Sound Devices 664 - Manual (Page 32)

Digital Audio Recorder
The 664 features a powerful multi-track digital recorder. The internal recorder can record up to 10
tracks to mono or poly Broadcast WAV files, 16 tracks to poly Broadcast WAV files, or 2 tracks of
compressed MP3 audio ( See File Formats ). Data is written to removable CompactFlash (CF) and SD/
SDHC/SDXC (SD) cards. See Record Media.
Transport Control
The 5-position Transport Control is used to perform all recording and playback functions.
Function Direction Action
Record Tilt the Transport Control Up
Begins recording a new file.
Pause / Stop Press the Transport Control
During Record, press once to stop recording. During Playback, press once
to pause, press again to stop. In standby, hold to display next take name.
Play Tilt the Transport Control Down
Begins playback of the last file recorded or file currently loaded. See
Playback
Rewind/
Load Previous
Take
Tilt the Transport Control Left
While in Stand-by, tilt left to load the previous take. While in playback, tilt
and hold left to rewind.
Fast Forward/
Load Next Take
Tilt the Transport Control Right
While in Stand-by, tilt right to load the next take. While in playback, tilt and
hold right to fast forward.
Recording Tracks
Each input of the 664 has a corresponding “ISO” Track that it is permanently routed to. The routing
of ISO Tracks 1-6 can be adjusted to pre- or post-fade ( see Input Setup and Control ). Four additional re-
cord tracks are available which correspond to the stereo Master Bus (L,R) and the stereo Aux Busses
(X1,X2) See Bus Assignment for additional information .
Inputs 7-12 are routed to their respective ISO tracks post-fade only.
664 User Guide and Technical Information
v. 2.02 Features and specifications are subject to change. Visit www.sounddevices.com for the latest documentation.
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