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USER MANUAL
Published December 2015
Software Version Nomad 7.77
Zaxcom Nomad
Sound bag audio redefined
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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL Published December 2015 Software Version Nomad 7.77 Zaxcom Nomad Sound bag audio redefined...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    KNOW YOUR NOMAD ........................... 7 ................................7 RONT ANEL .................................. 9 ................................11 IGHT ..................................12 ............................13 CREEN ETERS Store/Recalling a Home Screen ........................15 ............................16 CREEN XPLAINED MP3 Indicator ..............................16 Time Code ................................ 16 Headphone Selection ............................16 Battery Indicator ..............................
  • Page 3 ..............................30 EMORY Store / Recall Memory ............................. 30 Clear Fader Assigns ............................30 Factory Reset to Default ..........................30 Store / Recall to Mirror Card ..........................30 .............................. 31 BOUT OMAD ................................32 Sample Rate Select ............................32 TC Transport ..............................32 Slate Source Select ............................
  • Page 4 ZaxNet TC Out ..............................43 IFB Test Tone ..............................43 Burn ZaxNet Software ............................43 IFB Debug ................................. 43 ENG S ................................44 ETUP Headphone 1 Volume ............................44 Headphone 2 Volume ............................44 Set Time and Date ............................44 Compressor Enable ............................
  • Page 5 NOMAD INPUT TRIM CALIBRATION ......................51 PRESSING THE TIME CODE KEY ........................53 ..............................53 LATE ............................... 53 ..............................53 NTER Manually entering time code ........................... 53 Manually entering user-bits ..........................53 ............................54 ETUP TC Mode ................................54 TC F ...............................
  • Page 6 DB9M)........................76 AES D (DB-15) ....................76 IGITAL NPUT UTPUT ONNECTORS UPDATING FIRMWARE ..........................77 ............................77 PGRADING THE IRMWARE PRODUCT SUPPORT ............................. 78 NOMAD SPECIFICATIONS ..........................79 ................................79 ARDWARE ................................81 OFTWARE ZAXCOM WARRANTY POLICY AND LIMITATIONS ................... 82...
  • Page 7: Know Your Nomad

    NOMAD LAYOUT Front Panel Know Your Nomad Front Panel 9 10 14 15 1. Primary/Mirror Record LEDs Indicates Nomad is in record mode and which card is being written to (Primary Card, Mirror Card). The mirror LED will only flash when data is being written to the mirror card. 2.
  • Page 8 NOMAD LAYOUT Front Panel 8. PFL / 5 / E – multi-function key  Pressing from any home page put nomad into pre-fader listen mode.  Pressing from the metadata menu or track naming menu will open the list of presets. 9.
  • Page 9: Left Side

    EXPLODE and can SEVERLY damage or DESTROY the unit. 6. ZaxNet RF connector (SMA-F) 7. Serial connector Connection for Zaxcom OASIS, FP8 fader panel or Mix 8 control panel. 8. Compact Flash Card Mirror Media Slot 9. USB port Nomad 8 and 12 only...
  • Page 10 NOMAD LAYOUT Left Side Panel Always observe the correct battery polarity. The negative contact on the battery is always connected to the spring contact in the carrier Battery Compartment Area (behind the door view) 10. Internal Battery Compartment Insert the battery carrier correctly. If insert with the contacts reversed it will do no harm to the unit, Nomad just will not turn on.
  • Page 11: Right Side

    NOMAD LAYOUT Right Side Panel Right Side 1. Outputs 1 - 6 (TA-5M) Outputs 6 channels of audio via output buses 1-6 TA5 out 1/2 carries output bus 1 and 2 TA5 out 3/4 carries output bus 3 and 4 TA5 out 5/6 carries output bus 5 and 6 2.
  • Page 12: Rear

    NOMAD LAYOUT Rear Rear 1. Mic/Line-level Inputs 1 – 6 (XLR-3F)
  • Page 13: Home Screen / Meters

