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722 Firmware Download and Known Issues
Revision 2.48

updated June 5, 2008

Sound Devices 722 firmware revision 2.48 provides the following key fixes and features:

Firmware Installation Instructions

Please read and follow the steps below carefully. You may want to print them before upgrading firmware.

Prepare to Update

Download and Extract

Copy Firmware File to Compact Flash Card (CF Upgrade method)

Copy Firmware File Directly to 722 Hard Drive (HD upgrade method)

Update Firmware

Verify Update

Verify User Setups and Reset Time/Date

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Known Issues

These known issues will be addressed in future revisions of firmware.

Firmware History

2.48 - present release

2.40

2.34

  • added - 47952 and 47952F sampling rates. 47952F mode records at 47952 and stamps files at 48 kHz.
  • added - MP3-file format recording at numerous data rates
  • added - MP2 file format recording at numerous data rates
  • added - FLAC file format recording and playback
  • added - input gain to infinite attenuation option (Setup Menu selected)
  • change - media speed test improved. Speed testing for all available drives combined into one menu option. All active drives are tested at different sampling rates and routings.
  • change - multiple linked units now record with sample-accurate start and stop times, making file management easier in post production
  • fixed - long CF shutdown time
  • fixed - AES3-id digital output one sample offset between left to right.
  • fixed - AES3-id bit stream is incorrectly formatted in consumer mode
  • fixed - high-pass filter clipping
  • fixed - gain accuracy improved, better match between actual gain and displayed gain
  • fixed - files can played back when selected from the Setup Menu (bug introduced in 2.15)
  • posted September 25, 2007

2.15

  • fixed - WAV file headers now end in even byte words for proper importation into ProTools and Avid
  • fixed - reformatting drive does not delete dynamic lists (scene names, folder)
  • changed - error codes more descriptive
  • changed - dash and underscore take separators back in
  • added - ability to delete unrecognized file type
  • posted May 30, 2007

2.10

  • fixed - intermittent lockup when daily folders are set and new day is generated on power-up
  • fixed - lockup with external DVD-RAM drives in vertical position going off-line; recorder now drops a failed external drive if media goes off line
  • fixed - lockup using the CL-1 when Ctrl-H and Ctrl-C are pressed in a specific setup
  • fixed - lockup when v2.09 changes between FireWire drive and FireWire host mode
  • fixed - take numbers now increment correctly when false takes are generated
  • fixed - an invalid path error during file copying
  • removed - full screen error warnings during recording. Note: media will flash in drive info location if off-line
  • changed - remove system indications and stack warning indication
  • posted March 05, 2007

2.09

  • fixed - scene name menu bug fix
  • fixed - sample rate stamping; the SR was stamped incorrectly if <REC> was pressed after playing back a file recorded at a different sample rate. This bug existed for all previous versions of firmware.
  • fixed - frame rate update on main screen after playing 48048F file.
  • change - the SOUNDDEV folder is now hidden from the File Viewer. It still appears when connected to a computer.
  • change - “Firewire Connection” menu option has been moved up the list. It is now menu item #2.
  • change - DVD-RAM speed improvements. Improved reliability with 3X media over the 5X requirement of previous revisions.
  • addition - low-cut and phantom control can now be linked. When you choose link mode, Ch2 is forced to Ch1 making them linked. Front panel Ch1 shortcut toggles Ch1 and forces Ch2 to Ch1. All other operations work the same. Note that low-cut and phantom are not permanently linked. i.e. once channels are linked, low-cut and phantom can be individually set for each channel.
  • addition - folder options menu with folders/subfolders for project, daily, scene, and name-your-own folder
  • addition - now prompted to generate new daily folder (for users who are on a set over midnight). Before creating a new daily folder, the unit checks to see if one exists for the previous day. If so, it prompts the user to see if they want to create a new one.
  • posted January 14, 2007

