Introduction to the Sound Devices 888
The Sound Devices 888 is a compact and lightweight portable mixer-recorder designed for professional audio production. It offers a high channel count and robust performance, making it suitable for cart-based productions and other demanding audio scenarios.
Key features include:
- 8 ultra low-noise, 8-Series microphone preamplifiers
- 16 channels, 10 buses, and 20 tracks for comprehensive audio capture
- 16 channels of Dante I/O for flexible audio networking
- 256 GB internal SSD and 2 SD card slots for ample storage
- Support for multiple USB control surfaces, including MCU
- Dugan Automixing or MixAssist for up to 16 channels
- Optional NoiseAssist and CEDAR sdnx noise suppression plugins
The 888 boasts an updated processing architecture and multiple FPGAs, enabling full routability of any physical input to any track, bus, or output. This flexibility allows users to tailor the device to their specific workflow.
For support and inquiries, the Sound Devices team is available in the USA and the UK. Their goal is to assist users in making their work easier.
Key Features and Controls
This guide details the various components and controls of the Sound Devices 888, including:
- Front Panel: Explains the function of each knob, button, and LED, such as Channel Trim, Channel LED Ring, Channel Fader, PFL Switch, Meter Button, and Transport Controls.
- Left Side Panel: Details the connections for Inputs (XLR), Headphone outputs (3.5mm and TA5), and Com Return.
- Right Side Panel: Covers connections for Antenna, Headphone, SD Card Slots, USB ports (Type-C and Type-A), Timecode/Wordclock, and DC power input.
- Rear Panel: Describes the Battery docking system and the Dante/Ethernet RJ45 jack.
- Top Panel: Highlights the Expansion Port for connecting accessories like the XL-AES 8 Channel AES3 Input Expander and SL-2 Dual SuperSlot Wireless Module.
- Home Screen: Provides an overview of the main display, including current take name, media status, battery telemetry, channel meters, and timecode information.
Resources
For more detailed information, refer to the official Sound Devices website:
