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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ® Field Production Mixer with Integrated Recorder User Guide...

  • Page 2: Manual Conventions

    All other trademarks herein are the property of their respective owners. FCC Notice 633 User Guide • Rev 1-A • February 10, 2016 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. This document is distributed by Sound Devices, LLC Operation is subject to the following two conditions: in online electronic (PDF) format only.
  • Page 3 Revision History This table provides the revision history and cross-reference links to “what’s new” in this guide. Rev# Date Firmware Description Version Feb 2016 v2.11 Initial Official Release of Redesigned Publication Includes Firmware feature updates for: • CL-12 Integration: “CL-12 Linear Fader Controller” on page •...
  • Page 4 User Guide...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Powering the 633 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  • Page 6 Editing Metadata on the 633 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  • Page 7 Adjusting Trim Levels (633 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  • Page 8 User Guide...

  • Page 9: Overview Of Chassis

    Overview of Chassis The 633 chassis is made of light-weight Topics in this section include: and durable carbon-fiber. Front Panel The front panel of the chassis features Left Side Panel several easy-to-reach controls, Right Side Panel switches, LEDs, and a sunlight-visible Back Panel LCD screen.
  • Page 10 Headphone Clipping LED eature escription Power Switch and LED Powers 633 on and off, and indicates power status. Timecode LED Flashes blue to indicate whether the internal timecode generator (and QuickBoot) is active while the mixer is off. Menu Button Provides access to the Main menu.
  • Page 11 OVERVIEW OF CHASSIS PFL (Left: 1-3, Right: 4-6) PFL status / Activity LED (1-3) Pan (1-3) Fader (1-3) Mini-Fader (4-6) Trim (1-3) PFL status / Activity LED (4-6) eature escription PFL Switch By default, this switch has dual-functionality. It activates Pre-Fade Listen (PFL) and displays Input Settings screen for input 1-3 (slide left) and 4-6 (slide right).

  • Page 12: Left Side Panel

    User Guide Left Side Panel XLR Inputs TA3 Inputs Headphone Output Battery Compartment eature escription XLR Inputs (1-3) Active-balanced analog microphone- or line-level inputs. Input 1 can also accept AES3 or AES42 (Mode 1) signal. Pin-1 = ground, pin-2 = hot (+), and pin-3 = cold (-). TA3 Inputs (4-6) Active-balanced analog line-level inputs.

  • Page 13: Back Panel

    SD Card Slot Accepts SD/SDHC/SDXC cards with the notched corner oriented to- ward the top of the 633. High speed class 10 cards are recommended. Insert until it clicks securely in the slot. The card should glide smoothly into the slot. Press to eject.
  • Page 14 User Guide...

  • Page 15: The Lcd And User Interface

    Meter Views The 633 displays important metering information at a glance on its LCD. All meter views provide various combinations of input, track, and return meters. By default, the first of three predefined meter views is shown. This view is known as the Main screen.

  • Page 16: Using Meter Views

    Customizing Meter Views While the 633 provides three meter views by default, all three may be custom- ized to display the information you deem most important. The second and third meter views may also be turned off so that only one meter view is shown as the Main screen at all times.

  • Page 17: Accessing The Main Menu

    THE LCD AND USER INTERFACE Accessing the Main Menu The majority of the 633’s settings are configured with the Main menu. To access the Main menu: MENU Button Press the MENU button. The Main menu is made up of categories, each with its own set of sub-menu options.

  • Page 18: Customizing The Lcd And Leds

    User Guide Customizing the LCD and LEDs Because the 633 is a portable field mixer, it may be used in a variety of environ- ments, including some where lighting is an issue that requires adjustments to the mixer. With some System settings, you can modify the brightness levels of the LCD, the brightness levels of the LEDs, and even enable or disable the LCD Daylight mode.

  • Page 19: Headphone Monitoring

    Connect headphones to the 1/4-inch headphone output, located on the right panel of the 633. ⚠ The 633 can drive headphones to dangerously high vol- umes. Turn down the headphone gain before attaching headphones or selecting a headphone source to prevent accidental high levels.

  • Page 20: Setting Headphone Encoder Mode

    User Guide Hp s ource escription LR Mono Master bus summed mono to both ears. L Mono Left channel of master bus sent to both ears. R Mono Right channel of master bus sent to both ears. LR MS ST Mid-side stereo - master bus decoded MS stereo to headphones.

  • Page 21: Defining Custom Headphone Presets

    HEADPHONE MONITORING Defining Custom Headphone Presets In addition to the six predefined headphone sources, 10 options are available as custom headphone presets. To customize a headphone preset: 1. Press the Headphone encoder to display the list of available sources. Turn the encoder to choose one of the 10 customizable preset options, such as HP Preset(1).

