Zax-Max

The Zax-Max has 6 analog inputs, 4 with mic pre amps featuring NeverClip™ and 2 AES digital inputs that can be used with AES42 microphones.  All these inputs can be mixed into a two-channel output bus over two sets of output connectors that can be individually configured as line, mic and consumer output levels as well as a balanced mono and tape out. There are four AES direct outs + an AES stereo mix. The two-channel balanced camera returns doubles as balanced line level inputs.

Max comes standard with the ability to record eight track on a CompactFlash card. Files can be recorded at up to 24 bit / 192 KHz with a dynamic range of 137 dB.

The Max has an optional built-in RF camera link transmitter is ordered block specific, RF power output is adjustable up to 100 mW.  It has a 24MHz wide RF band pass filter to eliminate interference to receivers in the sound bag.

SPECIFICATIONS

  • ANALOG IN
    • Analog inputs: 4 Mic/line-level with 48V phantom power and 2 line-level (camera return only)
    • Connector: 4 x XLR-3F (2 with .25” jack)
    • Mic level input range: -56 to -26 dBu
    • Line level input range: -10 to +8 dB
    • Distortion: 0.0015%
    • ADC bit-depth: 24 bits
    • Dual ADC input dynamic range: 137 dB with NeverClip™
    • Clipping level: +28 dBu
    • Frequency response: 28** Hz to 22 kHz (48 kHz sampling-rate)
    • THD + noise: 0.0015%
  • ANALOG OUT
    • Analog outputs: 2 Balanced XLR, 0dBu, -10dBu and -30dBu
    • 1 Balanced TA5 (2 bus) 0dBu, -10dBu and -35dBu
    • Tape/mono output: 2 balanced TA5, 0dBu, -10dBu and -30dBu
    • Headphone 1: 1/4 inch stereo bus
    • Output level: 0 dBu @ -20 dBFS
    • Clipping level: +20 dBu
    • DAC Bit-depth: 24 Bits
    • DAC Dynamic Range: 115dB
    • Impedance: 30 ohm
  • DIGITAL IN/OUT
    • Channel count: 2 AES or AES42 pairs (4 channels)
    • Connector: DB-15 mini (DE-15)
    • Source: Mix/Direct
    • AES Sample rate conversion: 32-96 KHz
  • TRANSMITTER – OPTIONAL
    • Power Output: 10 / 50 / 100 mW – Software Selectable
    • RF Modulation: Proprietary Digital Method
    • RF Frequency Range: 518.0 to 850.0 MHz (Typical Blocks are 24 MHz wide)
    • RF Frequency Step: 100 KHz
    • RF Bandwidth: 200 KHz
    • Channel Separation: 500 KHz (700 KHz recommended)
    • Antenna Connector: 50 Ω SMA Female
    • Emission Designator: 180 KV2E
    • FCC Part: 74.861
  • RECORDING
    • Track count: 8
    • Bit-depth (primary card): 24 bits
    • Bit-depth (mirror card): 16 / 24 bits
    • Sample rates (kHz): 44.1, 47.952, 48, 48.048, 96,192
    • (192 4-track maximum)
    • Head room: 20 to 44 dB
    • Format: MARF II, .BWF
    • Max Pre-record duration: 5 seconds
  • DATA STORAGE
    • Internal: Compact Flash
    • External: None.Internal Mixer
    • Mixer Type: 32 bit floating point DSP
    • Mixer Cross Point: 8 input x 4 output (Pre-fader / Post-fader / Phase Inversion)
    • A-D / D-A resolution: 24 bit
    • Head room: Selectable 12 to 20 dB
  • EFFECTS
    • Delay: 0 to 60 mS in .1mS steps
    • Notch filter: 2 band, 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency range adjustable
    • Compressor type: soft knee with side chain
    • High Pass Filter: 20 Hz to 230 Hz
  • TIMECODE READER/GENERATOR
    • Timecode type: SMPTE
    • Connector: BNC
    • Input Voltage: 1-4VPP
    • Output Voltage: 2VPP
    • Clock Accuracy: 1.54 PPM (1 frame out in 6 hours)
    • Timecode Frame-rates: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97NDF, 29.97DF, 30NDF, 30DF
  • POWER
    • Internal: 6AA 7-9 VDC, 4 hours of usage (NiMH)
    • External: 8 to 18 VDC
    • External Power: 8 to 18 VDC ( 12V @260mA)
    • Power Connecter: Hirose
    • Battery Meter: Yes, on LCD display
  • PHYSICAL
    • Size (H x W x D) 2.0″ x 7.5″ x 5.25″
    • Weight: 2.5 pounds
  • MISC.
    • Display: Full color sunlight readable LCD
    • Meters: Output / Input / Card
    • Slate Mic: Internal