George Flores
Production Mixer for critically acclaimed comedy Parks And Recreation turned to Sound Devices 664 to capture all the hilarity during show’s final season.
Tag: 664
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664 Firmware v2.03
- New
- Added [METERS + MIC] shortcut to quickly access the Time Code Jam Menu.
- Added ability to adjust external slate mic gain. Adjust from the System/Slate Mic Gain menu or by using the [MIC + HP Turn] shortcut.
- Added new ‘Free Run Jam Once’ Time Code Mode.
- Added ability to quickly clear the entire scene list, rather than by deleting individual entries. Select the Next take in the Take List, choose EDIT, then Scene, then <Clear List>.
- Added Word Clock In Sensitivity setting in Timecode/Sync menu, Sensitivity can be set to High or Low.
- Changes
- L-Ident tone now goes to X1 output as well as the L output.
- Scene Name Shortcut now edits current entry rather than adds a new entry, preventing unnecessarily long scene name lists.
- Fixed
- Various system optimizations and improvements.
- User Bits UU values are now held over power cycles.
- Incorrect file date stamp fixed when recording to exFAT-formatted cards.
- General clean up of scene and trackname editing bugs.
- Time Code Jam Menu display incorrectly showing a difference with drop frame.
- Fixed lock up when media is pulled during a copy process.
- Activating an input during record was incorrectly showing track as armed.
- Fixed intermittent lock up related to shutting down when exFAT media mounted.
- Fixed lock up when mounting a corrupt CF/SD Card.
- USB port is now reset when the 664 detects an unresponsive keyboard.
- Fixed intermittent lock up when power cycling with a keyboard attached.
- Fixed lock up when power cycling with Daily Folder Prompt displayed.
- Various system and media optimizations improving performance with monophonic file recording.
Brian Sepowitz
Professional audio mixer Brian Sepowitz and ZenVideo rely on Sound Devices 664 and Video Devices PIX 240i capture myriad of events surrounding the NFL’s Pro Bowl and Super Bowl.
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Warranty – Main Products
Products (1 plus 1) : Sound Devices Products Warranty
Items covered by this warranty:
Audio:
302, 442, 442N, 552, 633, 664, 688, 702, 702T, 722, 744T, 788T, 788T-SSD, 833, 888, A10-RACK, A10-RX, A10-TX, A10-TX-US, A20-Mini, A20-Nexus, A20-Nexus Go, A20-Opto, A20-Outpost-NL, A20-RX, A20-SuperNexus, A20-TX, CL-12, HX-3, MD-4, MixPre, MixPre-10 II, MixPre-10M, MixPre-10T, MixPre-3, MixPre-3 II, MixPre-3M, MixPre-6, MixPre-6 II, MixPre-6M, MixPre-D, MM-1, MP-1, MP-2, Scorpio, USBPre, USBPre 2
Sound Devices, LLC warrants the items listed above against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE (1) year from date of original retail purchase. Users who register their product directly with Sound Devices Technical Support using the online form or by phone, will receive an additional ONE (1) year of warranty coverage, extending the complete warranty period to TWO (2) years from the date of original retail purchase. In order to extend the warranty coverage period, registration must be completed within the initial ONE (1) year warranty period. Products must be purchased through authorized Sound Devices resellers to qualify for Warranty coverage. Damage resulting from the opening of a Sound Devices product or attempted repairs by a non-authorized Sound Devices repair technician will void warranty coverage.
This is a non-transferable warranty that extends only to the original purchaser. Sound Devices, LLC will repair or replace the product at its discretion at no charge. Warranty claims due to severe service conditions will be addressed on an individual basis.
THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE. SOUND DEVICES, LLC DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOUND DEVICES, LLC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. Because some jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion or limitations set forth above, they may not apply in all cases.
For all service, including warranty repair, please contact Sound Devices for an RMA (return merchandise authorization) before sending your unit in for repair. Product returned without an RMA number may experience delays in repair. When sending a unit for repair, please do not include accessories, including SSD drives, CF cards, batteries, power supplies, carry cases, cables, or adapters unless instructed by Sound Devices. Sound Devices repairs and replacements may be completed using refurbished, returned or used parts that have been factory certified as functionally equivalent to new parts.
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664 Firmware v2.02
- New
- Added new Timecode modes, ‘Free Run Auto Mute’ and ’24h Run Auto Mute’. These modes operate just like Free run and 24h modes, but mute the Lemo LTC timecode output when recording is stopped. This can be used to roll external devices when Rec run timecode is not suitable e.g. multi-cam shoots.
- Added shortcut for super-fast scene name editing. Pressing HP encoder + RTN A during record edits the current take’s scene name. Pressing HP encoder + RTN A during stop edits the next take’s scene name.
- Added User Bit modes including support for automatically inserting the date into User Bits.
- Added Headphone Preset List menu in the System menu. This adds the ability to customize how many and which HP presets show in the HP preset List. Ideal for setting up the HP preset list for reduced scrolling and quicker access to presets.
- Added support for the wireless mini keyboard Rii / RT-MWK01, ideal for use as a compact remote control.
- Fixed
- Lock up when deleting notes form files recorder as MP3 to one media and WAV to the other.
- Various system and media optimizations improving performance with monophonic file recording.
Technical Bulletin: 664 XLR Inputs with Unbalanced Output Devices
Based on reports from the field and from Sound Devices in-house tests, a high-frequency noise at 80 kHz (visible on the meter but not audible) of roughly 10 dB may occur if the following criteria are met:
- interconnecting equipment with unbalanced outputs to the 664’s balanced XLR inputs,
- the 664 is powered from external DC,
- the 664 has a serial number below KA0813326000.
This noise condition is caused by power-supply-noise coupling into the mixer through the unbalanced connection. This condition does not appear when unbalanced outputs are connected to the 664’s balanced TA3 inputs.
664 mixers with a serial number after KA0813326000 are not susceptible to this condition.
Temporary Remedy:
Several temporary remedies will address this condition, including :
- connect unbalanced outputs to the 664 XLR input through an isolation transformer,
- power the mixer from internal AA power.