Sound Devices Scorpio User manual

USER GUIDE
PREMIUM PORTABLE MIXER-RECORDER
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Manual Conventions
SYMBOL 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 Encoder.
[ ] 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 encoders. For instance, MIC+HP turn means
to slide and hold the MIC/TONE switch left while turning the
Headphone (HP) encoder. METERS+SELECT means to hold the
METERS button down as you press the SELECT encoder.
*
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.
Scorpio User Guide | Rev 1-A | 04/04/19
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9244.003 Scorpio LCD cover
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5529.000 Promo Sticker (white)
5537.000 Promo sticker (black)
1312.000 Dot: Red, Yellow, Blue,Green, Purple, White (8 each)

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Dear Sound Professionals,
ank you very much for your interest and purchase of the Scorpio. We at Sound Devices are extremely proud of
this product. We consider the Scorpio our best yet, from every aspect.
We also want to thank you for your direct contribution to this product’s success. Countless conversations were
shared with industry professionals regarding workows, frustrations, wants, and needs. e knowledge obtained
from these conversations drove the design and engineering of the Scorpio.
Please stay in touch. We will always be here to help, listen to feature requests, and hear about your adventures
with the Scorpio.
We are honored to be part of your kit.
Sincerely,
Sound Devices

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Table of Contents
PANEL VIEWS 3
FRONT PANEL 3
LEFT SIDE PANEL 4
RIGHT SIDE PANEL 5
REAR SIDE PANEL 6
TOP PANEL 6
HOME SCREEN 7
CHANNEL SCREEN 8
MENUS 10
POWER MENU 11
BUS MENU 12
OUTPUT MENU 13
DANTE OUTPUT ROUTING 13
SLATE/COMS/RETURNS 17
FILES MENU 18
FRONT PANEL SHORTCUTS 22
SPECIFICATIONS 24
GLOSSARY 27

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Panel Views
FRONT PANEL
Channel Trim
Channel Ring LED
Channel Fader
PFL Switch Transport Control
LCD DisplayMeter Button
Select Encoder Mic/Tone Switch */** Switch Rtn/Fav Switch
Power Switch/LED Indicator
Menu Button
Headphone
Encoder
CHANNEL TRIM Turns the channel on/off and sets the input
sensitivity for the channel. To conserve power, turn off unused
channels by rotating channel trim fully counter-clockwise.
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”.
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.
TRANSPORT CONTROLS A joystick (with its illuminated LED
ring) on the front panel is used to perform various transport control
functions. (see table below)
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 Scorpio 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
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 Scorpio 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
Scrub While playing or paused, press the headphone encoder 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.
METER BUTTON Push to view and select various metering presets.
Used with Select Encoder. Push again to return to Home Screen.
SELECT ENCODER
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
Encoder and rotating.
3. Use with Meter Button to scroll through meter views then push to
select.
4. Push with Channel Select switches 1-12 for shortcut to Bus 1-10,
L,R routing.
5. Menu navigation and push to select.
MIC/TONE SWITCH Toggle slate mic and tone generator. Soft
button for menus.
*/** SWITCH Shortcut with PFL switch to access channels 13-24
and 25-32. Soft button for menus.
POWER SWITCH/LED INDICATOR Turns the power on and off.
Switch LED ring indicates the following:
1. Power condition: green = good, orange = 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.
HEADPHONE ENCODER
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 Encoder to enter Take List.