2.03

  • fixed - take reset upon power-off bug
  • fixed - CL-1 keyboard lockup problem when another shortcut was pressed while still in an open menu
  • fixed - cursor moved to the end of string editing for scene name, notes, track name
  • fixed - "renaming folder" bug where "please wait..." would stay on screen too long
  • fixed - problem with Notes not always appearing on EXHDD
  • fixed - problem introduced in v2.00 where files in root directory wouldn't play if daily or scene folder was enabled
  • fixed - problem introduced in v2.00 where last file recorded wouldn't always play automatically when play was pressed.
  • changed - 7-Series can now see another 722 or 744T HDD via -1394 and use it as an EXHDD
  • changed - Daily Folder syntax now 06Y10M06 instead of Y06M10D06 to eliminate truncation on DV40, DV824
  • changed - characters for editing notes, scene names, etc now wraparound back to the beginning instead of stopping at "Z" when rotary switch is turned or the up/down arrows are used
  • added -support for PL3507, GL711, FW912 FireWire chipsets (including MaPower enclosures and the Sandisk Extreme 1394 CF adapter)
  • added - in file viewer, added Frame Rate information upon pressing the rotary switch
  • added - in take list screen, pressing rotary switch shows heading names
  • posted October 9, 2006

2.00

  • fix - occasional “phasey" headphone monitoring signal
  • added - real-time recording to external hard drive or DVD-RAM drives over FireWire
  • added - post-record copying to external hard drive or DVD-RAM drives over FireWire
  • added - keyboard support (using the CL-1)
  • added - switch closures control transport controls (using the CL-1)
  • added - file metadata in iXML (1.4) format
  • added - post-record renaming of file names
  • added - post-record renaming of folder names
  • added - saving/recall of track names
  • added - saving/recall of scene names
  • changed - FireWire transfer speed increase to 50 Mb/s
  • posted September 25, 2006

1.74

  • fixed - mono file playback bug (only played one track when in folders) fixed.
  • change - ".." now shows "Go to parent folder."
  • change - default take # is now "01" instead of "1".
  • change - "_" has been removed as a take separator to alleviate mono-confusion.
  • change - menu: "File: Copy File Select" changed to "File: Copy Files"
  • change - menu: "File: Copy Flag Control" changed to "File: Copy Flag Reset"
  • change - menu: "Single Folder" option change to "No Folder"
  • change - new menu item "File: View Take List"
  • added - rec / stop beep indication
  • added - file / folder delete
  • added - false take function via STOP-REW and STOP-FF
  • added - low battery beep
  • added - take list / circle take via STOP-PLAY
  • released April 23, 2006

1.68

  • fixed the File Copy bug introduced by v1.67. In v1.67, when a user would copy CF to HDD or HDD to CF an error would show on the screen.
  • added - the SOUNDDEV folder has been put back to store user setup files, new firmware, and the INFO.TXT file
  • released March 28, 2006

1.67

  • fixed - bad overload behavior from 1.60 fixed
  • fixed - CF no longer erroneously shows "full" after deleting files and emptying trash with a Mac
  • fixed - time remaining now changes properly with ext word clock
  • fixed - linked units now advance take simultaneously with file split
  • fixed - user bits now properly track take number on both hard drive and compact flash
  • changed - FireWire screen now says "...don't disconnect firewire cable..."
  • added - upon update, it now prompts the user to update the date/time
  • released March 24, 1006

1.60

  • fixed - Media Repair utility no longer flags good files as being bad.
  • fixed - A/D offset fix (high-pass filter, implemented in v1.57/1.58) is now applied only to analog inputs, not digital inputs.
  • changed - default maximum file size is now 2 GB.
  • released December 28, 2005

1.57/1.58

  • fixed - time-of-day random reset
  • fixed - improved time-of-day accuracy
  • fixed - 1 bit (LSB) DC offset in files removed
  • fixed - output attenuator properly attenuates tone as well as the signal
  • fixed - date created field filled in (Windows only)
  • fixed - in "analog" only input mode, AES word clocking now functions
  • fixed - user setting not recalling proper sample rate / bit depth
  • fixed - user setting not recalling proper sample rate / bit depth
  • fixed - MP3 selection forces 2-channel recording mode (1.57)
  • change - A-time now has tenths indicated instead of hundredths to distinguish from timecode
  • change - digital input now works with Zaxcom Deva (ignores improperly set parity/validity bits from Deva)
  • change - default setting now VU/Peak-Hold mode,
  • change - default setting now Single Folder (versus Daily Folder)
  • change - v1.58 has MP3 decoder, but no encoder
  • addition - new mixing modes for outputs
  • addition - all .WAV and .BWF files include metadata
  • addition - optional REC indication via flashing/reverse text numbers
  • download 722 firmware version 1.57 (308 KB) if MP3 recording is required

