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Topics in this section include:

Limiters

Overview

Limiters prevent clipping by attenuating 

signals that exceed a set threshold. The 

amount of attenuation is defined by the 

ratio of the limiter and expressed as two 

numbers. 
The time it takes for limiting to begin 

once signal has exceeded the threshold 

is referred to as the attack time, and 

the time it takes for limiting to cease 

once signal has fallen back below the 

threshold is referred to as release time.

Sound Devices recommends using limiters at all times. Without input limiters, 

high signal conditions can overload a channel and cause distortion. In normal 

operation, with a properly set gain structure, the threshold of the input limiter 

is rarely reached. The default threshold of all input limiters on the 664 is 16 dBu 

(4 dBu below clipping). 
All 664 limiters use a 20:1 compression ratio. This means that any signal that 

exceeds the threshold by 20 dB will exit the limiting stage at only 1 dB above 

the threshold. The 664 limiters have a 1 ms attack time and a 500 ms release 

time.
The input limiter is actively limiting when the respective input’s Input Activity 

LED illuminates yellow. Limiting activity will also be displayed as a yellow square 

on the right side of the input’s meter on the Main screen. If the limiting activity 

is regularly indicated, reduce the amount of gain applied to the channel by turn

-

ing down the Trim control. 

 

Overview

 

Enabling the Limiters

 

Adjusting the Threshold

 

Linking Limiters

Summary of Contents for 664

Page 1: ... 664 Field Production Mixer with Integrated Recorder User Guide ...

Page 2: ...ft Corporation in the U S and other countries All other trademarks herein are the property of their respective owners FCC Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC ...

Page 3: ...es include Added new chapter on Remote Control of 6 Series mixers In CL 12 chapter added new section Disabling Output Con trols on page 165 In File Storage chapter added new section Changing the Take Designator on page 84 4 A 4 B Sept 2016 Feb 2017 4 00 Added new chapter Wingman covering how to use the Wingman iOS based app that when paired with the WM Connect Bluetooth Smart USB dongle enables re...

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Page 5: ... High Pass Filters 32 Setting L R X1 and X2 Routing 33 Using a Track Name Shortcut 33 Inverting the Phase 34 Adjusting Trim and Fader Controls 34 Adjusting Trim Inputs 7 12 35 Adjusting Pan 35 Accessing Input Settings 36 Configuring Linking 36 Configuring Phantom Voltage 37 Configuring PFL Mode 38 Configuring Input to ISO Routing 38 Configuring Input Mode for PFL 38 Configuring Inputs 7 12 as Outp...

Page 6: ...rring Files to PC 78 Take List and File List 79 Accessing the File List 79 Deleting Files or Folders 80 File Storage Settings 81 Setting Folder Options 82 Generating Sound Reports 83 Changing the Take Designator 84 Defining File Max Size 84 Setting Scene Increment Mode 85 Setting Take Reset Mode 85 Setting File Playback Mode 86 Selecting a Default Playback Card 86 Erasing Formatting Media 87 Metad...

Page 7: ... 143 Timecode and Sync 144 Power 144 Environmental 144 Dimensions and Weight 145 Accessories Electronic Accessories 147 Cables and Connectors 148 Software 150 CL 12 Linear Fader Controller Overview of Panels 151 Top EQ OUTPUTS Sections 154 Left Channel Strip Section 155 Right Buttons and HP Encoder 157 Altered Functionality 159 Feature Comparison Chart 159 CL 12 Sub menu 160 Selecting One or More ...

Page 8: ...er Front Panel 175 Top and Bottom Panels 176 Trim Levels 688 only 177 Trim Levels 664 only 177 Using High pass Filters 177 Quick Routing of L and R Tracks 178 Specifications 178 CS 688 Features 179 Specifications 179 Software License ...

Page 9: ...ttom panels offer additional connectors that allow for expansion with the optional CL 6 accessory And its back panel features connections for COMs and word clock Front panel Top panel The top panel of the chassis features the SL 6 multi pin header connector used with the optional SL 6 accessory Similar to the top panel the bottom panel not shown features the CL 6 multi pin header connector used wi...

Page 10: ...ctions Headphone Encoder Adjusts headphone level and monitor source Used for various shortcut functions Headphone Clipping LED Illuminates red to indicate headphone output is approaching clipping level AB C Switch Toggles Returns A B and C Slide left for RTN A right for RTN B and for RTN C press and hold the Select encoder while sliding switch right Can be customized in the Main menu Comms Returns...

Page 11: ...mentary ac tion hold the switch for one second or longer The input LED flashes yellow when an input s PFL is active L L Because the CL 6 accessory provides separate PFL switches for inputs 7 12 when the CL 6 is attached to the 664 the dual functionality of the six PFL switches on the 664 changes Slide left activates PFL and slide right displays Input Settings for inputs 1 6 only Fader 1 6 Adjusts ...

Page 12: ...in 3 cold TA3 Outputs 1 6 Inputs 7 12 Balanced direct outputs 1 6 these connections can optionally be selected as analog line level inputs 7 12 Pin 1 ground pin 2 hot and pin 3 cold Float pin 3 to unbalance Headphone Outputs 3 5mm and 1 4 TRS headphone outputs Can drive headphones from 8 to 1000 ohm impedances to very high levels Tip left ring right and sleeve ground Slate Mic Input TA3 input for ...

Page 13: ...10 or Mic level selected in Main menu OUTPUTS section Pin 1 ground pin 2 hot pin 3 cold Float pin 3 to unbal ance TA3 Master Outputs LR balanced output Line 10 or Mic level selected in Main menu OUT PUTS section Pin 1 ground pin 2 hot pin 3 cold Float pin 3 to unbal ance Link I O Used to link together additional Sound Devices mixers 664 552 442 302 or MixPre D Pin 1 headphone left pin 2 headphone ...

Page 14: ...Input Accepts DC voltages from 10 18 V for powering Pin 1 Negative pin 4 Positive Back Panel The back panel contains BNC wordclock and TA3 COM connections Word Clock Input Word Clock Output TA3 COM RTN TA3 COM Send Feature Description Word Clock Input Accepts word clock rates between 44 1 kHz and 48 048 kHz for synchronizing the internal recorder to external digital audio devices Word Clock Output...

Page 15: ...the first of three meter views is shown This view is known as the Main screen Current Take Active playback media Media time remaining and audio file format Power source and level Input limiting activity Monitor Headphone information RTN levels Sample rate information Absolute recording time SMPTE timecode Powered off input Armed track Unarmed track Meter View Of the three meter views two are prede...

Page 16: ...To return to the main screen at any time X X Press the METERS button You can also easily switch to any of three different meter views To toggle between the three meter views X X Press the METERS button Each press of the button switches the display to the next view Customizing Meter Views While the 664 provides three meter views by default all three may be custom ized to display the information you...

Page 17: ...t to ISO routing and input delays See Accessing Input Settings for details OUTPUTS Settings related to output types or levels output sources output routing and output delays See Accessing Output Settings for details LIMITERS Settings related to input and output limiters See Limiters for details RECORDER Settings to target recording media WAV sample rate bit depth MP3 bit rate and recording pre rol...

Page 18: ...one encoder to change the value from 10 to 100 Then press the encoder to make your selection By default the LCD brightness level is set to 100 To set the LED brightness level 1 Press the MENU button 2 Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select SYSTEM LED Brightness 3 Turn the Headphone encoder to change the value from 5 to 100 Then press the encoder to make your selection By default the LED br...

