Sound Devices 833 User manual

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PORTABLE COMPACT MIXER-RECORDER

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DATE DESCRIPTION
09/19
10/19
12/19
2/19
3/20
4/20
5/20
7/20
8/20
9/20
v2.10 Initial Release
v3.00 MixAssit, CL-12 Support,
Timecode stamped AAC le recording,
Smart Battery telemetry.
v3.10 Support for the XL-AES
accessory, new graphical EQ, USB
audio input/output, new headphone
knob menu.
v3.20 Bluetooth support for SD-
Remote, new bluetooth menu option.
v3.21 SD-Remote support for iPad.
v4.00 Output naming, bus soloing.
custom SD card names.
v5.00 Support for NoiseAssist and the
Sonosax SX-LC8+ Controller SX-LC8+
Controller.
v6.00 Support for the SL-2, new Audio
Ltd A10 SuperSlot screens.
v6.10 Support for P.I. Engineering’s
X-keys® Programmable Keypads,
Sticks & Keyboards.
v7.00 Support for the WIsycom
MCR54, Compressors, Q-marks, Soft
pickup for faders, enhanced control
via SD-Remote.
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Included Accessories
PART NUMBERPART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
2479.000 Cordset 6’ AC cable
9623.001 XL-WPTA4 power supply TA4 Connector
9244.003 LCD cover
9772.000 Antenna, SMA connector
5529.000 Promo Sticker (white)
5537.000 Promo sticker (black)
1312.000 Dot: Red, Yellow, Blue,Green, Purple, White (8 each)
Manual Conventions
SYMBOLSYMBOL DESCRIPTION
>
This symbol is used to show the order in which you select menu
commands and sub-options, such as: Main Menu > Outputs
indicates you press the Menu button for the Main Menu, then
scroll to and select Outputs by pushing the Knob.
[ ] This symbol is used to convey selectable menu items.
*This symbol is used to convey factory default settings.
+
A plus sign is used to show button or keystroke combinations. For
instance, Ctrl+V means to hold the Control key down and press
the V key simultaneously. This also applies to other controls,
such as switches and knobs. For instance, MIC+HP turn means
to slide and hold the MIC/TONE switch left while turning the
Headphone (HP) knob. METERS+SELECT means to hold the
METERS button down as you press the SELECT knob.
*
A
note provides recommendations and important related
information. The text for notes appears italicized.
*
A cautionary warning about a specic action that could cause
harm to you, the device, or cause you to lose data. Follow the
guidelines in this document or on the unit itself when handling
electrical equipment. The text for cautionary notes also appears
italicized and bold in a different color.

833 User Guide 1
Welcome to the 833
FULLY ROUTABLE. ULTRA-PORTABLE.
The 833 is the professional’s tool for mobile and small productions. Like the popular Sound Devices 633, the 833 is small, lightweight, and com-
pact. A tactile interface with dedicated faders, trim knobs, and PFL switches makes this mixer-recorder ideal for run-and-gun bag use.
The 833 has 6 mic/line preampliers, 8 channels, 12 tracks, 6 analog outputs, and ultra-accurate timecode. Many features have carried over
from the premium Sound Devices’ Scorpio, such as Sound Devices’ new preamplier design, 2 SD card slots, dual L-Mount battery charging and
powering, and an internal 256 GB SSD.
Additionally, the 833 shares the same processing architecture and multiple FPGAs as the Scorpio. This enables the 833 to be fully routable, and
any physical input can be routed to any track. The 833 features both digital and analog inputs and outputs, and has multiple powering options, so
it will t effortlessly into your existing kit.
A built-in three band EQ may be set to either pre- or post-fade for each channel to tackle any problems directly on-set. Enable Dugan Automixing to
automatically attenuate unused microphones in multi-microphone applications. Up to 8 channels can be automixed at a time, and two separate
groups can be mixed simultaneously.
Dedicated coms and slate allows for professional bi-directional communication with other crew members. Send customized mixes to the camera or
crew with multiple mix buses. With the ability to record to three media simultaneously, you can turn over SD cards to production at the end of the
day while keeping a backup on the internal 256 GB SSD.
The 833 may be controlled via the companion Android app, SD-Remote, which features transport controls, metering, and sound reports. For an
instant mobile workstation, choose from one of several supported USB control surfaces for remote fader and transport control.
We are honored to be part of your kit.
Sincerely,
Sound Devices

