Sound Devices 888

Overview

    8 ultra low-noise, 8-Series microphone preamplifiers
    16 channels, 10 buses, 20 tracks
    16 channels of Dante I/O
    256 GB internal SSD, 2 SD card slots
    USB control surface support via MCU
    Dugan Automixing or MixAssist for up to 16 channels

Unprecedented recording power – on a cart or over the shoulder.
Meet the 888 – the portable mixer-recorder that’s compact and light enough to use in a bag, yet has the high channel count and power required for mobile cart productions. The 888 is the smallest portable mixer-recorder on the market that offers Dante for sending and receiving audio over Ethernet. With 8 ultra low-noise, 8-Series microphone preamplifiers, 16 channels, 20 tracks, multiple powering methods, and support for multiple USB control surfaces, the 888 can be easily tailored to your workflow. An updated processing architecture and multiple FPGAs enables the 888 to be fully routable: any physical input may be sent to any track, bus, or output.

Many features have carried over from the premium Sound Devices’ Scorpio, such as the new 8-Series preamplifier design, 2 SD card slots, internal 256GB SSD, and dual L-Mount battery charging and powering. Alternatively, power your 888 using a smart battery, NP-1 battery, or an in-line power supply via its TA4 DC input. The ultra-accurate, fully-featured timecode generator contains its own battery to hold timecode for up to four hours after power off.

Dedicated coms and slate allows for professional bi-directional communication with other crew members. Send customized mixes to the camera or crew with multiple mix buses. With the ability to record to three media simultaneously, you can turn over an SD card to production, AAC files for transcription, and keep a backup on the internal 256 GB SSD.

A built-in three band EQ may be set to either pre- or post-fade for each channel to tackle any problems directly on-set. Enable Dugan Automixing or MixAssist to automatically attenuate unused microphones in multi-microphone applications. Up to 16 channels can be automixed at a time.

Get the perfect fit on your cart with one of several supported USB control surfaces for remote fader and transport control. Download the companion Android app, SD-Remote, to access to transport controls, metering, and sound reports on a large touch screen.

Elevate your kit with the 888 Portable Production Mixer-Recorder.

Overview

    6 ultra low-noise, all-new microphone preamplifiers
    8 channels, 6 buses, 12 tracks
    6 analog outputs
    Ultra-accurate timecode
    256 GB internal SSD, 2 SD card slots
    USB-A and C ports for SD-Remote app, linear fader control via MCU, keyboard, and file transfer
    Dugan Automixing for up to 8 channels

Sound Devices 833

Fully routable. Ultra-portable.

The 833 is the professional’s tool for mobile and small productions. Like the popular Sound Devices 633, the 833 is small, lightweight, and compact. A tactile interface with dedicated faders, trim knobs, and PFL switches makes this mixer-recorder ideal for run-and-gun bag use.

The 833 has 6 mic/line preamplifiers, 8 channels, 12 tracks, 6 analog outputs, and ultra-accurate timecode. Many features have carried over from the premium Sound Devices’ Scorpio, such as Sound Devices’ new preamplifier design, 2 SD card slots, dual L-Mount battery charging and powering, and an internal 256 GB SSD.

Additionally, the 833 shares the same processing architecture and multiple FPGAs as the Scorpio. This enables the 833 to be fully routable, and any physical input can be routed to any track. The 833 features both digital and analog inputs and outputs, and has multiple powering options, so it will fit effortlessly into your existing kit.

A built-in three band EQ may be set to either pre- or post-fade for each channel to tackle any problems directly on-set. Enable Dugan Automixing to automatically attenuate unused microphones in multi-microphone applications. Up to 8 channels can be automixed at a time, and two separate groups can be mixed simultaneously.

Dedicated coms and slate allows for professional bi-directional communication with other crew members. Send customized mixes to the camera or crew with multiple mix buses. With the ability to record to three media simultaneously, you can turn over SD cards to production at the end of the day while keeping a backup on the internal 256 GB SSD.

The 833 may be controlled via the companion Android app, SD-Remote, which features transport controls, metering, and sound reports. For an instant mobile workstation, choose from one of several supported USB control surfaces for remote fader and transport control.

Sound Devices Scorpio Premium portable mixer-recorder

Scorpio is a 32 channel, 36 track mixer-recorder and the most powerful product ever designed by Sound Devices. With 16 mic/line preamplifiers, 32 channels of Dante in and out, AES in and out, 12 analog outputs and multiple headphone outputs, Scorpio is well-suited for any production scenario.