Page 19: ...19 THE LCD AND USER INTERFACE To toggle LCD Daylight mode X X SELECT HP simultaneously press the SELECT and Headphone encoders ...

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Page 21: ...erously high vol umes Turn down the headphone gain before attaching headphones or selecting a headphone source to prevent accidental high levels The range for headphone levels may be set from OFF 30 dB to 20 dB To adjust Headphone gain X X Turn the Headphone encoder While adjustment is in progress the gain value will be displayed in the lower right corner of the Main screen next to the Headphone S...

Page 22: ...HP Preset 10 The headphone source changes immediately as it is highlighted in the list 3 Press the encoder to close the list or wait two seconds and it will close on its own The chosen headphone source is displayed in the lower right corner of the Main screen next to the Headphone Source icon Setting Headphone Encoder Mode The default functionality of the Headphone encoder can be reversed so that ...

Page 23: ...ch left or right The Headphone Preset Editing screen appears Unassigned source Highlight Assigned source Right HP Left HP 4 Do one of the following X X Turn the Headphone encoder to move the orange highlight horizontally X X Turn the Select encoder to move the orange highlight vertically 5 Press the Headphone or Select encoder to change the selected source between Off black and Assigned blue 6 Opt...

Page 24: ...nitor COM RTN X X Hold down the Select encoder and simultaneously slide the A B C switch to the left L L These are the default headphone source shortcuts These shortcuts may be reversed via the Main menu s COMMS RETURNS sub settings RTN Toggle Left and RTN Toggle Right Headphone Peak LED The Headphone Peak LED located just left of the Headphone encoder illumi nates red to indicate headphone output...

Page 25: ...ower switch to the left for internal battery power The Power LED illuminates yellow then green The Sound Devices splash screen appears briefly on the LCD and then the Main screen is displayed As part of the Main screen the LCD displays a DC voltage indi cator in the form of a battery icon that indicates the level of the power source currently in use Normal Voltage Green Low Voltage Critical Voltag...

Page 26: ... into the battery tube Orient the batteries with the positive end facing in and the negative end facing out L L With external power connected depleted AA batteries may be removed from the 664 and replaced with new ones without affecting operations Voltage Ranges and Thresholds The DC voltage indicator provides power status information based on the Ex ternal DC Reference parameter which defines the...

Page 27: ...l batteries if available While idle not recording or playing back the 664 will power down Configuring Power Settings The External DC Reference parameter calibrates the power level indicator ac cording to the type of external DC source By default this is set to 12V Ext DC To configure the Ext DC Ref parameter 1 Press the MENU button 2 Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select SYSTEM Ext DC Ref...

Page 28: ...s draw twice as much current as one Audio Recorder The recorder whether in record or playback draws extra current Higher sample rate WAV recordings draw more current during recording Digital Outputs Disable digital outputs in the Main menu when they are not needed since they draw additional current Output level Higher output levels into multiple low impedance inputs increases current draw Headphon...

Page 29: ... and trims Fader 1 6 Pan 1 6 PFL Left 1 6 Right 7 12 Trim 1 6 PFL status Activity LED 1 6 HP Filter 1 6 The Trim Pan and HPF controls may be pressed to retract the controls into the front panel when not in use Physical Input Controls Activating an Input Accessing the Input Setting Screens Setting Input Source Setting Input High Pass Filters Setting L R X1 and X2 Routing Using a Track Name Shortcut...

Page 30: ...ounter clockwise Accessing the Input Setting Screens Each input has its own Input Settings screen This screen provides access to the input s settings such as input source high pass filter and track routing and also displays information about the input s gain and meter levels To access an Input Settings screen and PFL solo the input 1 Ensure the chosen input has been activated 2 Slide the PFL switc...

Page 31: ...nput channel may be configured to receive signal from a unique source To set an input s source 1 Slide the PFL switch left to access the Input Settings screen for that input 2 Press the Headphone encoder to display the list of available input sources Options include OFF Use to deactivate an input without having to change trim MIC Use for dynamic microphones or mic level sources MIC PH Use for micr...

Page 32: ...sted from 80 Hz to 240 Hz in 10 Hz increments on inputs 1 6 For inputs 7 12 HPF may be turned off or set to 150 Hz To adjust HPF on inputs 1 6 X X Turn the HPF control associated with the input To adjust HPF on inputs 7 12 1 Access the Input Settings screen for the input to be adjusted 2 Push the Select encoder if necessary The HPF label will appear outlined in white to indicate adjustment 3 Turn ...

Page 33: ... is not routed To route inputs 1 6 to L and R tracks 1 Access the Input Settings screen 2 Slide the A BC switch right to toggle L and R track routing together L L Independent assignment of signal to the L and R tracks for inputs 1 6 is adjusted using the input s dedicated Pan control To route inputs 7 12 to L and R tracks 1 Access the Input Settings screen 2 Slide the AB C switch right to toggle t...

Page 34: ...h to the left The INV label on screen will illuminate red to indicate phase inversion Adjusting Trim and Fader Controls The gain of an input is adjusted by two controls Trim and Fader This two stage architecture is identical to the topology of large mixing consoles and provides a great deal of control Trim is often thought of as a coarse gain control and the Fader as the fine gain control The Fade...

Page 35: ...uts 7 12 line level is adjustable from 96 dB to 22 dB The fader can be attenuated from off full counter clockwise to 15 dB above the set trim level Adjusting Trim Inputs 7 12 Inputs 1 6 have dedicated Trim controls but that is not the case for inputs 7 12 To adjust trim for inputs 7 12 1 Access the Input Settings screen for the input chosen from 7 12 2 Push in the SELECT encoder to select TRIM and...

Page 36: ...ave phantom power enabled 48V 12V PFL Mode Ch 1 6 only Sets status to either pre fade or follows each input s routing to its ISO track Pre fade Follow ISOs Input Mode Globally alters the behavior of PFL switches This option is disabled when the CL 6 is attached 6 Channel 12 Channel Configuring Linking Pairs of adjacent inputs may be linked 1 2 3 4 and 5 6 Linked inputs share a common fader The pan...

Page 37: ... cardioid microphone is the Mid signal and connects to the odd input and the bidirectional microphone is the Side signal and connects to even input The cardioid microphone is pointed at the sound source and the bidirectional microphone is oriented sideways positioned with its capsule as near as possible to the cardioid microphone s capsule The diagram shows the relative polar patterns of microphon...

Page 38: ...for the input 1 6 you want to configure 2 Press the Select encoder to select either ISO Prefade or ISO Postfade option L L Input to ISO Routing for inputs 1 6 also affects the pre or post fade status of those inputs routing to AES digital tracks Configuring Input Mode for PFL By default access to PFL soloing and the Input Settings screen for inputs 1 6 can be achieved with one hand This is called ...

Page 39: ... 1 12 with each PFL switch applying to two inputs For instance in 12 Channel mode the first PFL switch on the far left of front panel applies to inputs 1 and 7 The next applies to inputs 2 and 8 and so forth However it is also possible to view each input s Input Settings screen without PFL Solo PFL and view Input Settings for 1 6 while in 12 Channel mode X X Slide PFL switch left Solo PFL and view...

Page 40: ...2 Press the Headphone encoder to select the DIR OUT option The number shown in the option is the number of the output s respec tive input 1 6 To turn off inputs 7 12 1 Access the Input Settings screen for the input 7 12 2 Press the Headphone encoder to select Off ...

