664 Portable Production Mixer and Recorder User Guide and Technical Information firmware rev. 2.02 UDMA E7556 State Rd. 23 and 33, Reedsburg, WI, USA +1 (608) 524-0625 • Toll-Free: (800) 505-0625 • fax: +1 (608) 524-0655 www.sounddevices.com support@sounddevices.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Table of Contents Panel Descriptions Right Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Rear Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Screen Overview Main Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Meter Views. . . . . . . . . . .
664 User Guide and Technical Information Transport Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recording Tracks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sampling Rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bit Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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664 User Guide and Technical Information Panel Descriptions Front Panel 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 13 14 3 1) Input Fader Primary control for adjusting the level of an input during operation. Ranges from off to +15 dB. Nominal setting is in the middle (0 dB). 2) Gain (Trim) Coarse input gain control. Sets the initial input sensitivity level so that the Input Fader can be used for fine gain adjustments. Range is from +22 dB to +72 dB. See Input Setup and Control.
664 User Guide and Technical Information 10) Internal Time code LED When the 664 is powered down and time code Mode is Freerun or 24-Hour Run, the Internal Time code LED will flash blue to indicate that time code is being maintained. The 664 will hold accurate time code for 2 hours after being powered down. 11) Power Switch Three-position slide switch, selects between AA battery power or external DC sources, middle position is off. 12) Power LED Illuminates green to indicate the 664 is powered on.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Left Panel 1 3 2 1) XLR-3F Analog Inputs 1-6 Active-balanced analog microphone- or line-level input for inputs 1-6 on XLR-3F connector. Input type is set within the Input Settings Screen. Inputs 1 and 6 can also accept AES3 or AES42 (Mode 1) signal. Pin-1 ground, pin-2 (+), pin-3 (-). 3) Slate Mic Input TA3 input for connecting external slate microphone.
664 User Guide and Technical Information 1) USB B Connector Factory use and keyboard connection (with adapter). 2) Time code I/O Time code input and output on 5-pin LEMO® connector. 3) 10-pin A and C Each connection includes a pair of transformer-isolated Outputs and a stereo unbalanced Return input. Analog Output levels are selected between Line, -10, and Mic levels in Setup Menu section OUTPUTS. 10-pin A outputs can be set to AES Outputs 5,6 and 7,8 in the Setup Menu section OUTPUTS.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Rear Panel 4 2 1) BNC Word Clock Input Accepts word clock rates between 32 kHz and 48.048 kHz for synchronizing the internal recorder to external digital audio devices. 2) BNC Word Clock Output Provides word clock signal to synchronize external digital audio devices to the 664. 3) TA3 COM Send Unbalanced, stereo, line-level output. Program assigned to COM output from Setup Menu. 4) TA3 COM Return Line-level input for return feed from onset communications sources.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Screen Overview Main Screen The Main Screen displays important information at-a-glance. The Main Screen can be accessed quickly from any other screen by pressing the Meters button. Display of the sample rate information and time code frame rate information can be “swapped” by holding the Meters button and Sliding the RTN Switch to the left.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Bus tracks RTN during gain adjustment Return inputs Return gain (during adjustment) SMPTE Timecode Absolute recording time Timecode frame rate Time and date LCD Daylight Mode Screen Overview When engaged, LCD Daylight Mode changes the color scheme of the user interface to be more easily viewable in environments with bright ambient light or direct sunlight.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Input Setup and Control The 664 has six, full-featured audio inputs on XLR-3F connectors and six direct outputs on TA3 connectors. The direct outputs can optionally be used as line inputs (see 12 Channel Mode). Each analog input has a wide gain range to accommodate nearly all signal types, from microphones to line-level sources. Inputs can be used as either balanced or unbalanced connections. To unbalance, tie pin-3 to pin-1 of the XLR connector of the cable.
664 User Guide and Technical Information 2) Input Meter Displays the Input’s signal level and limiting activity. The level displayed is the level to the Iso Track and will be pre- or post-fade depending on the Iso Track Status. Meter ballistics can be set globally from VU or Peak+VU in Setup Menu item SYSTEM > Meter Ballistics. 3) Input Selection Displays the available input types.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Polarity reversal is used to compensate for incorrectly wired balanced cables, to prevent signal cancellation when a source is dual-miked from opposite directions, or to reverse left/right with microphones in a mid-side (MS) configuration. Phantom Power Phantom powering is a fixed DC voltage of either 12 or 48 Volts. This voltage is resistively applied to pin 2 and pin 3 of an input’s XLR-3F connector, relative to pin 1.