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LEFT SIDE PANEL
Mic/Line Inputs 1-6 female XLR jacks
AES3/AES42 on XLR Inputs 1 and 6
Mic/Line Inputs 7-8
TA3 jacks Com Rtn 1 TA3 jack
Headphone/(X9/X10)
3.5mm jack
Headphone/
Headset/External Slate
Mic TA5 jack
Mic/Line Inputs 9-16
TA5 jacks
INPUTS 1-6 FEMALE XLR JACKS Active-balanced analog
microphone or line-level inputs. Inputs 1 and 6 can also accept AES3
or AES42 signal. [Pin-1 = ground, Pin-2 = hot (+), and Pin-3 = cold (-)]
MIC/LINE INPUTS 7 - 8 TA3 JACKS Active-balanced analog
microphone or line-level inputs. [Pin 1 = ground, Pin 2 = hot (+), Pin 3
= cold (-)].
MIC/LINE INPUTS 9-16 TA5 JACKS Active-balanced analog
microphone or line-level inputs. [Pin-1 = ground, Pin-2 = Ch.1 +, Pin-3
= Ch.1 -, Pin-4 = Ch.2 +, Pin-5 = Ch. 2 -].
COM RTN 1 TA3 JACK Balanced connection for Com Return 1 audio
input. [Pin 1 = Ground, Pin 2 = hot (+), Pin 3 = cold (-)].
HEADPHONE/(X9/X10) 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 (X9), ring = right (X10)]
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
L,R,Rtn A (AES 5-8)
10 Pin jack
L,R,Rtn C 10 pin jack
USB C Port
USB A port
10-18 V DC1 TA4 jack
LTC/Wordclock/5-pin
LEMO jack
1/4” headphone jack
Com Rtn 2
3.5 mm jack
X7/X8
3.5 mm jack
Antenna SMA
connector
X1-X6
TA3 jacks
Rtn B
3.5 mm jack
Main Outputs L (AES 1,2),
R (AES 3,4) Male XLR jacks
ANTENNA SMA CONNECTOR Connects to inducted external
antenna for Bluetooth LE.
SD 1 AND 2 CARD SLOTS Insert SD card media for recording.
Insert label side down.
L,R,RTN A (AES 5-8) AND C 10 PIN JACKS Each connection
includes a pair of outputs and a stereo unbalanced return input.
Analog Output levels are selected between Line, -10, and Mic levels in
Main menu > OUTPUTS section. 10-pin A outputs can be set to send
AES3 digital signals (AES 5-8). Output may be sourced from L,R or any
of the 10 mix busses in Main menu > OUTPUTS.
USB C PORT
1. File transfer
USB A PORT
1. USB keyboard
2. USB to SD-Remote Android app
3. USB to approved 3rd party fader controllers
10-18V DC1 TA4 JACK Accepts DC voltages from 10–18 V for
powering. [Pin1- GND, Pin2- Smart Battery DATA, Pin3- Smart Battery
CLOCK, Pin4- +10-18 VDC]
LTC/WORDCLOCK/5-PIN LEMO JACK Timecode I/O, Wordclock.
[Pin1- GND, Pin2- LTC or WORDCLOCK IN, Pin5- 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]
COM RTN 2 3.5 MM JACK Balanced, 1-channel 3.5 mm female
connector for Return 2 audio input. [Sleeve = ground, tip = hot, ring =cold ]
X7/X8 3.5MM JACK Unbalanced stereo 3.5 mm female connector.
Routing determined in the Outputs menu. [Sleeve = ground, tip = X7,
ring = X8].
X1-X6 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].
RTN B 3.5 MM JACK Unbalanced stereo 3.5 mm female connector
for Return B audio input. [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 SIDE PANEL
10-18 V DC 2 TA4 Jack Battery 1, Battery 2 Docking Dante /Ethernet RJ-45 Jacks
10-18V DC2 TA4 JACK Accepts DC voltages from 10–18 V for
powering. [Pin1- GND, Pin2- Smart Battery DATA, Pin3- Smart Battery
CLOCK, Pin4- +10-18 VDC]
BATTERY 1, BATTERY 2 DOCKING Sony L-Mount type batteries
may be used. When connected to an external DC source via DC1 or
DC2 the L-Mount batteries can be charged if enabled in the Power
menu.
DANTE RJ45 JACKS Two-1 GbE ports serving as a Dante audio
network connections. The Dante interface provides 32 inputs and
32 outputs simultaneously. Routing is dened through the Channel
Source and Output menus. Dante Controller app on Mac/PC (from
Audinate) needed to route and use Dante.
TOP PANEL
Expansion connector for SL-6
Test connector for manufacturing
EXPANSION CONNECTOR FOR SL-6 Connection for Sound
Devices SL-6 modular wireless receiver system. Routing is dened
through the Channel Source menu.
TEST CONNECTOR Used during manufacturing.