  • Page 22: Choosing A Favorite Headphone Preset

    Slide the RTN/FAV switch right to set the highlighted Headphone preset as your new favorite. Using Headphone Source Shortcuts There are two headphone monitor shortcuts on the 633: RTN and the head- phone source set as favorite. To monitor the favorite headphone source: Slide the RTN/FAV switch to the right.

  • Page 23: Power

    (Red) Using External Power The 633 uses only one power source at a time, with external DC power taking precedence over battery power. The order of precedence for power sources is: DC power (EX) > L-Series battery (B1) > L-Series battery (B2) > AA batteries (INT)

  • Page 24: Using Battery Power

    Pin-4 of the locking, Hirose connector is positive (+) and pin-1 is negative (-). Using Battery Power The 633 uses up to two L-Series (Li-Ion) batteries and/or six AA batteries as a backup to external power. Several power capacities are available in the L-Series battery type, ranging from 1000 mAh to 7000 mAh.

  • Page 25: Configuring Power Settings

    PowerSafe shutdown occurs automatically. Configuring Power Settings The 633 allows you to configure the type of external power source and what the mixer should do in the event of an unintentional power loss. To configure Power settings: 1.

  • Page 26: Powersafe

    PowerSafe™ circuitry activates. The 633 displays a warning, stops any ac- tive recordings, finishes writing files, and shuts down. The PowerSafe battery powers the 633 during this time. This feature ensures that files are protected even in the event of unexpected power loss.

  • Page 27: Quickboot

    1. Slide the Power button to the left. Press and hold the MENU button for 5 seconds. After the 633 is manually powered off, the QuickBoot is reset and the TC LED no longer flashes. Manual shutdown will turn off the timecode backup battery, requiring timecode to be rejammed and user bits to be reset upon next power up.
  • Page 28 User Guide...

  • Page 29: Inputs

    Inputs The 633 has three full-featured audio Topics in this section include: inputs on XLR-3F connectors, and three Physical Input Controls additional line-level inputs on TA3 Activating an Input connectors. Accessing the Input Setting Screens Inputs may be used as either balanced Setting Input Source or unbalanced connections.

  • Page 30: Activating An Input

    • Blinking Yellow: Input soloed (PFL) in headphone monitors. Activating an Input The 633 has three dedicated Trim controls on the front panel. To activate inputs 1-3: 1. If the Trim control for an Input is recessed, push it in and it will pop out.
  • Page 31 Step 1 is based on factory defaults. If sliding the switch to the left does not display the Input Settings screen, then the 633’s PFL Toggle Mode is not set to its 6-channel default. When the PFL Toggle Mode is set to only 3 channels, you must slide the PFL switch to the right instead of the left since sliding to the left is used to activate PFL without leaving the Main screen.

  • Page 32: Setting Input Source

    User Guide more information on phase inversion, see Inverting the Phase. Inputs 4-6 allow separate routing to L and R tracks, since these inputs do not have pan controls. Setting Input Source Each input channel may be configured to receive signal from a unique source. To set an input’s source: 1.

  • Page 33: Setting Input High-Pass Filters

    When RECORDER > Sample Rate is set to 192k, the HPF options are off and 50 The 633’s HPF circuit features an adjustable corner (-3 dB) frequency over a range from 80 to 240 Hz. Below 80 Hz, the filter’s slope is 12 dB/octave. At higher corner frequency settings, the slope is 6 dB/octave.

  • Page 34: Using A Track Name Shortcut

    User Guide To route inputs 1-3 to L and R tracks: 1. Access the Input Settings screen. Slide the RTN/FAV switch right to toggle L and R track routing together. Independent assignment of signal to the L and R tracks for inputs 1-3 is adjusted using the input’s dedicated Pan control.

  • Page 35: Inverting The Phase

    Track Names in Meters. For more information, see XREF Inverting the Phase Phase inversion is available only on input 2 of the 633. Phase inversion (or polarity reversal) is used to compensate for incorrectly wired, balanced cables, to prevent signal cancellation when a source is dual-mic’d from opposite...

  • Page 36: Adjusting Pan

    Input Settings screens. Accessing Input Settings The Main menu has a sub-menu of settings related to inputs. These may be used to customize the configuration of the 633. To access Inputs sub-menu: 1. Press the MENU button. Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select INPUTS.

  • Page 37: Configuring Linking

    INPUTS menu escription ptions Ch 5-6 Linking Sets channel linking for input pair 5-6 • Unlinked • 5-6 • 5-6MS Phantom Voltage Globally adjusts voltage level of phantom • 48V power (on all inputs which have phantom • 12V power enabled). PFL Toggle Mode Globally alters the behavior of PFL •...

