Zaxcom, Inc.
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230 West Parkway, Unit 9
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
(973) 835-5000

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Zaxcom Launches Two New 125mw Transmitters with PowerRoll (Pat. Pend.)

Pompton Plains, N.J. — August 30, 2011 — Zaxcom today introduced the new mono TRX900LA (LA) and stereo TRX900LAS (LAS) digital recording wireless transmitters with 125mW power output. These new transmitters open new possibilities to the sound mixer by running for nine hours at 125 mW output power.  These new transmitters take full advantage of all the unique features Zaxcom Digital Wireless offers: internal backup recording, ZaxNet remote control, encrypted transmission, and the new patent pending feature PowerRoll.

“Our new LA and LAS recording wireless transmitters offer a unique combination of extended operating time and high power output, ensuring the most reliable audio transmission,” said Glenn Sanders, Zaxcom’s president.  ”Running all day on a single set of batteries combined with ZaxNet remote control eliminates the need to interact with talent as well.”

Zaxcom’s new patent pending feature PowerRoll extends the battery life for an additional two hours by adjusting the transmitters power level to output 125mW only when the audio received from them is being recorded by a ZaxNet compatible recorder.  When the transmitter audio isn’t being recorded the power is automatically reduced to 50mW.

LA and LAS run cool and have rounded edges for talent comfort.  Like all Zaxcom Digital Wireless these two new transmitters include patented internal timecode stamped backup recording directly within the body pack to eliminate the risk of audio loss due to interference or signal drop out. With 100-percent digital audio wireless transmission and no intermodulation, the LA and LAS provides superior audio quality that rivals that of a hardwired connection. Each unit also features an internal SMPTE timecode reader/generator.

The mono LA is available for purchase at a list price of $1,695. The LAS which is appropriate where a stereo image, with its clear right/left perception of audio, will enhance the sound track, is available for a purchase price of $2,050. More about Zaxcom’s full line of audio systems is available at www.zaxcom.com.

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About Zaxcom, Inc.
Zaxcom, Inc. designs and manufactures innovative professional audio equipment for the television and film industries. A pioneer in audio technologies for sound-mixing and ENG professionals, Zaxcom engineered the first digital wireless microphone and the first wireless microphone to feature integrated audio recording, IFB receivers, and timecode transmission. The company holds a U.S. patent for its wireless recording technology. For more information about Zaxcom, Inc., visit www.zaxcom.com.

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Zaxcom Introduces New Plug-on Digital Recording
Wireless Transmitter Featuring NeverClip

TRX742 Plug-on transmitter

Pompton Plains, N.J. — April 12, 2012 —Zaxcom today announced a new addition to its line of Digital Recording Wireless, the plug-on style TRX742. The new TRX742 is the first plug-on style transmitter supporting all professional varieties of microphones: analog mono, analog stereo and AES42.  It features Zaxcom’s patented internal backup recording, ZaxNet remote control, and NeverClip (patent pending).  NeverClip is a dual A-D preamp system providing an extended dynamic range of 127 dB.

Like all technologies in Zaxcom’s popular TRX product line, the TRX742 features 100-percent digital transmission for audio quality that rivals a hard-wired system. All audio transmissions from the TRX742 are compander free and are fully encrypted to eliminate the possibility of production audio interception and theft.  With a patented internal timecode-referenced audio recorder that backs up all wireless transmissions on a removable microSD card, the TRX742 eliminates the possibility of audio loss due to interference or signal dropout. The TRX742 is powered by three AA lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries and has a variable RF power output of 25, 50 or 125 mW.

With ZaxNet, Zaxcom’s 2.4 GHz RF network that enables distribution of remote control signals, timecode and metadata, TRX742 users will be able to control gain and audio replays remotely via a timecode reference so that multiple Zaxcom wireless systems can replay audio in sync. The ZaxNet integration also will allow production sound mixers to remix audio from multiple transmitters, creating a virtual multi-track playback and re-record system.

“With the versatility of supporting both mono and stereo transmission, the TRX742 will provide wireless operation for professional microphones that to this point have only been available for wired operation,” said Glenn Sanders, Zaxcom president.  “The TRX742 will be the highlight of our booth at the 2012 NAB Show, and we’re anticipating a lot of interest among audio mixers worldwide.”

The TRX742 is compatible with all Zaxcom wireless receivers and IFB / ZaxNet transmitters.  The TRX742 with integrated recording will be available summer 2012 for a list price of $1,995 USD.

A full range of professional audio technologies from Zaxcom, including the TRX742, will be on display at the 2012 NAB Show, Booth C2936. More information about Zaxcom’s full line of audio systems is available at www.zaxcom.com.

