Sound Devices 664 User Manual And Technical Information
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- Page 1 Portable Production Mixer and Recorder User Guide and Technical Information firmware rev. 2.01 Sound Devices, LLC E7556 State Rd. 23 and 33 • Reedsburg, WI • USA • 53959 +1 (608) 524-0625 • fax: +1 (608) 524-0655 Toll-Free: (800) 505-0625 www.sounddevices.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Headphone Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Linking the 664 With Another 664 or 552 Mixer . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Headphone Source Selection . -
Page 4: Limitation Of Liability
The sound waves logo is a registered trademark of Sound Devices, LLC . Limitation of Liability LIMITATION ON SOUND DEVICES’ LIABILITY . SOUND DEVICES, LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT OR THIRD PARTIES FOR DAMAGES, LOSSES, COSTS, OR EXPENSES INCURRED BY PURCHASER OR THIRD PAR- TIES AS A RESULT OF: ACCIDENT, MISUSE, OR ABUSE OF THIS PRODUCT OR UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS, REPAIRS, OR ALTERATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT, OR FAILURE TO STRICTLY COMPLY WITH SOUND DEVICES, LLC’S OPERATING AND... -
Page 5: Front Panel Descriptions
664 supports simultaneous PFL of multiple Internal Time code LED inputs. Does not affect Master Output signal. When the 664 is powered down and time code Slide the switch left to activate, and again to Mode is Freerun or 24-Hour Run, the Internal deactivate. -
Page 6: Left Panel Connectors And Control
664 User Guide and Technical Information Menu Button Slate / Tone Switch Displays the Setup Menu. Slide left to activate the Slate Microphone, slide again to deactivate. For momentary action Headphone Encoder hold for one second or longer. Slide right to Main and Input Settings Screen: Turn to adjust activate the Tone Oscillator. -
Page 7: Right Panel Connectors And Controls
Line, -10, and Mic levels in Setup Link I/O Menu section OUTPUTS. 10-pin A outputs can Used to link additional Sound Devices 664, 552, be set to AES Outputs 5,6 and 7,8 in the Setup 302, 442, or MixPre mixers. -
Page 8: Rear Panel Descriptions
Accepts approved CompactFlash cards with the dard 3-pin XLR-3M connectors. Pin 1 = Ground; label-side toward the rear of the 664. Compat- pin 2 = Hot (+); pin 3 = Cold (-). Unbalance by ible with Type I and Type II cards. High-speed grounding pin 3 to pin 1. -
Page 9: Screen Overview
664 User Guide and Technical Information Screen Overview Main Screen The Main Screen displays important information at-a-glance. The Main Screen can be accessed quickly from any other screen by pressing the Meters button. Display of the sample rate information and time code frame rate information can be “swapped”... -
Page 10: Lcd Daylight Mode
Headphone Encoder then pressing the Select Encoder. Input Setup and Control The 664 has six, full-featured audio inputs on XLR-3F connectors and six direct outputs on TA3 con- nectors. The direct outputs can optionally be used as line inputs (see 12 Channel Mode). - Page 11 664 User Guide and Technical Information The background color of the Iso Track Status box indicates the status of the Input’s Iso Track. A blue background indicates that the Iso Track is not active and will not be recorded. A red background indi- cates the Iso Track is armed for recording.