  • Page 38: Configuring Phantom Voltage

    Configuring the PFL Toggle Mode There are three PFL switches on the front panel of the 633. The first applies to inputs 1 and 4, the second to inputs 2 and 5, and the third is for inputs 3 and 6.

  • Page 39: Configuring Input To Iso Routing

    PFL number will appear in the lower right corner of the Input Settings screen (next to a headphone icon). However, the PFL switches on the 633 may be configured to focus operation solely on inputs 1-3, while leaving inputs 4-6 accessible via a button combina- tion.

  • Page 40: Configuring Input Delay

    User Guide Input to ISO Routing for inputs 1-6 also affects the pre- or post-fade status of those inputs’ routing to AES digital outputs. Configuring Input Delay Input delay is applied before the signal is sent to the recorder and outputs. Each input can be delayed up to 30ms.

  • Page 41: Outputs

    Sending Tone to Outputs Output Connections On the 633, the Left and Right XLR-M connectors are each transformer balanced from separate windings. This improves isolation from potential interference. The master outputs are capable of driving long cable runs. Aux outputs X1 and X2 use active-balanced TA3 connections.

  • Page 42: Accessing Output Settings

    Press the SELECT encoder or wait two seconds to exit Gain Adjustment mode. Output gain adjustments do not affect tone signal from the 633’s tone generator. Accessing Output Settings The Main menu has a sub-menu of settings related to outputs. These may be used to customize the configuration of the 633 outputs.

  • Page 43: Configuring Output Linking

    OUTPUTS menu escription ptions Playback to Outputs Select destination for playback signal. By • All Outputs default, this is set to All Outputs. • Headphones Only X1, X2 Routing Displays the X1, X2 Routing screen where sources may be assigned to the X1 and x2 output channels.

  • Page 44: Output Routing

    User Guide Output Routing The master L and R tracks are permanently routed to their respective outputs, unless the connections have been set to AES, in which case they use AES out- put routing. Accessing AES Output Routing Screen There is a total of 4 channels of digital output on 2 connections. Each of the XLR-3M outputs can be configured to output AES3 digital signals.

  • Page 45: Accessing Aux (X1 - X4) Routing Screens

    OUTPUTS Accessing Aux (X1 - X4) Routing Screens Aux 1 and Aux 2 analog signal output is provided on a pair of balanced TA3 con- nections. Aux 3 and Aux 4 analog signal output is provided on a single, unbal- anced, 3.5 mm TRS connection.
  • Page 46 User Guide Configuring Aux Output Sources The Aux (X1-X4) Routing screens consist of boxes that indicate sources avail- able for routing to the chosen output. The X1, X2 Output Routing screen differs from the X3, X4 Routing screen. For instance, Aux and HP sources are not available, but an additional Input Setting option does appear on the X1,X2 Routing screen: Locked Unlocked...

  • Page 47: Configuring Playback To Outputs

    OUTPUTS Configuring Playback to Outputs By default, audio on L and R recorded tracks will be sent to the headphone out- puts and both L and R outputs during playback. This can be disabled so that LR analog outputs do not send the playback signal to the L and R outputs. To configure playback to outputs: 1.

  • Page 48: Sending Tone To Outputs

    User Guide Sending Tone to Outputs The 633’s internal tone oscillator can be used to send a predefined tone or pulse to the mixer’s outputs to aid setup of proper gain staging with other equipment, such as cameras. The Left Indent pulsing tone is useful for identifying the left or odd Aux channel of the stereo pair on the receiving device.

  • Page 49: Limiters

    All 633 limiters use a 20:1 compression ratio. This means that any signal that exceeds the threshold by 20 dB will exit the limiting stage at only 1 dB above the threshold. The 633 limiters have a 1 ms attack time and a 500 ms release time.

  • Page 50: Enabling The Limiters

    (1 dBu increments) Linking Limiters Limiters for L, R and X1, X2 channel pairs can be linked on the 633. Anytime two limiters are linked, both channels will be limited when signal reaches the threshold in any channel of the pair.
  • Page 51 LIMITERS To link limiters: 1. Press the MENU button. Do either one or both of the following: Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select LIMITERS > L, R Link- ing. Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select LIMITERS > X1, X2 Linking.
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  • Page 53: Recording

    Using Media Before recording anything, install and format the media storage memory cards you intend to use in the 633. The slots for memory cards are located on the right panel behind the Media Door, which is held closed magnetically.

  • Page 54: Using The Transport Control

    User Guide The memory card must be formatted before recording. ⚠ Reformatting a card will erase all data on the card. To (re)format an SD or CF card: 1. Press the MENU button. Transport MENU Control Button Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select File Stor- age.

