302 User Guide and Technical Information
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Welcome
The 302 is the essential portable mixer for production companies and camera operators wanting to
take control of their audio. The 302 is stunning in size, fl exibility, control and performance; it is the
most compact and cost-effective battery-powered professional audio mixer in its class.
With important features to accommodate nearly any over-the-shoulder production, the 302 can
interface with any professional microphone, wireless system, or camera/recorder input. Its
microphone inputs share the same superb circuitry of all Sound Devices fi eld production tools.
With many of the controls of Sound Devices fl agship 442 mixer, the 302 has a complete feature-set in
a compact, functional design. All controls are accessible on its three main surfaces. Its high-effi ciency
power circuitry runs the mixer from either three internal AA batteries or external 5-18 VDC.
The 302 is part of Sound Devices family of fi eld production audio tools, which includes mixers,
preamplifi ers, computer interfaces, recorders, and their accessories.
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Features and specifications are subject to change. Visit www.sounddevices.com for the latest documentation.
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The Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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Mixer Linking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Powering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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The Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Specifi cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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