Zaxcom Maxx Zax-Max 6 Channel Audio Recorder

Excellent used condition 8 track digital audio recorder. Supplied with 8 AA rechargeable batteries and USB powered charger.

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.


SPECIFICATIONS

  • Analog In
    • Analog inputs4 Mic/line-level with 48V phantom power and 2 line-level (camera return only)
    • Connector4 x XLR-3F (2 with .25” jack)
    • Mic level input range-56 to -26 dBu
    • Line level input range-10 to +8 dB
    • Distortion0.0015%
    • ADC bit-depth24 bits
    • Dual ADC input dynamic range137 dB with NeverClip™
    • Clipping level+28 dBu
    • Frequency response28** Hz to 22 kHz (48 kHz sampling-rate)
    • THD + noise0.0015%
  • Analog Out
    • Analog outputs2 Balanced XLR, 0dBu, -10dBu and -30dBu
    • 1 Balanced TA5 (2 bus) 0dBu, -10dBu and -35dBu
    • Tape/mono output2 balanced TA5, 0dBu, -10dBu and -30dBu
    • Headphone 11/4 inch stereo bus
    • Output level0 dBu @ -20 dBFS
    • Clipping level+20 dBu
    • DAC Bit-depth24 Bits
    • DAC Dynamic Range115dB
    • Impedance30 ohm
  • Digital In/Out
    • Channel count2 AES or AES42 pairs (4 channels)
    • ConnectorDB-15 mini (DE-15)
    • SourceMix/Direct
    • AES Sample rate conversion32-96 KHz
  • Transmitter – optional
    • Power Output10 / 50 / 100 mW – Software Selectable
    • RF ModulationProprietary Digital Method
    • RF Frequency Range518.0 to 850.0 MHz (Typical Blocks are 24 MHz wide)
    • RF Frequency Step100 KHz
    • RF Bandwidth200 KHz
    • Channel Separation500 KHz (700 KHz recommended)
    • Antenna Connector50 Ω SMA Female
    • Emission Designator180 KV2E
    • FCC Part74.861
  • Recording
    • Track count8
    • 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 room20 to 44 dB
    • FormatMARF II, .BWF
    • Max Pre-record duration5 seconds
  • Data Storage
    • InternalCompact Flash
    • ExternalNone.Internal Mixer
    • Mixer Type32 bit floating point DSP
    • Mixer Cross Point8 input x 4 output (Pre-fader / Post-fader / Phase Inversion)
    • A-D / D-A resolution24 bit
    • Head roomSelectable 12 to 20 dB
  • Effects
    • Delay0 to 60 mS in .1mS steps
    • Notch filter2 band, 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency range adjustable
    • Compressor typesoft knee with side chain
    • High Pass Filter20 Hz to 230 Hz
  • Timecode Reader/Generator
    • Timecode typeSMPTE
    • ConnectorBNC
    • Input Voltage1-4VPP
    • Output Voltage2VPP
    • Clock Accuracy1.54 PPM (1 frame out in 6 hours)
    • Timecode Frame-rates23.98, 24, 25, 29.97NDF, 29.97DF, 30NDF, 30DF
  • Power
    • Internal6AA 7-9 VDC, 4 hours of usage (NiMH)
    • External8 to 18 VDC
    • External Power8 to 18 VDC ( 12V @260mA)
    • Power ConnecterHirose
    • Battery MeterYes, on LCD display
  • Physical
    • Size (H x W x D) 2.0″ x 7.5″ x 5.25″
    • Weight2.5 pounds
  • Misc.
    • DisplayFull color sunlight readable LCD
    • MetersOutput / Input / Card
    • Slate MicInternal