  • Page 55: Arming Or Unarming Recording Tracks

    Press in the Transport control to stop recording. Arming or Unarming Recording Tracks The 633 features 10 recording tracks. Each of the six inputs is permanently routed to its associated ISO track. Buses L, R, X1, and X2 can also be armed for recording.

  • Page 56: Accessing Recorder Settings

    Red = armed, Grey = unarmed, and Black = input powered off. Accessing Recorder Settings The Main menu has a sub-menu of settings related to recording. These may be used to customize the configuration of the 633’s Record settings. To access the Recorder sub-menu: 1. Press the MENU button Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select RECORDER.

  • Page 57: Setting File Type And Media Track Assignment

    The default is 0 seconds. Setting File Type and Media Track Assignment The 633 supports simultaneous recording to CF and SD media. By default, all armed tracks are recorded to both cards as a polyphonic WAV file. It is possible to record only the armed ISO tracks, only the armed L and R tracks, or only the armed X1 and X2 tracks to either media.

  • Page 58: Changing The Mp3 Bit Rate

    User Guide Changing the MP3 Bit Rate The 633 records MP3 files at a default bit rate of 320kbs, but that bit rate may be changed. A high bit rate MP3 file preserves more audio information with an increased file size. A low bit rate MP3 file preserves less audio information with a decreased file size.

  • Page 59: F Sample Modes

    MP3 recording is not allowed in “F mode”. Setting the Bit Depth The 633 records 24 bit WAV files by default. Bit depth defines the digital word length used to represent a given sample and correlates to the maximum dy- namic range that is represented by the digital signal.

  • Page 60: Setting The Pre-Roll

    User Guide Setting the Pre-roll Pre-roll buffering is available on the 633 to help prevent missing record cues or up-cutting takes. By default, the pre-roll time is 0 seconds (off). When active, pre-roll begins recording at a set number of seconds preceding the record but- ton being pressed.

  • Page 61: Viewing Approved Media List Via Smart Phone

    (Play). Viewing Approved Media List via Smart Phone The 633 provides QR codes on screen for smart phone access to product-related documentation, including the Approved Media List, available online. Accessing documentation via a QR code requires the installation on your smart phone of a code reader application—many of which are available as free downloads...
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  • Page 63: Slate Mic And Return

    The slate microphone can be used to audibly identify a scene or slate at the start of recording or communicate one-way with other members of the production crew. The 633 incorporates a built-in slate mic, located near the left edge of the mixer’s front panel.

  • Page 64: Setting Slate Mic Gain

    User Guide Setting Slate Mic Gain The gain of the slate microphone is 36 dB by default. If this gain is too high, it can be adjusted: To adjust slate microphone gain: 1. Press the MENU button. Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select SYSTEM > Slate Mic Gain. Turn the Headphone encoder to adjust slate mic gain (0 dB - 36 dB).

  • Page 65: Using The Slate For Notation

    Tone LED turns off, and the headphone monitor reverts to its previous source. RTN Monitoring Return audio, fed to the 633 via the RTN input on the mixer’s right panel, can be quickly monitored on the headphone output with a toggle of the RTN/FAV switch.
  • Page 66 User Guide Turn the Select encoder to adjust the RTN level, which can be adjusted in 1 dB increments from 0 dB down to -30 dB. During adjustment, the value is displayed in the lower right corner of the screen. Press the Select encoder again to exit Level Adjustment mode.

  • Page 67: Timecode

    If necessary, pre-roll and post-roll is dynamically applied to accomplish this, simplifying syn- chronization in post-production. The timecode value and frame rate of the 633 are displayed on the Main screen.

  • Page 68: Setting The Timecode Mode

    User Guide Setting the Timecode Mode The Timecode mode determines if the mixer generates or reads timecode from an external source, and when timecode runs and stops. To set the Timecode mode: 1. Press the MENU button. Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select TIMECODE > Timecode Mode.

  • Page 69: Setting The Frame Rate

    Setting the Frame Rate By default, the 633’s frame rate for the timecode generator is set to 30nd. The frame rate value is stored in the Frame Rate field of metadata. When using an external timecode mode, ensure the mixer’s frame rate is equal to (or cross-jam compatible to) the external frame rate.

  • Page 70: Jamming The Timecode

    User Guide specified Hold Off value. This ensures that audio is captured from the moment a timecode signal is detected and that unintentional files triggered by short bursts of timecode are not generated. Jamming the Timecode The Jam Received TC screen (better known as the Timecode Jam menu) displays detailed information about the mixer’s internal SMPTE timecode generator and external SMPTE timecode received via the mixer’s timecode input.

  • Page 71: Setting User Bits

    A fourth mode allows user bits to be derived from an external source. If that mode is to be used, ensure the external source for timecode user bits is attached to the 633 via the 5-pin LEMO connector on the mixer’s right panel before setting the mode.

