Sound Devices CL-8 User manual

CL-8
User Guide and Technical Information
Sound Devices, LLC
E7556 State Highway 23 and 33 • Reedsburg, WI • USA • 53959
[phone] • fax: [phone]
Toll-Free: [phone]
www.sounddevices.com
[email protected]

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Introduction
The CL-8 Controller is an optional control surface for the 788T Digital Recorder that significantly ex-
pands its mixing capability and overall usability. Its ergonomic design allows one-handed operation
of many of its functions, freeing the Sound Mixer to control other equipment.
Its large rotary style faders provide the Sound Mixer with precise control of gain levels sent to the
Master Left/Right mix tracks, which can be recorded. The 788T’s Front Panel Input Gain Pots control
the level for the Iso tracks and pre-fade aux tracks.
The Sound mixer can quickly make changes to input settings with the CL-8, including input-to-track
routing, high-pass fi lter, limiter, and input polarity. It displays input activity and can Solo any input.
The CL-8 has a dedicated button for the 788T’s built in Slate Mic. Additionally, the USB Keyboard
pass-through port permits keyboards to be attached for metadata entry and remote control.
For details on operation refer to the 788T User Guide and Technical Information located at http://
www.sounddevices.com/download/guides/788t_en.pdf.

Mounting the CL-8
The CL-8 can mount to the 788T top or bottom panel. The following steps illustrate mounting the
CL-8 to the bottom of the 788T.
1. Place the 788T on a at and sturdy surface with the boom panel facing up.
2. Remove both of the 788T front-panel-stando screws with a #1 Phillips screwdriver.
Made In
Reedsburg, Wisconsin
USA
www.sounddevices.com
This device complies with the
FCC Rules, Part 15, Class B.
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788T
A
B
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D
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BFS
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IN
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ARM ARM
BFS
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INPUT PWR
MENU
HDD
REC
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KEYBD OUT INC.LINK
AES I/O, GPIO, PWR
COMPACT FLASH
MENU
SELECT 123
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5,6
UNBAL
ANALOG BAL LINE OUTS FW800 FW400 USB
BAL AES
OUT
1,2 3,4 TIMECODE
SYNC
WORD/VID IN
DC IN
10-18V
PIN 4
PIN 1
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WORDOUT
Remove the 788T bottom side standoff screws
3. Place the CL-8 on a at and sturdy surface with the top panel facing up.
4. Remove both front panel stando screws using a #1 Phillips screwdriver.
5. Flip the CL-8 over so that the boom panel is now facing up.
6. Remove both front panel stando screws using a #1 Phillips screwdriver.
7. Store the six screws (2 from the 788T and 4 from the CL-8) and the two CL-8 threaded stand-
os for future replacement.
8. Place the CL-8 on the 788T with the top panel of the CL-8 resting on the boom panel of the
788T.
9. Line up the screw holes and insert the provided threadless stando.
10. Aach the CL-8 to the 788T using the provided 1.17” screws with a #1 Phillips screwdriver.
Fasten the screws tightly, taking care to not overtighten.
11. Connect the CL-8 USB A Male connector to the 788T USB A Female Keyboard Input.
12. If more cable length is needed, remove all eight screws securing the CL-8 Cable Bay.
Access the CL-8 cable bay to
adjust the USB cable length.
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AUX 1 AUX 2
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LIM
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AUX 1 AUX 2
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LIM
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AUX 1 AUX 2
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AUX 1 AUX 2
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AUX 1 AUX 2
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KEYBOARD
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SLATE
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Made In
Reedsburg, Wisconsin
USA
www.sounddevices.com
This device complies with the
FCC Rules, Part 15, Class B.
13. Adjust the cable accordingly.
14. Replace the CL-8 Cable Bay and replace all eight screws.