    NOMAD LAYOUT Meters Screens Home Screen / Meters There are several selectable home meter screens from which to choose. These screens can be toggled through by pressing the Star key - or by pressing the menu knob and the SLT or COM key at the same time. The color of the left half of the meter indicates the source type being metered: ...
  • Page 14 NOMAD LAYOUT Meters Screens Yellow ISO Attenuation Enabled Indicators Red Record Enabled Indicators - shows which tracks will be recorded Yellow Strike Through – Represents that these tracks will not be recorded Card Track Home Screen Card Tracks with Output Buses 1 and 2 Output Bus with Inputs Line level inputs 7 through 10 with virtual fader control Virtual Fader Home Screen...
  • Page 15: Store/Recalling A Home Screen

    NOMAD LAYOUT Meters Screens 4 Out / 4 In 6 Output Busses with Input Trim Output Bus 1 (Auto-Mix Output) Auto-Mix Inputs - “A” designates inputs assigned to Auto-Mix. Blue dot shows which inputs are “open” Auto-Mix Meter Screen Store/Recalling a Home Screen Two home screens can be “parked”...
  • Page 16: Home Screen Explained

    MAIN MENU Meter Screens Home Screen Explained MP3 Recording Indicator Time code Transport Status Headphone Selection Card information field Battery Indicator Peak Hold Indicator Limiter reduction indicators ENG Panning shortcut Matrix Input/Virtual Fader Meter Trim Level Indicator Save Indicator Transport Status Shows the mode of recorder RECORD, PLAY or STOP.
  • Page 17: Card Information Field

    MAIN MENU Meter Screens Card Information Field  Top Line - Displays space available on the primary and mirror card.  Second Line - Mirror file progress displays what percentage of mirroring is done.  Third Line - This line will alternate between: ...
  • Page 18: Main Menu

    Zaxcom Nomad Main Menu Main Menu To access the main menu press the menu knob. If Nomad is in the ENG home screen and the virtual fader mode is turned on, press and hold the menu knob for 1.5 seconds to enter the main menu.
  • Page 19: Playback Control Menu

    Zaxcom Nomad Main Menu Playback Control Menu This menu is where the playback of recorded files is controlled from. Segment time code Playback shuttle control Segment currently playing Turn the menu knob to adjust Press and turn for 10X adjustment Playing segment’s metadata...
  • Page 20: Primary Card Record Routing - Nomad Lite Only

    Zaxcom Nomad Main Menu Primary Card Record Routing - Nomad Lite Only The primary card record routing in Nomad Lite is slightly different from the card routing in Nomad 10 or 12 as that Nomad Lite does not have a record enable matrix or a card routing matrix.
  • Page 21: Record Enables - Nomad 10 And 12

    MAIN MENU Nomad 10 / 12 Record Enables Record Enables - Nomad 10 and 12 The record enable matrix in Nomad 10 and 12 selects which tracks are enabled and recorded on the primary and mirror compact flash cards. Please Note if the sample-rate is set to 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz, only eight primary and mirror tracks can be selected and recorded.
  • Page 22: My Nomad Menu

    MAIN MENU My Nomad / Recording Setup My Nomad Menu The My Nomad menu sets the parameters of the primary recording and mirroring functions of Nomad. Please note that Nomad will automatically create a new file when the file size reaches 2GB.
  • Page 23: Primary Compact Flash Card Menu

    The audio on the primary card is recorded as a Zaxcom MARF file. The advantage of MARF is that if there is a power loss or any other issue while recording there will not be any loss of recorded audio, as is common with all other portable recording systems.
  • Page 24: Delete Last Primary Segment

    MAIN MENU My Nomad / Primary Card Delete Last Primary Segment Delete last segment will delete the last recorded segment. To delete the segment press the star key. Erase Current Primary Folder Erase current folder deletes the entire folder from the compact flash card.
  • Page 25: Edit Current Folder Name