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Screen Views
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 Metering for
Returns A, B, C
Current sample rate
CURRENT TAKE NAME Shows the lename of the currently-
selected take.
SSD, SD1, SD2 Indicates the used/remaining space of each form of
media. The internal SSD drive has a capacity of 256 GB.
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.
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.
CURRENT SAMPLE RATE, FADER/TRIM LEVEL
1. Indicates current sample rate.
2. Temporarily indicates fader level of last moved fader (red text box).
3. Temporarily indicates trim level of last moved trim (green text box).
CURRENT TIMECODE FRAME RATE, FADER/TRIM LEVEL
1. Indicates current frame rate.
2. Temporarily indicates fader level of last moved fader (red text box).
3. Temporarily indicates trim level of last moved trim (green text box).
SELECTED HEADPHONE PRESET Indicates the currently-selected
headphone preset.
METERING FOR RETURNS A, B AND C Indicates audio level for
the returns.

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CHANNEL SCREEN
Channel desgination
and user-dened name
Channel Meter view
Channel Trim value
Bus Routing
Channel to ISO routing
Chanel Linking Channel EQ
HPF (High Pass Filter) Polarity
Channel delay Bus 1 send
Limiter Bus 2 send
Channel Mute L C R pan select
Channel Input selection
Slate Mic
Channel Fader Value
CHANNEL DESIGNATION AND USER-DEFINED NAME Indicates
the mixer channel designation and the 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: +12 to +76 dB
Line: -14 to +36 dB
SL-6: -20 to +50 dB
Dante: -10 to +20 dB
AES3: -10 to +20 dB
AES42: 0 to +70 dB
Returns: -20 to +30 dB
CHANNEL FADER VALUE Indicates the level of the channel fader
control, continuously-variable from Off to +16dB.
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-fade 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 1 to L and 2 to R. For MS linking, the pan becomes a balance con-
trol between M and S.
CHANNEL EQ Indicates the EQ position in the audio chain. Pre(fade)
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.
BUS 1 SEND Sends channel’s audio to Bus 1. The level is continu-
ously-variable from Off to +16 dB.
CHANNEL LIMITER Indicates on/off status of channel limiter.
BUS 2 SEND Sends channel’s audio to Bus 2. The level is continu-
ously-variable from Off to +16 dB.
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 encoder for continuous
panning positioning. Alternatively, press and hold select encoder, then
use */** switch to pan continuously.
BUS ROUTING Indicates channel to bus routing. Green = pre-fade,
Orange = post-fade, Light Blue = via Bus Send, White = No route. Use
the Rtn/Fav switch to access the selected channel’s bus sends view.
Use the HP encoder to scroll and select the bus type (Pre, Post or
Send) and set the gain for the channel’s contribution to the bus. Use
the Menu button to return to the channel screen.