  • Page 72: Setting Display Mode

    User Guide three fields, so those fields will appear grayed out in the Set Generator UB screen, leaving only the last field (UU) to be customized by the user. When set to Use Ex- ternal, the fields appear grayed out and the field labels change from UU to XX. Setting Display Mode By default, the timecode is displayed as the largest clock on the screen in meter views.

  • Page 73: File Storage

    The track designators are associated with the 633 tracks. This differs from track names which may be edited and are covered in depth in the Metadata section of this guide. For more details, see Editing Metadata on the...

  • Page 74: Transferring Files To Pc

    When finished recording, and the media remaining time on the Main screen is white, you may remove the SD or CF card(s) from the 633 and mount them to any computer to transfer your recorded files using a card reader or card slot.

  • Page 75: Accessing The File List

    FILE STORAGE Accessing the File List The File List displays files and folders on a chosen media and provides functions for deleting files or folders, copying files or folders to other media, renaming folders, creating sound reports, formatting media, and emptying Trash and False Take folders.

  • Page 76: Deleting Files Or Folders

    User Guide Turn the Headphone encoder to highlight a chosen file or folder. Information pertaining to your selection appears on the right. Slide the RTN/FAV switch to access options. The OPTION menu will vary de- pending on the file or folder selected. Folder options include: ◦...
  • Page 77 • Daily Folder Change • Either Scene or Daily File Playback Mode Determines what (if any) playback action • Play Once the 633 will perform upon reaching the • Play All end of a file during playback. • Repeat One • Repeat All...

  • Page 78: Setting Folder Options

    When the Mid-level folder is set to <Daily>, a folder will be created auto- matically and named according to the date. Whenever a new day occurs, the 633 will prompt the user to confirm the creation of a new daily folder. •...

  • Page 79: Generating Sound Reports

    FILE STORAGE Generating Sound Reports The 633 can generate sound reports as a comma separated values (CSV) file. CSV files can be opened and edited by any common spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel , OpenOffice™ Calc, Apple Numbers, Google Docs™, ®...

  • Page 80: Setting Scene Increment Mode

    Recording Tracks for details. Setting Scene Increment Mode The 633 provides a Scene Increment shortcut, but it is disabled by default. Scene names will not increment unless the Scene Increment mode is enabled. Shortcuts for a description of all button shortcuts.

  • Page 81: Setting File Playback Mode

    FILE STORAGE To set take reset mode: 1. Press the MENU button. Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select FILE STORAGE > Take Reset Mode. Options include: Never, Scene Change, Daily Folder Change, or Either Scene or Daily. Setting File Playback Mode When playback is initiated, the selected file will play to the end and then stop—...

  • Page 82: Erasing / Formatting Media

    User Guide Erasing / Formatting Media Before recording to CF or SD media, cards must be formatted by the 633. To format media: 1. Press the MENU button. Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select FILE STORAGE. Do either of the following: Select Erase/Format CF to reformat a CompactFlash card.

  • Page 83: Metadata And Take List

    A take can Take List Overview consist of multiple metadata files. Accessing the Take List The 633 Take List allows the sound Playing Takes mixer to enter and edit the metadata Editing Metadata on the 633...

  • Page 84: Accessing The Take List

    Push down the Transport control to begin playback. The Main screen is dis- played, and playback begins. Editing Metadata on the 633 Notes, Scene, Take, Circle Status, Folder (tape), Project, and all track names may be edited directly from the Take List for next or previous takes.

  • Page 85: Metadata Overview

    For list fields, use the Headphone encoder to select a value. Metadata Overview On the 633, broadcast WAV files include iXML data and bEXT chunk data. For applications that don’t recognize bEXT or iXML, this information is ignored. The following chart details the supported metadata parameters.

  • Page 86: Renaming Or Deleting Previous Takes

    Metadata is included in MP3 files inside the ID3 tags. Metadata in MP3 files can not be edited with the 633. The following table shows the ID3 fields that meta- data is stored in and the format in which it is stored.

  • Page 87: Editing Metadata In Other Programs

    METADATA AND TAKE LIST Editing Metadata in Other Programs Since Sound Devices recorders write metadata to WAV files using the Broadcast Wave File standard, many professional applications can read and edit this meta- data. Sometimes, it is useful to edit metadata in bulk after recording and before...
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  • Page 89: System

    System settings not already covered elsewhere. Setting up Tones and Bells The 633’s internal tone oscillator, used for sending tone to outputs and tracks, has several settings to accommodate different workflows. Activating tone is explained in more detail in the...