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Table of Contents
PANELVIEWS..........................................................................3
FRONT PANEL.........................................................................3
LEFT SIDE PANEL....................................................................5
RIGHT SIDE PANEL..................................................................6
REAR PANEL...........................................................................7
TOP PANEL..............................................................................7
HOME SCREEN........................................................................8
CHANNEL SCREEN..................................................................9
CHANNEL INPUT SOURCE.....................................................10
CHANNEL BUS SENDS...........................................................10
VIRTUAL KEYBOARD.............................................................11
PHRASE MANAGER...............................................................12
CHANNEL EQ........................................................................13
CHANNELCOMPRESSION.....................................................13
MENUS..................................................................................14
POWER..................................................................................15
CHANNEL SETUP...................................................................16
CHANNEL GROUPS...............................................................16
CHANNELS 7-8.....................................................................16
BUSES...................................................................................17
OUTPUTS...............................................................................18
LIMITERS..............................................................................19
AUTOMIXER..........................................................................20
NOISE SUPPRESSION...........................................................22
INSTALLING PLUGINS...........................................................23
METERS.................................................................................24
METER VIEW MENU SHORTCUTS..........................................24
TIMECODE.............................................................................25
RECORD/PLAY.....................................................................26
SLATE/COMS/RETURNS.......................................................26
Q-MARKS..............................................................................27
FILES.....................................................................................28
FILE LIST..............................................................................30
FILE LIST OPTIONS................................................................30
SLATE/COMS/RETURNS.......................................................31
SUPERSLOT...........................................................................32
SL-2.......................................................................................32
SYSTEM.................................................................................39
CONTROLLERS......................................................................40
SUPPORTED THIRD-PARTY CONTROLLERS..........................41
TOGGLE SWITCH ACTION......................................................44
MENU + PFL SWITCH ACTION...............................................44
FRONT PANEL SHORTCUTS...................................................45
USB KEYBOARD....................................................................46
SD-REMOTE...........................................................................47
QUICK SETUP........................................................................51
USB-A....................................................................................52
USB-C....................................................................................52
SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................53
GLOSSARY.............................................................................57

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Panel Views
FRONT PANEL
Channel Trim
Channel Ring LED
Channel Fader
PFL Switch
Transport Control
LCD Display
Meter Button
Select Knob
Mic/Tone Switch
*/** Switch
Rtn/Fav Switch
Power Switch/LED Indicator
Menu Button
Headphone Knob
CHANNEL TRIM Turns the channel on/off and sets the input gain
for the channel. To conserve power, turn off unused channels by
rotating channel trim fully counter-clockwise. Channel 7-8 trims are
accessible via the Channels 7-8 menu or using */** + PFL switch
shortcuts. Use Toggle Switch Actions to set the Select and /or HP
knobs as trims for Ch 7,8.
CHANNEL LED RING Provides visual indication of channel signal
condition, solo and mute, and whether a channel is on or off.
CHANNEL FADER Controls the audio level of the channel as it
contributes to the L/R mix and any destinations selected in routing as
“Post”. Channel 7-8 faders are accessible via the Channels 7-8 menu
or using */** + PFL switch shortcuts. Use Toggle Switch Actions to
set the Select and /or HP knobs as faders for Ch 7,8.
PFL SWITCH Pre/Post Fade Listen selects the channel in the
headphones for Pre/Post Fade Listen while simultaneously entering
the channel screen. Also used for accessing virtual keyboard for
channel naming and various shortcuts. Channel 9-10 PFLs are
accessible via the Channels 9-10 menu or using */** + PFL switch
shortcuts.Use Toggle Switch Actions to set the Select and /or HP
knobs as PFLs for Ch 9,10.
TRANSPORT CONTROLS A joystick (with its illuminated LED
ring) on the front panel is used to perform various transport control
functions. (see table below). The ring LED will ash orange indicating
post roll while writing to media.
Function Action
Record Push up the Transport control to begin recording a new le.
The LED ring illuminates red while recording is underway.
Stop Press in the Transport control to stop recording or playback.
While in standby, press and hold to display next take name.
Play Push down on the Transport control to begin playback of the
last le recorded or le currently loaded. While in playback,
push down again to pause playback. The LED ring as well as
the active le in the display will ash to indicate that Pause
is active. Push down again to continue playback.
Rewind / Load
Previous Take
While in standby, push left to load the previous take. While
in playback, push and hold left to rewind.
When the 833 is playing back or paused, moving the joystick
to the left (<<) rewinds at 2x speed, then after holding for 5
seconds, it increases to 16x speed. Push Left while holding
Select to delete the current Q-mark.
Fast Forward
/ Load Next
Take
While in standby, push right to load the next take. While in
playback, push and hold right to rewind.
When the 833 is playing back or paused, moving the joystick
to the right (>>) fast forwards at 2x speed, then after holding
for 5 seconds, it increases to 16x speed. Push right while
holding Select to add a Q-mark.
Scrub While playing or paused, press the headphone knob >0.5 s
to enter Scrub mode. Then rotate clockwise for fast forward
or counter-clockwise for rewind speeds of 0x, 1/8x, 1/4x,
1/2x, 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. The audio may be heard in
scrub mode up to 2x speed.