    MAIN MENU My Nomad / Primary Card Edit Current Folder Name Each record folder can be named to identify its contents. A folder name can be up to 19 characters. Current folder name Editing a Folder Name 1. Scroll down to the Edit Current Folder Name. 2.
  • Page 26: Mirror Settings Menu

    MAIN MENU My Nomad / Mirror Card Mirror Settings Menu The mirror menu controls the copying of the audio files from primary compact flash card to the mirror compact flash card. The mirror compact flash card is formatted as FAT32, is fully compatible with all Mac & PC platforms and is generally used as a deliverable format to post since the mirrored files will be recorded as BWAV files.
  • Page 27: File Resolution Select

    MAIN MENU My Nomad / Mirror Card File Resolution Select The file resolution sets the bit depth that Nomad will mirror the files at. Nomad can record files as 16 bit or 24 bit. File Naming Protocol File naming sets the way the individual files are named. ...
  • Page 28: Fader Assign Matrix

    That will add the “T” option to the cycle  Z - Assigns the fader to control the gain of a Zaxcom wireless transmitter. Please note that a Z can only be assigned when ZaxNet is in transmit mode.
  • Page 29: External Fader Assign

    MAIN MENU Fader Assign External Fader Assign The external fader assign sets the function of each individual fader on the FP8, Mix8 and Oasis control surface. Each fader is user assignable as an analog or digital fader, a TRX transmitter gain control, or an input trim controller. Any combination of assignments can be made.
  • Page 30: Memory Menu

    MAIN MENU Memory Menu Memory Menu Scroll for additional menu items Store / Recall Memory From the store and recall positions, Nomad can save and recall three full recorder setups for different work scenarios. All user set parameters are saved and can be recalled as needed. Please note that after doing a factory restore, all stored memories will be erased.
  • Page 31: About Nomad Menu

    MAIN MENU About Nomad About Nomad Menu This menu provides information about your Nomad Software Version ZaxNet Software Version Indicates current CPU usage. Normal operations should be between 55 - 80%...
  • Page 32: Mode Menu

    MAIN MENU Mode Menu Mode Menu Scroll for additional menu items Scroll for additional menu items Sample Rate Select Nomad can record the following sample-rates: 44100, 47952, 48000, 48048, 88200, and 96000. Please note when recording sample rates of 48048 or higher there is a limitation of 8 tracks or less. The sample rate select menu has a matrix that allows for record tracks to be enabled or disenabled.
  • Page 33: Autotrim

    MAIN MENU Mode Menu AutoTrim AutoTrim is a feature that makes the menu knob act an individual trim knob for all analog inputs. When AutoTrim is turned on and a fader is adjusted the blue LED next to that fader will illuminate indicating the input routed to that fader will be trimmed when rotating the menu knob.
  • Page 34: Input Configure Set

    MAIN MENU Mode Menu Input Configure Set The Input Configuration menu is used to select between AES inputs and other Nomad resources such as ZaxNet returns inputs analog input 5 and 6 and NeverClip. Put simply, for Nomad’s processors to handle the additional AES channels, other input sources or ZaxNet may need to be deactivated.
  • Page 35: Transport Keys

    MAIN MENU Mode Menu Transport Keys There are two ways that the multi-function keys can be set to control the way Nomad will go into record, stop and playback. Shifted Mode If the transport key is set to shifted mode and the TC, A-MIX or ZNET key is pressed the menu associated with those keys will open.
  • Page 36: Vfader Mode

    MAIN MENU Mode Menu VFader Mode VFader mode choose between fader control only to control the fader only or fader plus trim controls for the inputs that were selected in the VFADER CYCLE menu. When the virtual fader is active the bottom meter on the ENG Meter Screen will display what will be controlled.
  • Page 37: Pfl Routing

