Sound Devices 664, User Manual

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User Guide
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crophones) or Ext 12V Mic (for condenser microphones). When the Slate or
Com function is active, the 664 will use this microphone.
Setting External Slate Mic Gain
The gain of the slate mic is 36 dB by default. When using an external micro -
phone as the slate mic, however, this gain can be adjusted:
To adjust external slate microphone gain:
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select COMMS/RETURNS > Ext
Slate/Com Mic Gain.
3. Turn the Headphone encoder to adjust slate microphone gain (0 dB - 36
dB).
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For quick adjustment of external slate microphone gain, slide the MIC/TONE switch
to the left and hold while turning the Headphone encoder. This shortcut only
applies to the slate mic when the slate mic source is set to one of its 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 behavior of the A B/C switch;
however, it may be modified to behave differently. See Setting MIC/TONE and
A B/C Switches for more information.
To monitor RTNs, do any of the following:
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Slide the A B/C switch left for RTN A. Slide again to return to original head -
phone source.
X
Slide the A B/C switch right for RTN B. Slide again to return to original
headphone source.
X
Press in and hold the Select encoder and slide the A B/C switch right for
RTN C. Repeat to return to original headphone source.
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RTN monitoring will cancel PFL mix program when activated.