Sound Devices

For further information on Sound Devices Recorders and Mixers check out the Sound Devices Website.

A dream bundle... the latest version of the 788T... the 256GB Solid State Drive 788T-SSD shipped with the CL-8 fader module, the plush CS-5 Production bag to carry the 788T-SSD with the CL-8 bolted on, and the custom made ATC (Audio + timecode) umbilical cable.

The custom made ATC umbilical cable carries stereo audio to the camera on balanced XLRs, a 3.5mm stereo jack camera return to the 788T and a TC feed.

The camera return will regrettably take up one or two inputs on the 788T, but these can be de-selected from the mix/multi-track (but you might have wanted to record your stereo mix to disk anyway). Monitoring the return is as simple as selecting the appropriate input.

Brilliant and simple!

For pricing and further information call us on 029 2034 2907

(The photo is of the CS-4 bag, awaiting new pictures)

Superior Performance and Control

Sound Devices presents the 552 Production Mixer, the most technologically advanced portable audio mixer ever made. Using the best analog and digital technologies, along with advanced mechanical construction, the 552 gives professionals a superb sounding, compact, lightweight and power-efficient mixer that is equally at home in simple run-and-gun applications or in complex multi-input, multi-output production setups.

The 552 contains five precision high-dynamic-range transformer-balanced microphone inputs with expanded gain and headroom. Each input accepts audio sources of various types and levels. Inputs have their own limiter, sweepable high-pass filter, and pre-or-post-fade direct output.

Recording

The 552 has an integrated two-track, digital audio recorder writing industry-standard Broadcast Wave files to SD and SDHC media. A simple joystick controller is used to take command of recording functions. Push up to begin recording. Either WAV or MP3 files can be recorded. Recordings can be either 24 or 16 bit, with WAV files having sampling rates from 44.1 kHz up to 96 kHz.

Flexible Outputs

With its three sets of balanced master outputs (plus numerous unbalanced connections), the 552 provides complete connectivity for multi-camera and complex production setups. Additionally, a digital output option is available for the XLR master outputs. When selected in the Setup Menu, the master XLR outputs can output four channels of 24-bit (or 16-bit) AES/EBU signals, the source of which is selected in the Setup Menu.

Mechanicals

The 552, like all Sound Devices professional audio products, are designed to withstand the physical and environmental extremes of field production. The 552 uses molded, metalized carbon fiber top and bottom chassis panels for increased durability and weight reduction. Additionally, its front panel is gasketed for improved resistance to moisture.

Key Features

Five high-performance microphone inputs with two-stage gain control, limiter, variable high-pass, and solo monitoring

Pre-fader or post-fader direct outputs per input

Multiple, balanced output connections, including XLR, Hirose 10-pin, and TA3

AES/EBU output option, two connections for four channels of digital output, sampling rates up to 96 kHz

Integrated digital recorder with simple control records to SD or SDHC media

Records two tracks of uncompressed Broadcast WAV up to 96 kHz sampling, or compressed MP3 files

Accepts time code input to time-stamp recorded audio files

Flexible metering modes, including zoom metering for high precision near 0 dBfs

Voice-confirmation appear in headphones for critical operational information and when navigating Setup Menu

Lightweight design uses metalized, molded carbon fiber top and bottom panels for durability and strength

Front panel is gasketed for protection from weather

Powered by four-AA batteries or external 10-18 VDC


Specifications...
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Related products:

1. Portabrace MXC-552

The (MXC-552) set comes with the new radio mic case (RM-MULTI/E extreme) and the suede shoulder strap (HB-10). It is a modular case, which can be ganged with many Porta Brace Audio Recorder Cases (AR-series). The modular design gives you the flexibility to change the combination of equipment that each job demands. The cases are padded and custom fitted, providing access to switches, cables, batteries, and other important controls while protecting the gear from rain, snow, dust and other damaging forces. (see RM-MULTI/E)

The CS-5 is a high-quality production case for Sound Devices 552 Field Mixer, 788T, or 788T/CL-8 combo. Designed and built for Sound Devices by Camrade, the CS-5 has a mixer/recorder compartment plus an integrated accessory compartment sized for wireless transmitters, receivers, mixers or portable recorders. Additionally, there is a lower compartment suitable for an NP-type battery. The CS-5 also includes a bottom-side access door to exchange recording media on the 552 mixer and 7-series recorders.

The CS-5 can be used over the shoulder with the included padded shoulder strap and can connect to third-party accessory cases. Additionally, Sound Devices CS-W can be attached to the CS-4 for additional wireless systems.
Key Features

This little 3 into 2 has phantom and T power, led metering, headphone monitoring and it runs on 3 x AA cells. Very light and portable.
More info...


Related products:

1. MXC-302

We are pleased to bring you news of the latest version of the popular MixPre, the MixPre-D

This little fella has been given a digital upgrade to give a whole pile of Bang for your Buck and to make it the perfect tool to use in this new era of aquiring footage digitally.

The key additions that has impressed us are: The provision of a selectable AES out, the provision of a USB out for audio streaming to a PC or MAC (or even Linux). The provision of a nice stereo out on a locking connector to connect to a DSLR type camera, and the selectable MS matrix on the inputs.

I won't copy and paste all the Sound Devices blurb here, use the link below to check the published fact sheet.

Also available is a mounting bracket - see further down this page for details.

Sound Devices MixPre-D FACT SHEET

This is a great little mounting bracket that will allow you to mount the MixPre-D under your camera.

The second generation USBPre is here from Sound Devices.

This is probably the lightest, most portable and maybe the most flexible audio interface available on the market today for your computer.

It can accpet a wide variety of inputs with the same class of electronics on the front end to process your audio that you would find in your 744T hard disk recorder.

A cracking piece of kit!

For more deatils, information and specifications please check the Sound Devices website and read the Sound Devices fact sheet on the product, link below.

Sound Devices USBPre FACT SHEET

Single channel mic. pre-amp. with phantom power, low cut filter and limiter. Runs for hours on 2 x AA cells. Transformer balanced in and out.

Single channel mic. amp with stepped gain control, limiter, bass cut filter, phantom and T powering, headphone amp. and monitor return input. Ideal for boom op. or even just for providing phantom power.
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3 output headphone amp runs on 2 x AA cells or external 5-17 Volts. Balanced inputs on XLR, unbalanced on 1/4" and 3.5mm jacks.