    MAIN MENU Mode Menu PFL Routing Pre fader listen routing assigns what will be heard to when the PFL key is pushed.  FADER - PFL follows what is assigned in the fader assign matrix including.  ANALOG - PFL corresponds to analog input. So for example analog input 1 will be PFL 1 and analog input will be PFL 2.
  • Page 38: Auto-Mixer - Not Available In Nomad Lite

    MAIN MENU Auto-Mixer Auto-Mixer - Not available in Nomad Lite A-Mix Mode Enables Nomads Auto-Mixer and sets if the Auto-Mixer will work pre-fade or post-fade.  Pre-Fade - The Auto-Mixer is inserted before the faders in the audio chain so only the trim control will affect the microphone levels.
  • Page 39 MAIN MENU Auto-Mixer Analog Inputs Returns (analog input 7-10) Digital Inputs Selects which output busses the Auto-Mix will be routed to WARNING: When assigning Auto-Mix to an output mix bus that bus should not have any thing assigned to it. If something is assigned to an output bus with the Auto-Mixer that audio will be mixed into the Auto-Mix essentially defeating the Auto-Mixer.
  • Page 40: Using The Auto-Mixer

    MAIN MENU Auto-Mixer Using the Auto-Mixer Auto-Mix indicator Active channel indicator  The Auto-Mixer menu can be accesses from the main menu. After the Auto-Mixer is enabled the menu can the access the menu by pressing the A-MIX key on Nomad. Unless MP3 support is turned on, in that case the A-Mix key toggles the MP3 recording marker and the AutoMixer menu will need to be accessed from the main menu.
  • Page 41: Zaxnet Setup Menu

    MAIN MENU ZaxNet Menu ZaxNet Setup Menu Scroll for additional menu items IFB Mode  OFF - ZaxNet is off.  RX - The ZaxNet transceiver is set to receive mode. Nomad will be able to receive audio and time code from a ZaxNet transmitter such as a QRX with QIFB.
  • Page 42: Rx Audio Gain

    TX power adjusts the transmit power of the ZaxNet transmitter. The power range is 0 through 7 with 7 being the highest. Transport Commands If set to slaved, Zaxcom wireless transmitters that are being controlled via ZaxNet will start/stop recording each time Nomad starts/stops recording. Power-Roll Mode Power roll allows the transmitters that are being controlled via ZaxNet to increase its output power level when Nomad goes into record, and decrease to a lower power setting when recording stops.
  • Page 43: Zaxnet Tc Out

    TRX transmitter via an external ZaxNet transmitter. IFB Test Tone IFB test tone turns ON/OFF a test tone that is transmitted on the IFB audio channel to Zaxcom ERX receivers. Burn ZaxNet Software This menu is where Nomads ZaxNet software is updated from.
  • Page 44: Eng Setup

    MAIN MENU ENG Setup Menu ENG Setup Scroll for additional menu items Scroll for additional menu items Headphone 1 Volume Nomad has 12dB of digital gain that can be sent the headphone 1 amplifier. This setting will adjust the amount of digital gain that will be added.
  • Page 45: Monitor Names

    MAIN MENU ENG Setup Menu Monitor Names The monitor naming menu is where the headphone monitor names that appear in the home screens are set. To create a monitor name click on the HP number this will open the keyboard. Then use the keyboard to enter the name can be entered from.
  • Page 46: Input Levels Adjust

    MAIN MENU ENG Setup Menu Input Levels Adjust This menu manages the audio input levels for the internal slate, external slate, camera returns and digital inputs. Internal & External Slate Levels This is where the internal and external slate microphone levels are adjusted. The levels are independently adjustable in 1 dB steps from -20dB to 30dB.
  • Page 47: Play To Outputs

    MAIN MENU ENG Setup Menu Play to Outputs Play to outputs allows nomad to play its record track to its output busses. LCD Brightness This menu is where the brightness of the LCD screen is set. LED Brightness This menu is where the brightness of Nomad’s LEDs is adjusted. Please note this is a global setting meaning that all LED lights will be set to the same brightness.
  • Page 48: Advanced Setup