Page 41: ...e 10 pin and one pair of balanced analog output for the auxiliary bus TA3 Additionally there are two stereo unbalanced outputs for the master bus TA3 and 3 5 mm tape outputs The Left and Right XLR M and Hirose 10 pin connectors are each transformer balanced from separate windings This improves isolation from potential inter ference The master outputs are capable of driving long cable runs L L See ...

Page 42: ...t the output gain Outputs that are linked will be shown as a connected box and their gain is adjusted simultaneously If no adjustments are made within a few seconds the selection will cancel 4 Press the SELECT encoder or wait two seconds to exit Gain Adjustment mode Accessing Output Settings The Main menu has a sub menu of settings related to outputs These may be used to customize the configuratio...

Page 43: ... Select the analog output level of the X2 TA3 output The default is Line Mic Line 10 Direct Out Levels Select the analog output level of the TA3 direct outputs The default is Line Mic Line 10 Direct Out Pre Post Globally select pre or post fader signal source for all direct outputs By default direct out is set to PreFade PreFade PostFade Tape Out Source The source for the unbalanced 3 5mm Tape Out...

Page 44: ...n balanced TA3 connections which by default are set to Line level and PreFade The direct TA3 outputs may be set to Line 10 or Mic level 40 dB of attenuation versus Line L L AES digital input signals are not available on direct outputs To set output level and type 1 Press the MENU button 2 Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select an OUTPUTS submenu which include XLR L Out XLR R Out TA3 L Out ...

Page 45: ...evel Any track can be routed to any AES output in any combination No sources are assigned to any of the 8 AES outputs by default To access the AES Output Routing screen 1 Press the MENU button 2 Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select OUTPUTS AES Output Routing Configuring AES Output Sources The AES Output Routing screen consists of rows that represent each AES output and columns that repre...

Page 46: ...pe Out Source 3 Choose a source to be routed to Tape Output Options include L R RTN A RTN B or RTN C RTN C RTN B RTN A L R Enabling Playback to Outputs By default audio on L and R recorded tracks will be sent to the headphone out puts and both L and R outputs during playback This can be disabled so that LR analog outputs do not send the playback signal to the L and R outputs To enable or disable p...

Page 47: ...n 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 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 ...

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Page 49: ...properly set gain structure the threshold of the input limiter is rarely reached The default threshold of all input limiters on the 664 is 16 dBu 4 dBu below clipping All 664 limiters use a 20 1 compression ratio This means that any signal that exceeds the threshold by 20 dB will exit the limiting stage at only 1 dB above the threshold The 664 limiters have a 1 ms attack time and a 500 ms release ...

Page 50: ...that may be adjusted from 4 dBu to 20 dBu in 1 dBu increments To adjust the threshold 1 Press the MENU button 2 Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select LIMITERS 3 Define the threshold parameters based on the following table Parameter Description Options L R Threshold Sets the limiter threshold for the Master Bus 4 dBu 20 dBu 1 dBu increments X1 X2 Threshold Sets the limiter threshold for th...

Page 51: ...serting the SD card ensure the bottom of the card the side with metal contacts visible is facing the rear of the unit When inserting a CF card ensure the top of the card the side with the branding label is facing the rear of the unit L L Sound Devices Quality Assurance engineers have done extensive testing to ensure media approved for use with the 664 works reliably and provides the best performan...

Page 52: ...d to perform all recording and playback functions Function Direction Action Record Push up the Transport Control Begins recording a new file Pause Stop Press in the Transport Control While recording press once to stop recording While in playback press once to pause and press again to stop While in standby press and hold to display next take name Play Push down the Transport Control Begins playback...

Page 53: ...nsport controls such as start stop record and arming tracks may be done from the Wingman app For more information see Wingman Wireless Interface Arming or Disarming Recording Tracks The 664 features 16 recording tracks Each of the 12 inputs is permanently routed to its associated ISO track Buses L R X1 and X2 can also be armed for recording ISOs for inputs 1 6 can be sent to both pre and post fade...

Page 54: ...Poly Wav Poly ISOs Only Wav Poly LR Only Wav Poly X1X2 only MP3 LR MP3 X1X2 Wav Mono Wav Mono ISOs only Record to SD Sets the type of file and which tracks to record to the SD card The default is Wav Poly Off Wav Poly Wav Poly ISOs Only Wav Poly LR Only Wav Poly X1X2 only MP3 LR MP3 X1X2 Wav Mono Wav Mono ISOs only L L When a CL 12 is in use and both media are set to Wav Mono the following message...

Page 55: ...ck routing 1 Press the MENU button 2 Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select either of the following RECORDER Record to CF RECORDER Record to SD 3 Turn and press the Headphone encoder to choose a file type and track assignment for the chosen media For more information see Accessing Recorder Settings WAV Broadcast WAV The 664 writes AES 31 broadcast WAV formatted files The audio files create...

Page 56: ...n file metadata Those options with F are F mode rates The F stands for faux or Fostex F Sample Modes The 48 048kF mode is used in specific work flows with Avid Final Cut Pro and other post production environments that do not recognize audio files writ ten at 48 048 kHz In this mode files are recorded at a 48 048 kHz sampling rate but are stamped at 48 kHz When played they will play back 0 1 slower...

Page 57: ...ect 24 or 16 L L The bit depth value is stored in file metadata Setting the Pre Roll Pre roll buffering is available on the 664 to help prevent missing record cues or up cutting takes By default the pre roll time is 0 seconds off When active pre roll begins recording at a set number of seconds preceding the record but ton being pressed To set pre roll time 1 Press the MENU button 2 Turn and press ...

Page 58: ...e slate mic is routed to all tracks and outputs The gain of the slate mic can be adjusted and an external mic can be used optionally For details see Comms and Returns Playing Back Active Takes Playback may be initiated at any time except when the 664 is recording Unless playback is initiated from the Take List or File List the active take will be played from the current playback card The active ta...

Page 59: ...proved Media List available online L L Accessing documentation via a QR code requires the installation on your smart phone of a code reader application many of which are available as free downloads from App stores To access the Approved Media List via QR code 1 Press the MENU button 2 Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select RECORDER Approved Media List 3 Using your phone s code reader appli...

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Page 61: ...he default Its audio performance is not suitable for critical recording applications it should be used for documenting scenes and for communication purposes only Use an external slate mic when higher quality communications are required Setting up an External Slate Microphone An external microphone can be used instead of the built in microphone To set up an external slate microphone 1 Connect the m...

Page 62: ...ts external mic options if not this shortcut adjusts headphone gain Monitoring Returns The 664 is equipped with three stereo returns RTN A B C for monitoring camera audio RTN audio levels can be metered and quickly monitored on the 664 headphone output with a toggle of the A B C switch For more information about metering RTN input signals see Meter Views The following procedure describes default b...

Page 63: ... 5 Optional Slide the A B C switch right to toggle mono or stereo COM Send For more information see also Private Communications and Adjusting Comms Muting Behavior Using the Slate Mic for Notation On the 664 the slate mic signal is routed to all outputs and tracks and all pro grams routed to them are muted when slate is activated The following procedures describe default behavior of the MIC TONE s...

Page 64: ...send comms Activating Comms On the 664 comms are sent to the COM Send output and right headphone out put but not to any other outputs L L Comms will never go to record tracks or affect recordings The following procedures describe default behavior of the MIC TONE switch however it may be modified to behave differently See Setting MIC TONE and A B C Switches for more information To activate private ...