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Page 12: Phantom Power
Trim control. Once the coarse gain is set to the desired level, press the Trim control to hide it from the 664’s mixing surface. Analog trim level is adjustable from +22 to +72 dB of gain. -
Page 13: Input Fader
Many microphones have on-board high pass filters. Use the high-pass filters on the 664 in conjunction with the microphone’s filter to increase the filter’s slope. The filter can be removed from the circuit completely by rotating the high-pass filter control to the full counter-clockwise (detented) position. -
Page 14: Pan Control
664 User Guide and Technical Information Pan Control The pop-up Pan Control routes inputs to the left (L) and right (R) chan- nels of the stereo Master Bus. The pan pot has a detent in the center posi- tion. After setting the pan, the pan control can be recessed to hide it from the mixing surface during normal operation. -
Page 15: Digital Inputs
The 664 accepts AES3 (AES/EBU) balanced, AES42 (Mode 1) balanced, and AES3id unbalanced digital signals on the Input 1 and Input 6 XLR-3F connectors. The 664 auto-detects between AES3 and AES3id digital signals and adjust accordingly. Digital input gain is controlled from the front panel faders. - Page 16 664 User Guide and Technical Information switching between 6 Channel and 12 Channel Mode, it is recommended to save custom Setup Files with the desired Input Mode and Meter Views. See Storing and Recalling Settings The function of the Input Selector switches is altered in 12 Channel Mode: Slide the switch to the right to PFL and access the Input Settings screen for inputs 7-12, and slide the Input Selector switch left to PFL and access the Input Settings screen for inputs 1-6.
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Page 17: Limiters
Limiters prevent clipping by attenuating signals that surpass a set threshold. The amount of attenua- tion is defined by the “ratio” of the limiter and expressed as two numbers. All 664 limiters use a 20:1 compression ratio. This means that signal that exceeds the threshold by 20 dB will exit the limiting stage at only 1 dB above the threshold. -
Page 18: Meter Ballistics
Audio meter “ballistics” is the manner in which a visual meter responds to audio signal levels. The ballistics of all 664 meters is set globally from Setup Menu option SYSTEM > Meter Ballistics. VU (volume units) meter ballistics correspond closely to how the human ear perceives loudness. This provides a good visual indication of how loud a signal will be. -
Page 19: Headphone Peak Led
Headphone gain during adjustment Headphone Encoder The 664 can drive headphones to dangerously high volumes. Turn down the headphone gain before selecting a headphone source to prevent accidental signal extremes. Headphone Source Selection By default, to select the monitor source: Press the Headphone Encoder while viewing the Main Screen. -
Page 20: Headphone Encoder Mode
664 User Guide and Technical Information Headphone Encoder Mode The functions for selecting a monitor source and adjusting headphone gain can be switched by setting Setup Menu option SYSTEM > Headphone Encoder Mode to Preset/Vol. When this mode is engaged, turning the Headphone Encoder from the Main Screen will select monitor sources. -
Page 21: Pfl (Channel Solo Monitor)
664 User Guide and Technical Information 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 or longer. PFL stands for “Pre-Fade Listen”. When any input’s PFL is activated, the currently selected Monitor Source is replaced with the PFL mix program. -
Page 22: Output Setup And Control
Output Setup and Control The 664 features a host of analog and digital outputs to accommodate for complex, multi-camera set- ups. The 664 has 2 stereo output busses: The Master Bus (LR), and the Aux Bus (X1/X2). Master and Aux Outputs There are 4 pairs of balanced analog output connections for the Master Bus (XLR-3M, TA3, and 2 Hirose 10-pin), and one pair of balanced analog output for the Aux Bus (TA3). -
Page 23: Tape Output
664 User Guide and Technical Information Tape Output The 664 includes two unbalanced tape level outputs, a TA3 connector and a 3.5 mm jack. These two connectors are resistively in parallel and are isolated from the balanced outputs. 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 directly to receiving devices from Setup Menu option OUTPUTS >... -
Page 24: Com Setup