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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 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.
1. EQ Selects channel EQ state. [Off*, On]
2. LOW FREQ Selects low frequency EQ lter parameters.
a. Type- Indicates Shelf or Peaking lter [Shelf, Peak].
b. Freq- Indicates frequency of the lter, continuously-variable from
20 Hz to 20 kHz (100Hz*).
c. Gain- Indicates gain of the lter, continuously-variable from -15dB
to +15 dB in 1 dB increments (0 dB*).
d. Q- Indicates “Q” or bandwidth of the lter, continuously-variable
from .5 - 10 in .1 increments (1.0*).
e. Bypass- Indicates state of the lter [Bypass (orange ll)*.
3. MID FREQ Selects mid frequency EQ lter parameters
a. Freq- Indicates frequency of the lter, continuously-variable from
200-20 kHz in 10 Hz increments (5000Hz*).
b. Gain- Indicates gain of the lter, continuously-variable from -15 dB
to +15dB in 1dB increments (0dB*).
c. Q- Indicates “Q” or bandwidth of the lter, continuously-variable
from .5-10 in .1 increments (1.0*).
d. Bypass- Indicates state of the lter [Bypass(orange ll)*.
4. HI FREQ Selects high frequency EQ lter parameters
a. Type- Indicates Shelf or Peaking lter [Peak, Shelf]
b. Freq- Indicates frequency of the lter, continuously-variable from 20
Hz to 20kHz. (100 Hz*)
c. Gain- Indicates gain of the lter, continuously-variable from -15dB
to +15dB in 1dB increments. (0 dB*)
d. Q- Indicates “Q” or bandwidth of the lter, continuously-variable
from .5 - 10 in .1 increments. (1.0*)
e. Bypass- Indicates state of the lter. [Bypass (orange ll)]*
5. PRE/POST-FADER Indicates where the EQ is inserted into the
audio chain. Pre-fade or Post-fade [Pre*, Post] *Note: EQ will apply to
bus sends when applied Pre-fade only.

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Menus
MAIN MENU

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Power
Allows conguration of various power settings.
POWER SOURCE ICONS “Batt1, Batt2, DC1, DC2, TC Batt, SL-6
DC, SL-6 NP1” Indicates the power condition of each of the power
sources. Green = normal, Yellow = below normal, Orange = low Red =
warning
1. PRIMARY SOURCE Selects the primary source for powering the
unit. [DC 1,2* or Batt 1,2]
2. DC1 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, NiMH, Expanded NiMH, Full Range (10-18V), Smart
Battery]
3. DC2 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, NiMH, Expanded NiMH, Full Range (10-18 V), Smart
Battery]
4. DC LOSS Selects how the unit should operate when DC power is
lost. [Switch to Next Supply*, Turn Off]
5. BATT CHARGING Enable/Disable battery charging when connect-
ed to an external DC source. [Enable, Disable*]
6. SL-6 PRIMARY SOURCE Selects the primary power source for
the SL-6. [NP1*, DC Input]
7. SL-6 NP1 REF Allows proper power level indicator calibration
based upon the type of battery used. [14 V Li-Ion*, NiMH]
8 SL-6 DC REF Allows proper power level indicator calibration based
upon the type of DC power source used. [12 V DC*, 14 V Li-Ion, 12 V
Lead Acid, NiMH, Expanded NiMH, Full Range (10-18 V)]
9. SL-6 POWER OUTPUTS Enables or disables onboard power
outputs [Off*, On]
* Note: All SL-6 related items are only shown in the display when an
SL-6 is connected to the Scorpio.
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. Four channel groups are possi-
ble, channels grouped can only be assigned to one group.
a. Group 1 [1-16]
b. Group 2 [1-16]
c. Group 3 [1-16]
d. Group 4 [1-16]
CHANNELS 13-32 Selects channel screen for channels 13-32
[Channel 13-32]

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Buses
Selects routing for Buses L,R and 1-10.
1. BUS METER Audio level meter for the selected bus.
2. LINK *-* Selects linking for two even to odd numbered adjacent
buses. Links bus Gain, Mute Coms, and Mute All functions.
3. ISO Any ISO channel contributes to Bus mix. Green ll in text box =
Pre-fade, Orange ll in text box = Post-fade, Blue ll in text box = Send
(eg. Bus routing screen with Channel 1 box with blue ll = Channel 1
sending to Bus 1 via Aux 1 send) [1-32].
4. BUS [L,R, 1,2 (available on buses 3-10).
5. RTN COM [Send 1, Send 2, RTN 1, RTN 2 (not available on L,R
busses)].
6. RETURN [A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 (not available on L,R buses)].
7. GAIN Use ** toggle to select and adjust selected bus gain in 1 dB
increments. [Off-16dB]
8. MUTE COMS Selects muting of Coms 1, 2 sends and returns.
9. MUTE ALL Indicates mute status of bus. Blue icon = muted. Tog-
gle Mute All On/Off with the “Fav” toggle.
Bus Meter Link
Iso
Bus Output routing Gain
Mute All
Bus Meter
Iso
Bus
Com
Return
Link
Bus output routing Gain Mute
Coms
Mute All