Page 65: ...ribed in greater detail in other sections of this guide where applicable The menu s entire sub menu listing and options are provided in the following reference table as a convenience Sub menu Description Options Slate Com Mic Source Select internal or external slate micro phone Use Ext 12V setting for external condenser microphones OFF Int Mic Ext Mic Ext 12V Mic Ext Slate Com Mic Gain Sets the in...

Page 66: ...eadphone encoder to adjust the Com Return gain 0 dB to 24 dB 4 Press the Headphone encoder to accept the value Adjusting Comms Muting Behavior By default the program routed to the COM Send output is muted when private comms are activated This helps the boom operator for instance hear the voice of the 664 operator This muting behavior can be changed however so that all sources sent to COM Send are ...

Page 67: ... each Switch Default Action Available Actions MIC left Slate Slate Com SELECT MIC left Com Slate Com A left RTN A RTN A Com RTN SELECT A left Com RTN RTN A Com RTN B C right RTN B RTN B RTN C SELECT B C right RTN C RTN B RTN C To modify switch actions 1 Press the MENU button 2 Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select any of the following COMMS RETURNS MIC Toggle Switch MIC TONE left COMMS RE...

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Page 69: ... of an AES31 broadcast WAV file During playback the mixer generates SMPTE timecode from this number and extrapolates it based on the timecode frame rate All files generated by the mixer have timecode numbers that begin on the 0 frame or 02 in DF modes and end on the 0 frame such that a file s duration is always an integer number of seconds long If necessary pre roll and post roll is dynamically ap...

Page 70: ...Run Jam Once Generator Allows the mixer to automatically jam to an ex ternal valid timecode source when first connected Once jammed the mixer will retain the timecode count even when disconnected from external source and for up to two hours after the mixer is powered down 24h Run Generator Timecode runs continuously with its value based on the mixer s time and date settings This is use ful for wor...

Page 71: ...for the timecode generator 1 Press the MENU button 2 Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select TIMECODE SYNC Frame Rate Options include 23 98 24 25 29 97nd 29 97df 30nd and 30df Setting Timecode Hold Off Some devices that send Rec Run timecode will have a tendency to occasionally send short bursts of running or invalid timecode When using these devices as an external timecode to trigger recor...

Page 72: ... generator and SMPTE timecode present on the mixer s timecode input It also features a button allowing you to jam the timecode if necessary If the mixer s time and date are reset during the production day or if the Time code mode is changed from 24h Run to another mode and back the timecode value will change To ensure proper synchronization you must re jam all time code devices To access the Timec...

Page 73: ... reset daily using two digit numerical values for the date such as MM DD YY UU or DD MM YY UU The User Bits mode lets you configure the device to automatically populate the first three fields with values derived from the system s date A fourth mode allows user bits to be derived from an external source If that mode is to be used ensure the external source for timecode user bits is at tached to the...

Page 74: ...ncoder to select TIMECODE SYNC Display Mode Options include Options Description Big A time Displays absolute time as the larger clock in all Meter Views Big Timecode Displays the timecode as the larger clock in all Meter Views Synchronizing the Word Clock A stable sample clock source is essential for high quality digital audio Setups involving multiple digital recording playback devices often requ...

Page 75: ...lue If no valid external word clock is present the word UNLOCK blinks yellow and red on the Main screen L L During playback the 664 ignores any external word clock source and only uses its own internal word clock Setting Word Clock Sensitivity A menu option is available on the 664 letting you adjust the sensitivity of the word clock input to allow the mixer to work with word clock sources of lower...

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Page 77: ...e names consist of a scene name take number and a file exten sion scene number take number extension S01T01 WAV Monophonic file names consist of a scene name take number mono track des ignator and a file extension scene number take number track designator extension S01T01_3 WAV The track designators are associated with the 664 tracks This differs from track names which may be edited and are covere...

Page 78: ...rding and the media remaining time on the Main screen is white you may remove the SD or CF card s from the 664 and mount them to any computer and transfer your recorded files using a card reader or card slot To remove the SD card 1 Open the Media Door 2 Push it in to release the card and then pull it out To remove the CF card X X Open the Media Door and pull out the card To transfer files 1 Mount ...

Page 79: ...ng media and emptying Trash and False Take folders The File List functions only apply to the chosen media To access the File List 1 Press the MENU button 2 Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select FILE STORAGE File List L L An alternative way to access the File List is by sliding the MIC TONE switch while the Take List screen is displayed That switch acts as a toggle between the File List an...

Page 80: ... Files and folders may be deleted from the File List L L File deletion applies only to the chosen media To delete all files associated with a take use the Take List To delete a file or folder 1 From the File List turn and press the Headphone encoder to select CF or SD A list of files on that card will be displayed 2 Turn the Headphone encoder to highlight the chosen file or folder 3 Slide the A B ...

Page 81: ...Comments Roll Media File Type CF File Type SD Sample Rate Frame Rate Bit Depth Tone Level File Max Size Selects the file size at which a recording will close automatically and then start a new file 4GB 2GB 1GB 640MB 512MB Scene Increment Mode Enables or disabled the scene increment shortcut and selects which format the scene increment will use Disabled Character Numeric Take Reset Mode Defines whe...

Page 82: ...lder level is manually named all subsequent recordings will be written to that folder until the Folder option is changed To manually set the name of a folder level 1 Press the MENU button to access the Main menu 2 Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select FILE STORAGE Folder Options 3 Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select a folder level Options include Top level Mid level or Bottom l...

Page 83: ...ate by com ma L L MP3 files are not included in sound reports To define headers for sound reports 1 Press the MENU button 2 Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select FILE STORAGE Sound Report Info A list of sound report headers appears 3 Select a header to edit 4 Do one of the following X X Use the Headphone encoder to select an existing item from the list X X Use the Headphone encoder to sel...

Page 84: ...o be the take designator The change will apply to all future files it does not affect existing files Defining File Max Size By default the maximum size of WAV files is 4GB When the max file size is reached the file is split and a new file is written automatically This split is seamless and sample accurate To set maximum file size 1 Press the MENU button 2 Turn and press the Headphone encoder to se...

Page 85: ...ded Numeric When set to Numeric and the scene name ends with a number the Scene Increment shortcut will increment that number to the next numerical value If current scene name does not end in a number a number will be appended Setting Take Reset Mode Takes are labeled numerically in the file name preceded by the letter T and stored in the metadata of each recorded file Take labels begin at number ...

Page 86: ...Press the MENU button 2 Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select FILE STORAGE File Play back Mode Options include Play Once Play All Repeat One or Repeat All Selecting a Default Playback Card By default the CompactFlash memory card is the playback card If no CF card is present the SD card will be used The default playback card is indicated with a green background on the main view Default pla...

Page 87: ...t an SD SDHC or SDXC card 4 Press the Headphone encoder to begin the formatting process Formatting media will erase all data on the card 5 Follow the message s that appear on screen and press the Headphone encoder to continue 6 Press the METERS button to return to the Main screen Cards with a capacity of 32 GB or less will be formatted with the FAT32 file sys tem Cards with a capacity greater than...

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Page 89: ... such as T01 wav From the Take List a user can enter a scene name for the next take so that when the recording occurs the file name contains both scene and take In the Take List screen takes are listed in the left column in the order they were recorded The top item in orange text indicates the next take The right column displays details about the highlighted take Start timecode value of take Highl...