By default, the Com Send program will mute when slate communication is engaged. This helps the boom operator hear the voice of the 664 operator. This behavior can be disabled so that the Com Send program is not muted when communication is engaged via the Setup Menu option COMMS/RETURNS >... -
Page 25: Slate/Com Mic & Tone Oscillator
COMMS/RETURNS > Program Auto-Mute. Internal Slate Mic The default slate mic is the 664’s internal slate microphone. The 664’s built-in slate microphone is used to notate scenes from the mixer location. Its audio performance is not suitable for critical recording ap- plications;... -
Page 26: Digital Audio Recorder
. Recording Tracks Each input of the 664 has a corresponding “ISO” Track that it is permanently routed to. The routing of ISO Tracks 1-6 can be adjusted to pre- or post-fade (see Input Setup and Control). -
Page 27: Track Arming
Input Selection set to Off), the track label will be black. Track-to-Media Routing The 664 supports simultaneous recording to CF and SD media. See Recording Media for details. default, all armed tracks are recorded to both cards as a polyphonic WAV file. Recording options are set independently for each memory card from the Setup Menu items RECORDER >... -
Page 28: Track Naming
664 User Guide and Technical Information Track Naming Track names are stored in the metadata of each recorded file. The following list displays the default track names: • Track L: MixL • Track 3: Ch3 • Track 9: Ch9 • Track R: MixR •... -
Page 29: Sampling Rate
By default the 664 recorder uses its own internal clock to generate its sampling rate. The BNC Word Clock input and Word Clock output on the rear of the 664 can be used to clock the 664 from an exter- nal word clock signal or to synchronize external audio devices to the 664’s word clock. -
Page 30: Time Code
Formatting Media The 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 formatted with the exFAT file system. FAT32 and exFAT are compatible with all major operating systems. -
Page 31: Time Code Modes
Time code modes The time code mode determines if the 664 generates or reads time code and when time code runs and stops. Time code mode is changed from the Setup Menu option TIMECODE/SYNC > Time code Mode. -
Page 32: Time Code Frame Rate
External user bits Internal user bits To jam the 664’s internal time code (and User Bits) to external time code, press the Headphone Con- troller while the Jam Menu is displayed. To leave the Jam Menu without jamming to external time code, press the Menu Button or the Meters Button. -
Page 33: F Sampling Rate Modes
Setup Menu option TIMECODE/SYNC > Hold Off before beginning recording. Run- ning time code lasting less than the Time code Hold Off value will not trigger a recording on the 664. Things to consider when using Time code Hold Off: •... -
Page 34: Synchronization
The 664 uses rock-stable word clock and PLL circuitry to generate its internal clock frequency. -
Page 35: File Type
The 664 records audio to the industry-standard Broadcast Wave file format. Additionally, the 664 can record to MP3 format. Recording WAV or MP3 is selectable per media, from the Setup Menu items RECORDER > Record to CF, and RECORDER > Record to SD. The 664 can write files to both cards simultaneously. -
Page 36: File Structure
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 track designator differs in order to maintain proper interleave order of the tracks when certain tracks or not armed during recording. -
Page 37: Folder Options
Folder Options All files generated by the 664 can be saved to the Root directory, a Project Folder, a Daily (Roll) Folder, or a Scene Folder (Files are saved to the Root directory by default). File organization is managed in the Setup Menu option FILE STORAGE >... -
Page 38: Sound Reports
FR=[frame rate] D=[duration] Sound Reports The 664 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, and many more. -
Page 39: Take Management
• Notes • Length Generating Sound Reports A sound report can be generated for all the files in any folder on the 664. Sound reports are created from the File List. To generate a sound report: 1. Press and hold the Menu Button and then press the Headphone Encoder to access the Take List. -
Page 40: Take Number
664 User Guide and Technical Information in the Take List is displayed with orange text. This is a special entry that represents the next take to be recorded. Editing the metadata of this entry will affect all subsequent recordings. Take Number A take is a single recording that may represented by a file on each media. -
Page 41: Scene Name
