Sound Devices 688 - User Manual

Sound Devices 688

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688

Field Production Mixer with

Integrated Recorder and MixAssist

™

User’s Guide

Table of Contents

Default Chapter2
- Manual Conventions2
- Table of Contents5
Overview of Chassis9
- Front, Top, and Bottom Panels9
- Left Side Panel12
- Right Side Panel12
- Back Panel13
The LCD and User Interface15
- Meter Views15
- Using Meter Views16
- Customizing Meter Views16
- Accessing the Main Menu17
- Customizing the LCD and Leds18
- Using LCD Daylight Mode18
Headphone Monitoring21
- Connecting Headphones21
- Selecting Headphone Source21
- Headphone Encoder Mode22
- Conﬁguring the Headphone Preset List22
- Deﬁning Custom Headphone Presets22
- Choosing a Favorite Headphone Preset23
- Headphone Source Shortcuts24
- Headphone Peak LED24
Power25
- Powering the 68825
- Using External Power25
- Using Battery Power26
- Voltage Ranges and Thresholds26
- Power Settings27
- Powersafe27
- Quickboot28
- Forcing Power off (Optional)28
- Power Consumption28
Inputs29
- Physical Input Controls29
- Activate an Input30
- Input Setting Screens30
- Setting Input Source31
- Setting Input High-Pass Filters32
- Setting L, R, X1, and X2 Routing32
- Track Name Shortcut33
- Adjusting Trim and Fader Controls33
- Adjusting Trim - Inputs 7-1234
- Adjusting Pan34
- Input Settings35
- Conﬁguring Linking35
- Conﬁguring Phantom Voltage36
- Conﬁguring the PFL Toggle Mode37
- Conﬁguring Input to ISO Routing37
- Conﬁguring Input Delay38
Outputs39
- Output Connections39
- Adjusting Output Gain39
- Output Settings40
- Output Linking41
- Setting Output Type and Nominal Level41
- Output Routing42
- AES Output Routing42
- Aux (X1 - X6) Routing43
- Tape Output Routing44
- Playback to LR Outputs45
- Output Delay45
- Return Loopback Mode46
- Sending Tone to Outputs47
Limiters49
- Overview49
- Enabling the Limiters50
- Adjusting the Threshold50
- Linking Limiters50
Mixassist53
- Overview53
- Noise Adaptive Threshold53
User's Guide54
- One MIC Per Sound Source54
- Number of Open Microphone Attenuation54
- Last MIC Lock-On54
- Mixassist Setup Screen54
- Turning Mixassist on or off55
- Assigning Inputs to Mixassist55
- LCD Views During Mixassist56
Recording57
- Using Media57
- Transport Control58
- Recording Tracks59
- Recorder Settings60
- File Type and Media Track Assignment61
- WAV (Broadcast WAV)61
- Mp361
- MP3 Bit Rate62
- Sample Rate62
- F Sample Modes63
- Bit Depth63
- Pre-Roll63
- Slate Microphone64
- Playback64
Comms and Returns67
- Overview of Slate MIC67
- Setting up an External Slate Microphone67
- Setting Slate MIC Gain68
- Slate Routing68
- Using the Slate for Notation69
- Using Private Comms69
- Activating the Comms69
- Monitoring COM/RTN70
- Routing Com Sends70
- Comms / Returns Settings70
- Com Return Gain71
- COM Mutes Output Program71
- MIC/TONE and RTN/FAV Switch Actions71
Timecode and Sync73
- Timecode73
- Setting the Timecode Mode74
- Setting the Frame Rate75
- Setting Timecode Hold off75
- Jamming the Timecode76
- Setting the Timecode Generator76
- Setting User Bits77
- Setting Display Mode78
- Word Clock in & out78
- Word Clock Sensitivity79
File Storage81
- File Structure81
- Transferring Files to PC82
- Take List and File List83
- Accessing the File List83
- Deleting Files or Folders84
- File Storage Settings85
- Setting Folder Options86
- Generating Sound Reports87
- Deﬁning File Max Size88
- Setting Scene Increment Mode88
- Setting Take Reset Mode89
- File Playback Mode89
- Selecting a Default Playback Card89
- Erase / Format Media90
Metadata and Take List91
- Take List Overview91
- Accessing the Take List92
- Playing Takes92
- Editing Metadata on the 68892
- Metadata Overview93
- Renaming or Deleting Previous Takes94
- Editing Metadata in Other Programs95
System97
- Setting up Tones and Bells97
- Conﬁguring Record/Stop and Warning Bells98
- Conﬁguring the Meters99
- Setting Meter Ballistics and Peak Hold100
- Setting Peak Hold101
- Setting up Date and Time Parameters101
- Calibrating Faders & Pans103
- Using a USB Keyboard104
- Viewing Shortcut Information104
- Viewing Version Information104
- Updating Firmware105
Quick Setup107
- Saving Settings107
- Copying Quick Setup Files108
- Deleting Quick Setup Files108
- Loading Previously Saved Settings109
Shortcuts111
- Front Panel Shortcuts111
- USB Keyboard Shortcuts113
Specifications115
- Analog Inputs115
- Digital Inputs116
- Analog Outputs116
- Digital Outputs/Recorder117
- Timecode and Sync117
- Power118
- Environmental118
- Dimensions and Weight118
Accessories119
- Electronic Accessories119
- Cases120
- Cables and Connectors120
- Software122
CL-6 Controller123
- Front Panel123
- Attaching the CL-6124
- Trim Levels (688 Only)126
- Trim Levels (664 Only)126
- Using High-Pass Filters126

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