  • Page 90: Configuring Record/Stop And Warning Bells

    User Guide arameter escription ptions Slate & Tone Displays the Slate and Tone Routing screen • Outputs: L, R, and Routing where the tone signal can be routed to any out- X1-X4 put or track. • Tracks: L, R, X1, X2, and tracks 1-6 By default, all outputs and tracks are selected.

  • Page 91: Configuring The Meters

    SYSTEM By default, the Record/Stop bells are turned on, but they may be turned off. Disabling does not apply to Warning bells. To turn on or off the Record/Stop bells: 1. Press the MENU button. Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select SYSTEM > Record/Stop Bell.

  • Page 92: Setting Meter Ballistics And Peak Hold

    User Guide ption escription xample Left Positions track names on the lower end of the meter scale. The example shows solid meters. Left w/ramp Applies a gradient to the background color, and positions track names on the lower end of the meter scale. Right Positions track names on the higher end of the meter scale.

  • Page 93: Setting Peak Hold

    Setting the correct GMT time zone and daylight savings values is also vital for correct data stamping on the exFAT file system. The 633 has several System settings related to date and time parameters: arameter escription...
  • Page 94 User Guide arameter escription ptions Time Zone Sets the time zone, based on Greenwich Mean • GMT-1:00 – -12.00 Time (GMT). • GMT • GMT+1:00 – +13:00 Daylight Savings Sets whether or not daylight savings is in effect. • On Time By default, daylight savings is off.

  • Page 95: Calibrating Faders & Pans

    To disable, turn and press the encoder to select Off. Calibrating Faders & Pans The 633 Faders and Pan pots come pre-calibrated to center. However, should they ever need to be recalibrated, that can be done via a System settings sub- menu option.

  • Page 96: Using A Usb Keyboard

    The alternative option is Factory Test, which is a setting reserved for the purposes of in-house quality assurance testing. Included with the 633 is a USB 2.0 A (Female to Female) connector and a USB A to B cable, which may be used to connect a standard USB keyboard to the 633 mixer.

  • Page 97: Viewing Version Information

    Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select SYSTEM > Version Info. Updating Firmware Periodically, Sound Devices, LLC releases firmware updates to improve system performance and expand the 633 feature set, which may be downloaded from the website and used to update the firmware on the mixer. To update firmware: 1.
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  • Page 99: Saving Settings

    Saving Settings After you have configured the 633’s settings via the Main menu and Input Set-tings screens, you can save the configuration as a Quick Setup file. To save settings as a Quick Setup file: 1.

  • Page 100: Copying Quick Setup Files

    User Guide Name your Quick Setup file. When saving to CF or SD cards, if a file with the entered name already exists, that previous file will be overwritten by the new file you save. Slide the RTN/FAV switch to select OK and save your Quick Setup file. All Quick Setup files are saved as XML files.

  • Page 101: Loading Previously Saved Settings

    Slide the RTN/FAV switch to access OPTION. Select Delete. Loading Previously Saved Settings For fast reconfiguring of the 633, previously stored Quick Setup files may be easily loaded from internal locations or memory cards inserted into the mixer. To load a Quick Setup file: 1.
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  • Page 103: Front Panel Shortcuts

    Shortcuts The 633 features numerous shortcuts to Topics in this section include: help speed navigation. Front Panel Shortcuts The shortcuts require either USB Keyboard Shortcuts simultaneously pressing combinations of front panel controls or using keystroke combinations when a USB keyboard is attached to the mixer.
  • Page 104 User Guide unction equence ction Toggle Playback Card HP + Play: Press and hold down the Headphone encoder then push the Transport control down- ward (Play). This toggles the playback media card between SD or CF. Target media is indicated by a green back- ground on the Main screen.

  • Page 105: Usb Keyboard Shortcuts

    A standard USB keyboard connects to the 633 to ease navigation and data entry. Attach the keyboard to the 633 USB port using a USB A to USB A adapter (included). Anytime the QWERTY pop up keyboard is displayed, the USB keyboard can be used to enter data.
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  • Page 107: Analog Inputs

    Specifications Various product specifications for Topics in this section include: the 633 are provided here for your Analog Inputs convenience. They relate to inputs Digital Inputs and outputs, powering, environmental Analog Outputs parameters, as well as physical aspects Digital Outputs/Recorder of the mixer.

  • Page 108: Digital Inputs

    User Guide High-Pass Filters Sweepable 80 Hz to 240 Hz, 12 dB/oct at 80 Hz, 6 dB/octave at 240 Hz · Blue: 96 K full response · Green: 96 K 80 Hz · Yellow: 50 hz 192 K · Red: 96 K 240 Hz Microphone Powering ·...