Often, a particular phrase will be used in the notes field of many different takes. To save data entry time, the 664 provides the ability to save phrases that can be entered into the notes field quickly. To edit, create, and use phrases: 1. -
Page 42: Playback
Playback The 664 can play back any file it has recorded. To play back the last file recorded or loaded, press the Play Button. In the Take List or File List, pressing the Play button will initiate playback of the high- lighted take. -
Page 43: Mixer Linking
To Link the 664 to another 664 or 552 mixer: 1. Connect the Link I/O of the 664 to the Link I/O of the other 664 or 552 mixer using a TA5F to TA5F cable (Sound Devices XL-TA55 optional accessory). This will send the stereo mix of each mixer directly to the stereo output bus of both mixers. -
Page 44: Linking To Other Mixers
Linking to Other Mixers The Link I/O function allows the 664 to be linked to a Sound Devices 302, 442, or MixPre mixer for ap- plications requiring higher input channel counts. When the 664 is linked with another Sound Devices mixer, all input channels will be present on the stereo Master Bus of the 664. -
Page 45: Powering
External Powering The 664 can be powered from any DC voltage from 10 to 18 VDC. Pin-4 of the locking, Hirose connec- tor is positive (+) and pin-1 is negative (–). The external DC supply is fully isolated (floating) from the rest of the mixer for easy and safe interconnection with other external audio gear. -
Page 46: Power Consumption
Storing and Recalling Settings The 664 can store and recall user settings to User Setup Files on the SD card, CF card, or internal memory. User Setup Files contain all settings made in the Setup Menu and all Input Settings (includ- ing routing). -
Page 47: Time And Date Settings
664 User Guide and Technical Information • The INT1, INT2, INT3, or INT4 areas will hold one setup each. Settings stored to these areas will overwrite any settings previously stored there. • Saving a Setup File to the CF or SD card will create a folder named SETTINGS (If it is not already present) and place the Setup File in that directory. -
Page 48: Time And Date Format
664 User Guide and Technical Information Time and Date Format The format of the date (as displayed in BWF metadata and as used in the naming of the Daily folder) can be in a month/day/year, day/month/year, or year/month/day format. Change this setting from the Setup Menu option SYSTEM >... -
Page 49: Setup Menu
664 User Guide and Technical Information Setup Menu The chart below shows the Setup Menu number, Function name, a description of the control, options available within that menu, and the factory default setting. Inputs Parameter Name Description Options Ch 1-2 Linking »... -
Page 50: Limiters
664 User Guide and Technical Information Parameter Name Description Options TA3 R-Out Select the analog output level of the R TA3 output . • Mic » Line • -10 TA3-X1 Out Select the analog output level of the Aux 1 TA3 output . • Mic »... -
Page 51: Comms/Returns
664 User Guide and Technical Information Parameter Name Description Options Record to SD Sets the type of file and which tracks to record to the • Off SD card . » Wav Poly • Wav Poly (ISOs Only) • Wav Poly (LR Only) •... -
Page 52: Timecode/Sync
Sets the duration that a valid time code signal has to • 0 .0-8 .0 s (0 .1 second increment) be recognized by the 664 before generating a new » 0 .0 seconds take while in Ext TC-Auto Record and Ext TC/cont- Auto Record modes . -
Page 53: System
• Tone Level (<Current Selection>) Max File Size » 4GB Selects the file size when the 664 will close, then start a new file . The 664 will not record a file • 2GB larger than the selected size . • 1GB •... - Page 54 664 User Guide and Technical Information Parameter Name Description Options Tone Mode » Continuous Continuous tone generates tone a the set tone level to all bus tracks . L Ident mode pulses the amplitude of • L Ident tone to the Left channel of the Master Bus by -20dB .
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Page 55: Quick Setup
Save Settings to SD Saves settings to SD card Front Panel Button Shortcuts To speed navigation the 664 has numerous navigation “shortcuts”. For combinations, press and hold down the first identified key then press the next identified key(s). Function Key Sequence... - Page 56 664 User Guide and Technical Information Function Key Sequence Action Press and hold the Menu button then press the Headphone Controller. Enters the Setup Menu . Take List Press and hold the Meters button then press the Select Encoder. Toggles the armed status of the highlighted track on the Main Screen .