664 User Guide and Technical Information High-Pass Filter Each input channel has an adjustable high-pass filter controlled by the High-Pass Filter control. High-pass (or low-cut/low roll-off) filters are useful for removing excess low frequency energy from audio signals. Wind noise is a common unwanted low frequency signal that can be reduced with the use of a high-pass filter.
664 User Guide and Technical Information • The odd channel’s Pan Control controls the balance of the stereo signal to the Master Bus. When linked MS, the odd channel’s Pan Control functions as a left/right balance control for the matrixed MS signal. • The even channel’s Fader Control and Pan Control are disabled. • The limiters of both inputs are linked. • The background label of both inputs is connected on the Main Screen.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Each connector carries two channels of digital audio. Alternate channels of digital audio sent to Input 1 or Input 6 are available on adjacent inputs, according to the following table.
664 User Guide and Technical Information White box indicates selected parameter. Rotate Select Encoder to adjust value. Press Select Encoder to move to next parameter (HPF, Trim, Fader). Press Headphone Encoder to set to Line Input, Direct Output, or Off. Press the Select Encoder to cycle the white highlighter box between HPF, Trim, and Fader. Rotate the Select Encoder to adjust the value of the highlighted parameter (Acceleration is applied to Trim and Fader adjustments to enable fast adjustments).
664 User Guide and Technical Information Limiters Limiters prevent clipping by attenuating signals that surpass a set threshold. The amount of attenuation is defined by the “ratio” of the limiter and expressed as two numbers. All 664 limiters use a 20:1 compression ratio. This means that signal that exceeds the threshold by 20 dB will exit the limiting stage at only 1 dB above the threshold.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Metering Input, Track, and RTN levels are displayed in the various Meter Views on the Main Screen (see Meter Views). Each segment of the meter represents 1 dB. A larger red square under the 20 dBU marker indicates clipping on the track. A large yellow square indicates limiting activity on the track. Input clipping Limiter active Meters can be displayed with segments or solid lines (Setup Menu option SYSTEM > Meter Display Style).
664 User Guide and Technical Information Peak Hold When Peak Metering is enabled (Peak Only or Peak + VU), peak hold displays the last highest peak value on the meter as a separate, individual meter segment. By default this meter segment will remain visible for 1 second. This time can be adjusted from Setup Menu option SYSTEM > Meter Peak Hold Time to 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 seconds. The Infinity option will display the last highest peak indefinitely until a higher peak is reached.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Headphone Monitoring Headphone Gain By default, headphone output level is controlled by turning the Headphone Encoder while viewing the Main Screen or Input Settings Screen. When adjusting the headphone gain, the gain value (in dB) is displayed in the lower right corner of the LCD (Near the Headphone Encoder). This space displays the currently selected headphone source when the headphone gain is not being adjusted.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Headphone Encoder Mode The functions for selecting a monitor source and adjusting headphone gain can be switched by setting Setup Menu option SYSTEM > Headphone Encoder Mode to Preset/Vol. When this mode is engaged, turning the Headphone Encoder from the Main Screen will select monitor sources. To adjust the headphone gain from the Main Screen, press the Headphone Encoder and then turn the Headphone Encoder to adjust headphone gain.
664 User Guide and Technical Information PFL (Channel Solo Monitor) Slide the PFL switch left to activate, and again to deactivate. For momentary action, hold the switch left for one second or longer. PFL stands for “Pre-Fade Listen”. When any input’s PFL is activated, the currently selected Monitor Source is replaced with the PFL mix program. The PFL mix program is a mono mix of the pre-fade level of all inputs with PFL enabled.
664 User Guide and Technical Information RTN during level adjustment Input gain of RTN A (during adjustment) Headphone Monitoring RTN monitoring will cancel the PFL mix program when activated.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Output Setup and Control The 664 features a host of analog and digital outputs to accommodate for complex, multi-camera setups. The 664 has 2 stereo output busses: The Master Bus (LR), and the Aux Bus (X1/X2). Master and Aux Outputs There are 4 pairs of balanced analog output connections for the Master Bus (XLR-3M, TA3, and 2 Hirose 10-pin), and one pair of balanced analog output for the Aux Bus (TA3).
