The All-New Sound Devices 688 and SL-6
The Sound Devices 688 harnesses the best of Sound Devices’ successful 633, 664 and 788T in their most powerful mixer to date.
Mixers
PSC Solice Mini Mixer
The new PSC Solice Mini mixer is designed for use by today’s professional sound mixer who needs a simple, compact, convenient mixer for use with up to two boom microphones and up to six wireless. The Solice Mini mixer provides all of the functions found on most control surfaces and adds a slate microphone, reference tone oscillator, and private line functions.
Zaxcom Nomad FP8 Fader Panel
Zaxcom’s Nomad FP8 is a small, lightweight expansion panel control surface that attaches directly to the Nomad mixer/recorder. Make the Nomad — an already great device — even better.
Orca Bags
We received our first shipment of Orca bags today, and to say we’re excited would be an understatement.
We’ll be bringing you our full review and video soon, but here’s a quick taste:
K-Tek Stingray 2 for Sound Devices 664
Following their success with the Stingray for the 633, K-Tek has released a new bag, the Stingray 2, for the 664. Check out our video showing the ins and outs of K-Tek’s latest offering.
20 Questions with the Sound Devices 633
Since the release of the Sound Devices 633, we’ve noticed a number of questions that customers are consistently asking. I’ve addressed the top 20 FAQs below. If you have any further questions, please contact a member of our sales staff or e-mail me directly.
Mixers, Recorders
Sound Devices 664 Firmware Update
Sound Devices has released a firmware update (v2.00) for their flagship field production mixer, the 664. Version 2.00 opens up the mixer’s connections to accommodate 6 additional inputs by reappropriating the TA3 direct output jacks.
Articles, Mixers, Recorders, Reviews, Uncategorized
TASCAM DR-60D Mixer/Recorder Problems
TASCAM DR-60D may eventually turn out to be a good product for double system DLSR production, but there are some concerns.
A Trew Audio customer brought his Tascam DR-60D to our Los Angeles store hoping we could figure out why his recordings had a serious noise issues. He also brought in the two Canon 5D Mark II cameras he was using with the DR-60D.
Mixers
The Future is Modular
In the not so distant past there have been major updates to long standing products. If we follow the sound flow from the tip of the boom to the cans on the ears a lot has changed. As we progress with new innovations and ideas we can see more products becoming more modular.
Mixers, Wireless
Zaxcom’s Digital Sound Bag Presentation
Zaxcom’s Glenn Sanders stopped by Coffey Sound for a look at Zaxcom’s new digital wireless features combined with the Nomad