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633 Specifications

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Analog Inputs
  • Frequency Response
    • 10 Hz to 40 kHz ± 0.5 dB, -3 dB @ 65 kHz (192 kHz sampling rate reference 1 kHz)
  • THD + Noise
    • 0.09% max (1 kHz, 22 Hz–22 kHz BW, fader at 0, 0 dBu output)
  • Equivalent Input Noise
    • -126 dBu (-128 dBV) maximum. (22 Hz – 22 kHz bandwidth, flat filter, trim control fully up)
  • Input Types
    • XLR Mic: active-balanced for use with ≤600 ohm mics, 4k ohm actual; 12V or 48V phantom power, 10 mA max
    • XLR Line: active-balanced for use with ≤2k ohm outputs, 10k ohm actual
    • TA3 Line: active-balanced for use with ≤2k ohm outputs, 10k ohm actual
    • RTN (3.5 mm): unbalanced stereo for use with ≤2k ohm outputs, 30k ohm actual
  • Maximum Input Level
    • XLR Mic: 0 dBu (0 .78 Vrms)
    • XLR Line: +40 dBu (80 Vrms)
    • RTN (3 .5 mm): +24 dBu (12 .4 Vrms)
  • Maximum Gain
    • Mic-In-to-Line-Out: 91 dB
    • Mic-In-to-Aux-Out, -10 Out: 77 dB
    • Line-In-to-Line-Out: 39 dB
  • High-Pass Filters
    • Sweepable 80 Hz to 240 Hz, 12 dB/oct at 80 Hz, 6 dB/octave at 240 Hz
  • Microphone Powering (each analog Input selectable)
    • 12 V Phantom: through 680 ohm resistors, 10 mA per mic available
    • 48 V Phantom: through 6 .8k resistors, 10 mA per mic available
  • Analog Input Limiters (Inputs 1-3)
    • Affects the output of the mic preamps only (‘Trim’ stage) · +16 dBu threshold (fixed)
    • 20:1 limiting ratio
    • 1 mS attack time
    • 500 mS release time

Digital Inputs
  • Input Types
    • XLR AES: AES3 or AES42 (10 V power), SRC
  • Digital Input Limiters (Inputs 1-6)
    • Post-fader
    • +6 dBu to +18 dBu threshold (adjustable) · 20:1 limiting ratio
    • 1 mS attack time
    • 500 mS release time
  • AES42
    • AES42 Mode 1, provides +10 V Digital Phantom Power

Analog Outputs
  • Output Type
    • XLR Line: Active Balanced for use with ≥600 ohm inputs
    • XLR -10: Active Balanced for use with ≥10k ohm inputs
    • XLR Mic: Active Balanced for use with ≥600 ohm inputs
    • TA3 Active Balanced Mic/Line: pin-2 and 3 driven, for use with ≥3k ohm inputs · X3,X4 (3 .5 mm): Unbalanced, stereo, for use with ≥6k ohm inputs
    • Headphones (1/4”): Unbalanced, stereo, for use with 8-2k ohm headphones
  • Output Impedance (ohms actual)
    • XLR and TA3 balanced outputs: 100 ohms at Line setting, 3 .2k ohms at -10 setting, 150 ohms at Mic setting
    • TA3 Balanced Outs: 1k ohms at Mic and Line settings · X3,X4 (3 .5 mm): 100 ohms
    • Headphones (1/4”): 100 ohms
  • Line Output Clipping Level (1% THD)
    • 20 dBu minimum with 10k load
  • Maximum Output Level
    • Line: +20 dBu (7.8 Vrms)
    • -10: +6 dBu (1.5 Vrms)
    • Mic: -20 dBu (0.078 Vrms)
    • Aux 3/4: +6 dBu (1.5 Vrms)
  • Output Limiters
    • Affects the outputs of the mixer
    • Threshold selectable from +4 dBu to +18 dBu, 1 dB steps · 20:1 limiting ratio
    • 1 mS attack time
    • 500 mS release time
  • Maximum Gain
    • Typical (Trim, Fader, Master, Phones, RTN fully up)
  • Maximum Gain – Mic Level
    • Master Outs (XLR) @ LINE 91 dB
    • Master Outs (XLR) @ -10 77 dB
    • Master Outs (XLR) @ MIC 51 dB
    • X3, X4 Outs (3 .5 mm) 77 dB
    • Headphones (1/4”) 107 dB
  • Maximum Gain – Line Level
    • Master Outs (XLR) @ LINE 51 dB
    • Master Outs (XLR) @ -10 37 dB
    • Master Outs (XLR) @ MIC 11 dB
    • X3, X4 Outs (3 .5 mm) 37 dB
    • Headphones (1/4”) 67 dB
  • Maximum Gain – Return
    • Headphones (1/4”) 5dB

Digital Outputs
  • AES3 Output
    • Transformer-balanced AES Out A,B on XLR
    • 110 ohm, 2 V p-p, AES and S/PDIF compatible with RCA adaptor

