788T Firmware v2.03
- Fixed
- Corrects an issue that can occur where a connected CL-8 can become unresponsive when updating firmware.
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788T Firmware v2.01
- New
- Added support for 47.952kF / 23.976 workflow. It is now possible to select 23.976 when set to 47.952F sample rate.
- Slate shortcut in keyboard assign/logic in menu. Only works when a CL-8 or CL-9 is connected.
- Changed
- Enhanced built-in slate mic intelligibility.
- Momentary action added to Keyboard/Logic Inputs - Record shortcut.
- Reduce likelihood of bEXT Description overflow by shortening default track names and removing other superfluous metadata.
- Optimized directory handling - reduces likelihood of slow media errors due to directories containing many files and to near full drives.
- Fixed
- Bug where Daily Folder prompt would not always occur.
- CL-9 Footswitch (GPI) operation.
- Q-factor now disengaging with simultaneous press of CL-9 EQ freq and EQ gain buttons.
- Selecting a HP preset using the encoder now cancels CL-9 track solo.
- CL-9 track solos are no longer cleared after playback.
- Added HPF graphic symbol in display to differentiate between Low Cut and EQ FREQ modes.
- Bug where HPF and Delay would not work at high sample rates.
- Bug where CL-9 faders would intermittently not fade fully off.
- Various iXML/bEXT metadata issues relating to 47.952kF mode.
- Other minor fixes.
788T Firmware v2.00
- New
- Support for the CL-9 Linear Fader Controller
- Single band parametric EQ for each input (CL-9 only; not available at SR > 48048 Hz)
- Variable pan for each input into the LR mix tracks (CL-9 only)
- Track and output soloing (CL-9 only)
- Output muting (CL-9 only)
- Slate can be routed to any track or output (CL-8, CL-9 only)
- Two private, bi-directional communication lines (CL-9 only)
- Ability to use an external mic (input 8) or the built-in mic for communications
- Four programmable user modes (CL-9 only)
- Additional input linking options including: a) 1-5; b) 1-5, 7-8; c) 1-5, 7-8ms; d) 1-4, 5-6; e) 1-4, 5-6ms; f) 1-2ms, 3-4; g) 1-2ms, 3-4, 5-6; h) 1-2, 4-8; i) 1-2ms, 4-8
- Support for the upcoming Wave Agent Control Mode (Metering and TC display)
- Flashing blue track arm LED indication. This means a track is armed but has no active input routed to it and therefore will not record.
- Changed
- Improved CL-8 fader latency
- Fixed
- Bug where non-linked limiters on master tracks would reset to linked after a reboot.
- Nug where 788T would think that more than 8 tracks were enabled at high sampling rates even though 8 or less were enabled.
- Nug where 788T would hang while shutting down during ‘Closing media’ screen.
788T Limiter Overview
High quality limiters are an essential tool for the production sound mixer’s tool kit. As the number of sound sources increases it becomes increasingly difficult to anticipate sudden and excessive changes in the volume levels of multiple sound sources. To prevent input overload, the 788T, like all Sound Devices field production mixers and recorders, has input limiters. (more…)
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788T Firmware v1.76
- New
- Improvements to limiter algorithm
- Independent pre-fade and post-fade limiters; post fade levels that exceed the limiter threshold do not affect pre-fade level.
- L/R track limiters. Can be linked, unlinked or disabled in the Master Levels page in the Track Setup Window (press INPUT key).
- Aux1/Aux2 track limiters. Can be linked, unlinked or disabled in the Master Levels page in the Track Setup Window (press INPUT key).
- 20:1 limiter ratio options for both hard knee and soft knee curves in the Input: Limiter Knee menu.
- Meter Scale menu [68] with zoom mode and ability to create, name and save custom meter scales.
- Changed:
- When daily folders are selected, the daily folder is only created when record is first pressed. This prevents empty daily folders being generated if the 788T is powered up every day but without recording anything. This also applies to the generation of top level (project) and bottom level (scene) folders i.e. they are only generated when record is pressed.
- Fixed:
- HP Power Up Gain settings 'last gain' and 'off' are now remembered after a power cycle.
- RF hash/noise no longer causes the recorder to incorrectly stop recording in ExtTC/cont - Auto Record mode.
- It will only stop when stationary TC code is detected.
- Engaging record using a keyboard or logic input shortcut now works from menu screens as well as the main display.
- Possible lockup if an excessively large number of characters are entered in the 'notes' field.
- Fixed rare bug where connecting to a computer via Firewire/USB could cause file/folder corruption on the 788T HDD.
- Other minor, miscellaneous bugs
788T Firmware v1.75
- New
- Faster power on (boot up) and ready to record, even with thousands of files on media.
- Support for the CL-2 Remote Fader accessory
- Input: Fader Range menu. Allows user to select the dB range of the mixer faders. There are three options:
- i) Wide (off to +15 dB). This is the default and the only range available prior to this release. Allows boost and attenuation.
- ii) Narrow (-15 to +15 dB). This narrows the range thus allowing for finer control of mix levels.
- iii) Fade Only (off to 0 dB). This range only allows attenuation, no boost.
- Up to +15 dB of gain selectable on mix track levels. This is selectable in the LEVELS view in the Track Setup Menu which is accessed by pressing the INPUT button.
- Fixed
- Elimination of a rare, random lockup condition which required a power cycling
- Elimination of a rare, file/system corruption bug causing a file to be not recognized.
- nEXT Originator Date changed to the format YYYY-MM-DD. Files import into Sony's Vegas correctly as Broadcast Wave.
- An error condition when an externally attached FireWire hard drive was attached when the unit is powered up; the error prompted to format the drive.
- Unit now remembers current edited routing after a power cycle.