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. 1.06 Sound Devices, LLC E7556 State Rd. 23 and 33 • Reedsburg, WI • USA +1 (608) 524-0625 • fax: +1 (608) 524-0655 Toll-Free: (800) 505-0625 www.sounddevices.com UDMA...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Input Activity LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Linking the 664 With Another 664 or 552 Mixer . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Headphone Peak LED . -
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
HP monitor mono mix. The Internal Time code LED 664 supports simultaneous PFL of multiple When the 664 is powered down and time code inputs. Does not affect Master Output signal. Mode is Freerun or 24-Hour Run, the Internal... -
Page 6: Left Panel Connectors And Control
664 User Guide and Technical Information Headphone Encoder Slate / Tone Switch Main and Input Settings Screen: Turn to adjust Slide left to activate the Slate Microphone, slide headphone gain. In Main Screen: Press to select again to deactivate. For momentary action headphone monitor source. -
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 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 connectors (six additional inputs on TA3 connectors with the optional CL-6 Input Expander attached). Each analog input has a wide gain range to accom- modate nearly all signal types, from microphones to line-level sources. - 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
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... -
Page 16: Metering
Limiters are present on both mic and line-level inputs as well as the Master L,R tracks and the X1,X2 tracks. The 664 input limiters have a threshold of +16 dBu (4 dB below clipping), while the limiters for the L, R, X1, and X2 tracks are adjustable from the Setup Menu item OUTPUTS >... -
Page 17: 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 18: Headphone Monitoring
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 19: Headphone Presets
664 User Guide and Technical Information Headphone Presets Ten custom monitor sources are available. These headphone presets can be edited, named and saved. To edit a custom headphone preset, press the Headphone Encoder to access the Monitor Source List, highlight the desired preset, then slide the Slate/Tone Switch. This displays the Headphone Preset... -
Page 20: 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 21: Output Setup And Control
AES digital input signals are not available on direct outputs. 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. -
Page 22: Master And Aux Bus Level
COM Setup The 664 features an unbalanced stereo COM Send (TA3) and an balanced mono COM RTN (TA3) for communications purposes. These special input and output channels can be used to privately commu- nicate with a boom operator or other member of the production crew. -
Page 23: Com Send Program
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 24: Internal Slate Mic
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 25: 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 26: Track Arming
See CL-6 Input Expander 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 > Record to CF and RECORDER >... -
Page 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 30: Time Code Modes
Time code value 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 31: 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 32: F Sampling Rate Modes
Frame Rate was already set to 23.97 in which case it will remain at 23.97. Pre-Roll To prevent missing record cues or up-cutting takes, the 664 has pre-roll buffering available. When ac- tive, pre-roll begins recording at a set number of seconds preceding the record button being pressed. -
Page 33: Synchronization
The 664 uses rock-stable word clock and PLL circuitry to generate its internal clock frequency. -
Page 34: 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 35: 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 36: Automatic File Splitting
ML-aware software applications this data is available. For applications that don’t recognize bEXT or iXML, this information is ignored. Metadata is included in MP3 files inside the ID3 tags. Metadata in MP3 files can not be edited with the 664. Sound Reports The 664 can generate sound reports as a comma separated values (CSV) file. -
Page 37: Overview Section
Selection> (At time of report generation) or <None> Information in the Overview section is managed in the Setup Menu option FILE STORAGE > Sound Report Info. The 664 derives information for the overview section from these settings at the time the sound report is generated. -
Page 38: Take Management
• Notes • Start TC 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 39: Take Number
664 User Guide and Technical Information Take Number A take is a single recording that may represented by a file on each media. Takes are labeled numeri- cally and begin at the number 1. Each new recording creates a new take. The take number will incre- ment by one until it is reset. -
Page 40: Take Notes And Phrases
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 41: 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 42: 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 43: Linking To A Mixpre-D Or Original Mixpre
To link a Sound Devices 302 or 442 to a 664: 1. Connect the Link I/O of the 664 to the Tape Out/Mix Out of a 302 or 442 using a Sound Devices XL-TA35 cable. This sends the stereo mix of both mixers directly to the stereo Master Bus of the 664. -
Page 44: Voltage Metering
A numeric reading of the internal and external voltage levels is displayed in the Setup Menu main level at all times. Internal voltage is displayed on the left side and external voltage is displayed on the right side (This example shows a 664 powered from a 12.0V external power supply with no AA batter- ies inserted): The voltage range of the DC Voltage Indicator and the Warning Voltage Threshold can be adjusted. -
Page 45: 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 46: Time And Date Settings
664 User Guide and Technical Information 2. Use the Headphone Encoder to select option FILE STORAGE > File List. 3. Use the Headphone Encoder to select either CF or SD. 4. Use the Headphone Encoder to select the SETTINGS folder. -
Page 47: 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 48: Limiters
664 User Guide and Technical Information Parameter Name Description Options TA3-X2 Out Select the analog output level of the Aux 2 TA3 output . • Mic » Line • -10 Direct Out Levels Select the analog output level of the TA3 Direct •... -
Page 49: Comms/Returns
» Internal • Word Clock Timecode Mode Sets the running mode for the internal timecode • Off generator and/or the method which the 664 receives • Rec Run SMPTE timecode . . » Free Run • 24h Run • Ext-TC •... -
Page 50: File Storage
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 51: System
Options 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 • 640MB •... - Page 52 • dd/mm/yy • yy/mm/dd Set Time/Date Displays a dialog where the 664 time and date can be set . When highlighter is orange, turn Headphone Encoder to highlight a field and press Headphone Encoder to edit . When highlighter is blue, turn Headphone Encoder to change the value, and press Headphone Encoder to accept the value .
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Page 53: 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 54: Connector Pin Assignments
664 User Guide and Technical Information Function Key Sequence Action Press and hold the Select Encoder then slide the RTN Switch left or right. Selects the alternate RTN source (per Setup Menu op- Alternate RTN tion COMMS/RETURNS > RTN Toggle Left and COMMS/RETURNS >... - Page 55 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 .
- Page 56 664 User Guide and Technical Information v . 1 .06 Features and specifications are subject to change . Visit www .sounddevices .com for the latest documentation .
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Page 57: Routing Diagram
664 User Guide and Technical Information Routing Diagram... - Page 58 664 User Guide and Technical Information 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 = Permanent Connection...
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Page 59: Specifications
XLR 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 60: Digital Outputs/Recorder
664 User Guide and Technical Information Output Impedance XLR: 100 ohms at Line setting, 3 .2k ohms at -10 setting, 150 ohms at Mic setting (ohms actual) 10-pin Hirose: 100 ohms at Line setting, 3 .2k ohms at -10 setting, 150 ohms at Mic setting... -
Page 61: Power
664 User Guide and Technical Information Word Clock Output Square wave, running at sample rate, 3 .3 V p-p, 75 ohm . Power External Power Supply Isolated (floating) DC input jack, 10-18 V Locking 4-pin Hirose connector, pin-4 = (+), pin-1 = (-) . -
Page 62: 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 63: Wave Agent
Wave Agent 664 User Guide and Technical Information 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 64: 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 65: Warranty And Technical Support
Sound Devices cannot guarantee that a given computer, software, or operating system configuration can be used satisfactorily with 664 generated files based exclusively on the fact that it meets our minimum system requirements. Please check with your software editing application to make certain that it is compatible with... - Page 67 Sound Devices 664 - Firmware v 1.06...
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