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METER BUTTON Push to view and select various metering presets.
Used with Select knob. Press again to return to Home Screen. Push
with channel Select switched 1-6 for shortcut to Meters Preset 1-6.
Push and rotate HP knob to zoom meter scale. Push and Push HP
knob to access Receiver Overview screen if a SuperSlot accessory is
connected.
SELECT KNOB
1. Push to view Outputs list, rotate and push to Select Output Screen.
Push Meter Button to return to Home Screen.
2. Rotate to select track in display, push both Meter and Select at
the same time to arm/disarm track. While holding the Meter Button,
multiple consecutive tracks may be armed by holding in the Select
knob and rotating.
3. Use with Meter Button to scroll through meter views then push to
Select.
4. Push with Channel Select switches 1-6 for shortcut to Bus 1-4, L,R
routing.
5. Menu navigation and push to Select.
6. Hold then press >>, <<, to add, delete Q-marks during recording
and playback.
MIC/TONE SWITCH Toggle slate mic and tone generator. Soft
button for menus.
Hold Select then activate Tone switch for L-Ident tone.
Mappable functions via the Toggle Switch Action menu.
*/** SWITCH User-programmable shortcut toggles.
Mappable functions via the Toggle Switch Action menu.
RTN/FAV SWITCH Toggle Rtn and Fav actions. Soft button for
menus.
Mappable functions via the Toggle Switch Action menu.
POWER SWITCH/LED INDICATOR Turns the power on and off.
Switch LED ring indicates the following:
1. Power condition: green = good, yellow = warning, red = shutdown
imminent.
2. Flashing blue = power is off and holding timecode.
3. Continuous blue = booting up.
4. Flashing yellow = unit is off and charging L-mount batteries.
5. Continuous yellow = unit is off and both L-mount batteries are fully
charged.
MENU BUTTON Push to enter the Main menu. Also used to exit
menus. The Menu button will ash red to indicate clipping on the
headphones. Press with Channel Select switches 1-6 for shortcuts to
Menu Favorites 1-6.
HEADPHONE KNOB
1. Rotate to control headphone volume.
2. Press to open headphone preset menu and select.
3. Menu navigation and push to select.
4. Press Menu and HP knob to enter Take List.
5. Press > 0.5 s during playback to enter audio scrub mode.

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LEFT SIDE PANEL
Mic/Line Inputs 1-3 female XLR jacks
AES3/AES42 on XLR Input 1
Mic/Line Inputs 4-6
TA3 jacks
Com Rtn TA3 jack
Headphone 3.5mm jack
Headphone/
Headset/External Slate
Mic TA5 jack
INPUTS 1-3 FEMALE XLR JACKS Active-balanced analog
microphone or line-level inputs. Input 1 can also accept AES3 or
AES42 signal. [pin-1 = ground, pin-2 = hot (+), and pin-3 = cold (-)].
110 ohm cables should be used for AES3 or AES42 inputs.
MIC/LINE INPUTS 4-6 TA3 JACKS Active-balanced analog
microphone or line-level inputs. [pin-1 = ground, pin-2 = hot (+), pin 3
= cold (-)].
COM RTN TA3 JACK Balanced connection for Com Return audio
input. [pin-1 = Ground, pin-2 = hot (+), pin-3 = cold (-)].
HEADPHONE 3.5 MM JACK Unbalanced output and TRS
headphone output.
Warning! This output can drive headphones to
potentially dangerous levels.
Routing determined in the Outputs
menu. [Sleeve = ground, tip = left, ring = right].
HEADPHONE/HEADSET TA5 JACK Headphone and slate
microphone connections [pin-1 = HP right, pin-2 = HP left, pin-3 =
ground, pin-4 = mic -, pin-5 = mic+].