Page 90: ...in screen is dis played and playback begins Editing Metadata on the 664 Notes Scene Take Circle Status Folder tape Project and all track names may be edited directly from the Take List for next or previous takes L L The term file refers to a single file on one medium but the term take refers to a recording which may consist of multiple files with identical content on different media Editing a take...

Page 91: ...n screen keyboard however the field has the additional Use Phrase option which may be selected for quick access to a user definable list of common notational phrases Using a Phrase List Often the same word or phrase is used in the Notes on many different takes To save time on metadata entry the 664 provides the ability to create a phrase list for rapid retrieval and usage To access the phrase list...

Page 92: ...ecording however a selected phrase is applied to the currently recording take L L The Phrase List screen is not available during playback Clearing Scene List When editing a take s scene the metadata entry becomes part of a Scene list making it easier to simply select from the list of commonly used scene names However should it be necessary to clear the list there is an option available that clears...

Page 93: ...RECORDER Bit Depth menu Channels iXML FMT U Number of channels tracks in the file Frame Rate iXML bEXT U TIMECODE SYNC Frame Rate TC Flag ND or NDF iXML bEXT U TIMECODE SYNC Frame Rate Start Time Code iXML bEXT M Stored as a sample count since midnight Duration M U Bits iXML bEXT U TIMECODE SYNC Set Generator UBits Time Code Sample Rate iXML M Channel Index iXML M Track Number Interleave Index iXM...

Page 94: ...e Enter a value using the on screen keyboard or an optional USB keyboard if attached 4 When finished slide the A B C switch right or press Enter on the attached USB keyboard To delete a take 1 MENU HP Press in the MENU button and Headphone encoder together to view the Take List screen 2 Turn and press the Headphone encoder to choose a take to delete 3 Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select...

Page 95: ...explained in more detail in the Sending Tone to Outputs sec tion of this guide To define tone settings 1 Press the MENU button 2 Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select SYSTEM There are four sub menus related to setting tones 3 Configure the tone oscillator by modifying the following parameters Parameter Description Options Tone Level Sets the level of the internal tone generator By default...

Page 96: ...irect Out Configuring Record Stop and Warning Bells The mixer provides audible alerts called the Record Stop and Warning bells The start of a recording is indicated audibly by a single 440 Hz tone sent to the sound mixer s headphones When recording is stopped two 220 Hz tones are sent Likewise warning bells alert users with an audible tone when the mixer has encountered an error such as low power ...

Page 97: ... the meters can be displayed as segmented or solid bars Additionally the track names may be displayed to help identify the tracks in Meter Views To configure the meters 1 Press the MENU button 2 Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select SYSTEM Meter Display Style X X To display segmented meters set the style to Segmented X X To display meters as solid bars set the style to Solid 3 Turn and pr...

Page 98: ...sponds to audio signal levels The ballistics for all meters is globally set for the mixer via System settings To configure meter ballistics 1 Press the MENU button 2 Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select SYSTEM Meter Ballistics Options include Options Description VU Only Volume Units VU meter ballistics correspond closely to how the human ear perceives loudness This provides a good visual...

Page 99: ...altogether To modify the Peak Hold time for meters 1 Press the MENU button 2 Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select SYSTEM Meter Peak Hold Time Options include Options Description 1 5 sec Sets the Peak Hold time to display the highest peak value for the selected time from 1 to 5 seconds Infinity Sets the Peak Hold time to display the last highest peak value indefinitely until a higher peak...

Page 100: ...TEM Date Format 3 Turn and press the encoder to select a format option Time Format options include 12hr or 24hr Date Format options include mm dd yy dd mm yy or yy mm dd To set the time and date 1 Press the MENU button 2 Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select SYSTEM Set Time Date 3 Turn the encoder to move the highlight to each of the time and date fields 4 Press the encoder to select a fi...

Page 101: ... come pre calibrated to center However should they ever need to be recalibrated that can be done via a System settings sub menu option To calibrate faders and pans 1 Press the MENU button 2 Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select SYSTEM Fader Pan Calibration 3 Ensure all front panel controls are turned to the 12 o clock position 4 Press the Headphone encoder to select OK A Calibration Succe...

Page 102: ...e brand keyboards are not compatible Additionally some keyboards must be connected only after the mixer is turned on Keyboard shortcuts are provided in the Shortcuts section of this guide Viewing Shortcut Information While this guide provides a section on the various shortcuts available with the 664 there is also an abbreviated list provided as a quick reference on the mixer itself To view shortcu...

Page 103: ...ature set which may be downloaded from the website and used to update the firmware on the mixer It is highly recommended that users update to the latest version of firmware available as soon as possible To update firmware 1 Download the free firmware from the Sound Devices website to your com puter 2 Extract the ZIP file which will contain a folder with a prg file and related documentation 3 Copy ...

Page 104: ...he on screen instructions 9 After the update is complete the mixer power cycles When it reboots the updated version number will appear briefly on the splash screen and the mixer displays a message confirming the firmware update ...

Page 105: ...ENU button 2 Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select QUICK SETUP 3 Select where you want to save your settings Options include Option Description INT1 INT4 Select one of the Save Settings to INT 1 4 options to store your configuration locally on the mixer There are four internal INT locations Each will hold one Quick Setup file L L New settings stored to an INT location will overwrite any Q...

Page 106: ...ct the memory card with the file you want to copy 4 Select the SETTINGS folder on that card 5 Select the Quick Setup XML file you want to copy 6 Slide the A B C switch to access OPTION 7 Select the Copy File option The name of this option will vary depending on whether you are copying to a CF card or an SD card Deleting Quick Setup Files Saving a new configuration to any of the internal INT locati...

Page 107: ...guring of the 664 previously stored Quick Setup files may be easily loaded from internal locations or memory cards inserted into the mixer To load a Quick Setup file 1 Press the MENU button 2 Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select QUICK SETUP Load Settings 3 Select the file you want to load from the provided list L L The first option in the list reloads the Factory Default settings Selecti...

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Page 109: ... Combining two circuits in this way changes their impedances and therefore gain signal level When the linked models are the same the changes are iden tical Because the circuit characteristics of the 664 are different than the 552 however gain on the 552 must be adjusted to compensate When the 664 is linked with another 664 or a 552 all inputs appear at both mixer s outputs The stereo mix from the ...

Page 110: ...42 or 302 This sends the stereo mix of both mixers directly to the stereo master bus of the 664 L L The 442 has two Tape Out Mix Out connectors a 3 5 mm and a TA3 The connec tor on the 302 is an unbalanced stereo TA3F For the most secure connection use the TA3 Tape Out Mix Out connector The TA3 connectors on a 442 and 302 are wired accordingly pin 1 ground pin 2 left pin 3 right 2 Monitor and reco...

Page 111: ...he 664 to the Tape Out connector on the MixPre D This sends the stereo mix of both mixers directly to the stereo master bus of the 664 2 Monitor and record the stereo sum of all input channels on the master bus of the 664 3 Adjust the levels on each mixer accordingly L L The MixPre D s Tape Out 3 5 mm TRS is wired accordingly tip left ring right sleeve ground ...

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Page 113: ... screen File Take List MENU HP Press and hold MENU then press the Headphone encoder This displays the Take List screen Sliding the MIC TONE switch left then toggles between the Files and Takes False Take HP Rewind Press and hold the Headphone encoder then push the Transport control to the left This moves the previous recorded file s to the False Takes folder and decrements the Take number Scene In...

