Zaxcom TRXCL5 Wide-Band Camera Link Transmitter
- Wide-band camera link with embedded timecode
- Feeds ERX receivers and controls transmitters over ZaxNet
- TA5 input for stereo line or AES audio
$2,395.00 USD
Zaxcom TRXCL5 Wide-Band Camera Link Transmitter
A wide-band camera link transmitter, the Zaxcom TRXCL5 sends audio with embedded timecode over UHF from the sound bag to the camera.
At the same time it feeds audio and timecode to ERX receivers over ZaxNet’s 2.4 GHz signal and sends remote control commands to Zaxcom transmitters. It serves film, television, and ENG work. At the camera it pairs with Zaxcom receivers such as the QRX200, RX200, and QRX235, or an MRX414 in an RX-4.
Inputs and Timecode
A TA5 input takes balanced stereo line-level audio or AES digital audio with sample rate conversion. Timecode arrives through the BNC jack or over ZaxNet. Mute Till Jam holds the timecode output until the internal generator is jammed, and Auto Jam starts and stops recording from the incoming timecode.
Encryption, Recording, and Intermodulation
The fully encrypted digital transmission prevents eavesdropping, and the TRXCL5 records the same audio to an internal microSD card. Recordings use Zaxcom’s MARF format, which keeps the file intact if the battery dies or the card comes out early. The TRXCL5 also keeps intermodulation in check when several transmitters work close together.
ZaxNet and the GUI Bridge
ZaxNet is Zaxcom’s 2.4 GHz control link. From a ZRC remote or any ZaxNet device, the operator can change the frequency, output power, and input gain, start and stop the recorder, manage timecode, and format the card.
An RS422 port links to the Zaxcom GUI Bridge, which sets up and controls Zaxcom wireless, including URX50 and URX100 receivers, from any device with internet access.
Power and Frequencies
A 4-pin Hirose connector takes 8 to 18 V DC, and the output is selectable at 25, 50, or 100 mW. In the US the TRXCL5 tunes 512.0 to 607.9, 614.1 to 615.9, and 653.1 to 662.9 MHz; elsewhere it covers 512 to 698 MHz. The lightweight metal housing weighs 7.3 oz.
Features
- Camera link transmitter with embedded timecode
- Audio and timecode to ERX receivers over ZaxNet
- Remote control of Zaxcom transmitters
- TA5 input for stereo line or AES audio
- BNC or ZaxNet timecode, Mute Till Jam, and Auto Jam
- Encrypted transmission
- Internal microSD recording
- Intermodulation resistant
- RS422 port for the Zaxcom GUI Bridge
- 8 to 18 V DC through a 4-pin Hirose connector
Specifications
| Transmitter | |
|---|---|
| RF Modulation | Proprietary digital |
| US Frequency Ranges | 512.0 – 607.9 MHz 614.1 – 615.9 MHz 653.1 – 662.9 MHz |
| Global Frequency Range | 512 – 698 MHz |
| RF Frequency Step | 100 kHz |
| RF Bandwidth | ZHD 50 kHz; 200 kHz |
| Channel Separation | XR 400 kHz |
| Antenna Connector | SMA female, 50 Ω |
| Emission Designator | 180KV2E |
| FCC | Part 74.861 |
| Power Output | 25, 50, or 100 mW, software selectable |
| Audio | |
| Dynamic Range | 114 dB |
| Distortion | 0.002% |
| Frequency Response | Mode 0: 20 Hz – 16 kHz; T & M mode: 0.2 Hz – 16 kHz |
| System Group Delay | 3.5 ms |
| Input Connector | TA5 male |
| Analog Input | Balanced line level, −10 to +4 dBu, 4.7 kΩ |
| A/D Conversion | 24-bit, 48 kHz |
| AES Input | Balanced, sample rate conversion from 32 to 96 kHz |
| Timecode and Recording | |
| Clock Accuracy | 1.54 PPM (1 frame in 6 hours) |
| Timecode Type | SMPTE |
| Frame Rates | 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97 NDF, 29.97 DF, 30 NDF, 30 DF |
| Media | microSD card |
| File Format | .ZAX |
| Recording Time | 96 hours on a 16 GB card |
| ZaxNet Transmitter | |
| RF Frequency Range | 2.403 – 2.475 GHz |
| RF Modulation | Digital spread spectrum |
| RF Frequency Step | 1 MHz |
| RF Bandwidth | 1 MHz |
| Channel Separation | 2 MHz |
| Sensitivity | −96 dBm |
| RF Power Output | 100 mW max |
| Physical and Power | |
| Dimensions | 1 × 3.55 × 3.23 in, H x W x D |
| Weight | 7.3 oz |
| Display | Graphic OLED |
| Power Consumption | 2.13 W |
| Power Input | 8 – 18 V DC, 4-pin Hirose |
| Latest Specifications | Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. For current information, visit zaxcom.com. |