Recording
  • Sampling Frequency
    • 44.1 kHz
    • 47.952 kHz
    • 48 kHz
    • 48.048 kHz
    • 88.2 kHz
    • 96 kHz
    • 192 kHz
  • A/D
    • 24 bit
  • A/D Dynamic Range
    • 114 dB, A-weighted, typical
  • Recording Storage Type
    • SD, SDXC, SDHC Card
    • FAT32 or exFAT formatted, will format media on-board
    • CompactFlash (CF)
    • FAT32 formatted for CF and SD 32 GB, will format memory cards in-unit
  • File Type
    • Record: WAV (Broadcast Wave File format), polyphonic or MP3
    • Playback: WAV (Broadcast Wave File format), polyphonic or MP3

Timecode and Sync
  • Modes Supported: off, Rec Run, Free Run, 24h Run, External
  • Frame Rates: 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97DF, 29.97ND, 30DF, 30ND
  • Accuracy: Ambient generator, 0.2 ppm (0.5 frame in 24 hr)
  • Time Code Input: 20k ohm impedance, 0.3 V – 3.0 V p-p (-17 dBu – +3 dBu)
  • Time Code Output: 1k ohm impedance, 3.0V p-p (+3 dBu)
  • Sample/Timecode Accuracy
    • ± 0.2 ppm (0.5 frames per 24 hours)

Power
  • External: 10-18 V on locking 4-pin Hirose connector, pin-4 = (+), pin-1 = (-).
  • Removable x 2: 7.2 V (nominal) Sony L-type Li-ion, operational from 6.5–8.5 V,
  • Internal: accepts 6 AA-sized (LR6) batteries, 1.2-1.6 V nominal (NiMH rechargeable compatible)

Environmental
  • Operating: -20°C to 60°C, 0 to 90% relative humidity; (non-condensing)
  • Storage: -40°C to 85°C

Dimensions and Weight
  • Dimensions: 6 cm x 24 cm x 14 cm (H x W x D); 2.2” x 9.4” x 5.6”
  • Weight: 1.1 kg; 2 lbs. 9 oz. (unpackaged, without batteries)

Automatic Mixing 101

As productions continue to use more microphones simultaneously, producing a clean mix with intelligible speech can become quite difficult. Automatic mixers can help sound professionals in these multi-microphone applications.

The Scorpio, 888, 833, 633, and 688 offer two automatic mixing algorithms: Sound Devices’ own MixAssist and Dugan Automix, a collaboration between Sound Devices and Dan Dugan Sound Design, Inc.

Continue reading “Automatic Mixing 101”

Products Mentioned

Legacy Approved Media – 6 Series

633 Three Quarter

Sound Devices extensively tests removable recording media with the 633, 664, and 688.

For best media performance, Sound Devices recommends occasionally performing a full reformat of an SD card per the “Overwrite Format” method from the SD Association. The Overwrite Format deletes file/directory entries by initializing file system parameters of the card (same as with Quick Format), and erases all data by overwriting the user data area completely. The Overwrite Format takes more time to complete than the Quick Format method. More information can be found on the SD Association’s website. Please note that all files stored on the card will be lost during the formatting process. After using the SD Memory Card Formatter, the card will still need to be formatted in the mixer-recorder.

MicroSD to SD Card adapters are not recommended for use in any 6-Series mixer-recorder.

Tested cards:

Sound Devices’ own brand of approved media cards – the SAM-64SD, SAM-128SD, and SAM-32CF II – have been optimized and extensively tested to ensure fast and flawless performance when used with the 6-Series of mixer/recorders.

TypeSizeBrandModel
CF32 GBSound DevicesUDMA7; 150MB/s read 120MB/s write
SD64 GBSound DevicesSD/SDXC, UHS-II, 240 MB/s (read) and 100 MB/s (write)
SD128 GBSound DevicesSD/SDXC, UHS-II, 240 MB/s (read) and 100 MB/s (write)

The cards from other manufacturers listed below have successfully passed benchmark testing with the 633, 664 and 688. Many other cards may work but their performance and reliability cannot be confirmed unless they have been extensively tested at Sound Devices.

CF Cards

SizeBrandModel
256 GBSanDiskExtreme Pro; UDMA7; 160MB/s
128 GBSanDiskExtreme Pro; UDMA7; 160MB/s
128 GBDelkin DevicesCF1050X, UDMA7, 120 MB/s write; 160MB/s read
64 GBSanDiskExtreme Pro; UDMA7; 90 MB/s
64 GBDelkin DevicesCF1050X, UDMA7, 120 MB/s write; 160MB/s read
32 GBSanDiskExtreme Pro; UDMA7; 160MB/s
32 GBSanDiskExtreme; UDMA7; 120MB/s
32 GBDelkin DevicesCF1050X, UDMA7, 120 MB/s write; 160MB/s read
16 GBDelkin DevicesCF500X, UDMA6 16 GB