  • Page 109: Digital Outputs/Recorder

    SPECIFICATIONS Line Output Clipping · 20 dBu minimum with 10k load Level (1% THD) Output Limiters · L/R and X1/X2, adjustable threshold from +4 dBu to +18 dBu, 1 dB steps · 20:1 limiting ratio · 1 mS attack time ·...

  • Page 110: Power

    User Guide Power escription External Power Supply · 10-18 V on locking 4-pin Hirose connector, pin-4 = (+), pin-1 = (-) · Mates with gold Hirose #HR10A-7P-4P (DigiKey# HR110-ND) or silver Hirose #HR10-7P-4P (DigiKey# HR100-ND) locking connector Internal Power Supply ·...

  • Page 111: Electronic Accessories

    Accessories The 633 works with various accessories Topics in this section include: which may be purchased separately Electronic Accessories and used to further enhance your field Cables and Connectors mixing and recording experience. Cases This section is not intended to be an all-...

  • Page 112: Cables And Connectors

    XL-2F A 25-inch XLR-3F to TA3-F cable, used to connect mixers and other devices with XLR-3M outputs to the TA3 7-12 inputs on the 633. Also used to attach standard microphone as auxiliary slate mic. Each package contains two cables.

  • Page 113: Cases

    ACCESSORIES ccessory Hoto escription XL-LL LEMO-5 to LEMO-5 coiled cable for timecode inter-connection between the 633 and other devices. XL-LX LEMO-5 to XLR-3F input and XLR-3M output for timecode interconnection between the 633 and other devices. XL-WPH3 The XL-WPH3 is an AC-to-DC (in-line) 100-240V power supply unit with 50/60 Hz input, a 12 VDC 3.75 A (45 W) output, and a Hirose 4-pin DC plug.

  • Page 114: Software

    User Guide Software ccessory Hoto escription Wave Agent Sound Devices Wave Agent, a file librarian for computers, provides a comprehensive range of tools for preparing audio files for problem-free passage through complex production workflows. For more a free download, visit: www.waveagent.com...

  • Page 115: Cl-12 Linear Fader Controller

    CL-12. Additional power via a micro Adjusting Output or Track Levels USB cable is required when connecting Arming L, R, X1, X2 Tracks the CL-12 to a 664 or 633. Using the 3-Band Equalizer (688 only) Procedures for attaching the CL-12 Using High-pass Filters...
  • Page 116 DC Boost Input This micro USB port (5 V) on the CL-12 is required for connecting a CL-12 to either a 664 or 633. When using a CL-12 with a 688, this port is optional, but recommended for providing additional DC power when necessary, such as for powering a high-current-draw USB keyboard.

  • Page 117: Top: Eq & Outputs Sections

    CL-12 LINEAR FADER CONTROLLER To fully explain each feature of the CL-12’s top panel, the mixing surface is divided into three areas: • Top – comprised of the EQ and OUTPUTS sections • Left – comprised of the Channel Strip section •...

  • Page 118: Left: Channel Strip Section

    User Guide eature escription EQ Controls There are four rotary encoders in the EQ section. These 3-band EQ controls include LF gain, MID frequency/gain, and HF gain. Other EQ parameters, such as Q-factor and filter type are set up from the CL- 12 >...
  • Page 119 CL-12 LINEAR FADER CONTROLLER eature escription L Routing Indicator Illuminates when the input channel has been routed to the left bus. • Off = not routed • Yellow = post-fade routing EQ LED Indicates when some form of EQ has been applied to the input channel.

  • Page 120: Right: Buttons And Hp Encoder

    User Guide Right: Buttons and HP Encoder The area that spans the right side of the mixing surface has transport controls and numerous buttons for quick access to many key features. For convenience, the buttons are grouped in sections according to common functionality. Not all features described here are available with every mixer.
  • Page 121 CL-12 LINEAR FADER CONTROLLER ection uttons escription Metadata Use the on-screen, virtual keyboard or a USB key- board plugged into the back panel of the CL-12 to Controls edit metadata. All edits update the relevant embedded metadata within the file and file name. SCENE While recording, press to display and edit the current scene name.

  • Page 122: Altered Functionality

    User Guide ection uttons escription Meters & METERS Duplicates the functionality of the Menu mixer’s METERS button. MENU Duplicates the functionality of the mixer’s MENU button. Altered Functionality When the CL-12 is connected to a 6-Series mixer, some mixer functionality is changed.

  • Page 123: Cl-12 Sub-Menu

    Main menu. Options in the menu will vary based on the mixer’s model. For instance, the left image, shown below, is the menu as it appears on a 688. The right image is the menu as it appears on a 664 or 633.Al ption...

