Routing Inputs To Tracks; Track Arming; Selecting Recording Parameters And File Destination; Time Code Setup - Sound Devices 788T User Manual And Technical Information

788T User Guide and Technical Information

Routing Inputs to Tracks

Before recording, inputs must be assigned to armed tracks. Each of the 788T's eight inputs (1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 6, 7, 8) can be assigned to any of the twelve tracks (Left, Right, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, Aux 1, and
Aux2). Any of the eight inputs can have its own isolated track, multiple inputs can be summed to the
same track, or an input can be routed to multiple tracks.
1. Press and hold the
sets. The 788T has twelve often-used presets for quick setup of input-to-track routing combinations.
2. If none of the preset routing combinations are suitable, assign a custom routing. Sequential presses of
the
the custom input routing menu any input can be assigned to any track, including multiple inputs as-
signed to a single track.
3. Press EXIT to leave input routing mode.

Track Arming

Armed Tracks are tracks that are both record enabled and have at least one active input routed to
them. At least one track must be armed in order for the 788T to begin recording. Tracks are record enabled
via the Track Setup Window. To access the Track Setup Window press the
are enabled are indicated by a * next to the Track letter. Navigate through the available tracks us-
ing the Multifunction Rotary Switch. Press in on the Multifunction Rotary Switch to enable/disable
select tracks.

Selecting Recording Parameters and File Destination

For most productions, the general recording parameters of bit depth, sampling rate, media selec-
tion, and fi le format are infrequently changed. Enter the Setup Menu to verify recording settings. Bit
depth and sampling rate are displayed on the LCD panel.
1. Select the bit depth as needed in the Setup Menu option REC: BIT DEPTH.
2. Set the sampling rate as needed in the Setup Menu option REC: SAMPLE RATE.
3. Select the fi le type, WAV mono or WAV poly in the Setup Menu option REC: FILE TYPE.
4. Select the storage media to be recorded to (Internal hard drive, CompactFlash, External drive, or any
combinations of the three drives) in the Setup Menu option REC: MEDIA SELECT.

Time Code Setup

When using a time code workfl ow, proper time code setup is essential for accuracy. Skip this section
if time code is not being used.
1. Select the appropriate time code frame rate in the Setup Menu option TIMECODE: FRAME RATE.
2. Select the appropriate time code mode in the Setup Menu option TIMECODE: MODE.
3. Determine whether the 788T is to be the time code master or slave. Set time code parameters accord-
ingly to ensure all recording equipment is using the same time reference.
information on time code setup.

Recording

With the fi le parameters set, you are ready to begin recording. The 788T is a record-priority device—
pressing the
begins recording a new fi le. To confi rm the 788T is actively recording, the Record LED, REC key, and
the LCD backlight all illuminate red. The fi lename on the LCD display shows the currently recorded
fi le. Press and hold the
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STOP key then press the
INPUT key will eventually cycle to the custom routing option.
RECORD key cancels all functions, except fi le-based operations, and immediately
STOP key to end recording.
INPUT key to cycle through factory routing pre-
See Input to Track
INPUT key. Tracks that
See Time Code for additional
Routing. From