Page 114: ...ide the A B C switch to the right This accesses the Phrase List screen and applies the selected phrase to the last take recorded during standby or to the currently recording take during recording Toggle Sample Frame Rate Display METERS A Press and hold METERS then slide the A B C switch to the left This toggles the display of timecode frame rate information and audio sample rate information Toggle...

Page 115: ...pter included Anytime the QWERTY pop up keyboard is displayed the USB key board can be used to enter data Additionally the following shortcuts are available L L Keyboards with an embedded USB hub are not compatible Apple brand keyboards are not compatible Some keyboards must be connected only after the mixer is turned on Keystrokes Action F1 or Menu key Accesses the Main menu F2 Accesses the Take ...

Page 116: ...L R X1 X2 or RTN track Ctrl Up Down Arrows Main screen Select tracks Input Settings screen Adjusts trim gain for inputs 7 12 Ctrl Left Arrow Input Settings screen Change X1 assignment Ctrl Right Arrow Input Settings screen Change X2 assignment Ctrl Alt P Capture the current LCD screen as a bitmap image and save the BMP file to the SD card ...

Page 117: ...er is both powered on and running firmware version 4 00 or later To start the Wingman App X X Tap the Wingman icon User Interface The Wingman software application provides an easy to navigate touchscreen user interface However because of variable screen sizes views and some procedures differ depending on which mobile device is in use This section describes the application s user interface and depi...

Page 118: ...User Guide 118 Status Bar Viewing Area Tab Bar ...

Page 119: ...red view On the main screen there are multiple meter views available with the vertical swipe of a finger See Using Meter Views for more information Tab Bar This bar remains on screen at all times and displays four icons enabling access to the different screen views of the user interface Each icon appears blue when that icon s corresponding view is displayed Transport View The Transport view is sub...

Page 120: ...meter view and to which type of 6 Series mixer Wingman is connected See Using Meter Views for more information Connecting to a 6 Series Mixer When running Wingman on an iPad iPhone or iPod Touch the Connection icon is located left of the Timecode display and bears the Sound Devices logo The color of the icon is significant because it changes based on the connection status between the Wingman appli...

Page 121: ...gman applications are not visible in the Devices Found list To switch connection to a different 6 Series mixer 1 Tap the Connection icon 2 Select another mixer from the list of available devices L L For productions with multiple mixers of the same model tapping the Circled I icon helps identify the correct device by displaying an Identifying from Wingman message on the chosen mixer s LCD ...

Page 122: ... to circled Only the current recorded take may be circled using the Circle button Previous takes can be circled in the Take list L L The current take cannot be circled while recording is in progress False Take Button Circle Button To circle the current take X X Tap the Circle button To circle a previous take X X Tap Take List icon select a previous take and edit the Circled status from the take s ...

Page 123: ... only the ISOs 1 12 are vertical while the left and right bus tracks LR are positioned horizontally At the bottom of each vertical meter or far left for horizontal meters a rectangular label appears with a track identifier such as L for left bus 1 for Input 1 and so forth The label s background color changes based on whether a track is on off armed or disarmed For more information see Arming Disar...

Page 124: ...R 1 6 This meter view shows left and right bus tracks as well as ISO tracks 1 6 633 LR X1 X2 1 6 This meter view shows left right X1 and X2 bus tracks as well as all 6 ISO tracks LR 1 6 This meter view shows left and right bus tracks as well as all 6 ISO tracks LR X1 X4 RTN This meter view shows left right X1 and X2 bus tracks plus X3 X4 output signals and return Editing Track Names On the iPad in...

Page 125: ...urning an input on or off cannot be done via Wingman it must be done on the mixer itself To arm disarm a track X X Tap the meter label When armed the label turns red When on but disarmed the label is gray as shown for inputs 9 and 10 in the example shown below L L Meter labels are displayed as a single label to indicate when inputs or tracks are linked This is shown in the example see the meter la...

Page 126: ...de 126 Take List View The Take List displays the next take the current take and up to 50 previous takes as a list of filenames and start timecode values If applicable notes and circled status are also displayed ...

Page 127: ...ent takes Editing these fields on any previously recorded take affects that file only L L Take filenames are generated dynamically from the scene name and take number therefore they cannot be modified directly Editing the scene name and or take number will automatically change a take s filename Editing metadata for any take may be accomplished from the Take List view Circling takes designating fal...

Page 128: ...ts View All 6 Series mixers generate sound reports as comma separated values CSV files These files stored on CompactFlash or SD cards inserted into the mixer may be opened and edited by many common spreadsheet applications ...

Page 129: ...mail To The address entered here is automatically applied to the To field in the mobile device s email application when it is opened after creating a sound report To define headers for sound reports 1 Tap the Reports icon 2 In the Sound Report Info section select a header to edit from the list Headers include such options as Project Producer Director Location Client etc L L Some headers provide pr...

Page 130: ... the current directory on the target media CF or SD inserted into the mixer L L Report creation is not allowed during recording About View The About view displays important information and links related to the Wingman application and the 6 Series mixer to which it is connected Information available in the About view includes Wingman application version number Build number WM Connect version number...

Page 131: ...cause the size of the meters are reduced in the Transport view on smaller iOS devices editing and arming of tracks is accom plished via a separate Track view instead of from the Transport view To toggle between Transport and Track views X X Swipe a fingertip horizontally across the screen Transport View Track View In the Track view the Timecode display and toolbar with transport buttons dis appear...

Page 132: ...t saving changes To arm disarm a track 1 While viewing Transport swipe left or right to display the Track view 2 Tap the meter label located left of the meter for the track you want to arm or disarm The background color will change accordingly When armed the label turns red When on but disarmed the label is gray L L When input is off the label appears black and the input cannot be armed ...

Page 133: ...motely control any 6 Series mixer recorder with easy wireless operation and larger touchscreen GUIs adds untethered freedom and flexibility on set and in the field With wireless remote control via iOS or web based devices Sound Mixers can Edit scene names takes and notes Start and stop recording Arm tracks and edit track names Circle takes Set false takes Create sound reports L L Although these th...

Page 134: ...stems to connect the DATA port on the wave to the 6 Series mixer s USB port When connecting to the CL 12 instead of the mixer either use the TCB 41 a 9 pin Lemo to USB A cable shown that is available from Timecode Systems or a USB B female to USB A male adapter MovieSlate From the App Store download and install the MovieSlate app by PureBlend Software MovieSlate v8 5 or later is required which run...

Page 135: ...he following diagram shows a direct to mixer connection The following diagram shows a direct to CL 12 connection L L The CL 12 linear fader controller is an optional accessory for the 6 Series See the CL 12 Quick Start Guide for information on connecting a CL 12 to a mixer ...

Page 136: ...User Guide 136 iOS Remote Control Examples Here is an example of what the app looks like on an iPhone Here is an example of what the app looks like on an iPad ...

Page 137: ...evice In addition it collects all metadata from script continuity and professional cameras for delivery and use by DITs and post production Firmware v4 10 or later required For timecode connection connect the Master Lockit TC to the mixer s TC via 5 pin Lemo cable not shown Using the MLC HID a 5 pin Lemo to USB A cable available from Ambient connect the ACN ML Master Lockit to the mixer s USB port...

Page 138: ...User Guide 138 Web based Remote Control Connection Diagrams The following diagram shows a direct to mixer connection The following diagram shows a direct to CL 12 connection ...