    MAIN MENU ENG Advanced Setup Menu Advanced Setup Scroll for additional menu items Scroll for additional menu items Prevent Empty Pan Prevent empty pan removes the blank (no assign) leaving only the L, C, R option while cycling through the panning in the ENG pan matrix or when using AutoPan Display Speed The display speed should normally be set to fast.
  • Page 49: Debug Bits

    MAIN MENU ENG Advanced Setup Menu Debug Bits Debug bits a factory diagnostic menu and should stay set to 0 Mute TC 1 Frame This is for factory debugging and should stay set to off. Dynamic 48V Dynamic 48 volts adjusts how Nomad will supply 48 volt phantom power to analog microphones. ...
  • Page 50: Headphone Phase

    MAIN MENU ENG Advanced Setup Menu Headphone Phase  Default - Main headphone phase is normal.  Legacy - Main headphone phase is inverted. EXT Meter Decay This adjusts the decay of the Oasis / Touch meters in milliseconds. EXT Meter Hold This adjusts the hold time of the Oasis / Touch meters in milliseconds.
  • Page 51: Nomad Input Trim Calibration

    MAIN MENU ENG Advanced Setup Menu Nomad Input Trim Calibration Software version 6.01 and higher adds an Input Trim Calibration for Nomad’s 6 XLR inputs. This will allow the input trims to be more accurate and align with each other. Nomads with serial numbers 10688 and higher have already been pre-calibrated at the factory.
  • Page 52 MAIN MENU ENG Advanced Setup Menu 10. In the Trim Calibrate menu select Go Now. 11. Press the STAR KEY. 12. The Go Now text will change to "---" indicating the Calibration has started. 13. Quickly press BACK (HP) knob to get back to the home screen (the one containing 2 outs and 6 input meters). 14.
  • Page 53: Pressing The Time Code Key

    NOMAD OPERATIONS Time Code Key Pressing the Time Code Key Time Code Slate Pressing the TC key once opens an inverted visual time code slate. This is used to provide a visual sync for the camera to match picture and sound.
  • Page 54: Time Code Setup Menu

    NOMAD OPERATIONS Time Code Key Time Code Setup Menu Pressing the TC key a fourth time opens the time code setup menu TC Mode  FREE-RUN - Time code runs continuously.  REC-RUN -Time code will start to run when Nomad begins to record and will stop when Nomad stops recording. ...
  • Page 55: Pressing The A-Mix Key

    NOMAD OPERATIONS A-Mix Key Pressing the A-MIX Key When Auto-Mix is enabled pressing the A-MIX key will open the Auto-Mix menu (providing MP3 is not enabled). See the Auto-Mixer section of this manual for Auto-Mix operations. When Auto-Mix is off pressing A-MIX will open the metadata menu.
  • Page 56: Pressing The Z-Net Key

    TRX with a unit code set to 2. Trim This is where the input gain of the Zaxcom TRX wireless transmitter can be change from. Rotating the MENU knob to the left will decrease the gain. Rotating the Menu knob to the right will increase the gain.
  • Page 57: Pressing The Bus Key

    NOMAD OPERATIONS Bus Key Pressing the Bus Key Pressing the bus key opens the bus routing menu. Output Bus Assign From the output bus matrix is where the analog and digital inputs are assigned to the output buses. The top line of the three bus assign matrices indicates the following sources: ...
  • Page 58: Mono Out Matrix

    This matrix let sets what audio is routed to the tape out connector. The tape out matrix also routes what audio is sent to the IFB feed. The IFB feed can be received by a Zaxcom ERX receiver.  C- Card Tracks (1 through 10) ...
  • Page 59: Card Routing - Nomad 10 And 12 Only