SD Cards

SizeBrandModel
128 GBWiseSDXC II 285MB/s 128GB
128 GBFreetail Evoke Pro128GB V60, UHS II
128 GBSanDiskExtreme PLUS; SDXC/UHS-1, Class 10; 80 MB/s
128 GBDelkin DevicesSDXC “BLACK”/UHS-I U3, 99 MB/s
64 GBIntegral Ultima ProSDXC I V30 64GB
64 GBAmplimSDXC UHSII V90 64GB
64 GBSanDiskExtreme; SDXC/UHS-1, V30, U3, 150MB/s (Model # SDSDXV6-064G-GNCIN)
64 GBSanDiskExtreme Pro; SDXC/UHS-1, Class 10; 95 MB/s
64 GBSanDiskExtreme; SDXC/UHS-1, Class 10; 45 MB/s
64 GBDelkin DevicesSDXC “BLACK”/UHS-I U3, 99 MB/s
32 GBAmplimSDXC UHSII V90 32GB
32 GBSanDiskExtreme PLUS; SDHC/UHS-1, Class 10; 80 MB/s
32 GBDelkin DevicesSDHC 633x UHS-I U3, *Max 96kHz
32 GBDelkin DevicesSDHC “BLACK”/UHS-I U3, 99 MB/s
16 GBDelkin Devices633x; SDHC/UHS-1; 80 MB/s write, 95 MB/s read
16 GBDelkin DeviceCF700X, UDMA6, 67 MB/s write; 105MB/s read See Note 1

Unapproved Media

The media listed below currently fail our intensive media approval tests. We highly recommend NOT using this media.

SD Cards

SizeBrandModel
64 GBSanDiskExtreme PRO 170MB/s, 64 GB
128 GBSanDiskExtreme PRO 170MB/s, 128 GB

Discontinued Media

The media listed below has been approved/tested by Sound Devices, but is no longer readily available for online purchase.

CF Cards

SizeModelBrand
32 GBSound DevicesUDMA7; 160MB/s read 120MB/s write
64 GBDelkin DevicesCF1000X, UDMA6 and 7
64 GBSanDiskExtreme Pro; UDMA7; 160MB/s
64 GBSanDiskExtreme; UDMA7; 120MB/s
32 GBSanDiskExtreme; UDMA7; 90MB/s
32 GBDelkin DevicesCF700X, UDMA6, 67 MB/s write; 105MB/s read
32 GBPNYPRO-ELITE UDMA6, 50MB/s
32 GBLEXARProf 1000X; UDMA7; 145 MB/s write; 150 MB/s read
32 GBLEXARProf 800X; UDMA7; 45 MB/s write; 120 MB/s read
16 GBSanDiskExtreme; UDMA7; 90MB/s
16 GBSanDiskExtreme Pro; UDMA7; 160MB/s
16 GBSanDiskExtreme; UDMA7; 120MB/s
16 GBDelkin DevicesCF1000X, UDMA6 and 7
16 GBWINTECFilemate Professional; UDMA5; 25 MB/s write
16 GBSILICON POWER400x

SD Cards

SizeBrandModel
64 GBLEXARProfessional, 400X
32 GBDelkin Devices600x; SDHC/UHS-1; 45 MB/s write, 90 MB/s read
32 GBSound DevicesThe SAM-32SD has been replaced by the SAM-64SD.
32 GBPNYPRO-ELITE; UHS-1/Class 10; 35 MB/s
32 GBSanDiskExtreme Pro; SDXC/UHS-1, Class 10; 95 MB/s
16 GBSanDiskExtreme PLUS; SDHC/UHS-1, Class 10; 80 MB/s
8 GBSanDiskExtreme PLUS; SDHC/UHS-1, Class 10; 80 MB/s

* Note 1: Sound Devices has worked directly with Delkin to identify an intermittent Media I/O issue with newer Delkin CF 500x and CF 700x cards. Delkin has confirmed that a recent change to these two cards is most likely responsible for the errors. Cards containing KZ in the serial number are susceptible to this issue and should not be used. Cards containing VB in the serial number will function correctly and are approved. Deklin CF 1000x and 1050x cards do not experience this issue and may continue to be used.

Products Mentioned

633 Firmware v4.60

Download Firmware v4.60
  • New
    • Auto-Mute feature provides the option of automatically silencing the X1-X4 outputs when in stop mode.
  • Fixed
    • Rare event where takes disappeared after renaming has been eliminated.
  • Known Issues
    • Auto-Mute timecode modes output timecode for a few seconds after booting up from a full shutdown.
    • Sound Devices has worked directly with Delkin to identify an intermittent Media I/O issue with newer Delkin CF 500x and CF 700x cards. Delkin has confirmed that a recent change to these two cards is most likely responsible for the errors. Cards containing KZ in the serial number are susceptible to this issue and should not be used. Cards containing VB in the serial number will function correctly and are approved. Deklin CF 1000x and 1050x cards do not experience this issue and may continue to be used. Click here for the 6-Series Approved Media List

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