Featuring a fully-customizable routing matrix, ultra-low noise preamplifiers, multiple powering options, a premium-quality build equally useable over-the-shoulder or in a mobile rig, high-powered processing, and an internal SSD with two SD card slots, Scorpio is the ideal tool for a new era of production sound.
6 ultra low-noise, Scorpio microphone preamplifiers | 32 channels, 12 buses, 36 tracks
32 channels of Dante I/O | 256 GB internal SSD, 2 SD card slots | USB control surface support via MCU

Scorpio Specifications

Freq. Response

10 Hz to 80 kHz ± 0.5 dB (192 kHz sample rate, re 1 kHz)

THD + Noise

0.005% max (1 kHz, 22 Hz–22 kHz BW, trim @20, fader @ 0, -10 dBu in)

Equivalent Input Noise

-131 dBV (-129 dBu) max (A-weighting, 76 dB gain, 150 ohm source impedance)

Processing Engine

    Highly extensible, full FPGA-based audio processing, 3 FPGAs
    Six-way ARM multiprocessor system
    64-bit audio processing precision

Audio Over Ethernet

    Dante, 32 channels in, 32 channels out
    AES67 compatible
    1 Gb/s Ethernet, 2 ports, transformer-balanced

Inputs

    Mic/Line inputs: 16 total, all fully featured; 6 on full-size XLR, 2 on TA3, 8 on TA5
    Mic-level inputs: (XLR, TA3, TA5): Class-A, discrete differential long-tail pair, 4k ohm input impedance
    Line-level inputs: (XLR, TA3, TA5): active-balanced, 4k ohm input impedance
    AES3 or AES42 available on XLR inputs 1 and 6
    AES42: +10 V, 250 mA available, type-1, auto-ASRC
    Rtn A, B, C (3.5 mm/10-pin): unbalanced 2-channel, 4k ohm input impedance
    Com Rtn 1,2 (TA3, 3.5mm) balanced, 1-channel, 8k ohm input impedance
    External Slate Mic (TA5): balanced, 8k ohm input impedance, menu-selectable 12 V phantom

Maximum Input Level

    Mic: +8 dBu (2.0 Vrms)
    Line: +28 dBu (19.5 Vrms)
    Rtn A, B, C: +18 dBu (6.2 Vrms)
    Com Rtn 1, 2: +24 dBu (12.3 Vrms)
    External Slate Mic: +12 dBu (3.2 Vrms)

High-Pass Filters

    Adjustable 40 Hz to 320 Hz, 18 dB/oct. 1st stage analog (before preamp), 2nd stage digital

Limiters

    Limiters available at all channels, buses, headphones, for all sample rates
    Analog first stage, all subsequent stages digital
    Attack time: 1 ms
    Release time: adjustable, 50 ms to 1000 ms
    Threshold: adjustable, -2 dBFS to -12 dBFS
    Selectable knee: hard or soft
    Selectable ratio: inf:1, 20:1

Delay

    Channel Adjustable 0-50 ms
    Output Adjustable 0-500 ms

Maximum Gain

    Trim stage (mic input): 76 dB
    Trim stage (line input): 36 dB
    Fader stage: 16 dB
    Bus stage: 16 dB
    Headphone stage: 20 dB
    Mic-to-Line: 108 dB
    Mic-to-Headphone: 112 dB

Outputs

    XLR (L, R) active-balanced, 250/3.2k/120 ohms (mic/-10/line)
    Hirose 10-pin (L, R) active-balanced, 250/3.2k/120 ohms (mic/-10/line)
    TA3 (X1-X6) active-balanced, 250/3.2k/120 ohms (mic/-10/line)
    5mm (X7, X8): unbalanced, stereo, 1.8k ohms

Headphone Outputs

    ¼”, 3.5 mm
    TA5 (along with mic input pins) for single connection to headset + mic
    High output, 4 ohm output impedance, 400 mW + 400 mW at each connector, all individually driven
    Compatible with headphones of any impedance

Maximum Output Level (all into 10k load)

    Line: +20 dBu (7.8 Vrms)
    “-10”: +6 dBu (1.5 Vrms)
    Mic: -20 dBu (0.078 Vrms)
    X7/X8 Out: +6 dBu (1.5 Vrms)
    Headphone outputs (¼”, TA-5, X9/X10): +14 dBu (4.0 Vrms)

A/D converters

    32-bit, 120 dB, A-weighted dynamic range typical
    Sampling rates 44.1 kHz, 47.952 kHz, 48 kHz, 48.048 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz

Digital Outputs

    AES3 transformer-balanced, in pairs; 1-2 (XLR-L), 3-4 (XLR-R), 5-8 (Hirose 10-pin A)
    110 ohm, 2 V p-p, AES and S/PDIF compatible

Recording

    Internal 256 GB SSD
    Two removable SD Cards
    Simultaneous recording to internal SSD and the two SD cards
    exFAT formatting
    36 tracks (32 iso channels, 4 buses)
    Broadcast WAV monophonic and polyphonic file format
    64-bit WAV (RF64) monophonic and polyphonic; support for files > 4 GB

USB

    USB-C (USB 3.1 type 1) for file transfer of internal SSD, both SD Cards
    USB-A host for keyboard, external controller, external USB hubs supported for connecting multiple devices