664 User Guide and Technical Information Tape Outputs, by default, send the Left and Right stereo program. The Tape outputs can be used to send the incoming RTN A, RTN B, or RTN C signals directly to receiving devices from Setup Menu option OUTPUTS > Tape Out Source. This is useful for sending an IFB wireless feed of the RTN audio to the producer for video playback. Master and Aux Bus Level The output gain of the Master Bus and the Aux Bus is adjustable from Off, -30 to 0dB. To adjust output gain: 1.
664 User Guide and Technical Information COM Setup The 664 features an unbalanced stereo COM Send (TA3) and an balanced mono COM RTN (TA3) for communications purposes. These special input and output channels can be used to privately communicate with a boom operator or other member of the production crew. During operation, it is possible to interrupt the Com signal and speak to the boom operator via the slate mic by Holding down the Select Encoder and sliding the Slate/Tone Switch to the left.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Slate/Com Mic & Tone Oscillator The 3-position Slate / Tone Switch controls both the slate microphone and the tone oscillator. Slate Microphone Slide the Slate / Tone Switch left to activate the slate mic. The green Slate Mic LED will illuminate to indicate that the slate mic is active. Slide the Slate / Tone Switch left again to deactivate the slate mic.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Digital Audio Recorder The 664 features a powerful multi-track digital recorder. The internal recorder can record up to 10 tracks to mono or poly Broadcast WAV files, 16 tracks to poly Broadcast WAV files, or 2 tracks of compressed MP3 audio (See File Formats). Data is written to removable CompactFlash (CF) and SD/ SDHC/SDXC (SD) cards. See Record Media. Transport Control The 5-position Transport Control is used to perform all recording and playback functions.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Track Arming All tracks along with their signal levels, are visible on the Main Screen. Output limiting activity Master Bus L,R (Armed) Aux Bus X1,X2 (Unarmed) Input limiting activity Iso Tracks (Unarmed) Digital Audio Recorder Tracks ready for recording (armed tracks) have a red label. Tracks not assigned for recording (disarmed tracks) have a gray label.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Track names of previously recorded files and track names of all subsequently recorded files can be edited. Tracks can be renamed from the Setup Menu or the Input Settings window. To rename tracks from the Input Settings window: 1. Enter the Input Settings window of the Track to be renamed by sliding the Track’s Input Selector Switch to the right and then releasing it. 2.
664 User Guide and Technical Information The sampling rate of the digital recorder is set from Setup Menu item RECORDER > Sample Freq. See Time Code section for details of “F” modes. The current Sample Rate is displayed on the Main Screen. Word Clock Synchronization By default the 664 recorder uses its own internal clock to generate its sampling rate.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Formatting Media The 664 uses the FAT32 file system for CF cards and SD cards under 32 GB in capacity. SD cards with a capacity greater than 32GB are formatted with the exFAT file system. FAT32 and exFAT are compatible with all major operating systems. Before recording to CF or SD media, cards must be formatted. To format cards in the 664: 1. Press the Menu button to enter the Setup Menu. 2.
664 User Guide and Technical Information If Sample Rate is displayed instead of time code frame rate, hold the Meters button and slide the RTN switch left to view time code frame rate. Time code modes The time code mode determines if the 664 generates or reads time code and when time code runs and stops. Time code mode is changed from the Setup Menu option TIMECODE/SYNC > Time code Mode. Rec Run (Record Run) Generator mode.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Ext-TC/Cont (External Time Code Continuous) Reader mode. The internal time code generator follows an external time code signal appearing at the time code input. If the external time code is removed the internal generator continues to run to preserve continuous time code. Recording is triggered manually with the Transport Control. Ext-TC Auto-Rec/Cont (External Time Code Auto-Record Continuous) Reader mode.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Time code Hold Off Digital Audio Recorder Some devices that send rec-run time code will sometimes have a tendency to send short burst of running time code. When using time code to trigger recording on the 664 (External time code autorecord modes) this behavior can result in unintentional recordings on the 664. To eliminate this problem, the 664 features a Time code Hold Off function.
664 User Guide and Technical Information The audio file, however, is stamped with a 29.97 ND frame rate, along the 48 kHz sampling rate. It will appear as if the file was originally recorded at a 48 kHz sampling rate at a TC rate of 29.97 ND. Fostex DV40 When using files recorded in the 48.048kF mode with a DV40 with early software, set the DV40 time code frame rate to 29.97ND. Time code stamps will properly match the original time code start times. 47.952k and 47.952kF Both 47.952 and 47.
