Sound Devices Scorpio User Manual

Scorpio User Guide
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Noise Suppression Plugins
Suppress background noise instantly on-location with the optional
CEDAR sdnx or Sound Devices NoiseAssist plugins for 8-Series mix-
er-recorders.
CEDAR SDNX
Over the last few decades, CEDAR has become synonymous
with real-time, low-latency, and artifact-free audio restoration
and noise suppression. CEDAR Audio Ltd.’s sdnx brings
CEDAR’s highly-regarded noise suppression technology to
8-Series mixer-recorders. This optional plugin reduces unwanted
background noises so you can better capture dialog.
CEDAR sdnx has near-zero latency and one simple control
for adjusting the amount of suppression. Up to 8 instances
of CEDAR sdnx are available per mixer-recorder/device.
These instances can run on any combination of isolated
channels (excluding 17-32 on Scorpio) or bus. The plugin
functions at sample rates up to and including 96 kHz.
Previously, using CEDAR with an 8-Series mixer-recorder
required a separate hardware unit like the CEDAR DNS 2.
This collaboration between CEDAR and Sound Devices marks
the rst time CEDAR technology has been available in-unit for
any portable mixer-recorder. Now, even ultra-light portable
recording setups have access to CEDAR noise suppression.
CEDAR sdnx requires 8-Series rmware v7.40 or higher. Want
to try before you buy? The 2-instance version of the plugin is
available as a demo on 8-Series running v7.40 or higher.
SOUND DEVICES NOISEASSIST
NoiseAssist is an advanced signal processing algorithm that reduces
background noises such as trafc, generators, HVAC noise, and more.
The plugins continuously monitor background noise to give you clean
audio for the entire take.
Using NoiseAssist is easy and fast - simply adjust the amount of
background noise to suppress and NoiseAssist will do the rest. Sup-
pression happens in real time with just 1 ms of latency - no “learning”
required. Depending on the plugin purchased, two-, four-, or eight-
instances of NoiseAssist can run on any combination of isolated
channels (excluding 17-32) and/or any bus.
This algorithm is optimized specically for high-end professional lm
and television dialog. It accurately distinguishes the desired speech
signal from background noise using proprietary advanced multi-band
frequency, level, and statistical calculations. NoiseAssist maintains
the excellent frequency bandwidth of the audio channel, while effec-
tively suppressing the background noise and reverberation.
NoiseAssist Plugins are available for purchase at
store.sounddevices.com
Try the two-instance version of NoiseAssist Plugin in demo mode
(tone bursts replace audio every 10 seconds) until the NoiseAssist
Plugin license is purchased and installed. The NoiseAssist
demo mode is disabled when the 8-series is powered down.

Sound Devices Scorpio Specifications

General

Brand	Sound Devices
Model	Scorpio
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English