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Sound Devices 552 User Manual

Sound Devices 552
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552 Packing List
Thank you for purchasing the 552 Five-Channel Portable Production Mixer with Integrated Recorder.
Please make certain that this package contains the listed items below.
1) 552 Five-Channel Portable Production Mixer with Integrated Recorder
1) Printed User Guide and Technical Information
4) Rubber Bumpers
6) Colored Dots
1) Purchase Registration Card
1) Setup Menu Chart Card
1) Front Panel Shortcuts Card
1) Packing List (this sheet)
February, 2014

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Sound Devices 552 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels5
Inputs5
Phantom Power48V
Maximum Input Level+24 dBu
Battery LifeUp to 6 hours
Recording FormatWAV
Sample Rates48kHz, 96kHz
Bit Depth24-bit
MeteringLED
Power SourceInternal battery or external power
Microphone Inputs5
Line Inputs5
Frequency Response20 Hz to 20 kHz
THD+N<0.005%

Summary

Quick Start Guide

Hardware Interface Overview

Front Panel Descriptions

Detailed explanation of all controls and indicators on the front panel.

Rear, Side, and Top Panel Descriptions

Overview of connectors, controls, and physical construction of rear, side, and top panels.

Input Setup and Control

Mic/Line Selection and Phantom Power

Configure input signal type and apply phantom power to microphone inputs.

Gain, Fader, and High-Pass Filter

Adjust input gain, fader levels, and apply high-pass filters for signal shaping.

Input Routing, Polarity, and Linking

Control signal routing, polarity, and link channels for stereo or MS operation.

Input Muting

Temporarily remove an input signal from the main mix.

Output Setup and Control

Master Output Configuration

Configure master output levels, types (XLR, TA3, 10-pin), and digital AES outputs.

Direct, Tape, and Mono Outputs

Details on direct, tape, and mono mic output connectors and their uses.

Limiters

Digital Audio Recorder

Recording Formats and Media Management

Select WAV/MP3 formats, bit depth, and manage SD cards and file structure.

Monitoring and Communication Features

Voice Prompt System (SVEN)

Details on the Synthetic Voice for Enhanced Navigation (SVEN) system.

Headphone Monitoring and Tones

Control headphone volume, select sources, and understand headphone cues.

Return Monitoring and Talk Back Features

Monitor return signals, use loopback, and configure talk back for communication.

System Configuration and Management

Powering the Mixer

Power the mixer using internal AA batteries or external DC sources.

Time and Date Clock

Set and use the built-in clock for file stamping and time information.

Mixer Linking and Setup Menu Operations

Interconnect mixers and configure settings via the setup menu and shortcuts.

Technical Information and Support

Limiters and Connector Pin Assignments

Understand limiter functions and view detailed connector pinout information.

Specifications and Block Diagrams

Review technical specifications and signal flow diagrams.

Accessories, Software, Compliance, and Warranty

Information on accessories, Wave Agent software, compliance, and warranty details.

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