Sound Devices 664, User Manual

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OUTPUTS
Sending Tone to Outputs
The 664’s internal tone oscillator can be used to send a predefined tone or pulse
to the mixer’s outputs to aid setup of proper gain staging with other equipment,
such as cameras. The Left Indent pulsing tone is useful for identifying the left or
odd Aux channel of the stereo pair on the receiving device.
To send a continuous tone to outputs:
X
Do one of the following:
◦ Slide the MIC/TONE switch to the right for a brief burst of tone.
◦ Slide and hold the MIC/TONE switch for one second to turn on a continu -
ous tone. Slide the switch again to turn off the tone.
By default, 1000 Hz tone is sent at 0 dB to the master bus (L/R), its associated
outputs, and all direct outputs. Tone may also be sent to X1 and/or X2 tracks.
To send an L Ident pulsing tone:
X
Press and hold the SELECT encoder then slide the MIC/TONE switch to the
right.
By default, a continuous tone is sent to outputs while the Left Identifier signal
pulses the amplitude of tone by -20 dB to the Left channel and X1 outputs. Re -
peat the TONE combination to turn off the L Ident pulse.
These factory defaults may be customized via System settings. Custom configu
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ration includes: routing to outputs or tracks, setting decibel level and frequency,
and changing the functionality of the MIC/TONE switch actions.
For details, see Setting up Tones and Bells .