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RIGHT SIDE PANEL
SD Card slots 1 & 2
USB C port
USB A port
10-18 V DC TA4 jack
LTC/Wordclock/5-pin
LEMO jack
1/4” headphone jack
X3/X4
3.5 mm jack
Antenna RP-SMA
connector
X1/X2
TA3 jacks
Aux In 3.5 mm jack
Main Outputs L (AES 1,2),
R (AES 3,4) Male XLR jacks
ANTENNA RP-SMA-MALE CONNECTOR Connects to included
external antenna for Bluetooth LE.
SD 1 AND 2 CARD SLOTS Insert SD card media for recording.
Insert label side down.
USB C PORT
1. File transfer.
2. 2-in/2-out USB audio streaming
USB A PORT
1. USB keyboard.
2. USB to SD-Remote Android app.
3. USB to the CL-12 and other approved 3rd party fader controllers.
4. Supports USB hubs.
10-18V DC TA4 JACK Accepts DC voltages from 10–18 V for
powering. [pin-1- GND, pin-2- Smart Battery DATA, pin-3- Smart
Battery CLOCK, pin-4- +10-18 VDC].
LTC/WORDCLOCK/5-PIN LEMO JACK Timecode I/O, Wordclock.
[pin-1- GND, pin-2- LTC or WORDCLOCK IN, pin-5- LTC or WORDCLOCK
OUT (Pins 2 and 5 are software selectable)].
¼” HEADPHONE JACK 1/4-inch TRS headphone output. Warning!
This output can drive headphones to potentially dangerous levels.
[Sleeve = ground, tip = left, ring = right].
X3/X4 3.5 MM JACK Unbalanced stereo 3.5 mm female connector.
Routing determined in the Outputs menu. [Sleeve = ground, tip = X3,
ring = X4].
X1/X2 TA3 JACKS Line, -10, or Mic level selected in Main menu
OUTPUTS section. Routing determined in the Outputs menu. [pin-1 =
Ground, pin-2 = hot (+), pin-3 = cold (-). Float pin-3 to un-balance].
AUX IN 3.5 MM JACK Auxilary input used for extra inputs or camera
return [Sleeve = ground, tip = left, ring = right].
MAIN OUTPUTS L (AES 1,2), R (AES 3,4) XLR JACKS Analog
outputs on standard 3-pin XLR-3M connectors. Analog Output levels
are selected between Line, -10, and Mic levels in Main menu >
OUTPUTS. Can be set to send AES3 digital signals (1,2 and 3,4 on L
and R respectively) in Main menu > OUTPUTS. Routing determined in
the Outputs menu. [pin-1 = Ground; pin-2 = hot (+); pin-3 = cold (-).
Unbalance by oating pin-3].

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REAR PANEL
Battery 1, Battery 2 Docking
BATTERY 1, BATTERY 2 DOCKING Sony L-Mount type batteries
may be used. When connected to an external DC source via DC the
L-Mount batteries can be charged if enabled in the Power menu.
Expansion Port
EXPANSION PORT Used for connecting XL-AES 8 Channel AES3
Input Expander and SL-2 Dual SuperSlot Wireless Module.
TOP PANEL

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HOME SCREEN
Current take name
Media space
remaining indicators
LR mix bus meters
Individual channel
meters
File elapsed time Selected
headphone preset
Timecode
Current frame rate Return meter
Current sample rate
CURRENT TAKE NAME Shows the lename of the currently-
selected take.
SSD, SD1, SD2 Indicates the amount of recording time available
based on current track count, sample rate, and media routing. The
internal SSD drive has a capacity of 256 GB.
POWER ICON Indicates approximate voltage condition and current
power source being used.
LR MIX BUS METERS WITH ARM/DISARM INDICATION
Indicates the peak and VU audio levels of the L/R mix. The L and R
indicators turn red to indicate that the tracks are armed for record.
INDIVIDUAL CHANNEL METERS WITH ARM/DISARM INDICATION
Indicates the peak and VU audio levels of the individual channel.
May be Pre- or Post- fade depending on Channel to Iso routing. The
isolated track indicators turn red to indicate that the tracks are armed
for record.
FILE ELAPSED/ REMAINING TIME Indicates in
Hours:Minutes:Seconds:1/10ths the elapsed time of the current le.
During playback, displays the elapsed and remaining time in hours,
minutes and seconds.
TIMECODE Indicates current SMPTE timecode value in
HH:MM:SS:FF.
SAMPLE RATE / FRAME RATE/ TEMPORARY LEVEL DISPLAY
1. Indicates current sample rate.
2. Indicates current frame rate.
3. Temporarily indicates fader level of last moved fader (red text box).
4. Temporarily indicates trim level of last moved trim (green text box).
5. Temporarily indicates bus level of last adjusted bus fader (light blue
text box).
6. Temporarily indicates output level of last adjusted out gain (white
text box).
7. Temporarily indicates EQ freq and gain of last adjusted EQ (blue
text box when EQ is On, orange text box when EQ is off or band is
bypassed).
SMART BATTERY TELEMETRY Indicates time remaining and
percent remaining of Smart Battery life. Other power sources will
show voltage.
SELECTED HEADPHONE PRESET Indicates the currently-selected
headphone preset.
RETURN METER Indicates audio level for the return.
Q-MARK Indicates Q-mark number.
Power icon
Smart Battery telemetryQ-mark