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About Zaxcom, Inc.
Zaxcom, Inc. designs and manufactures innovative professional  audio equipment for the television and film industries. A pioneer in audio technologies for sound-mixing and ENG professionals, Zaxcom engineered the first digital wireless microphone and the first wireless microphone to feature integrated audio recording, IFB receivers, and  timecode transmission. The company holds a U.S. patent for its wireless recording technology.

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Zaxcom Introduces New Lightweight, Mini Timecode-Referenced Audio Recorder

Pompton Plains, N.J. — April 12, 2012 — Zaxcom today announced a new addition to their mini-recorder family, the ZFR300.  With a longer run-time than the ZFR200, it was designed to act as an ultra-compact and lightweight replacement for wireless microphones.  The ZFR300 records on microSD™ cards and features an integrated SMPTE timecode reader/generator.

With a high-strength nylon polymer casing that provides water and corrosion resistance, the ZFR300 weighs 3.0 ounces. The unit can receive remote control and timecode signals via Zaxcom’s IFB100, the ZaxNet 2.4-GHz wireless network, or a manual timecode jam.  A timecode jam enables audio professionals to use any quantity of ZFR units in sync all day, with the integrated timecode generator ensuring one-frame accuracy over a six-hour period. The ZFR300 can output audio as either 24-bit/48-KHz timecode-stamped broadcast wave (.wav) files or timecode-stamped MP3 files. Each unit is powered with two AA battery with up to 12 hours of run time.

“Our new ZFR300 is an excellent tool for reality television, extreme sports and similar productions where the production team is faced with interference issues, poor RF range, or no available wireless frequencies, and the need for a good battery run time” said Glenn Sanders, Zaxcom’s president. “By recording directly to microSD cards on the bodypack, the ZFR300 is an excellent low-cost, light-weight replacement for wireless mics.”

The ZFR300 is available now for a list price of $995. More information about Zaxcom’s full line of audio gear is available at www.zaxcom.com.

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About Zaxcom, Inc.
Zaxcom, Inc. designs and manufactures innovative professional audio equipment for the television and film industries. A pioneer in audio technologies for sound-mixing and ENG professionals, Zaxcom engineered the first digital wireless microphone and the first wireless microphone to feature integrated audio recording, IFB receivers, and timecode transmission. The company holds a U.S. patent for its wireless recording technology.

ZFR300 Audio Recorder

The ZFR300 is a compact and lightweight timecode referenced audio recorder.  It’s modeled after the TRX900LA, so it’s slightly taller than the ZFR200 and has a better run time since it’s powered by two AA batteries instead of one.

The ZFR300 records on microSD cards and has a built-in SMPTE timecode reader / generator.  The unit can receive timecode via a manual jam, the IFB100 or the ZaxNet 2.4 GHz wireless network.

It’s a great replacement for wireless mics on reality television type productions where there is poor RF range, interference issues, or no availabe frequencies are present.  With a timecode jam any quantity of  ZFR’s can be used in sync all day, the built-in timecode generator is accurate within one frame over a six hour period. The unit is powered with two AA batteries.  It can run up to 12 hours using lithium or rechargeables or up to eight hours using alkaline batteries.

Weighing in at just 3.0 oz, the ZFR300 is constructed out of a high strength nylon polymer case making it resistant to water and corrosion.

Files can be output as either 24 bit / 48 KHz timecode stamped broadcast wave files or timecode stamped MP3’s.

ZFR300 Top View

ZFR300 Features:

• Fault tolerant recording
• Removable microSD recording media
• Records 96 hours of uncompressed audio using a 16 GB memory card
• Built-in timecode reader / generator
• Built-in RF receiver for remote timecode synchronization and reception of remote control commands from IFB100 and/or ZaxNet
• Small size & rugged design
• Graphic backlit LCD display

The ZFR300 features a fault tolerant recording system.  If a memory card is ejected or accidentally turned off while recording, there will be no audio loss prior to the point of interruption.

Both record / stop and continuous loop recording are supported.

File transfer software, that runs on both MAC and PC operating systems, is included with the ZFR300.  ZFR300 audio files are automatically recorded at 48 kHz / 24 bits.  The transfer software  utilizes sample rate conversion to obtain the sample rate and bit depth of choice when files are imported to your computer.  Any number of versions of the same recording can be made from a single file.

There are two timecode stamped file types to choose from: BWF (Broadcast Wave Format) or MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3).  MP3 files are great for fast transmission over the internet to a transcription house.

ZFR300 Specifications