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Chapter 3 _____________________________________________________ Zaxcom Nomad User’s Manual
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Analog Audio Outputs
The Nomad has two different sets of output bus connectors, busses 1- 4 are sent the XLR outputs and the first 4
TAs:
TA-5M – six channels (see Audio Input / Output Connectors (TA-5) { p.69 })
XLR-3M – four channels (see Audio Input / Output Connectors (XLR-3) { p.69 })
See the Right Side Description { p.18 } for the location of these connectors.
Any combination of channel(s) can be assigned to each output.
Digital Audio Outputs
The Nomad has an optional AES input/output cable, with a DB-15 connector. This cable connects to the left side
of the Nomad. See the
Left Side Description { p.16 } for the location of this connector.
The DB-15 connector fans out to four separate XLR-3 connectors, four inputs and four outputs. Each output is a
pair (Output 1,2; Output 3,4; Output 5,6; Output 7,8). You can use any combination of these outputs with your
Nomad. The output channel number is written on each cable. You can assign these outputs to any channel(s).
A breakout cable can be purchased from Zaxcom as an option, or through many retailers. A wiring diagram for
the connector is provided in this manual if you want to manufacture your own breakout cable (see AES Digital
Input / Output Connectors (DB-15) { p.70 }).
The eight outputs can be assigned from any combination of channels.
Camera Return / Line-level Input Connector
The camera returns are two TA-5F connectors.
The returns can be fed by headphone level or line-level sources. The channels are independent so you can
monitor audio from four different sources.
In all associated pages, these connectors appear as analog input 7 – 10.
Camera return cables are available from retailers. Pin-outs for it are provided in this manual if you want to
manufacture your own (see
Audio Input / Output Connectors (TA-5) { p.69 } on the right side).
Assigning Inputs to Outputs and Tracks
The flexibility of Nomad is highlighted in the way it handles the routing. Routing on the Nomad allows you to
assign any combination of inputs to any combination of channels and outputs. This section describes how to assign
both inputs and outputs.
Assigning Inputs to Recording Tracks
A single digital or analog input can be assigned to any number of recording tracks, including sharing the same
recording channel, using Card Mix 1-4 page { p.32 }, Card Mix 5-8 page { p.33 } and Card Mix 9-12 page { p.34 }.
To move between the views on each page, press the BUS key .
To assign an input to a track, perform the following:
1. Based on to which track you want to assign the source, go to the Bus Routing page { p.29 } and click the
CARD MIX 1-4 , CARD MIX 5-8 or CARD MIX 9-12 button .
2. If the desired source (top line) is not on the current view, press the BUS key to move to the next view.
3. Rotate the MENU knob to scroll through the matrix. Stop in the matrix, at the intersection of the input
channel and output track, where you want to record that specific input. Press the MENU knob to cycle
through the available crosspoints, which are:
Blank – no connection
X – post-fader
P – pre-fader
X w/ line on top – post-fader, phase inverted
P w/ line on top – pre-fader, phase inverted
NOTE: To add the optional phase invert items to the list, press the STAR key .
This is a global action. Once enabled in one page, it affects all pages that can include inversion.
When the power is cycled, this will reset to NO INVERSION mode.