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CHANNEL SCREEN
Channel desgination
and user-dened name
Channel Meter view
Channel Trim value
Channel Arm
Channel to ISO routing
Channel Linking Channel EQ
HPF (High Pass Filter) NoiseAssist
Channel delay Channel to L, R, 1-4
Limiter
HP Preset
Channel Mute L C R pan select
Channel Input selection
Slate Mic
Channel Fader Value
CHANNEL DESIGNATION AND USER-DEFINED NAME Indicates
mixer channel and user-dened name. Both are overlaid onto the
channel audio meter. When in a Channel Screen, hold the PFL Switch
for about 0.5 s to enter the virtual keyboard and enter a user-dened
name for the channel.
CHANNEL METER VIEW Indicates the audio level of the channel.
Metering follows ISO Routing selection, Pre- or Post-fade.
CHANNEL TRIM VALUE Indicates the gain of the channel trim con-
trol. The gain range depends on the type of input selected.
Mic: -inf, +12 to +76 dB
Line: -inf, -14 to +50 dB
Dante: -inf, -20 to +50 dB
SL-2 (Rx): -inf, -20 to +50 dB
SL-2 (AES): -inf, -20 to +50 dB
AES3: -inf, -20 to +50 dB
AES42: -inf, 0 to +70 dB
XL-AES: -inf, -20 to +50 dB
Returns: -inf, -20 to +30 dB
Channels 1-6 trim is adjustable using the front panel trim controls.
Channels 7 & 8 trims are adjustable in the channel screen using the
Select knob.
CHANNEL FADER VALUE Indicates the level of the channel fader
control, continuously-variable from -inf to +16dB.
Channels 1-6 fader is adjustable using the front panel fader controls.
Channels 7 & 8 faders are adjustable in the channel screen using the
Select knob.
CHANNEL INPUT SELECTION Indicates which physical audio input
is feeding the channel.
ISO (CHANNEL->ISO) ROUTING Indicates where the isolated
track’s audio is tapped from in the audio chain. Pre- or Post-fade.
CHANNEL LINKING Indicates the current linking status. The linking
options are Unlinked, adjacent channels (eg. 1,2) and adjacent chan-
nels Mid Side (eg. 1-2MS). Linked parameters are: trims, faders, HPF,
delay, limiter, mute, ISO, Bus Send 1 and Bus Send 2. Stereo panning
is odd to L and even to R. For MS linking, the pan becomes a balance
control between M and S.
AUTOMIX Indicates whether the channel is selected for automixing.
Purple text = On and white text = Off.
NA (NOISEASSIST) Indicates whether the channel is selected for
NoiseAssist and how much is applied. Field is grayed out when the
NoiseAssist plugin is disabled. White ‘--’ (dashes) when NoiseAssist is
enabled but channel not selected; white ‘dB’ value when channel is
selected.
CHANNEL EQ Indicates the EQ position in the audio chain. Pre- or
Post-fade. Select to enter Channel EQ screen.
HPF (HIGH PASS FILTER) Indicates on/off status where green
icon and white value = ”On” and grey icon and value = “Off”. The HPF
frequency is variable in 10 Hz steps from 10 Hz to 320 Hz.
POLARITY REVERSE Indicates polarity status. Green icon = polarity
reversed, white icon = polarity normal.
CHANNEL INPUT DELAY Indicates input delay time. The input delay
is continuously-variable in milliseconds from 0-50 ms.
CHANNEL TO BUS ROUTING Determines the bus or buses channel
audio will be sent. When a channel is routed to a bus as a Send (bus
box highlighted blue), the Send Gain value is used. When a channel
is sent Pre-fade (green) or Post-fade (orange), the Send Gain value is
ignored.
CHANNEL LIMITER Indicates on/off status of channel limiter.
CHANNEL COMPRESSOR Indicates the Compressor position in the
audio chain. Pre(fade) or Post(fade). Select to enter Channel Com-
pressor screen.
MUTE Indicates mute status of channel. Blue icon = muted. Toggle
mute on/off with the “Tone” switch.
L C R SELECT Indicates the stereo pan position of the channel’s
contribution to the L/R mix. Orange = selected. Use the */** switch
to select. Hold */** switch and rotate Select knob for continuous
panning positioning. Alternatively, press and hold Select knob, then
use */** switch to pan continuously.
ARM Toggle the Rtn/Fav switch to arm or disarm isolated track for
recording.
HP PRESET Pressing in the HP knob toggles between HP preset
and PFL.
Polarity
Automix
Compressor

