Sound Devices 688 Quick Start Manual
Sound Devices 688 Quick Start Manual

Sound Devices 688 Quick Start Manual

12-input mixer with integrated 16-track recorder and mixassist
Hide thumbs Also See for 688:

Advertisement

Quick Links

QUICK START GUIDE
688
12-Input Mixer with Integrated
16-Track Recorder and MixAssist™

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the 688 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for Sound Devices 688

  • Page 1 QUICK START GUIDE 12-Input Mixer with Integrated 16-Track Recorder and MixAssist™...
  • Page 2 Registration/Warranty card Quick Start Guide This Quick Start Guide provides the initial steps necessary to set up and begin using the 688 right out of the box. It also provides warranties and licensing information and a brief overview of features.
  • Page 3: Connect Power

    The 688 uses five AA-sized batteries as a back-up in the event that external power is removed or phones that are not active. Using the most sophisticated algorithm on depleted.
  • Page 4: Activate An Input

    1. Slide the Pre-Fade Listen (PFL) switch to the left to access the Input Settings screen for that Input. The power LED will illuminate yellow then green. The Sound Devices splash screen will appear briefly on the LCD, and then the Main screen will be dis- Note: Step 1 is based on factory defaults.
  • Page 5: Connect Audio Source

    2. Connect headphones to either the 1/4-inch or 3.5mm headphone out- 8. Adjust Trim and Fader Controls puts, located on the left panel of the 688. 3. Turn the Headphone encoder clockwise slowly until the level you want PFL status / Activity LED (1-6) is reached.
  • Page 6: Start And Stop Recording

    • Select Erase/Format SD to reformat an SD, SDHC, or SDXC card. Note: Sound Devices Quality Assurance engineers perform extensive testing to ensure media approved for use with the 688 works reliably and provides the best performance. When choosing media, please refer to the Approved Media List 4.
  • Page 7: Main Screen

    System > Meter Views to define which one of various configurations is used by each Meter View. For complete information on the features of the 688 as well as procedures, tips and more, read the 688 User Guide, available in PDF format from the company’s website: http://www.sounddevices.com/download/guides/688ug_en.pdf...
  • Page 8 XL-1B A 12-inch TA3-F to TA3-F cable, used to connect TA3 The 688 works with various accessories which may be purchased separately and used to further auxillary outputs to TA3 inputs of receiving devices. enhance your field mixing and recording experience.
  • Page 9: Declaration Of Conformity

    February 28, 2015 Date Matt Anderson This table is not an all-inclusive list of accessories available for use with the 688. For the latest information, visit the Director of Engineering Sound Devices website at: www.sounddevices.com. 688 Mixer & Recorder...
  • Page 10: Warranty And Service

    Product specifications and features are subject to change without prior notification. Sound Devices, LLC warrants the 688 against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE (1) year from date of original retail purchase. Users who register their product directly with Sound Devices Technical Support by mail, online, or phone, will receive an additional ONE (1) year of warranty coverage, extending the complete warranty period to TWO (2) years from the date of original retail Copyright ©...
  • Page 11 www.sounddevices.com Part # 6052.000...

Table of Contents