    NOMAD OPERATIONS Bus Key Nomad 10 and 12 Only Card Routing – These matrices allow you to route the analog inputs, digital inputs, returns and output busses to the card tracks on Nomad 10 and 12. The card mix matrices are broken down as 1-4, 5-8 and 9-12 to additional groups of card tracks can be accessed from the bus menu.
  • Page 60: Pressing The Pfl Key

    NOMAD OPERATIONS PFL Key Pressing the PFL Key Pressing the PFL Key puts Nomad into Pre Fader Listen mode. Once the PFL key is pressed, the name in the Headphone Monitor field is replaced with PFL alternating with the selected channel number(s) that are being monitored.
  • Page 61: Pressing The Setup Key

    NOMAD OPERATIONS Setup Key Pressing the Setup key Analog Setup Menu Pressing the setup key will display to the analog setup menu where the input parameters of the 10 adjust the parameters of the 10 analog inputs. After pressing the setup key pressing one of the multi-function keys will jump to the setup menu of the corresponding input - channel 1 through 10.
  • Page 62: Main Headphone Setup

    NOMAD OPERATIONS Headphone Setup Main Headphone Setup Left Ear Right Ear ZNET monitors ZaxNet frequencies directly The “E” enable box to include this monitor configuration while cycling through the HP selections. Nomad has 12 individual headphone matrices available to store user configurable headphone setups. Each set up each matrix with any combination of the following: ...
  • Page 63: Setting Up And Engaging Tone

    NOMAD OPERATIONS Tone Setup Setting Up and Engaging Tone Assigning Tone to output busses To assign tone to an output bus, press the BUS key and go to the output bus assign matrix. When in the matrix press bus again to access the aux input matrix to select which output bus will receive tone when tone is engaged.
  • Page 64: Entering Text

    NOMAD OPERATIONS Enter Text Entering Text The text keyboard allows alphanumeric data entry for all parameters that require data input. This screen will appear when an item that requires text is selected.  To enter a character, turn the MENU knob until the character is highlighted and then press the MENU knob to select the character.
  • Page 65: False Start

    NOMAD OPERATIONS False Start False Start Pressing and holding the STOP key for 1.5 seconds after stopping will open the false start page. From this page a take can be marked as a false start or just delete the file.
  • Page 66: Zaxnet Quick Start Guide

    Tip: There are several smart phone apps, which will show what Wi-Fi frequencies are being used in the area. This can be useful in selecting an open frequency. g. Scroll down to Group Code and pick a number. Unless using multiple Zaxcom IFB transmitters, it is advised to set this to 1.
  • Page 67: Qrx Ifb Audio Receive

    NOMAD OPERATIONS ZaxNet Quick Start Guides QRX IFB audio receive 1. From Nomad: a. From the main menu, select ZaxNet Setup. b. Scroll down and select input configure. To be able to use ZaxNet, make sure that input type is set to 8 or higher.
  • Page 68: Feeding An Erx Audio And Time Code

    Tip: There are several smart phone apps, which will show what Wi-Fi frequencies are being used in the area. This can be useful in selecting an open frequency. g. Scroll down to Group Code and pick a number. Unless using multiple Zaxcom IFB transmitters, it is advised to set this to 1.
  • Page 69: Eng /Efp Bag Operation

    NOMAD OPERATIONS Basic ENG / EFP Bag Operations ENG /EFP Bag Operation ENG mode was created to aid in mixing and recording when involved in a “run and gun” situation. In ENG mode all 10 inputs can be trimmed, mixed and panned right from the ENG Home screen. ENG Home page: ...
  • Page 70: Autopan

    NOMAD OPERATIONS Basic ENG / EFP Bag Operations AutoPan AutoPan is a feature that causes the COM key act as a pan knob. When AutoPan is turned on in the mode menu and a fader is touched the blue LED next to that fader will illuminate indicating the input routed to that fader will be panned when the COM key is pressed.
  • Page 71: Usb Keyboard Support - Nomad 12 Only