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CHANNEL INPUT SOURCE
CHANNEL BUS SENDS
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Virtual Keyboard
Action Function
Rotate HP Scrolls orange highlight through the keyboard
characters.
Press HP Inserts the highlighted character in text eld.
‘abc’ switch Quick ick toggles between A-Z and a-z in keyboard.
Hold ‘abc’
switch
Momentary selection of other case.
Delete Deletes character to the left of ashing cursor.
Hold Delete Repeatedly deletes characters to the left of ashing
cursor.
Space Inserts space at the ashing cursor position.
Hold Space Repeatedly inserts spaces.
Save switch Saves text and exits screen.
Rotate
Select
Moves the cursor to the left or right in the text eld.
Quick Press
Select
Switches to the Shifted functions: Clear, End, Home,
Exit. When shifted functions are active, their text
changes to white and the non-shifted functions
change to gray.
Clear Clears text from the text edit eld.
End/Home Moves cursor to end/start of text.
Exit Exits screen without saving text edits.

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Phrase Manager
Phrases entered in the Phrase Manager are available in all virtual
keyboard text editing screens such as scene names, channel names,
notes, etc.
CLEAR Clears all phrases
DELETE Deletes selected phrases
NEW Create new phrase
EDIT Edit selected phrase
INSERT Inserts selected phrase into text
REPLACE Replaces text with current selected phrase

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Channel EQ
MIC Selects EQ state and insert location. Indicates where the EQ is
inserted into the audio chain. Pre-fade or Post-fade [Off*, Pre, Post].
EQ will apply to bus sends only when applied Pre-fade.
TONE Selects EQ band mode [Bypass*, Active]
*/** Selects EQ band. Use Select knob to adjust frequency and HP
knob to adjust gain of the lter. [LF*, MF, HF] All lters are sweepable
from 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
RTN Selects Q (bandwidth) of selected band [0.5 - 10] (use Sel or HP
knob to adjust).
FAV Toggles lter type of LF and HF band [Peak, Shelf*].
The Low Cut value is represented by the leftmost value on the graph
and is adjustable in the channel screen.
Channel Compression
MIC Selects Compression state and insert location. Indicates where
the compression is inserted into the audio chain. Pre-fade or Post-
fade [Off*, Pre, Post].
Compression will apply to bus sends only when applied Pre-fade.
TONE Selects threshold [0 to -40 dB]
* Selects Ratio. [1.0:1 to 20:1 in 0.1 steps]
** Selects Knee. [Hard, Soft]
RTN Selects Attack time [1 to 200 ms in 1 ms steps]
FAV Selects Release time [50 to 200 ms in 1 ms steps, 200 to 1000
ms in 10 ms steps]
Note: Compression can also be applied to Buses.
Low Cut lter value
frequency and
gain indication
Insert location Threshold Ratio Knee Threshold Release

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Menus
MAIN MENU

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Power
Allows conguration of various power settings.
POWER SOURCE ICONS (Batt1, Batt2, DC, TC Batt,) Indicates the
power condition of each power source. [Green = normal, yellow =
below normal, red = warning]
1. DC REF Allows proper power level indicator calibration based
upon the type of DC power source used. [12V DC*, 14 V Li-Ion, 12 V
Lead Acid, Full Range (10-18 V), Smart Battery], NP1 Data.
2. DC LOSS Selects how the unit should operate when DC power is
lost. [Switch to Next Supply*, Turn Off].
3. SMART BATTERY DATA Displays Time Remaining, Percent Re-
maining, Cycle Count, and Temperature of Smart Battery.
Note: This menu is only displayed when a smart battery is connected.
4. BATT CHARGING Selects battery charging mode when connected
to an external DC source. [Disabled, When Power Off, When Power On,
Always*].
5. USB-A CHARGE PORT Allows charging of compatible external
USB devices such as Android tablets [500 mA or 1.5 A*].