Page 139: ...139 THIRD PARTY REMOTE CONTROL Web based Remote Control Examples Here is an example of what the web interface looks like on a smart phone Here is an example of what the web interface looks like on a PC ...

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Page 141: ...trol fully up Inputs XLR Mic Active balanced for use with 600 ohm mics XLR Line Active balanced for use with 2k ohm outputs RTN A B C 3 5 mm 10 pin Unbalanced stereo for use with 2k ohm out puts Link I O Unbalanced stereo for linking to Sound Devices 664 MixPre D 302 442 and 552 Input Impedance ohms actual XLR Mic 4k ohms XLR Line 10k ohms RTN A B C 3 5 mm 10 pin 30k ohms Link I O 2k ohms Input Cl...

Page 142: ...ohms inputs 100 ohms 10 XLR and 10 pin transformer balanced for use with 10k ohm inputs 3 2k ohms Mic XLR and 10 pin transformer balanced for use with 600 ohm inputs 150 ohms TA3 Mic Line active balanced pin 2 and 3 driven use with 3k ohm inputs 1k ohms TA3 Direct Outs Mic Line active balanced pin 2 and 3 driven use with 3k ohm inputs 1k ohms Tape Outs 3 5 mm and TA3 type unbalanced stereo use wit...

Page 143: ... THD 20 dBu minimum with 10k load Output Limiters Affects outputs of the mixer Adjustable threshold from 4 dBu to 20 dBu 1 dB steps 20 1 limiting ratio 1 mS attack time 500 mS release time Digital Outputs Recorder Name Description AES3 Output AES Out A B on XLR 3M connectors AES Out C on Hirose 10 pin connector 110 ohm 2 V p p AES and S PDIF compatible with RCA adapter Sampling Frequency 44 1 kHz ...

Page 144: ...tput Square wave 3 3 V p p 75 ohm running at sample rate Power Name Description External Power Supply Isolated floating DC input jack 10 18 V on locking 4 pin Hirose connector pin 4 pin 1 Mates with gold Hirose HR10A 7P 4P DigiKey HR110 ND or silver Hirose HR10 7P 4P DigiKey HR100 ND locking connector Internal Power Supply 5 10 V range Accepts 5 AA sized LR6 batteries nominal NiMH rechargeable rec...

Page 145: ... SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Weight Name Description Size H x W x D 2 1 in x 12 6 in x 7 8 in 5 3 cm x 32 cm x 19 8 cm Weight 4 lbs 12 oz unpackaged without batteries 2 15 kg unpackaged without batteries ...

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Page 147: ... LED metering and numerous illuminated dedicat ed buttons for quick access to key functionality With single USB connection to the mixer for both power and control it enables fast transition be tween cart and bag based workflows The CL 12 Alaia has the same features as the standard model plus custom wood side panels and Penny Giles faders for an enhanced mixing experience For more information see C...

Page 148: ... package contains two cables XL 4 Bag of four 4 TA3 F type connectors XL 10 Hirose 10 pin to two XLR balanced L R and 3 5 mm plug stereo return A and C breakout cable includes in line 20 foot extension cable The XL 10 is a high quality multi pin breakout and extension cable designed specifically for Sound Devices field production mixers It provides easy access to the balanced outputs and to unbala...

Page 149: ...supply unit with 50 60 Hz input a 12 VDC 3 75 A 45 W output and a Hirose 4 pin DC plug It comes supplied with a 3 pin IEC cord Cases Accessory Photo Description CS 688 This production case designed by PortaBrace for Sound Devices may be used for either the 664 or 688 and accessories such as the CL 6 or the SL 6 pictured here with the 688 and SL 6 The case has several attached pockets zippered side...

Page 150: ...tion Wave Agent Sound Devices Wave Agent a file librarian for computers provides a comprehensive range of tools for preparing audio files for problem free passage through complex production workflows For more a free download visit www waveagent com ...

Page 151: ...L 12 are provided in the CL 12 Quick Start Guide The front and back panels of the CL 12 provide a number of connection ports for a variety of purposes The front panel has two headphone outputs a inch and a 3 5 mm TRS jack 1 4 inch 3 5 mm The back panel provides the connections required for attaching the CL 12 to 6 Series mixers plus ports for other peripherals Back Panel Overview of Panels Altered...

Page 152: ...tance ground connection to the CL 12 chassis for extra robustness between the mixer and the CL 12 in the event of static shock DC Boost Input Connect a micro USB power cord not included with the CL 12 to this port 5V on the CL 12 is required for connecting a CL 12 to either a 664 or 633 When using a CL 12 with a 688 this port is optional but recommended for providing additional DC power when neces...

Page 153: ... 12 s top panel the mixing surface is divided into three areas Top comprised of the EQ and OUTPUTS sections Left comprised of the Channel Strip section Right comprised of the Headphone encoder and several sections of but tons for various functions such as transport control channel selection etc ...

Page 154: ...ll as LED metering and the Power LED EQ Section OUTPUTS Section L L Not all features described here are available with every mixer For more information see CL 12 Comparison Chart Feature Description EQ Controls There are four rotary encoders in the EQ section These 3 band EQ controls include LF gain MID frequency gain and HF gain Other EQ parameters such as Q factor and filter type are set up from...

Page 155: ...ing L R X1 X2 Tracks Left Channel Strip Section The area that spans the majority of the mixing surface comprises 12 channel strips Each strip is comprised of 12 linear faders SEL and PFL buttons LED indicators and LED meters The CL 12 s low latency faders allow for responsive level adjustment L L Not all features described here are available with every mixer For more information see CL 12 Comparis...

Page 156: ... Indicator Illuminates yellow to indicate the input channel is on ARM Indicator Illuminates red to indicate the corresponding isolated track ISO is armed for recording MIXASSIST Indicator Illuminates to indicate auto mixing activity When the input is open the LED is green As the input closes the LED is turned off PFL Buttons Pre Post Fade Listen Activates or deactivates pre or post fade listen of ...

Page 157: ... ping a recording or playback or when stopped viewing the next take s file name Channel Select Tools L L Channel Select tools operate on the currently selected channel s ON Press to toggle a channel on or off When on the input s ON LED illuminates yellow ARM Press to arm or disarm the channel When armed the input s ARM LED illuminates red NAME Press this button to display and edit the currently se...

Page 158: ...next take s Notes Press NOTES again to save and exit L L Hold NOTES button down for 1 second to view Phrase List screen INC Increments the scene name according to settings configured via File Storage Scene Increment Mode FALSE Moves last take to the False Takes folder and decrements the take number by 1 Toggles the circle status of the current take which prepends the at symbol to file name and upd...

Page 159: ...s for 7 12 N A L R X1 X2 adjustment via SELECT encoder is disabled CL 6 Rotary faders 7 12 disabled N A Feature Comparison Chart Feature availability is contingent on the model of the mixer to which the CL 12 is connected The following table outlines the differences between the various 6 Series models CL 12 Feature 688 664 633 Number of linear faders 12 12 6 DC Boost micro USB power connection Opt...

Page 160: ...trols Configure level controls to control either output or track levels Since the 664 and 633 only allow for control of track levels this menu option is not available when a CL 12 is connected to them For more information see Adjusting Output or Track Levels L X2 Metering Configure LED meters to display either output or track levels Since the 664 and 633 only allow for metering of track levels thi...