CL-8 User Guide and Technical Information
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Specifications
Powering • Powered by the 788T over USB bus power.
Dimensions • 1.75” x 10.2” x 2.25” (H x W x D)
Weight • 21.5 oz.
USB Cable • 17” USB-A Male (right angled) to USB-B Male cable
Included Accessories • Replacement, threadless front panel standoff (count of 2)
• 1.17” screws (count of 2)
Warranty and Technical Support
Warranty & Service
Sound Devices, LLC warrants the CL-8 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.
THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE. SOUND DEVICES,
LLC DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRAN-
TIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
SOUND DEVICES, LLC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUEN-
TIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR UNDER ANY OTHER LE-
GAL 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 mer-
chandise 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 ac-
cessories, including SSD drives, CF cards, baeries, power supplies, carry cases, cables, or adapters
unless instructed by Sound Devices.
Sound Devices, LLC
Service Repair RMA #XXXXX
E7556 State Road 23 and 33
Reedsburg, WI 53959 USA
telephone: [phone]
Technical Support / Bug Reports
For technical support and bug reporting on all Sound Devices products contact:
Sound Devices, LLC
E-mail: [email protected]
web: www.sounddevices.com/support
Telephone: [phone] / Toll-Free in the U.S.A.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

CL-8 User Guide and Technical Information
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Features and specifications are subject to change. Visit www.sounddevices.com for the latest documentation.
CE Declaration of Conformity
According to ISO/IEC Guide 22
Sound Devices, LLC
E7556 State Highway 23 & 33
Reedsburg, WI 53959 USA
declares that the product, CL-8 is in conformity with and passes:
89/336/EEC EMC Directive
EN 55103-1, 1997 EMC-Product Family Standard for Audio, Video, Audio-Visual and Entertain-
ment Lighting Control Apparatus for Professional use. Part 1: Emissions
EN 55103-1, 1997 EMC-Product Family Standard for Audio, Video, Audio-Visual and Entertain-
ment Lighting Control Apparatus for Professional use. Part 2: Immunity
CISPR 22, 2006 (EN 55022, 2006) Radiated Emissions, Class B
CISPR 22, 2006 (EN 55022, 2006) Conducted Emissions Class B
IEC 61000-3-2, 2005
EN 61000-3-2, 2001
Harmonic Current Emissions (through Amendment 14 of IEC 61000-4-7)
IEC 61000-3-3, 2005
EN 61000-3-3, 2002
Voltage Fluctuation and Flicker
EN 55103-1 Phenomena 2,3, 1997
EN 55103-1
Magnetic Emissions at 1 Meter 50Hz – 50kHz
IEC 61000-4-2, 2001
EN 61000-4-2, 2001
ESD, ±4kV Contact, ±8kV Air Discharge
IEC 61000-4-3, 2006
EN 61000-4-3, 2005
Radiated RF Immunity, 3V/m, 80% AM @ 1kHz, 1% step of the previous
frequency 80-1000 MHz
IEC 61000-4-4, 2004
EN 61000-4-4, 2005
EFT Burst: ±0.5 kV - ±2kV
IEC 61000-4-4, 2004
EN 61000-4-4, 2005
EFT Burst: ±0.5kV to ±1kV
IEC 61000-4-5, 2005
EN 61000-4-5, 2001
Surge ±1kV Differential Mode (line to line)
±2kV Common Mode (line to ground)
IEC 61000-4-5, 2005
EN 61000-4-5, 2001
Surge ± 1kV Common Mode
IEC 61000-4-6, 2006
EN 61000-4-6, 2005
Conducted RF Immunity: 3 V, 80% AM modulation @ 1kHz
IEC 61000-4-6, 2006
EN 61000-4-6, 2005
Conducted RF Immunity: 3 V, 80% AM modulation @ 1kHz
EN 55103-2 Phenomena 3, 1997
EN 55103-2, 1997
Magnetic Immunity 50Hz – 10 KHz
IEC 61000-4-11, 2004
EN 61000-4-11, 2004
Voltage Dips and Short Interruptions at test
Voltage level: 70%, 40% and 5% nominal for 10ms, 100ms, 1 sec and 5 sec
(50Hz)
Tested by L. S. Compliance, Inc. Cedarburg, Wisconsin
October 3, 2008
Matthew Anderson
Director of Engineering
Sound Devices, LLC

CL-8 Rev. 1 - Printed in the U.S.A.