Sound Devices 633

Sound Devices 6-Input Compact Field Mixer and 10-Track Digital Recorder

6-Input Compact Field Mixer and 10-Track Digital Recorder

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Sound Devices 633 Audio Mixer
(1) Field Bag
(1) User manual

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Sound Devices 633 Audio Mixer
(1) Field Bag
(1) User manual

Sound Devices 6-Input Compact Field Mixer and 10-Track Digital Recorder

Sound Devices 633 - 6-Input Compact Field Mixer and 10-Track Digital Recorder
The Sound Devices 633 6-Input Field Production Mixer and Digital Recorder is designed for production audio mixing and recording on set and in the field. The unit is housed in a compact lightweight molded metalized carbon-fiber chassis and features six analog inputs: three XLR microphone preamplifier inputs with selectable phantom power, high-pass filters, input limiters, faders and variable pans, as well as three line-level TA3 (mini-XLR) inputs. The first XLR input can also function as an AES digital input and accept AES3 or AES42 inputs with +10 V phantom power for digital microphones. The two XLR outputs can also be used as four channels of AES output.

All of the unit's inputs can be assigned to the mixer's six output buses: left, right, Aux 1, Aux 2, Aux 3, and Aux 4. Selectable input delay on all six inputs and output bus delay on all six buses makes it easy to correct lip-syncing issues between audio and video. The unit's 1/4" headphone output can be configured with different user-presets and a favorite mode allows for quick source selection when monitoring. The device can record to an SD card, CompactFlash card, or both memory card formats simultaneously in mono or poly WAV or MP3 file formats. The cards can be set to record redundant backups or combinations of WAV and time-coded MP3s for dailies and transcription purposes.

The six inputs, output bus left, output bus right, aux 1, and aux 2 can all be recorded to individual tracks at 24-bit 48 kHz resolution for a total of ten tracks. This is useful for having both individual tracks from the six inputs, as well as the recordist's field mix. Up to six tracks can be recorded at 24-bit 96 kHz and 192 kHz sample rates. The device can be powered by any of four different simultaneously coexistent power sources, including 12 to 18 VDC from an external power supply (sold separately), two removable 7.2 V L-type lithium-ion batteries (sold separately), and six internal AA batteries (NiMH recommended, sold separately).

The unit's LCD display indicates battery levels for the various sources. When one power supply is depleted, the mixer will automatically switch to the next power supply without interruption. When all power supplies are depleted, the device's built-in PowerSafe trickle-charge battery will keep the device running for an additional 10 seconds so that all files can be saved and closed properly and ensure that no data is lost. The built-in battery also allows the device to power up and start recording in two seconds for near immediate operation.

The unit is built with dedicated ergonomic controls for all major mixing and recording functions and features an LCD display that can be viewed in all types of lighting. The background of the display can be changed in the menu settings between day and night modes to make the meters easier to read. An integrated high-accuracy Timecode generator supports all common rates and modes. A USB port allows for the connection of a computer keyboard for easy entering of metadata to better organize files. The unit is built to be durable in the field, and includes gasket seals to protect the internal circuitry from the elements.

- Three High-Bandwidth XLR Preamplifiers
- +12, +48, and +10V Digital Phantom Power
- HP Filter, Pan, Fader, Trim Controls
- AES3 and AES42 for Digital Microphones
- Digital Mixing
- Records to SD and CompactFlash Cards
- USB Computer Keyboard Metadata Entry
- Multiple Simultaneous Power Sources
- Built-In Save Battery and 2-Second Boot
- Lightweight Molded Carbon-Fiber Chassis

