Sound-devices 664 User Manual

664Portable Production Mixer and Recorder User Guide and Technical Information firmware rev. 2.02 UDMAE7556 State Rd. 23 and 33, Reedsburg, WI, USA +

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-pi

Rear Panel1 2341) BNC Word Clock Input Accepts word clock rates between 32 kHz and 48.048 kHz for synchronizing the internal recorder to external dig

Screen OverviewMain ScreenThe Main Screen displays important information at-a-glance. The Main Screen can be accessed quickly from any other screen by

Return inputsBus tracksRTN during gain adjustmentReturn gain (during adjustment)SMPTE TimecodeTimecode frame rate Time and dateAbsolute recording time

Input Setup and ControlThe 664 has six, full-featured audio inputs on XLR-3F connectors and six direct outputs on TA3 con-nectors. The direct outputs

2) Input MeterDisplays 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

Polarity reversal is used to compensate for incorrectly wired balanced cables, to prevent signal can-cellation when a source is dual-miked from opposi

High-Pass FilterEach input channel has an adjustable high-pass filter controlled by the High-Pass Filter control. High-pass (or low-cut/low roll-off) fi

• 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 a

Each connector carries two channels of digital audio. Alternate channels of digital audio sent to In-put 1 or Input 6 are available on adjacent inputs

White box indicates selected parameter. Rotate Select Encoder to adjust value. Press Select Encoder to move to next parameter (HPF, Trim, Fader).Press

LimitersLimiters prevent clipping by attenuating signals that surpass a set threshold. The amount of attenua-tion is defined by the “ratio” of the limi

MeteringInput, Track, and RTN levels are displayed in the various Meter Views on the Main Screen (see Meter Views). Each segment of the meter represen

Peak HoldWhen Peak Metering is enabled (Peak Only or Peak + VU), peak hold displays the last high-est peak value on the meter as a separate, individua

Headphone MonitoringHeadphone GainBy default, headphone output level is controlled by turning the Headphone Encoder while viewing the Main Screen or I

Headphone Encoder ModeThe functions for selecting a monitor source and adjusting headphone gain can be switched by setting Setup Menu option SYSTEM &g

PFL (Channel Solo Monitor)Slide the PFL switch left to activate, and again to deactivate. For momen-tary action, hold the switch left for one second o

RTN during level adjustmentInput gain of RTN A (during adjustment)RTN monitoring will cancel the PFL mix program when activated.664 User Guide and Tec

Output Setup and ControlThe 664 features a host of analog and digital outputs to accommodate for complex, multi-camera setups. The 664 has 2 stereo ou

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 dir

Table of ContentsPanel Descriptions 1Front Panel ...1Left Panel ...3Right Pane

COM SetupThe 664 features an unbalanced stereo COM Send (TA3) and an balanced mono COM RTN (TA3) for communications purposes. These special input and

Slate/Com Mic & Tone OscillatorThe 3-position Slate / Tone Switch controls both the slate microphone and the tone oscillator.Slate MicrophoneSlide

Digital Audio RecorderThe 664 features a powerful multi-track digital recorder. The internal recorder can record up to 10 tracks to mono or poly Broad

Track ArmingAll tracks along with their signal levels, are visible on the Main Screen.Input limiting activityOutput limiting activityMaster Bus L,R (A

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 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 c

Formatting MediaThe 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 fo

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 co

Ext-TC/Cont (External Time Code Continuous)Reader mode. The internal time code generator follows an external time code signal appearing at the time co

Time code Hold OffSome devices that send rec-run time code will sometimes have a tendency to send short burst of running time code. When using time co

Transport Control ...26Recording Tracks ...26Sampling Rate ...