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Channel Setup
1. PHANTOM VOLTAGE Selects phantom power voltage for all
inputs. [12 V, 48 V*].
2. PFL MODE Selects the source of the PFL feed. [Auto* Pre-fade,
Post-fade] Auto = pre-fade if channel is routed to ISO track pre-fade,
post-fade if channel is routed to the ISO track post-fade.
3. CHANNEL GROUPING Selects grouping of faders, record arming,
and mutes across channels. The lowest channel number in the group
controls the other channels grouped. Two channel groups are possi-
ble, channels grouped can only be assigned to one group.
a. Group 1 [1-8]
b. Group 2 [1-8]
c. Group 3 [1-8]
d. Group 4 [1-8]
4. PFL GAIN A preset amount of gain that is applied to any chan-
nel(s) with active PFL.
Channel Groups
Use channel groups to control a group of channels using the master
channel’s controls. The master channel is the lowest numbered chan-
nel in the group. Group parameters include fader gain, arms, limiters,
and mutes.
CHANNEL GROUPS ENABLE/DISABLE
Provides global enable/disable for each of the four groups in the
channel grouping menu. Scroll to Group 1-4 using either knob, then
press the knob to enable or disable the group.
Channels 7-8
Provides access to channel screens 7-8.
Access is also possible by using the */** + PFL switch shortcuts:
* + PFL 1-2 = Ch 7-8
Trims, Faders and PFL’s for channel’s 7 and 8 can be controlled by a
combination of the toggle switches beneath the LCD and the Select
and HP Knobs. Setup in the System>Toggle Switch Action menu.
See the Toggle Switch Action section for information on which of the
following optons are available for each toggle switch:
CH 7 OR 8 TRIM/PFL (LATCH) Flick toggle then rotate Select to
adjust ch 7 or 8 trim. Gain values are displayed in the Home Screen
sample rate eld. Press Select to PFL. Flick toggle to cancel mode.
CH 7 OR 8 FADER /PFL (LATCH) Flick toggle then rotate Select to
adjust ch 7 or 8 fader. Gain values are displayed in the Home Screen
sample rate eld. Flick toggle to cancel mode
CH 7 TRIM/PFL (MOMENT) Hold toggle then rotate Select to adjust
ch 7 trim. Gain values are displayed in the Home Screen sample rate
eld. Press Select to PFL
CH 8 TRIM/PFL (MOMENT) Hold toggle then rotate HP to adjust
ch 8 trim. Gain values are displayed in the Home Screen sample rate
eld. Press HP to PFL
CH 7 FADER/PFL (MOMENT) Hold toggle then rotate Select to ad-
just ch 7 fader. Gain values are displayed in the Home Screen sample
rate eld. Press Select to PFL
CH 8 FADER/PFL (MOMENT) Hold toggle then rotate HP to adjust
ch 8 fader. Gain values are displayed in the Home Screen sample rate
eld. Press HP to PFL