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Outputs
1. LR, X1-X10 Output Routing
Selects routing for L,R and X1-X10 outputs [L Out, R Out, X1, X2, X3,
X4, X5, X6, X7, X8, X9 and X10 Out] * Only a single source can be rout-
ed to an Output. If multiple sources need to be routed, use a Bus*
A. ISO Selected source will contribute to the Output. Green = Pre-
fade, Orange = Post-fade. [1-32]
B. BUS [L,R, 1-10, HP-L, HP-R]
C. COM [Send 1, Send 2, RTN 1, RTN 2]
D. RETURN COM [A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2]
E. AUTO-MUTE Selects automatic muting of the output when in Stop
mode. Record and Playback modes are not muted.
F. DELAY The output delay is continuously-variable in milliseconds
from 0-500 ms.
G. GAIN Selects amount of attenuation applied to the output. Toggle
the ** to select [0 dB to -50 dB and -inf]
H. LEVEL Selects output level type. [Line, -10, Mic]
J. MUTE Indicates mute status of output. Orange = muted. Toggle
Mute On/Off with the “Fav” toggle.
2. 10-Pin A Out Routing
Selects routing for 10-Pin A outputs.
A. A1 Selects mix bus for A1 output [L,R, 1-10]
B. A2 Selects mix bus for A2 output [L,R, 1-10]
C. AUTO-MUTE Selects automatic muting of the output when in Stop
mode. Record and Playback modes are not muted.
D. DELAY The output delay is continuously-variable in milliseconds
from 0-500 ms.
E. GAIN Selects amount of attenuation applied to the output. Toggle
the ** to select [0 dB to -50 dB and -inf]
F. LEVEL Selects output level type. AES option is available for L, R,
10-pin A [Line, -10, Mic]
G. MUTE Indicates mute status of bus. Blue icon = muted. Toggle
Mute On/Off with the “Fav” toggle.
3. 10-Pin C Level
Selects the output level type. [Line*, -10, Mic]
A1
A2
Link
Delay Attn Type
Mute
Auto-Mute
4. Dante
Selects routing for Dante outputs.
A. ISO Any source selected will be routed to the selected Dante out-
put. Green ll in text box = Pre-fade, Orange ll in text box = Post-fade.
[1-32]
B. BUS [L,R, 1-10]
C. OUTPUT All sources are selected post-delay. [L,R, X1-X10]

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5. HP Presets
Selects the list of headphone presets available and allows for editing
and creation.
Function Description
Name Displays virtual keyboard and allows for naming of the
headphone preset.
Edit Allows selection of routed sources to both HP Left and HP
Right. Select HP LEFT or RIGHT and then select desired
source.
i. Iso- Any source selected will be routed to the selected
HP output. Green = Pre-fade,
Orange = Post-fade. [1-32]
ii. Bus- [L,R, 1-10]
iii. Return Com- [Send 1, Send 2, RTN 1, RTN 2]
iv. Return- [A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2]
Mono Selects monophonic monitoring of selected HP-L/HP-R
sources.
MS Selects monophonic monitoring of selected HP-L/HP-R
sources.
Unlist Deselects a preset in the list preventing it from being
listed in the HP Preset menu (Press HP encoder in Home
Screen).
List Selects a preset in the list allowing it to be listed in the HP
Preset menu (Press HP encoder in Home Screen).
Fav Selects a favorite preset. The name turns green when
selected. The “Fav” switch recalls this HP preset when in
the Home Screen.
Limiters
CHANNEL LIMITERS QUICK SETUP Selects the channel limiters
on/off status globally. [All On*, All Off]
BUS LIMITERS Selects the bus limiters on/off status globally. [All
On*, All Off]
HEADPHONE LIMITERS Selects the headphone limiters on/off
status. [On, Off*]
KNEE TYPE Selects the knee type of the limiter. [Hard*, Soft]
RATIO Selects the ratio of the limiter. [Inf:1*, 20:1]
RELEASE TIME Selects the release time of the limiters in 10 ms
increments. 200 ms* [50-1000 ms]
CHANNEL THRESHOLD Selects the threshold at which the channel
limiters activate. -4 dBFS Default [-2 to -12 dBFS]
BUS THRESHOLD Selects the threshold at which the bus limiters
activate. -4 dBFS Default [-2 to -16 dBFS]
LR LINKING Selects the linking of the L and R limiters. [On*, Off]
BUS 1,2 LINKING- Selects the linking of the bus 1 and 2 limiters.
[On, Off*]
BUS 3,4 LINKING Selects the linking of the bus 3 and 4 limiters.
[On, Off*]
BUS 5,6 LINKING Selects the linking of the bus 5 and 6 limiters.
[On, Off*]
BUS 7,8 LINKING Selects the linking of the bus 7 and 8 limiters.
[On, Off*]
BUS 9,10 LINKING Selects the linking of the bus 9 and 10 limiters.
[On, Off*]