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Page 57: Connector Pin Assignments
664 User Guide and Technical Information Connector Pin Assignments Connector Pin Assignments Notes (6) XLR-3F 1 – ground Mic- and Line-level balanced . For unbalanced, pin 1 and Analog Inputs 1-6 2 – signal (+) pin 3 tied together = ground, pin 2 = positive . - Page 58 Used to link the 664 to Sound Devices MixPre, MixPre-D, Mixer Link I/O 2 – HP R 302, 442, 552, or 664 Field Mixers . Mates with Sound 3 – Mix R Devices XL-TA25, XL-35, and XL-TA55 optional accessory 4 – Mix L cables .
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Page 59: Routing Diagram
664 User Guide and Technical Information Routing Diagram Tracks Direct Outputs RTN A RTN B RTN C COM RTN LR Outputs AUX Outputs AES Outputs A, B, C, D Monitor Left Monitor Right = Route Switch = Route Assignment COM Send... -
Page 60: Specifications
XLR-3F Line: Active-balanced for use with ≤2k ohm outputs RTN A,B,C (3 .5 mm/10-pin): Unbalanced stereo for use with ≤2k ohm outputs Link I/O: Unbalanced stereo for linking to Sound Devices MixPre, 302, 442, 552, and 664 . Input Impedance... -
Page 61: Analog Outputs
664 User Guide and Technical Information Analog Outputs XLR-3M Line: Transformer-balanced for use with ≥600 ohm inputs Output Type XLR-3M -10: Transformer-balanced for use with ≥10k ohm inputs XLR-3M Mic: Transformer-balanced for use with ≥600 ohm inputs 10-pin Hirose Line: Transformer-balanced for use with ≥600 ohm inputs 10-pin Hirose -10: Transformer-balanced for use with ≥10k ohm inputs... -
Page 62: Timecode And Sync
664 User Guide and Technical Information Timecode and Sync Modes Supported Off, Rec Run, Free Run, 24h Run, External Frame Rates 23 .976, 24, 25, 29 .97DF, 29 .97ND, 30DF, 30ND Accuracy Ambient Generator, 0 .2ppm (0 .5 frames per 24 hours) accuracy . Holds TC clock for two... -
Page 63: Accessories
NP-type battery cup with 24-inch cable terminated in Hirose 4-pin lock- ing DC connector (HR10-7P-4P) at equipment end. XL-TA25 TA5F to 3.5 mm TRS, 12-inch, used to connect 664 TA5M Link I/O to the MixPre or 442 Tape Out/Mix Out 3.5 mm jack for mixer linking. XL-TA35 TA5F to TA3F, 12-inch, used to connect 664 TA5M Link I/O to 302 or 442 Tape Out/Mix Out TA3M connector for mixer linking. -
Page 64: Wave Agent
664 User Guide and Technical Information Wave Agent Wave Agent Beta is a WAV file librarian for Mac OS and Windows computers. Designed for Produc- tion Sound Mixers and Post Production Editors, Wave Agent provides a comprehensive and indis- pensable range of tools for preparing audio files for problem-free passage through complex produc- tion workflows. -
Page 65: Declaration Of Conformity
664 User Guide and Technical Information Declaration of Conformity According to EN ISO/IEC 17050-1:2004 Manufacturer’s Name: Sound Devices, LLC Manufacturer’s Address: E7556 State Rd . 23 and 33 Reedsburg, WI 53959 Declares under sole responsibility that the product as delivered... -
Page 66: Warranty And Technical Support
Sound Devices cannot guarantee that a given computer, software, or operating system configuration can be used satisfactorily with the 664 Mixer based exclusively on the fact that it meets our minimum system requirements. v . 2 .01 Features and specifications are subject to change . Visit www .sounddevices .com for the latest documentation . - Page 69 Sound Devices 664 - Firmware v 2.01...
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