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Buses
Selects routing for Buses L,R and 1-4.
Access buses via Menu > Buses or by holding Select and toggling a
PFL switch.
When a bus screen is entered, that bus is solo’d by default in both HP
L and HP R. If the bus is linked, the odd bus will be heard in HP L and
the even bus in HP R. Toggle between Solo and the current HP preset
by pressing the HP encoder.
1. BUS METER Audio level meter for the selected bus.
2. LINK *-* Selects linking for two odd-to-even numbered adjacent
buses. Links bus Gain, bus limiters, Mute Coms, and Mute All func-
tions.
3. ISO Any ISO channel contributes to Bus mix. Green ll in text box
= Pre-fade, Orange ll in text box = Post-fade, Light Blue ll in text box
= Send gain] Send adjusts the Iso channel send gain to the bus when
the selected Iso channel is routed as a ‘Send’ to that bus (light blue
ll in text box). When the selected Iso channel is set to ‘Send’ (light
blue ll), enter the Send eld with the * toggle then adjust send gain
by rotating the HP knob.
Tip: Recorded ISOs can be played back via buses. This is useful for
playing back alternate ISO mixes on set. By routing the ISOs as bus
sends instead of pre or post-fader, you can adjust the ISO mix on play-
back. Use Buses B3-B4 for this purpose since Bus L, R, B1, and B2
are recordable and are reserved for playing back their own recorded
audio.
4. BUS Not available in L and R Bus Screens. Bus 1 and 2 allow rout-
ing of [Bus L or R]. Bus 3 and 4 allow routing of [Bus L, R, 1, or 2].
5. COM Rtn is not available on L,R buses. Bus 1-4 allow Com Rtn to
be routed.
6. RETURN Not available on L,R buses. Buses 1-4 allow routing of
[Return 1 or 2].
7. SLATE Activates the slate mic. Slate mic will follow settings from
Slate/Coms/Returns menu.
8. MORE.. Select to bring up a second page of Bus toggle switch
functions including Bus Compressor and Limiter control.
Select Rtn toggle to set compressor parameters for the selected bus.
Available parameters:
MIC Selects Compression On or Off.
TONE Selects threshold [0 to -40 dB]
* Selects Ratio. [1.0:1 to 20:1 in 0.1 steps]
** Selects Knee. [Hard, Soft]
RTN Selects Attack time [1 to 200 ms in 1ms steps]
FAV Selects Release time [50 to 200 ms in 1 ms steps, 200 to 1000
ms in 10 ms steps]
Select Fav toggle to toggle Limiter On or Off.
9. BUS SEND ON FADER Channel Bus Sends in Bus screens. Use
the Sel knob to navigate through the Bus send routing. When an ISO
set to Send (highlighted in light blue) is selected, activate the * toggle
then rotate the HP knob to adjust the gain of the ISO sent to the bus.
Toggle the * switch again to exit Bus Sends on Faders.
10. NOISEASSIST (NA) In Bus L and R screens, use ** toggle to
adjust the amount of NoiseAssist applied to the selected bus.
11. GAIN Use ** toggle to select and adjust selected bus gain in 1
dB increments. [-inf, -40 to +16 dB].
12. MUTE COMS Selects muting of Coms sends and return.
13. MUTE ALL Indicates mute status of bus. Blue icon = muted.
Toggle Mute All On/Off with the “Fav” toggle.
Bus Meter
Iso
Slate More NoiseAssist Gain Mute
Link
LimiterCompressor
Bus Meter
Iso
Bus
Com
Return
Slate More Send Gain Mute Coms Mute All
Linking

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Outputs
1. LR, X1-X4 OUTPUT ROUTING
Selects routing for L,R and X1-X4 outputs [L Out, R Out, X1, X2, X3,
and X4 Out]
Note:
Only a single source can be routed to an Output. If multiple
sources need to be routed, use a Bus.
NAME Opens a keyboard for naming the selected Output. Output
names appear in output meter views when a meter view preset has
Track Names enabled.
EDIT Enters the Output screen. The bus can also be entered by press-
ing the Sel or HP knob.
A. ISO Selected source will contribute to the Output. Green = Pre-
fade, Orange = Post-fade [1-8].
B. BUS [L,R, 1-4, HP-L, HP-R].
C. COM Routes Com Return directly to the output.
D. RETURN Routes Return 1 or 2 directly to the output.
E. RECORD MUTE Selects automatic muting of the output when in
Record mode. [Off*, On]
F. STOP MUTE Selects automatic muting of the output when in Stop
mode. [Off*, On]
G. PLAY MUTE Selects automatic muting of the output when in Play
mode. [Off*, On]
H. DELAY The output delay is continuously-variable in milliseconds
from 0-500 ms.
I. GAIN Selects amount of attenuation applied to the output. Toggle
the ** to select [0 dB to -50 dB and -inf]
J. LEVEL Selects output level type. [Line, -10, Mic]
K. MUTE Indicates mute status of output (Orange = muted) Toggle
Mute On/Off with the “Fav” toggle.
L. LINK *-* Selects linking for two even-to-odd numbered adjacent
outputs. Links gain, mutes, and delays.
2. USB
Selects routing for USB output.
A. ISO Selected source will contribute to the Output. Green = Pre-
fade, Orange = Post-fade [1-8].
B. BUS [L,R, 1-4].
C. OUTPUT [L,R,X1,X2,X3,X4].
Delay Attn Type
Mute
Auto Mute
Link