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Connectors	3 x XLR 3-pin Female Inputs 3 x TA3 (mini-XLR) inputs 2 x XLR 3-pin male outputs (left and right) 1 x 1/4" headphone jack 2 x TA3 outputs (Aux 1 and Aux 2) 1 x 1/8" stereo output (Aux 3 and Aux 4) 1 x RTN output 1 x Timecode output 1 x 4-pin Hirose power connector
Inputs
Frequency Response	10 to 40,000 Hz ±0.5 dB -3 dB at 65,000 Hz (192,000 Hz sampling rate reference at 1,000 Hz)
THD + Noise	0.09% max (1,000 Hz, 22 to 22,000 Hz BW, fader at 0, 0 dBu output)
Equivalent Input Noise	-126 dBu (-128 dBV) maximum (22 to 22,000 Hz bandwidth, flat filter, trim control fully up)
Input Type	XLR Mic: active balanced for use with ?600 Ω microphones, 4,000 Ω actual, 12 V or 48 V phantom power, 10 mA max XLR AES: AES3 or AES42 (10 V power), SRC XLR Line: active-balanced for use with ?2,000 Ω outputs, 10,000 Ω TA3 Line: active-balanced for use with ? 2,000 Ω outputs, 10,000 Ω actual RTN (3.5 mm): unbalanced stereo for use with ? 2,000 Ω outputs, 30,000 Ω actual
Maximum Input Level	XLR Mic: 0 dBu (0.78 Vrms) XLR Line: +40 dBu (80 Vrms) RTN (3.5 mm): +24 dBu (12.4 Vrms)
Maximum Gain	Mic-In-to-Line-Out: 91 dB Mic-In-to-Aux-Out, -10 Out: 77 dB Line-In-to-Line-Out: 39 dB
High-Pass Filter	Sweepable 80 to 240 Hz 12 dB/octave at 80 Hz 6 dB/octave at 240 Hz
Microphone Power	Each analog input is selectable 12 V phantom through 680 Ω resistors, 10 mA per mic available 48 V phantom through 6,800 Ω, 10 mA per mic available
Limiting	Analog input limiters (inputs 1 through 3) Affects microphone preamp output only (Trim stage): +16 dBu Ratio: 20:1 Attack time: 1 ms Release time: 500 ms Digital input limiters (inputs 1 through 6) Post-fader +6 dBu to +18 dBu threshold (adjustable Ratio: 20:1 Attack time: 1 ms Release time: 500 ms
AES	AES42 Mode 1: provides +10 V digital phantom power
Outputs
Output Type	XLR Line: active balanced for use with ? 600 Ω inputs XLR -10: active balanced for use with ? 10,000 Ω inputs XLR Mic: active balanced for use with ? 600 Ω inputs TA3 Active balanced Mic/Line: pin-2 and 3 driven, for use with ? 3,000 Ω inputs Aux X3 and X4 (3.5 mm): unbalanced, stereo, for use with ? 6,000 Ω inputs Headphones (1/4"): unbalanced, stereo, for use with 8 to 2,000 Ω headphones
Output Impedance	XLR and TA3 balanced outputs: 100 Ω at line setting 3,200 Ω at -10 setting 150 Ω at mic setting TA3 balanced outs: 1,000 Ω at Mic and line settings Aux X3, X4 (3.5 mm): 100 Ω Headphones (1/4"): 100 Ω
Line Output Level	Clipping: 20 dBu minimum with 10,000 Ω load
Maximum Output Level	Line: +20 dBu (7.8 Vrms) -10: +6 dBu (1.5 Vrms) Mic: -20 dBu (0.078 Vrms) Aux 3/4: +6 dBu (1.5 Vrms)
Limiting	Affects the outputs of the mixer Threshold selectable from +4 dBu to +18 dBu, 1 dB steps Ratio: 20:1 Attack time: 1 ms Release time: 500 ms
Maximum Gain	Typical: Trim, Fader, Master, Phones, RTN fully up Mic-level input Master outs (XLR) at line: 91 dB Master outs (XLR) at -10: 77 dB Master outs (XLR) at mic: 51 dB X3, X4 Outs (3.5 mm): 77 dB Headphones (1/4"): 107 dB Line-level input Master outs (XLR) at line: 51 dB Master outs (XLR) at -10: 37 dB Master outs (XLR) at mic: 11 dB X3, X4 Outs (3.5 mm): 37 dB Headphones (1/4"): 67 dB RTN Headphones (1/4"): 5 dB
AES3 Output	Transformer-balanced AES Out A, B, on XLR 110 Ω, 2 V p-p AES and S/PDIF compatible with RCA adaptor
Sampling Frequency	44,100 Hz 47,952 Hz 48,000 Hz 48,048 Hz 88,200 Hz 96,000 Hz 192,000 Hz
Bit Depth	24-bit
Dynamic Range	114 dB, A-weighted, typical
Recording storage	SD, SDXC, SDHC card FAT32 or exFAT formatted, will format media on-board CompactFlash (CF) FAT32 formatted for CF and SD < 32 GB exFat for SD cards > 32 GB Formats cards in-unit
File Type	Record: WAV (Broadcast Wave File format), polyphonic or MP3 Playback: WAV (Broadcast Wave File format), polyphonic or MP3
Timecode	Modes supported: Off, Rec Run, Free Run, 24h Run, External Frame Rates: 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97DF, 29.97ND, 30DF, 30ND Accuracy: Ambient generator, 0.2 ppm (0.5 frame in 24 hr) Timecode input: 20,000 Ω impedance, 0.3 V to 3.0 V p-p (-17 dBu to +3 dBu) Timecode output: 1,000 Ω impedance, 3.0 V p-p (+12 dBu)
Accuracy	Sample/Timecode: ± 0.2 ppm (0.5 frames per 24 hours)
Power	External: 10 to 18 V on locking 4-pin Hirose connector, pin 4 = +, pin 1 = - 2 x Removable 7.2 V (nominal) Sony L-type Li-ion, operational from 6.5 to 8.5 V Internal 6 x AA (LR6) batteries, 1.2 to 1.6 V nominal (NiMH rechargeable compatible)
Temperature	Operating: -4 to 140° F (-20 to 60° C) Storage: -40 to 185° F (-40 to 85°C)
Humidity (Non-condensing)	0 to 90% relative humidity
Dimensions (H x W x D)	2.2 x 9.4 x 5.6" (6.0 x 24 x 14 cm)
Weight	2.56 lb (1.10 kg)