1.46

  • originally posted September 02, 1005
  • fixed - 722 now behaves well with other devices on the same FireWire bus.
  • fixed - 1394 will now connect after the unit has been in REC mode.
  • fixed - sleep mode on Mac now works - Mac can go into and come out of sleep and 722 stays connected.
  • fixed - eject on Mac works without sometimes bringing up "drive not closed down properly" on 722.
  • fixed - powering up the 722 after being connected to a Mac no longer gives "unrecognized disk" error on Mac.
  • fixed - general plug/unplug connection robustness is greatly improved.
  • fixed - file corruption on transfer bug.
  • change - 1394 cable can stay plugged in at all times.
  • change - connection to computer can be initiated from the menu or button shortcut [STOP] and [HDD].
  • change - 722 is disconnected via "eject" on computer.
  • change - in Windows XP/2000, right-click now shows "Eject" option to disconnect the 722.
  • change - 722 appears as removable media on Mac (white icon). This was necessary to make sleep mode work properly and robustly.
  • In actual files, the coding history field in the BEXT chunk has been increased in size.

1.42

  • originally posted June 30, 2005
  • fixed - playing a file greater than 2G no longer locks the machine
  • fixed - bug in 192k operation where playback would sound weird and phasey
  • fixed - user setups now properly saves/recalls date format and 12/24 hour mode
  • change - phones revert to previous setting after "favorite" on playback.
  • addition - in input M/S mode, ch2 pot is now stereo "width" instead of pan
  • addition - menu item to select AES3id output as SPDIF (consumer) or AES (pro) format

1.37

  • fixed - file split problem (1 second of bogus audio at end of file).
  • fixed - after an kernel exception, the unit can be shut off with the power button.
  • fixed - kernel exception with cold=86 (related to CF) - more robust.
  • fixed - got rid of occasional "SLOW" error with excessive banging on REC button.
  • fixed - kernel exception with code=35 (scene changes, button presses).
  • fixed - pressing buttons really fast, getting encoder to be locked out.
  • fixed - zero length file creation eliminated.
  • change - cursor is to the right for scene and take changes.
  • change - hard drive name = "722 HDD" , CF name = "722 CF" when formatted now.
  • change - default for all setups is: reset take counter upon scene change.

1.32

  • fixed - improved file system stability and robustness.
  • change - if either the HDD or the CF is busy recording and cannot take on any more data reliably, the user will get a "** BUSY **" notice where the file appears on the LCD, along with an error tone
  • change - power down now shows "Closing files", then "Shutting down hard drives", then "Bye" while powering down
  • delete - pre-roll-on-marker mode
  • fixed - 16 bit dither now functional

1.24

  • added - button lock now includes STOP key when recording
  • added - additional prompts for product type in firmware update screen

1.23

  • fix - various file issues including file name truncation or skipping on transfer (especially from CF).
  • fix - charge LED now follows other LEDs in stealth mode.
  • fix - SPDIF output copy protect bit turned off.
  • fix - analog power down now works when "Disabled" is selected in Input Source menu.
  • addition - new scene name control. Nine alphanumeric characters now supported.
  • addition - "scene folders" selection for file management.
  • addition - new take number handling. Take designator can be any alphanumeric character and take numbers can begin with 0's before the take, for instance 001.
  • addition - auto take reset on scene name change option.
  • addition - last file played or recorded stored in .txt file with directory path so unit defaults to that location when file menu entered.
  • addition - files can be made with 8.3 file names for compatibility with Roadstor burners.
  • addition - new file break sizes added for CF-sized volumes, so files actually fit onto a CF.
  • addition - quick user menu navigation by pressing <<, PLAY, and >> keys.
  • addition - user menu anchor points can be set by holding PLAY button when at a menu item.
  • addition - multi-function encoder direction reversed.

1.15

  • original production release of firmware