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05/03/2015

Sound Devices Introduces Next Generation Field Mixer

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Sound Devices, specialists in audio and video products for broadcast and film production, has introduced its next generation field mixer with the 688, a 12-input, 16-track portable mixer/recorder.

The new 688 is the center of an extensible mixing and recording system incorporating MixAssist™, Sound Devices automatic mixing technology. The 688 accepts the new SL-6 SuperSlot™ powering and wireless accessory. A mixing bag comprised of a 688 with attached SL-6 plus SuperSlot-compatible wireless offers audio mixing, recording and wireless receiver control all from the mixer, with dramatically simplified power distribution and interconnection.

Representing a major evolution of Sound Devices' mixer and recorder products, the 688 harnesses the best of Sound Devices' 633, 664 and 788T.

"The 688 is the most powerful portable mixer/recorder available," said Matt Anderson, CEO of Sound Devices. "We've included features called-out by our customers, including 12-channels of MixAssist, 12-inputs, eight-outputs, digital mixing and routing, 192 kHz sampling, audio delay on both inputs and outputs, PowerSafeTM and QuickBoot. When used with the SL-6 accessory, the 688 provides tight integration and control of wireless manufacturers' slot-compatible receivers with no cabling required."

The optional SL-6 powering and wireless system, available summer 2015, dramatically simplifies interconnection between the 688 and multiple channels of wireless by accepting up to three dual-channel slot-compatible receivers. Using Sound Devices' developed SuperSlot interconnection standard, the SL-6 offers all powering, audio interconnection and control needed for SuperSlot-compatible receivers. The SL-6 attaches directly to the 688 and offers built-in NP-1 battery powering for the 688 mixer, slot receivers, plus four additional DC outputs for external peripherals. The SL-6 also offers built-in antenna distribution.

"We are continually developing technologies that offer more flexibility and choice to our customers, and we have achieved this with the SL-6 and SuperSlot," said Paul Isaacs, VP of Marketing and Product Design at Sound Devices. "With SuperSlot, Sound Devices developed an open specification that will certainly become the new standard for wireless integration with audio mixers and recorders."

Regarded as the industry's first non-proprietary, open wireless control and interfacing standard, SuperSlot is the result of Sound Devices' collaboration with a number of leading wireless manufacturers including Lectrosonics, Sennheiser, Wisycom and Audio Ltd.

www.sounddevices.com

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