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

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 teste

File Option File Directory Storage MediaCreate Sound Report Creates a CSV sound report of all files in the directory and saves the report there. see S

Note that the track designator is not the same as the track number on the 664. The track number on the 664 is stored in the metadata of each take. The

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 20

Row Description DefaultJob: The title of the job. <NONE>Date:The date. The <System Date> option will insert the current system date (In MM

3. To create a sound report for the les at the root level of the CF or SD card, highlight the desired card and skip to the next step. To create a sou

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

Scene IncrementBy default Scene names will not increment. When Setup Menu option FILE STORAGE > Scene Increment Mode is set to either Character or

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 playba

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Using a USB KeyboardTo aid in navigation and data entry, a standard USB keyboard can be connected to the 664. To use a USB keyboard, connect the male

Mixer LinkingLinking the 664 With Another 664 or 552 MixerThe Link I/O function allows the 664 or 552 to be interconnected with another 664 or 552 mix

2. Monitor and record the stereo sum of all input channels on the Master Bus of the 664.3. Adjust the levels on each mixer accordingly.Linking to a Mi

PoweringThe 664 is powered by external DC power or internal AA baeries (NiMH or Lithium chemistries preferred. see Internal Baery Powering). The pow

Setting Low Voltage Warning Voltage High Voltage 12V Ext DC 9 10 11NiMH 11 11.5 13Expanded NiMH 11 11.5 1812V Lead Acid 10 11.4 1414V Li-ion 12.5 13

Storing and Recalling SettingsThe 664 can store and recall user settings to User Setup Files on the SD card, CF card, or internal memory. User Setup F

Time and Date SettingsProperly setting the time and date is important for file metadata, file system functioning, and some time code functions. To set t

Setup MenuThe chart below shows the Setup Menu number, Function name, a description of the control, options available within that menu, and the factor

# Parameter Name Description Options7TA3 R-OutSelect the analog output level of the R TA3 output. • Mic » Line• -108TA3-X1 OutSelect the analog outp

# Parameter Name Description Options2Record to SDSets the type of file and which tracks to record to the SD card.• Off » Wav Poly• Wav Poly (ISOs On

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Timecode/Sync# Parameter Name Description Options1Sync ReferenceSelect synchronization source for digital audio. » Internal• Word Clock2Timecode Mode

# Parameter Name Description Options4Sound Report InfoAllows the user to enter default values for sound report fields. The default values are indicate

# Parameter Name Description Options3Tone ModeContinuous tone generates tone a the set tone level to all bus tracks. L Ident mode pulses the amplitude

# Parameter Name Description Options18Set Time/DateDisplays a dialog where the 664 time and date can be set. When highlighter is orange, turn Headphon

Front Panel Button ShortcutsTo speed navigation the 664 has numerous navigation “shortcuts”. For combinations, press and hold down the first identified

Function Key Sequence Action LED Brightness + Press and hold the Menu button then rotate the Headphone Encoder.Adjusts the brightness of all LED’s.LCD

Connector Pin AssignmentsConnector Pin Assignments Notes (6) XLR-3F Analog Inputs 1-61 – ground 2 – signal (+) 3 – signal (-) Mic- and Line-level

Connector Pin Assignments Notes (1) 5-Pin Mixer Link I/O1 – HP L 2 – HP R 3 – Mix R 4 – Mix L 5 – Link detection/GroundUsed to link the 664 to Sou

Routing DiagramTracksPanFadersAES OutputsA, B, C, DMonitorLeftCOM SendLeftLR OutputsAUX OutputsInput Trim, HPF109876543211112COM RTNRTN CRTN BRTN ARTN

SpecificationsAnalog Inputs Frequency Response10 Hz to 50 kHz, ± 0.5 dBTHD + Noise0.09% max (1 kHz, 22 Hz–22 kHz BW, fader at 0, 0 dBu output)Equivalen

Panel DescriptionsFront Panel12 1934 75 86 9 1012131415161718111) Input Fader Primary control for adjusting the level of an input during operation. R

Analog OutputsOutput TypeXLR-3M Line: Transformer-balanced for use with ≥600 ohm inputs XLR-3M -10: Transformer-balanced for use with ≥10k ohm inputs

Sampling Clock Accuracy± 0.2ppmTimecode and SyncModes SupportedOff, Rec Run, Free Run, 24h Run, ExternalFrame Rates 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97DF, 29.97ND,

Accessories Several high-value accessories are available for the 664, including production cases, cables, and power accessories. For a full list of So

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Declaration of ConformityAccording to EN ISO/IEC 17050-1:2004Manufacturer’s Name:Sound Devices, LLCManufacturer’s Address:E7556 State Rd. 23 and 33 Re

Warranty and Technical Support Warranty & ServiceSound Devices, LLC warrants the 664 Mixer against defects in materials and workmanship for a peri

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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 in

Left Panel14 3 21) 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