664 User Guide and Technical Information The exFAT file system is not compatible with Windows XP or Mac OS X 10.6.4 or lower. Visit www.sounddevices.com/approved for an up-to-date list of tested and approved cards. File List The File List displays all files on the CF or SD card. To access the File List, select Setup Menu option FILE STORAGE > File List. The File List can also be accessed by sliding the Slate/Tone Switch while viewing the Take List.
664 User Guide and Technical Information File Option File Directory Storage Media Create Sound Report Creates a CSV sound report of all files in the directory and saves the report there. see Sound Reports Creates a CSV sound report of all files in the root of the storage media and saves the report there. see Sound Reports Rename Changes the name of the directory. Changes the volume label of the storage media. Empty Trash Available only on TRASH and FALSETAKES directories.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Track Track Name Track Designator Track L MixL 1 Track R MixR 2 Track 1 Ch1 3 Track 2 Ch2 4 Track 3 Ch3 5 Track 4 Ch4 6 Track 5 Ch5 7 Track 6 Ch6 8 Track 7 Ch7 9 Track 8 Ch8 A Track 9 Ch9 B Track 10 Ch10 C Track 11 Ch11 D Track 12 Ch12 E Track X1 Aux1 F Track X2 Aux2 G Digital Audio Recorder Note that the track designator is not the same as the track number on the 664.
664 User Guide and Technical Information the date. Whenever a new day occurs, the 664 will prompt asking if the user would like to create a new daily folder. With an example date of August 20th, 2012, the naming format of the daily folder would be: 12Y08M20. The name of the Mid-Level folder will also be stored in the TAPE field of the iXML and bEXT chunks of all subsequently recorded WAV files. Bottom-Level folder. The Bottom-Level folder can be named manually, by scene name, or set to .
664 User Guide and Technical Information Description Default Job: The title of the job. Date: The date. The option will insert the current system date (In MM/DD/YY format) at the time the report is generated. Location: The location. Sound Mixer: Your name. Phone: Your phone number. Limited to numbers and symbols. Email: Your email address. Client: Client’s name. Boom Op: Boom operator’s name. Prod.
664 User Guide and Technical Information 3. To create a sound report for the files at the root level of the CF or SD card, highlight the desired card and skip to the next step. To create a sound report for one folder only, use the Headphone Encoder to navigate to the folder and highlight it (do not go into the foldeR). 4. Slide the RTN Switch to access folder options for the highlighted folder. 5. Select the Create Sound Report option. A CSV file will be created in the selected folder.
664 User Guide and Technical Information 3. Rotate the Headphone Encoder to select Take. 4. Using the Headphone Encoder in the numeric entry dialog, enter a new take number. The next take will use this take numbers and subsequent takes will increment from this number until the take number is reset. To change set the take number of an already recorded take: 1. Enter the Take List (Menu button + Headphone Encoder press or FILE STORAGE > Take List) 2.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Scene Increment By default Scene names will not increment. When Setup Menu option FILE STORAGE > Scene Increment Mode is set to either Character or Numeric, scene names can be incremented manually by pressing and holding the Headphone Encoder, then sliding the Transport Control right (Fast Forward). If the current scene name does not end in a number or letter, a “1” or “A” will be added (for Numeric or Character increment mode, respectively).
664 User Guide and Technical Information time of the file being played back. Pressing the Stop button will pause playback, and pressing the Stop button when playback is paused will stop playback. The media that files will be played back from is highlighted with a green background on the Main Screen. To toggle the default playback card, press and hold the Headphone Encoder then press the slide the Transport Control down (Play). By default, playback will be routed to all outputs of the 664.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Using a USB Keyboard To aid in navigation and data entry, a standard USB keyboard can be connected to the 664. To use a USB keyboard, connect the male USB A plug of the keyboard into the supplied USB A female adapter, then connect the keyboard to the left panel USB B jack on the 664 with the supplied USB cable. Change the Setup Menu option SYSTEM > USB Port to Keyboard. Keyboards with an embedded USB hub are not compatible.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Mixer Linking Linking the 664 With Another 664 or 552 Mixer The Link I/O function allows the 664 or 552 to be interconnected with another 664 or 552 mixer for applications requiring more inputs. When the 664 is linked with a 664 or 552, all inputs appear at both mixer’s outputs. The stereo mix from the other mixer will be routed to the 664’s stereo Master Bus and recorded on tracks L and R. Return audio and PFL occur on the headphone output of both mixers.