Wireless

    Built-in Bluetooth v5.0 BLE (not supported with rev 1.0 release of SD-Remote)

Timecode and Sync

    Modes Supported: Off, Rec Run, Free Run, 24h Run, External, including External Auto-Record and Continuous modes.
    Frame Rates: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97 DF, 29.97 ND, 30 DF, 30 ND
    Sample/Timecode Accuracy: 0.1 ppm (0.25 frames per 24 hours)
    Timecode Input: 20k ohm impedance, 0.3 V – 3.0 V p-p (–17 dBu – +3 dBu)
    Timecode Output: 75 ohm impedance, 5 V p-p (+12 dBu)
    Word Clock Input: 10k/75 ohm selectable impedance, 1-5 V p-p input sensitivity
    Word Clock Output: 75 ohm impedance, 5 V p-p output, at SR

Remote Control

    USB MIDI Control – 3rd party fader controllers
    SD-Remote Android app
    USB Keyboard
    External Timecode Record Trigger

LCD

    320×240, Transflective, excellent sunlight visibility
    Larger touchscreen display available via USB-connected SD-Remote app

Power

    External: dual 10-18 V inputs on locking TA4 connectors, pin-4 = (+), pin-1 = (-)
    Dual rear-mount Sony-style L-mount batteries with chargers
    Idle Current Draw: 875 mA @ 12 V (10.5 W)
    Intelligent power-down of unused mic preamps and other internal circuits

Environmental

    Operating: -20° C to 60° C, 0 to 90% relative humidity (non-condensing)
    Storage: -40° C to 85° C

Dimensions (H x W x D)

    1 cm x 32 cm x 20.5 cm ( 2 in x 12.6 in x 8.1 in)

Weight

    8 lbs (2.63 kg) unpackaged, without batteries

Sound Devices MixPre-10 II

    Eight ultra-low-noise Kashmir microphone preamps with adjustable limiters capture high quality audio in the field, on set, or with a computer.
    Create a mix using the built-in 10 x 4 portable mixer.
    Record up to 12 tracks to an SD card and backup to a USB thumb drive.
    12-in, 4-out USB audio interface streams to your computer via USB-C at bit depths up to 32-bit float.
    Choose bit depths from 16 to 32-bit float, and sampling rates from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz.
    Internal LTC timecode generator. Timecode In/Out via BNC or Aux In/Stereo Out.
    Timecode and record triggering via HDMI.
    USB-A for control surfaces, keyboards, and auto-copy to USB drive.
    In-unit ISO mixing, gain, pan, low-cut, phase inversion, and phantom power.
    Sunlight-readable color touch screen and LED metering.
    Lightweight, durable, and small: perfect for bag use, mobile recording, or a home studio.
    Powerful 300 mW+300 mW headphone amp allows clear and accurate reference of audio.
    Includes a MX-8AA Battery Sled (batteries not included), XL-WPH3 AC Power Supply, and USB-C to USB-C cable.
    Customize with plugins from the Plugin Store.

What’s New in the MixPre-10 II?

    Bit depth up to 32-bit float for increased dynamic range.
    32-bit float USB Audio Streaming – the only 32-bit float USB audio interface on the market.
    Same intuitive interface, more powerful hardware.
    Adjustable Limiters.
    Increased output level to +18 dBu on TA3.

Sound Devices MixPre-6 II

    Four ultra-low-noise Kashmir microphone preamps with adjustable limiters capture high quality audio in the field, on set, or with a computer.
    Create a mix using the built-in 6 x 2 portable mixer.
    Record up to 8 tracks to an SD card and backup to a USB thumb drive.
    8-in, 4-out USB audio interface streams to your computer via USB-C at bit depths up to 32-bit float.
    Choose bit depths from 16 to 32-bit float, and sampling rates from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz.
    Internal LTC timecode generator. Timecode In/Out via Aux In/Stereo Out.
    Timecode and record triggering via HDMI.
    USB-A for control surfaces, keyboards, and auto-copy to USB drive.
    In-unit ISO mixing, gain, pan, low-cut, phase inversion, and phantom power.
    Sunlight-readable color touch screen and LED metering.
    Lightweight, durable, and small: perfect for bag use, mobile recording, or a home studio.
    Powerful 300 mW+300 mW headphone amp allows clear and accurate reference of audio.
    Includes a MX-4AA Battery Sled (batteries not included), MX-PSU AC Power Supply, and USB-C to USB-C cable.
    Customize with plugins from the Plugin Store.

What’s New in the MixPre-6 II?

    Bit depth up to 32-bit float for increased dynamic range.
    32-bit float USB Audio Streaming – the only 32-bit float USB audio interface on the market.
    Same intuitive interface, more powerful hardware.
    Internal LTC Timecode Generation and Output.
    Adjustable Limiters.
    Auto-copy to USB Drive.
    Pre-roll buffer increased to 10 seconds.