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Zaxcom Deva IV Hard Disk Recorder

Multi-Disk Multi-Format Recording
24 Bit 8Track 96 kHz Location Recording
• 16 Channel 96 kHz Digital Audio Mixer
15 Second Pre-Record Buffer
• FireWire Disk Recording
• Sample Rate Conversion

Zaxcom Mission Critical Operation System
• Optional Internal DVD Drive (pictured below)
• Surround Recording - Featuring SoundField Encoder (optional)

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Deva IV Features:

•Direct to hard disk recording with backup to DVD is the most reliable way to record location audio. Every day the Deva recording system gives you piece of mind knowing that temperature, humidity, motion and environmental contamination have no effect on the recordings you will make to a sealed hard disk recorder.

•Only the Deva records to multiple disks at the same time, this allows you to record all disk copies required by post at the same time as the original recordings, saving hours of your time.

•Only the Deva system allows you to keep your recorded audio on the set, allowing production to instantly reference previous recordings. Disputes with post regarding recording issues can be immediately cleared up and extra copies of recorded audio can be produced in the case of lost, damaged or stolen material.

•Multi sample-rate disk recording allows you to deliver 2 disks with different sample rates to post. For example 48000 and 48048 sample rates can be recorded at the same time.

•Output 4 types of AES-31 Broadcast Wave files, SD2 files and new .ZAX files to post.

•.ZAX files burned to DVD already contain software for post to convert files into whatever format they need.

•Deva offers direct Avid and Protools compatibility. This saves a tremendous amount of time loading files in post production.

•Scene, Take, Note and roll number medadata can be entered into the Deva using the touch screen display, Cameo mixer or external keyboard. This data directly goes into the Avid post production system. All metadata can be easily edited on the Deva to assure post gets the correct information for each take.

•The Deva will support FAT16, FAT32 and UDF disk formats. DVD disks and CDs created by Deva are now directly readable on Macs and PCs without the need for third party software drivers.

•The Deva can be ordered with an optional internal flash card memory slot. When loaded with 2 Gigabytes of flash memory the Deva can record 11.5 track hours of audio with out any disks connected to the system. This memory is used if the internal hard drive is not available, for example in sub-zero degree temperatures.

•A color touch screen display is a highlight of the new Deva. This intuitive control system is the most direct and flexible method to control a location recorder. New software features can be added to the Deva creating new buttons and controls on the touch screen.

•Sample rate conversion is a necessary tool for post. Only the Deva incorporates internal sample rate conversion allowing for simultaneous copies of production audio to be recorded at multiple sample rates. The Deva is also the only recorder that can record and playback at non-standard sample rates for any audio application.

•The Deva has the unique ability as a location recorder to playback and record at the same time. This opens up many possibilities as a production tool. Music videos as well as film and television production will all benefit from this capability.


Deva IV Specifications:

•Recording Tracks: 8
•Analog Dynamic Range: 114dB
•Analog Inputs: 8
•AES Inputs: 8
•Analog Outputs: 6
•AES Outputs: 8
•Sample Rate Conversion: YES
•Max Sample Rate: 96
•Internal DVD Drive: optional
•Internal Mixer: 16 in 8 out
•Slate Mic: yes
•.ZAX File Output: yes
•Size: 3.2” x 10.6” x 7.7”
•Size with internal DVD drive: 4.0” x 10.6” x 7.7”
•Weight: 5lbs no battery
•Digital I/O balanced AES/EBU
•Analog inputs XLR balanced +4dB to -60dB
•Mic Power +48v Phantom
•External disk interface IEEE 1394 FireWire
•Head room: 12 - 20dB selectable

Deva IV: $11,950
(includes Zaxcom 80GB hard drive)
Internal DVD Drive: $1,000
Deva IV SoundField Encoder Option: $500
Deva IV Flash Card Recording Option: $895.00