Time code setup, Recording, Playback – Sound Devices 702T User Manual
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1.
Press and hold the
STOP button then press the
INPUT button to cycle through factory rout-
ing presets. The 702T has several often-used presets for quick setup of input-to-track routing combina-
tions. Note the routing combinations on the blue LEDs with each successive press.
2.
If none of the preset routing combinations are suitable, assign a custom routing. Sequential presses of
the
input button will eventually cycle to the custom routing option (see
Input to Track Routing, pg.
18
). From the custom input routing menu any input can be assigned to any track, including multiple
inputs assigned to a single track.
3.
Press
EXIT to leave input routing mode.
If no input is assigned to a track the 702T will not record.
Selecting Recording Parameters and File Destination
For most productions, the general recording parameters of bit depth, sampling rate, and file format
are infrequently changed. Enter the Setup Menu to verify recording settings. Bit depth and sampling
rate are displayed on the LCD panel.
1.
Select the bit depth as needed.
2.
Set the sampling rate as needed.
3.
Select the file type, WAV mono or WAV poly, FLAC, MP2, or MP3.
4.
Select the storage volume(s) (CompactFlash, External drive, or any combinations of the two drives) for
recording.
Time Code Setup
When using a time code workflow, proper time code setup is essential for accurate sync of picture
and sound. Skip this section if time code is not being used.
1.
Select a time code frame rate appropriate for your project. For film production, typical the time code
rates are 30 fps non-drop (NTSC) or 25 fps (PAL). For standard definition video projects, use either 29.97
or 29.97 non-drop. For high-definition projects, use either 23.98 or 29.97, depending on what post work-
flow or format is used.
2.
Select the time code run mode: free run, record run, 24 hr. run, or one of the external run modes.
3.
Typically, the 702T is used as the master clock source and all other cameras and slates are jammed to it.
This will assure that every device is using the same time reference. (See
Time Code
for additional infor-
mation on time code setup)
.
Recording
With file parameters set, the 702T is ready to record. The 702T is a record-priority device—pressing
the record button cancels all functions, except file-based operations, and immediately begins record-
ing a new sound file. When record is pressed, the red record LED illuminates to confirm that the unit
is recording. The file name on the LCD display shows the currently recorded sound file. Press and
hold the
STOP button to end recording.
Playback
When recording is stopped, the most recently recorded file is immediately available for playback.
Press the
button to start file playback from the beginning of the file.
To select files for playback:
1.
Press and hold the
button to enter the File Viewer and navigate among sound files and folders
for playback. The folder of where the most recent file was recorded is opened when the
button is
pressed.