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Meters
Selected Preset
METER PRESETS 1-12
A. PEAK HOLD TIME Selects the peak hold time for the meter
preset. [Off, 1*-5s., Innity]
B. METER RANGE Selects the range of the meters from bottom to
top of scale. [50 dB*, 40 dB, 20 dB]
C. METER VIEW Selects the meters to be viewed in the current
preset. [LR,1-8, LR,9-16, LR,17-24, LR,25-32, LR,1-16, LR,17-32,
LR,1-12, LR,13-24, LR,1-32, LR,Outputs, LR,Buses, LR,Returns]
D. TRACK NAMES Selects display of track name in meters.
[Enabled*, Disabled]
E. GRAY METERS Selects gray meter when record disarmed. [When
disarmed*,Off]
Timecode
TIMECODE MODE Selects the timecode mode of operation. [Off,
Record Run, Free Run*, Free Run Auto Mute, Free Run Jam Once, 24
Hour Run (ToD), 24 Hour Run Auto Mute, Ext TC, Ext TC - Auto Record,
Ext TC Continuous, Ext TC Cont. - Auto Record]
FRAME RATE Selects the current frame rate. [23.98, 24, 25, 29.97
ND, 29.97 DF, 30 ND*, 30 DF]
HOLD OFF Selects the amount of time incoming Timecode needs
to be valid prior to entering record. [0.0*-8.0 seconds in steps of 0.1
sec.]
JAM Indicates the Received TC, Generator TC and the calculated
difference between the two. Received and Generator UBits are shown.
Jamming to external TC and UBits is supported.
a. Jam TC- Toggle Rtn/Fav switch to jam to external TC.
SET GENERATOR TC Provides the ability to start rolling internal TC
from a manually entered value in the format of HH:MM:SS:ff
SET GENERATOR UBITS Provides UBits manual and automatic
entry. [U=User entered UU:UU:UU:UU*, mm:dd:yy:UU, dd:mm:yy:UU,
Use External] Use Rtn/Fav toggle to exit.
LEMO OPTIONS Selects Pin 2 and Pin 5 options for TC Lemo
connector.
a. Pin 2 - [TC In*, WCK In, WCK Out]
b. Pin 5 - [TC Out, WCK Out]
SYNC REFERENCE Selects current sync reference. [Internal*, Word
Clock, LTC In]

