Revision 1.4 firmware for the 552 is now available for download. This new revision includes new transport control code and the ability to save and load user settings to internal memory (without the use of an SD card). Firmware updates for the 552 require an SD card and a card reader to transfer the firmware file. Detailed instructions and complete details on features and changes are on the download page.

Firmware revision 2.13 is now available for immediate download and installation. 2.13 is highly recommended for all 788T users and corrects a critical, low-level bug in 2.10 which could cause audible artifacts in recorded audio.

Download 2.13 for the 788T here.

Firmware revision 2.10 for the 788T has been removed from availability. This is due to a reported behavior of audible artifacts in recorded material and the possibility of a connected CL-8 and CL-9 becoming temporarily unresponsive. Firmware revision 2.03 does not exhibit this behavior and units running 2.10 should be reverted to 2.03 if this behavior is experienced. When a resolution is available, new firmware will be made available to re-introduce the features and fixes present in 2.10. (more…)

Firmware revision 2.66 for the 702, 702T, 722, 744T Digital Recorders is now available for download. This update addresses a bug in which the recorder’s drive(s) would would not properly mount when connected via FireWire to Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard).

788T firmware revision 2.0 and higher includes updated software for the CL-8 which increases its connection reliability. This update is highly recommended for all 788T/CL-8 users. Sound Devices has received reports that a CL-8 can become unresponsive during this firmware update process and during normal operation. An unresponsive CL-8 needs to be reprogrammed by either Sound Devices or select resellers and distributors. Review the steps below for the safest method of updating a 788T and CL-8 system from 1.xx to 2.xx. (more…)

Firmware revision 2.63 is now available for the 702, 702T, 722, and 744T recorders. This new firmware includes several fixes and numerous additional features. (more…)

Q: Where is the menu selection for the new “infinite attenuation” setting? I have updated my 702T but can’t find a menu selection for it. (more…)

Q: I have an early 744T recorder which has not yet been factory-updated with “2.0-ready” updates. Can I run firmware revisions later than 1.74 on it? (more…)