664 User Guide and Technical Information 2. Monitor and record the stereo sum of all input channels on the Master Bus of the 664. 3. -30 each -15 0 mixer +4 +8 +12 +16 Adjust the levels on accordingly. L MIC R POWER Linking to a MixPre-D or Original MixPre METER 1kHz The MixPre-D’s Tape Out 3.5 mm TRS is wired Tip = Left, Ring = Right, Sleeve = ground. Sound 2 LCR LCR SLATE to 3.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Powering The 664 is powered by external DC power or internal AA batteries (NiMH or Lithium chemistries preferred. see Internal Battery Powering). The power switch selects the power source, either internal or external. There is a large enough power reserve to switch back and forth from one source to the other without interrupting mixer operation. External Powering The 664 can be powered from any DC voltage from 10 to 18 VDC.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Setting Low Voltage Warning Voltage High Voltage 12V Ext DC 9 10 11 NiMH 11 11.5 13 Expanded NiMH 11 11.5 18 12V Lead Acid 10 11.4 14 14V Li-ion 12.5 13.5 16.3 Full Range 6 11.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Storing and Recalling Settings The 664 can store and recall user settings to User Setup Files on the SD card, CF card, or internal memory. User Setup Files contain all settings made in the Setup Menu and all Input Settings (including routing). Multiple, custom-named setup files can be saved to the CF or SD card. Additionally, four setups can be saved to the 664’s internal memory where they will be available even when no CF or SD card is inserted.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Time and Date Settings Properly setting the time and date is important for file metadata, file system functioning, and some time code functions. To set the time and date, access Setup Menu option SYSTEM > Set Time/Date. Rotate the Headphone Encoder to move the orange highlighter to the desired field.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Setup Menu The chart below shows the Setup Menu number, Function name, a description of the control, options available within that menu, and the factory default setting. Inputs Parameter Name Description Options 1 Ch 1-2 Linking Links channels 1 and 2 with or without Mid/Side decoding. »» Unlinked • 1-2 • 1-2MS 2 Ch 3-4 Linking Links channels 3 and 4 with or without Mid/Side decoding.
664 User Guide and Technical Information # Parameter Name Description Options 7 TA3 R-Out Select the analog output level of the R TA3 output. 8 TA3-X1 Out Select the analog output level of the Aux 1 TA3 output. • Mic »» Line • -10 9 TA3-X2 Out Select the analog output level of the Aux 2 TA3 output. • Mic »» Line • -10 10 Direct Out Levels Select the analog output level of the TA3 Direct Outputs.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Parameter Name Description Options 2 Record to SD Sets the type of file and which tracks to record to the SD card. • Off »» Wav Poly • Wav Poly (ISOs Only) • Wav Poly (LR Only) • Wav Poly (X1X2 only) • MP3 (LR) • MP3 (X1X2) • Wav Mono • Wav Mono (ISOs only) 3 MP3 Bit Rate The bitrate of recorded MP3 files. »» 320kbs • 192kbs • 128kbs 4 Sample Freq. The internal sample rate and sample rate of recorded WAV files. • 44.1k • 47.952k • 47.952kF »» 48k • 48.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Timecode/Sync # Parameter Name Description Options Setup Menu 1 Sync Reference Select synchronization source for digital audio. »» Internal • Word Clock 2 Timecode Mode Sets the running mode for the internal timecode generator and/or the method which the 664 receives SMPTE timecode.. • Off • Rec Run »» Free Run • Free Run Auto Mute • 24h Run • 24h Run Auto Mute • Ext-TC • Ext-TC Auto-Rec • Ext-TC/Cont. • Ext-TC Auto-Rec/Cont.
664 User Guide and Technical Information # Parameter Name Description Options 4 Sound Report Info Allows the user to enter default values for sound report fields. The default values are indicated in parenthesis. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 5 Max File Size Selects the file size when the 664 will close, then start a new file. The 664 will not record a file larger than the selected size.
