Sound Devices 833 User Guide

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Warning! This device can drive headphones to potentially
dangerous levels. Do not listen at high volume levels for
long periods.
Read and fully understand this manual before operation.
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This table provides the revision history and
cross-reference
links to “what’s new” in this guide.
DATE DESCRIPTION
09/19
10/19
12/19
2/19
3/20
4/20
5/20
7/20
8/20
9/20
v2.10 Initial Release
v3.00 MixAssit, CL-12 Support,
Timecode stamped AAC le recording,
Smart Battery telemetry.
v3.10 Support for the XL-AES
accessory, new graphical EQ, USB
audio input/output, new headphone
knob menu.
v3.20 Bluetooth support for SD-
Remote, new bluetooth menu option.
v3.21 SD-Remote support for iPad.
v4.00 Output naming, bus soloing.
custom SD card names.
v5.00 Support for NoiseAssist and the
Sonosax SX-LC8+ Controller SX-LC8+
Controller.
v6.00 Support for the SL-2, new Audio
Ltd A10 SuperSlot screens.
v6.10 Support for P.I. Engineering’s
X-keys® Programmable Keypads,
Sticks & Keyboards.
v7.00 Support for the WIsycom
MCR54, Compressors, Q-marks, Soft
pickup for faders, enhanced control
via SD-Remote.
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Included Accessories
PART NUMBERPART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
2479.000 Cordset 6’ AC cable
9623.001 XL-WPTA4 power supply TA4 Connector
9244.003 LCD cover
9772.000 Antenna, SMA connector
5529.000 Promo Sticker (white)
5537.000 Promo sticker (black)
1312.000 Dot: Red, Yellow, Blue,Green, Purple, White (8 each)
Manual Conventions
SYMBOLSYMBOL DESCRIPTION
>
This symbol is used to show the order in which you select menu
commands and sub-options, such as: Main Menu > Outputs
indicates you press the Menu button for the Main Menu, then
scroll to and select Outputs by pushing the Knob.
[ ] This symbol is used to convey selectable menu items.
* This symbol is used to convey factory default settings.
+
A plus sign is used to show button or keystroke combinations. For
instance, Ctrl+V means to hold the Control key down and press
the V key simultaneously. This also applies to other controls,
such as switches and knobs. For instance, MIC+HP turn means
to slide and hold the MIC/TONE switch left while turning the
Headphone (HP) knob. METERS+SELECT means to hold the
METERS button down as you press the SELECT knob.
*
A
note provides recommendations and important related
information. The text for notes appears italicized.
*
A cautionary warning about a specic action that could cause
harm to you, the device, or cause you to lose data. Follow the
guidelines in this document or on the unit itself when handling
electrical equipment. The text for cautionary notes also appears
italicized and bold in a different color.

Sound Devices 833 Specifications

General

Number of Channels	8
Mic Inputs	6
Main Outputs	2
Aux Outputs	4
Headphone Output	1
Bit Depth	24-bit
Timecode	Yes
Dynamic Range	120 dB
Microphone Preamps	6
Analog Outputs	4
Type	Portable Mixer-Recorder
Line Inputs	6
AES Inputs	2
Sampling Rate	up to 192 kHz
Recording Media	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Power	Battery or External DC
Frequency Response	10 Hz to 80 kHz
THD+N	0.005%
Digital Outputs	2