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Sound Devices - 833
Description
Fully routable. Ultra-portable.
The 833 is the professional's tool for mobile and small productions. Like the popular Sound Devices 633, the 833 is small, lightweight, and compact. A tactile interface with dedicated faders, trim knobs, and PFL switches makes this mixer-recorder ideal for run-and-gun bag use.
The 833 has 6 mic/line preamplifiers, 8 channels, 12 tracks, 6 analog outputs, and ultra-accurate timecode. Many features have carried over from the premium Sound Devices' Scorpio, such as Sound Devices' new preamplifier design, 2 SD card slots, dual L-Mount battery charging and powering, and an internal 256 GB SSD.
Power Up Your Mixes
Additionally, the 833 shares the same processing architecture and multiple FPGAs as the Scorpio. This enables the 833 to be fully routable, and any physical input can be routed to any track. The 833 features both digital and analog inputs and outputs, and has multiple powering options, so it will fit effortlessly into your existing kit.
A built-in three band EQ may be set to either pre- or post-fade for each channel to tackle any problems directly on-set. Enable Dugan Automixing or MixAssist to automatically attenuate unused microphones in multi-microphone applications. Up to 8 channels can be automixed at a time. If you are recording in a noisy environment, enable the optional NoiseAssist or CEDAR sdnx plugins to suppress common background noises instantly on-location.
Total Control and Communication
Dedicated coms and slate allows for professional bi-directional communication with other crew members. Send customized mixes to the camera or crew with multiple mix buses. With the ability to record to three media simultaneously, you can turn over SD cards to production at the end of the day while keeping a backup on the internal 256 GB SSD.
The 833 may be controlled via the companion Android and iPad app, SD-Remote, which features transport controls, metering, and sound reports. For an instant mobile workstation, choose from one of several supported USB control surfaces for remote fader and transport control. The SL-2 Dual SuperSlot Wireless Module easily mounts to the top panel, providing up to four channels of wireless audio in each slot.
The 833 ships with the XL-WPTA4 PSU, XL-ANT2.4 Bluetooth Antenna, and the XL-LCD-PROTECT Clear Cover.
Features
* 6 ultra low-noise, 8-Series microphone preamplifiers
* 8 channels, 6 buses, 12 tracks
* 6 analog outputs
* Ultra-accurate timecode
* 256 GB internal SSD, 2 SD card slots
* USB-A and C ports for SD-Remote app, linear fader control via MCU, keyboard, and file transfer
* Dugan Automixing/MixAssist for up to 8 channels
Specifications
Analog Inputs
Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 80 kHz +/- 0.5 dB (192 kHz sample rate, re 1 kHz)
THD + Noise: 0.005% max (mic in, 1 kHz, 22 Hz-22 kHz BW, trim at 20, fader at 0, -10 dBu in)
Equivalent Input Noise: -131 dBV (-129 dBu) max (mic in, A-weighting, 76 dB gain, 150 ohm source impedance)
Inputs
Mic/Line inputs: 6 total, all fully featured; 3 on full-size XLR, 3 on TA3
Mic-level inputs: (XLR, TA3): Class-A, discrete differential long-tail pair, 4k ohm input impedance
Line-level inputs: (XLR, TA3,): active-balanced, 4k ohm input impedance
48 V phantom: full 10 mA to all 6 inputs simultaneously
8 Total analog inputs: 6 mic-line inputs, 2 on returns
AES3 or AES42 available on XLR input 1
AES42: +10 V, 250 mA available, mode-1, auto-ASRC
USB Audio: 2 Inputs
Aux (3.5 mm: unbalanced 2-channel, 4k ohm input impedance
Com Rtn (TA3, 3.5 mm) balanced, 1-channel, 8k ohm input impedance
External Slate Mic (TA5): balanced, 8k ohm input impedance, menu-selectable 12 V phantom
Buses
6 Buses (L, R, 1-4)
Left and Right Mix Bus receives post-fade isolated channels. Optional NoiseAssist plugin instances can be applied to any bus. Buses 1-4 can receive pre-fade, post-fade, or independent send level from isolated channels, Return, and Com Return.
Outputs
Outputs
XLR (L, R) active-balanced, 250/3.2k/120 ohms (mic/-10/line)
TA3 (X1/X2) active-balanced, 250/3.2k/120 ohms (mic/-10/line)
3.5 mm (X3/X4): unbalanced, stereo, 1.8k ohms
Maximum Output Level (all into 10k load)
Line: +20 dBu (7.8 Vrms)
"-10": +6 dBu (1.5 Vrms)
Mic: -20 dBu (0.078 Vrms)
X3/X4 Out: +6 dBu (1.5 Vrms)
Headphone outputs (1/4", TA-5): +14 dBu (4.0 Vrms)
Digital Outputs
AES3 transformer-balanced, in pairs; 1-2 (XLR-L), 3-4 (XLR-R), 110 ohm, 2 V p-p, AES and S/PDIF compatible
Headphone Outputs
1/4", 3.5 mm
TA5 (along with mic input pins) for single connection to headset + mic
High output, 4 ohm output impedance, 400 mW + 400 mW at each connector, all individually driven
Compatible with headphones of any impedance
USB
USB-C (USB 3.1 type 1) for file transfer of internal SSD, both SD Cards.
USB-C 2-in/2-out USB audio interface
HUSB-A host for keyboard, external controller, external USB hubs supported for connecting multiple devices.
Remote Control
Sound Devices CL-12 Linear Fader Controller
USB MIDI MCU Control - supported 3rd party fader controllers
SD-Remote Tablet/Phone app via USB or Bluetooth LE
USB Keyboard
External Timecode Record Trigger
Power
External: 10-18 V input on locking TA4 connector, (pin 4 positive, pin 1 ground), supports Smart Battery telemetry
Dual rear-mount Sony-style L-mount batteries with chargers
Current Draw, at 12 V no battery charging
Physical
Dimensions: 2.0" x 8.7" x 6.6" / 5.1 cm x 22 cm x 17 cm
Weight: 2.75 lb / 1.25 kg
