Zaxcom ZRC ZaxNet Remote Control

The Zaxcom ZRC puts ZaxNet remote control of Zaxcom Digital Recording Wireless in a dedicated handheld unit, with no app required.

Compact enough for a sound bag and handy on a cart, it groups transmitters, changes frequencies, and sets power and input gain. It also starts and stops recording, manages timecode, and formats cards without touching a transmitter or interrupting talent.

Groups and Presets

The ZRC organizes transmitters by group and ID, so a change can go to one unit or the whole system, and it saves and loads up to three presets. Card formatting can target one transmitter or a whole group, which speeds up large productions and rental prep. Encryption is set from the ZRC as well.

Timecode

The ZRC generates, reads, jams, and sends SMPTE timecode over ZaxNet, and a 3-pin LEMO connector carries timecode in and out. When there is another timecode source or more than one ZRC, one device is set as the timecode master and the others stop transmitting timecode. Each ZRC can still be controlled on its own. Mute Till Jam holds the timecode output until the internal generator is jammed.

ZaxNet Signal and Power Modes

The ZaxNet frequency and transmission power are adjustable for large sets and crowded WiFi. LOW2 keeps compatible transmitters recording locally with their wireless off, and SLEEP shuts everything down for the longest runtime. The ZRC also works alongside the IFB300, the TRXCL5 camera link, and ZaxNet-enabled mixer/recorders.

Display and Power

A large display and a physical keypad keep operation quick, with adjustable brightness, text color, and auto-dim. Two AA batteries (alkaline, lithium, or NiMH) or external USB-C power it, and USB-C also handles firmware updates.

Features

• Dedicated handheld ZaxNet remote controller
• Groups, IDs, and three presets
• Remote frequency, power, gain, and record control
• Formats cards on one transmitter or a group
• Generates, reads, jams, and sends SMPTE timecode
• 3-pin LEMO timecode input and output
• LOW2 and SLEEP transmitter power modes
• Works with the IFB300, TRXCL5, and other ZaxNet devices
• Two AA batteries or USB-C power