664 User Guide and Technical Information # Parameter Name Description Options Setup Menu 3 Tone Mode Continuous tone generates tone a the set tone level to all bus tracks. L Ident mode pulses the amplitude of tone to the Left channel of the Master Bus by -20dB. »» Continuous • L Ident 4 Tone Routing Sets the destination of the tone generator.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Parameter Name Description Options 18 Set Time/Date Displays a dialog where the 664 time and date can be set. When highlighter is orange, turn Headphone Encoder to highlight a field and press Headphone Encoder to edit. When highlighter is blue, turn Headphone Encoder to change the value, and press Headphone Encoder to accept the value. 19 Time Zone Set the GMT time zone. See Time and Date Settings section for a world map of GMT time zones.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Front Panel Button Shortcuts To speed navigation the 664 has numerous navigation “shortcuts”. For combinations, press and hold down the first identified key then press the next identified key(s). Function Key Sequence False Take Scene Increment Action + Press and hold the Headphone Encoder then slide the Transport Control left (Rewind). Moves take to FALSETAKES folder and decrements take number.
664 User Guide and Technical Information LED Brightness LCD Brightness Key Sequence Press and hold the Menu button then rotate the Headphone Encoder. Adjusts the brightness of all LED’s. + Press and hold the Menu button then rotate the Select Encoder. Adjusts the backlight level of the LCD. + Press and hold the Headphone Encoder then press the Select Encoder. Toggles between standard and Daylight mode of User Interface.
4 User Guide and Technical Information Connector Pin Assignments Connector Pin Assignments Notes Connector Pin Assignments (6) XLR-3F Analog Inputs 1-6 1 – ground 2 – signal (+) 3 – signal (-) Mic- and Line-level balanced. For unbalanced, pin 1 and pin 3 tied together = ground, pin 2 = positive. (6) TA3M Direct Outputs 1-6 / Inputs 7-12 1 – ground 2 – signal (+) 3 – signal (-) Active balanced direct outputs or active balanced inputs 7-12.
KEYBD OUT C.LINK IN AES I/O, GPIO, PWR COMPACT FLASH 664 User Guide and Technical Information (1) 3.5 mm Headphone (1) 1/4-inch Female Headphone MENU SELECT Pin Assignments Notes 1 – HP L 2 – HP R 3 – Mix R 4 – Mix L 5 – Link detection/Ground Used to link the 664 to Sound Devices MixPre, MixPre-D, 302, 442, 552, or 664 Field Mixers. Mates with Sound Devices XL-TA25, XL-35, and XL-TA55 optional accessory cables. See Accessories for details.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Routing Diagram Tracks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 R 9 10 11 12 X1 X2 L 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 Faders Input Trim, HPF 4 Pan 3 10 11 12 Direct Outputs RTN Gain Routing Diagram RTN A RTN B RTN C COM RTN LR Outputs AUX Outputs AES Outputs A, B, C, D Monitor Left Monitor Right = Route Switch = Route Assignment = Permanent Connection = 664 bus = CL-6 bus COM Send Left COM Send Right = Stereo bus = Left channel Tape Output 62 v. 2.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Specifications Frequency Response 10 Hz to 50 kHz, ± 0.5 dB 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 Type XLR-3F Mic: Active-balanced for use with ≤600 ohm mics XLR-3F Line: Active-balanced for use with ≤2k ohm outputs RTN A,B,C (3.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Analog Outputs Specifications Output Type XLR-3M Line: Transformer-balanced for use with ≥600 ohm inputs XLR-3M -10: Transformer-balanced for use with ≥10k ohm inputs XLR-3M Mic: Transformer-balanced for use with ≥600 ohm inputs 10-pin Hirose Line: Transformer-balanced for use with ≥600 ohm inputs 10-pin Hirose -10: Transformer-balanced for use with ≥10k ohm inputs 10-pin Hirose Mic: Transformer-balanced for use with ≥600 ohm inputs TA3 Active Balanced Mic/Line:
664 User Guide and Technical Information Sampling Clock Accuracy ± 0.2ppm 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, 0.2ppm (0.5 frames per 24 hours) accuracy. Holds TC clock for two hours after main battery removal Input / Output Input: 20k ohm impedance, 0.3 V - 3.0 V p-p (–17 dBu - +3 dBu) Output: 1k ohm impedance, 3.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Accessories Several high-value accessories are available for the 664, including production cases, cables, and power accessories. For a full list of Sound Devices products and accessories, visit our web site www.sounddevices.com/products.
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664 User Guide and Technical Information Declaration of Conformity According to EN ISO/IEC 17050-1:2004 Manufacturer’s Name: Sound Devices, LLC Manufacturer’s Address: E7556 State Rd.
664 User Guide and Technical Information Warranty and Technical Support Warranty & Service Sound Devices, LLC warrants the 664 Mixer against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of TWO (2) years from date of original retail purchase. 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.
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