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Record/Play
SAMPLE RATE Selects the current sample rate. [44100, 47952,
48000*, 48048, 96000, 192000]
BIT DEPTH Selects the current bit depth. [16, 24*]
PRE-ROLL TIME Selects the amount of Pre-roll recording. Adjustable
in 1 second increments. 2 s is the factory default setting. [0-5 s.]
POST-ROLL TIME Selects the amount of Post-roll recording. Ad-
justable in 1 second increments. [0-10 s.] If a recording is stopped
prematurely, press record within the post-roll time. The machine will
continue to record into the original le. Useful for when directors call
‘cut’ prematurely. During the post roll period, the transport joystick
ring LED shows orange. Pressing stop again during the post-roll period
cancels the post roll and stops recording.
TRACK TO MEDIA MENU Selects the sources for each recording
media as well as the .wav le type recorded. Tracks may be routed
to media to be recorded as Mono or Poly les. (Green ll in text box=
Mono le, Blue ll in text box= Poly le)
a. SSD- [ISO, L/R, Bus1/2, ALL]
b. SD1- [ISO, L/R, Bus1/2, ALL]
c. SD2- [ISO, L/R, Bus1/2, ALL]
* Note: Up to 36 track recording supported with sampling rates 44.1-
96 kHz. Up to 18 track recording at 192 kHz.
**Note: Monophonic le recording up to 48.048 kHz.
DEFAULT PLAYBACK DRIVE Selects the drive for playback. [SSD,
SD1, SD2]

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Slate/Coms/Returns
SLATE/COM MIC SOURCE Selects the slate and com mic source.
[Off, Int Mic*, Ext Mic, Ext 12 V Mic]
SLATE/COM MIC GAIN Selects the gain for the slate/com mic. [0-
20 dB in 1 dB steps for the internal mic, 0-60 dB in 1 dB steps for the
external mic].
SLATE ROUTING Selects the destination(s) for the slate mic.
a. Track- [1-32]
b. Output- [L,R, X1-X10]
c. Bus- [L,R, 1-10] [Mute Program, Unmute Program, Duck Program]
d. HP- [HP-L, HP-R] [Mute Program, Unmute Program, Duck Program]
e. Duck By: [0- -40 dB]
COM SEND 1 ROUTING Selects the destination(s) for Com Send 1.
a. Output- [L,R, X1-X10, A1,A2]
b. Bus- [L,R, X1-X10, Mute Program]
c. HP- [HP-L, HP-R, Mute Program]
d. Duck By: [0- -40 dB]
COM SEND 2 ROUTING Selects the destination(s) for Com Send 2.
a. Output- [L,R, X1-X10, A1,A2]
b. Bus- [L,R, X1-X10, Mute Program]
c. HP- [HP-L, HP-R, Mute Program]
d. Duck By: [0- -40 dB]
COM RTN1 GAIN Selects the gain for COM RTN 1 in 1 dB
increments. [0-30 dB]
COM RTN2 GAIN Selects the gain for COM RTN 2 in 1 dB
increments. [0-30 dB]
RTN A GAIN Selects the gain for RTN A in 1 dB increments. [0-30
dB]
RTN B GAIN Selects the gain for RTN B in 1 dB increments. [0-30
dB]
RTN C GAIN Selects the gain for RTN C in 1 dB increments. [0-30
dB]

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Files
USB FILE TRANSFER Enters USB le transfer mode. Files may be
transferred between a Mac or PC and Scorpio via USB-C port.
*Note: when in USB le transfer mode, all other audio playback and
record functions are suspended.
TAKE LIST Enters the Take List. The Take List shows a running list of
recorded takes in chronological order, most recent at the top. Various
details of each take are indicated on the right side of the display: TC
(timecode), Duration, Media, Folder, Scene, Take, Date and Notes.
From this list, takes may be selected for metadata editing by using the
Rtn/Fav toggle.
FILE LIST Enters the File List. The File List displays the Scorpio’s
internal SSD and SD cards and their contents. Various details of
each drive, folder, and WAV le are indicated on the right side of the
display: TC, FPS:, duration, format, tracks, date, time, size.
SOUND REPORT INFO Selects the various content for each eld of
a sound report.
SCENE INCREMENT MODE Denes whether a scene name shall be
incremented numerically or alphabetically when the scene increment
shortcut is used.
TAKE RESET MODE Selects when a take number shall reset to 1
when the scene or daily folder changes.
ERASE/FORMAT SSD Select to erase/format the internal SSD.
ERASE/FORMAT SD1 Select to erase/format SD1.
ERASE/FORMAT SD2 Select to erase/format SD2.