Sound Devices 688 Mixer

The 688 is a production sound engineer’s dream come true – a portable audio powerhouse that incorporates multi-channel mixer, two powerful auto-mixers, and integrated recorder plus optional SL-6 integrated powering and wireless system. By consolidating these functions, cabling requirements are significantly decreased, de-cluttering the sound mixer’s bag, increasing reliability and improving ease of use. With the SL-6 and SuperSlot-compatible receivers, the 688 gains complete Rx control and monitoring, plus RF scanning and frequency assignment, all from the 688’s larger colour LCD.

Top features:

- 12 analog inputs: Six mic/line preamps plus six line inputs all with front-panel faders & PFLs

- 16-track recording to SD & CompactFlash cards; Timecode-stamped WAV & MP3 files

- MixAssist 12-input auto-mixer

- Optional Accessories: SL-6 power distribution & 6-ch SuperSlot™ wireless receiver system; CL-6 input controller with LED metering & transport controls

- Both SL-6 and CL-6 can be connected to the 688 at the same time. SL-6 to top panel, CL-6 to bottom panel

- Eight output buses: L/R mix plus Aux 1-6; transformer-balanced XLR & Hi-rose outs for freedom from ground loops Two AES42/AES3 inputs, eight AES3 outputs

- Direct menu control of SuperSlot-compatible wireless (with SL-6)

- PowerSafe protects files from power loss

- 2-second power on-to-recording

- Flexible digital mixing and routing

- Supports all sample rates up to 192kHz

- Adjustable input & output delay

- Three camera returns & dedicated COM return

- Internal & external slate mic inputs

- Ambient TC generator and reader and internal TC backup battery

- Powered by AA-battery (x5), external DC or NP1 via SL-6