged design
Weight: 7.4 lbs (2.76 kg) without battery
Size, while looking at the screen (H x W x D): 3.78" x 10.8" x 8.1" (96 mm x 274.3 mm x 205.7 mm)
Battery runtime: up to 6 hours on a Lithium-Ion NP1
Full color, backlit graphic liquid crystal display – daylight viewable
What's included with the Deva-5.8
Hard-disk drive in caddy case (Primary Storage)
CompactFlash slot (Secondary Storage)
Built-in DVD-RAM drive (Archive Storage)
FireWire 400 connection (for External Storage)
AES input/output cables
External 110/220 volt power supply
Effects package (EQ, notch filter, compressor and delay on each channel)
CD-ROM containing this PDF User's Manual
Deva-5.8 Options
Spare HD caddy case
Deva HD caddy to USB adapter
PortaBrace bag
Six channel analog output cable
Mix-8
Mix-12
– 24-bit
– 16-bit
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