    To check the Linux software version go into the ENG Menu > Advanced Setup > USB Status. On the USB status page if “USB Option Is Ready” should be displayed. If any of these conditions are not met please contact Zaxcom. Attaching a USB Keyboard With Nomad powered down plug a USB keyboard into the USB port then power up Nomad as normal.
  • Page 72: Keyboard Shortcuts

    NOMAD OPERATIONS USB Keyboard Keyboard Shortcuts Menu Access Press  keys to navigate through menus and then press ENTER to select a menu item. Main Menu ALT+M ENTER Headphone Matrix ALT+H To toggle through additional matrices press > to advance or < to go back. Time Code Menu A single press opens the visual slate additional presses advances to time code menus.
  • Page 73: Compact Flash Cards

    NOMAD OPERATIONS Recording Media Compact Flash Cards Currently we recommend using SanDisk or Transcend compact flash cards. Any size card 4 to 128GB will be fine. For normal operation it is not necessary to used fast speed cards as it will not make Nomad write any faster. We do not advise using Lexar, Kingston, Delkin or off brand cards from questionable manufacturers.
  • Page 74: Syncing Nomad To A Denecke Slate

    Zaxcom Nomad User’s Manual Syncing to a Denecke Slate Syncing Nomad to a Denecke Slate The LTC stream out of the Nomad 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 the slate is set to “Auto Set”...
  • Page 75: Nomad Connector Assignments

    Zaxcom Nomad User’s Manual Connector Pin Assignments Nomad Connector Assignments Audio Input / Output Connectors (XLR-3) Pin 1 – Ground Pin 2 – Signal (+) Pin 3 – Signal (-) Audio Input / Output Connectors (TA-5) Pin 1 - Ground...
  • Page 76: Usb To Mix 8 (Usb Type Ato Db9M)

    Zaxcom Nomad User’s Manual Connector Pin Assignments USB to Mix 8 (USB Type A to DB9M) USB - DB9M Pin 1 - Pin 1 Pin 2 - Pin 9 Pin 3 - Pin 8 Pin 4 - Pin 6 Case - Pin 5 (Shield) AES Digital Input / Output Connectors (DB-15) Nomad uses a mini DB-15 (DE-15) connector for the AES (digital) input and output connectors.
  • Page 77: Updating Firmware

    Each Nomad is shipped with the latest firmware version installed. When newer firmware becomes available, it can be downloaded from the Zaxcom website: http://www.zaxcom.com/software-updates Newer version of beta software may be found on the Zaxcom Forums http://www.zaxcom.com/forum Upgrading the Firmware 1.
  • Page 78: 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 79: Nomad Specifications

    Zaxcom Nomad User’s Manual Specifications Nomad Specifications Hardware Analog Inputs Channel Count Mic / Line Line only 4 (camera return or line level inputs) Connector Mic / Line XLR-3F Line only TA-5F Input Range Mic-level –56 dBu to –26 dBu Line-level –10 dBu to +8 dBu...
  • Page 80: Specifications

    Specifications Other Connectors External Storage 1 x USB 2.0 (Nomad-8 & 12 only) External Storage Power 5 watts Serial/RS-422 1 x 4-pin USB style (Zaxcom proprietary) Time code Input 1 x BNC Output 1 x BNC External Power 1 x Hirose 4 pin External Slate Mic 1 x 1/8”...
  • Page 81: Software

    Zaxcom Nomad User’s Manual Specifications Software Internal Mixer Mixer Cross-points 16 in / 16 out (pre-fader, post-fader, phase inversion) Internal Processing 32-bit floating point DSP Effects Input Limiter (A x 10, D x 8) Type Soft Knee Attack 1 to 100 MS...
  • Page 82: Zaxcom Warranty Policy And Limitations

    Distributers may sell Product to resellers who then sell Product to end users. Please see below for warranty information or obtaining service. No warranty service is provided unless the Product is returned to Zaxcom Inc. or a Zaxcom dealer in the region where the Product was first shipped by Zaxcom.

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