Sound Devices, LLC - Portable, Professional Audio

Q: I’m running an XL-DVDRAM with my 702T, and am using it to copy/back-up the files I record on the 702T. I noticed that you recommend 5X DVD-RAMs for this, but that 3X would work. (more…)

Q: What kind of record buffering, or pre-roll is available on a 7-Series recorder? (more…)

When upgrading from firmware revision 2.15 or earlier to any future firmware revision, certain settings in the Setup Menu will change automatically. (more…)

Q: Can Sound Devices upgrade the internal drive on my 744T recorder? (more…)

Sound Devices 702, 722, and 744T hard disk recorders have broken new ground for size and performance of modern digital audio recorders. As with the introduction of many new product categories, however, some things that were taken for granted in the past may have to be re-thought moving forward. One area where the modern recorder is different than that of earlier generations is in its use of computing power. (more…)

Sound Devices strongly recommends shutting down equipment before connecting to or from any FireWire device with a connection that carries power (6-pin). Reports have come to our attention of isolated problems when hot-plugging IEEE 1394 (FireWire) devices. (Hot-plugging refers to making the connections when one or more of the devices—including the computer—is on.) (more…)

Sound Devices accessory XL-DVDRAM multi-drive attaches directly to 7-Series recorders. When connected to the 7-Series, only DVD-RAM media is supported. (more…)

Q: Is there anything to watch out for when using high capacity (60, 80, 100 GB) hard drives? (more…)

Q: How do I change the internal AA time code/time-of-day battery on a 7-Series recorder?

A: Changing the internal AA battery is a simple process outlined here in a step by procedure: (more…)

The CL-1 is a handy accessory to use for control.

Q: How do you handle the 2 GB file size limit that is often associated with .WAV files? Will the file system break a recording seamlessly at a given file size and start a new one without any operator intervention? (more…)

Q: What is the maximum sample rate that the 7-Series recorders support? Do they accept a 24/192 signals from external digital sources? (more…)

Q: Is there a particular brand of CF cards/size/speed that works best with the 7-Series recorders? There are numerous options available on the market. (more…)

With the removal of the file extension “.BWF” on the 7-Series recorders (as of the most current firmware) we have received numerous inquiries about file formats. To clarify, all 7-Series recorders write Broadcast Wave files all the time. (more…)

When a logic connection has been assigned as a logic output in the Setup Menu (CL-1: Logic Out Assign), it cannot also be assigned as an input until removing its output assignment. (more…)

Q: What is the battery life of these recorders?

A: Run time estimates vary significantly depending on two primary factors, 1) power available and, 2) current draw. The OE (factory supplied) battery is a 4600 mAH capacity (722 and 744T) cell which under typical situations will power the unit for approximately 2 hours. Batteries in large capacities (+7000 mAh) are usable with the 7-Series. (more…)

Q: I’ve made a bunch of recordings of interviews in Russia that the producer wants to have translated with time code. Unfortunately no one is familiar with broadcast wave audio files. I have found a program called Audacity, but it doesn’t read the time code. (more…)

Analog Inputs 1 and 2 can be linked as a stereo pair, either L/R or MS. This allows control of the stereo pair with a single control. (more…)

Q: Are your files compatible with Avid and Final Cut Pro and do you need an audio program to open them on a Mac? (more…)

Q: I’m a blind technician. Most digital recorders can’t be used by people with a visually handicap. The design of the buttons on the recorders is really wonderful and made for tactile use. (more…)