Chapter 1
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Zaxcom Fusion User’s Manual
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System
Features
10/12 track recording on CompactFlash media. Direct-to-CompactFlash recording is one of the most reliable
ways to record location audio. The Fusion recording system gives you peace of mind knowing that temperature,
humidity, motion and environmental contamination have no affect on the recordings you will make to the
primary drive.
8 analog mic/line inputs with 48V phantom power, each 10 mA max.
4 line inputs.
8 digital inputs.
8 digital direct outputs.
8 analog outputs.
8 hardware faders.
Built-in 16-channel mixer.
Mix to disk or outputs, pre- or post-fader, with or without phase inversion.
The Fusion allows 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 drive without an additional computer.
It can generate 4 versions of AES-31 Broadcast Wave Format files for use in Post:
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Polyphonic – 24-bit
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Polyphonic – 16-bit
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Monophonic – 24-bit
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Monophonic – 16-bit
The Fusion offers direct Avid and ProTools compatibility. This saves a tremendous amount of time loading files
for Post Production.
Full metadata entry directly on Fusion.
Scene, Take, Note and Roll Number metadata can be entered into the Fusion using the touch screen display,
Mix-12 mixer, 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
Fusion to assure Post gets the correct information for each Take.
The Fusion supports the FAT-32 disk format, so CompactFlash cards created using the Fusion are directly
readable on both Macintosh and Windows computers without using third-party software drivers.
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.
Lightweight rugged design.
Weight: 5 lbs (2.27 kg) without battery.
Size, while looking at the screen (H x W x D): 4.2” x 10.8” x 8.1” (106.7 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.