Page 161: ... be added to any previously selected group Parameters that can be adjusted when an input channel s SEL button is selected are ON ARM NAME HPF PHASE EQ and Routing to L R X1 X2 L L NAME and EQ can only be adjusted for a single channel To select an input channel X X Press the input s SEL button L L Press the input s SEL button again to deselect it or press any other SEL button to change selection To...

Page 162: ... touch method for gaining access to PFL the Input Settings screen EQ routing and channel select tools This feature may be disabled so that PFL acti vation and input channel selection are independent To enable or disable SEL follows PFL 1 Press MENU 2 Select CL 12 SEL follows PFL 3 Select one of two options Enable and Disable Trim Level Adjustment on 6 Series For inputs 1 through 6 on either the 68...

Page 163: ...der may be used to adjust trim for inputs 7 12 via the Input Settings screen To adjust the trim level for inputs 7 12 1 Slide the input s PFL switch on the CL 6 to the right to access the Input Set tings screen on the mixer s LCD 2 Turn the SELECT encoder to adjust trim for the input The trim gain is dis played on the mixer s LCD Pan Mini Fader 4 6 becomes Trim when CL 12 is connected Trim 1 3 Adj...

Page 164: ...ous pan control set an input channel s routing to both L and R then use the Pan control on the 6 Series mixer to smoothly adjust pan This will ensure that an input s pan position will be retained when disconnecting and recon necting the CL 12 Adjusting Output or Track Levels The CL 12 has four rotary controls labeled OUTPUTS that are used for adjusting either output or track levels based on which ...

Page 165: ...ng Output Controls The 6 Series mixers when attached to a CL 12 has a sub menu option that lets users disable the rotary output level controls for L R X1 and X2 to avoid accidental changes in level To disable the output controls on the CL 12 1 Press MENU 2 Select CL 12 L X2 Gain Pots 3 Select Off This setting is On by default L L Even when disabled users can still route to L R X1 and X2 by pressin...

Page 166: ...sted For more information see Accessing the EQ Submenu To adjust EQ for a selected input do any of the following X X Turn the LF encoder to adjust the selected input s low frequency gain X X Turn the FREQ encoder to adjust the selected input s MID frequency X X Turn the GAIN encoder to adjust the selected input s MID gain X X Turn the HF encoder to adjust the selected input s high frequency gain H...

Page 167: ...ng It is not possible to adjust EQ for multiple inputs at the same time When multiple input channels are selected the channel that is adjusted will be the last one added to the group There is a 10 second timeout on the EQ screen if nothing is adjusted L L Press and hold an input s SEL button while pressing any of the EQ encoders to view the input s EQ screen without changing the input s EQ value A...

Page 168: ...Hz Default is 10 kHz This may be adjusted individually for each channel For more information see Setting LF and HF Frequency Defaults LF Filter Type Set to either Peaking or Shelving This may be adjusted individually for each channel HF Filter Type Set to either Peaking or Shelving This may be adjusted individually for each channel For more information see Setting LF and HF Filter Types EQ Routing...

Page 169: ...pass and reapply the last non zero gain value for LF MID or HF respectively When an EQ band is bypassed its EQ LED goes out Setting the Q Factor The Q factor controls the bandwidth that will be cut or boosted by the equalizer To set the Q factor 1 Press MENU 2 Select CL 12 EQ Q Factor 3 Select one of the following options 0 707 1 0 1 414 or 2 0 The lower the setting the wider the bandwidth which m...

Page 170: ...HF Filter Types The CL 12 s EQ offers two types of filters Peaking and Shelving and these may be adjusted individually for each input Filter Sample Image Description Peaking A peaking filter will create a hill or peak like boost or cut around a particular frequency The spread of the peak will vary based on the Q factor Shelving A shelving filter will slope up or down to a particular point and rema...

Page 171: ...4 front panel The HPF button illuminates when high pass filtering is on 3 633 688 only Adjust the HPF value via the Input Settings screen When high pass filtering is on the HPF value is fixed at 150 Hz on the 664 but may be changed via in the Input Settings screen on the 633 or 688 Also on the 688 the EQ screen appears on the mixer s LCD The Head phone encoder may be used as an alternative way to ...

Page 172: ...erent 6 Series mixers Option Description 688 664 633 Take List Displays the Take List screen File List Displays the File List screen Play Toggles between play and pause FFWD Fast forward or skip to next file REW Rewind or skip to previous file Slate Toggles slate on and off Tone Toggles tone on and off FAV Duplicates the action of the FAV switch Select Duplicates the action of pressing the Select ...

Page 173: ...ghtness Depending on the work environment the brightness of the CL 12 s LED may require adjustment To adjust LED brightness 1 Press MENU 2 Select LED Brightness 3 Turn the Headphone encoder to adjust value up or down in 1 increments from a minimum of 5 up to 100 L L TIP LED brightness may be further boosted by connecting a USB 5 V source to the DC Boost Input port on the back panel of the CL 12 Sp...

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Page 175: ...ith the accesso ry The guide is also available for down load as a PDF from the Sound Devices website The front panel has the following features Input Fader L Mix Indicator Input LED PFL Switch R Mix Indicator High pass Filter Button High pass Filter LED Stop Button Record Button Bus Track Arm LEDs Bus Track Meter LEDs Feature Description Input Fader Primary control for adjusting the fader levels o...

Page 176: ... Settings screen slide right for respective inputs 7 12 Bus Track Arm LEDs Illuminates red to indicate the track is armed for recording LED Bus Track Meters Displays metering levels for L R X1 and X2 tracks Record Button The Transport Control on the mixer operates normally when the CL 6 is attached This alternate backlit Record button provides an addi tional control point for starting a recording ...

Page 177: ... 6 to the right to access the Input Set tings screen on the mixer s LCD 2 Turn the SELECT encoder to adjust trim for the input The trim gain is dis played on the mixer s LCD Using High pass Filters The High pass Filter button on the CL 6 is a toggle which turns the high pass filter off or on to a predefined setting of 150 Hz L L On the 688 the high pass filter may be adjusted to other frequencies ...

Page 178: ...itch left to route the input to the L mix bus X X Slide the Input Select switch right to route the input to R mix bus The L and R Mix Indicator LEDs illuminate blue when the input is routed to the respective mix bus Specifications The following specifications apply to the CL 6 Name Description Powering Powered by the mixer or if attached the SL 6 powering and wireless system Size H x W x D 1 75 in...

Page 179: ...ction case is made from durable 1000 denier nylon and padded over rigid internal plastic framing for extra protection shock resistance durability and temperature insulation Other features include Waterproof nylon exterior with layer of anti skid material on bottom of case Adjustable dividers for main compartment and front pocket Pockets on each side for wireless transmitters and receivers Micropho...

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Page 181: ...WARE PRODUCT and any copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT are owned by Sound Devices LLC or its suppliers The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions Therefore you must treat the SOFTWARE PRODUCT like any other copyrighted material except that you may make copies as only provided below You may not copy the printed materials accompanying the SOFTWARE PRODUCT Re...

Page 182: ...valuation license shall be limited to the greater of the amount actually paid by you for the SOFTWARE PRODUCT or U S 5 00 Because some states jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damag es the above limitation may not apply to you Governing Law This agreement and limited warranty are governed by the laws of the state of Wisconsin ...

Page 183: ...5 Product Information For more information about products and accessories visit us on the web at www sounddevices com Report Documentation Error Email techpubs sounddevices com Customer Support Toll Free 800 505 0625 Email support sounddevices com http www sounddevices com support http forum sounddevices com ...

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