  • Page 124: Selecting One Or More Input Channels

    User Guide ption escription SEL follows PFL Enables or disables automatic selection of an input channel when its PFL button is pressed. When enabled, pressing PFL will illuminate both the PFL and SEL button for the chosen input channel. For more infor- mation, see Setting SEL to follow PFL.

  • Page 125: Activating Pfl Of An Input

    CL-12 LINEAR FADER CONTROLLER Activating PFL of an Input Pre- or post-fade listen may be activated on one input at a time. To PFL an input: Press the input’s PFL button. There are two modes of PFL: momentary and latching. oDes escription Momentary...

  • Page 126: Adjusting Trim Levels (688 Only)

    Turn the SELECT encoder to adjust trim for the input. The trim gain is dis- played on the mixer’s LCD. Adjusting Trim Levels (633 only) When the CL-12 is attached to the 633, the mini-faders on the 633 become dedicated trim controls for inputs 4-6. To adjust the trim level for...

  • Page 127: Routing Input Channels

    CL-12 and how the controls are configured. On the 633 and 664, the CL-12’s Output controls are used for adjusting track levels for L, R, X1, and X2.

  • Page 128: Configuring Output Meters (688 Only)

    User Guide When L and R are linked, L controls level for the L/R output pair. When X1 and X2 are linked, X1 controls level for both. Also, when linked, the R and X2 controls are disabled. (Output linking control is in the OUTPUT menu.) Configuring Output Meters (688 only) On a 688, the LED output meters on the CL-12 may be configured to meter L, R, X1, and X2 output or track levels.
  • Page 129 CL-12 LINEAR FADER CONTROLLER Turn the GAIN encoder to adjust the selected input’s MID gain. Turn the HF encoder to adjust the selected input’s high frequency gain. Above the SEL button for each input, the EQ LED illuminates blue when any of the LF, MID, or HF are set to non-zero gain, giving a quick global indication that some form of HF LED...

  • Page 130: Accessing The Eq Submenu

    User Guide Accessing the EQ Submenu Several settings related to EQ—such as Q-factor, EQ routing, and so forth—may be configured via the EQ submenu. To access the EQ submenu: 1. Press MENU. Select CL-12 > EQ. The EQ submenu appears. ption escription Q-Factor...

  • Page 131: Bypassing Eq

    CL-12 LINEAR FADER CONTROLLER Bypassing EQ When necessary, it is possible to temporarily and quickly bypass the application of EQ without altering the current non-zero gain value. The label BYPASSED is shown on the EQ screen for any band that is bypassed. To bypass EQ do any of the following: Press the LF encoder.

  • Page 132: Setting Lf And Hf Frequency Defaults

    User Guide Setting LF and HF Frequency Defaults The default for LF is 100 Hz and the default for HF is 10 kHz, but both may be adjusted for each individual input via setting in the EQ submenu. To adjust LF and HF Freq. defaults: 1.

  • Page 133: Setting Eq Routing

    On the 664, since inputs 1-6 are analog, the CL-12’s HPF button toggles on or off high-pass filtering for inputs 7-12 only at the fixed frequency of 150 Hz. On the 688 and 633, the high-pass filter may be adjusted for all inputs to other frequencies.

  • Page 134: Configuring User Programmable Buttons

    User Guide subsequent recordings that follow. The next take’s track name may be edited so long as recording is stopped. To enter or edit track names: 1. With a single input selected, press the NAME button. The Track Name List appears over the Meters View.

  • Page 135: Adjusting Cl-12'S Led Brightness

    CL-12 LINEAR FADER CONTROLLER ption escription Return Loopback Three options: Enters Return Loopback — —  Mode A - C modes for either RTN A, RTN B, or RTN C, respectively. SLATE ROUTING Displays the Slate Routing screen. —  ...

  • Page 136: Specifications

    The following specifications apply to the CL-12. escription External Power · Powered by the mixer via USB cable · 5V micro USB DC boost input (required for use with 664 or 633) Current Draw · 90mA @5V typical Light · 100 mA (when powered by 688) ·...

  • Page 137: Features

    · 22.86 cm x 17.78 cm x 14.51 cm Weight · 1.25 lbs · 0.567 kg Published in Reedsburg, WI USA • www.sounddevices.com • Tel: (608) 524-0625 • Email: support@sounddevices.com Copyright © 2016 • Sound Devices, LLC • All rights reserved.
  • Page 138 ® Sound Devices, LLC Customer Support Product Information E7556 Road 23 and 33 Reedsburg, Wisconsin 53959 Toll Free: (800) 505-0625 For more information about products and accessories, visit us on the web at www.sounddevices.com. support@sounddevices.com Phone: +1 (608) 524-0625 http://www.sounddevices.com/support Fax: +1 (608) 524-0655 http://forum.sounddevices.com...

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