Chapter 6____________________________________Zaxcom Miniature Digital Recorder User’s Manual
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Chapter 6
– ZaxConvert Utility
About ZaxConvert
ZaxConvert software is available for both MS Windows and Mac OS X. The software is functionally identical on
both operating systems. You must use the ZaxConvert software to convert the audio from .ZAX files to .WAV
files.
Windows XP Mac OS X
Figure 6-1 ZaxConvert Windows & Mac Main screens
Using ZaxConvert
When you use ZaxConvert, you must first assign an output folder. Next, add your source folder. The following
buttons contain additional options that are available when translating ZAX files to broadcast WAV files:
Output File Type
Timecode
Sample-Rate Conversation
Maximum File Size
Output File Name
Track Enable
When displayed on the main screen, the button shows the current setting.
Output File Type
This menu allows you to select the number of channels; bit-depth and output file type. In addition, if the Post
facility is using a DV40, you can force a 48 kHz stamp to be used on the output files.
Figure 6-2 Choose Output File Type screen
