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Sound Devices 833 Portable Compact Mixer-Recorder

Sound Devices 833 Portable Compact Mixer-Recorder

SKU: SD-833
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833 - 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.

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 to automatically attenuate unused microphones in multi-microphone applications. Up to 8 channels can be automixed at a time, and two separate groups can be mixed simultaneously.

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 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.

  • 6 ultra low-noise, all-new 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 for up to 8 channels
Analogue 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)
 
Processing Engine Highly extensible, full FPGA-based audio processing, 3 FPGAs
  Six-way ARM multiprocessor system
  64-bit audio processing precision
 
Inputs
Mic/Line inputs 6 total, all fully featured; 3 on full-size XLR, 3 on TA3
Inputs 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
  48V phantom: full 10mA to all 6 inputs simultaneously
  AES3 or AES42 available on XLR input 1
  AES42: +10 V, 250 mA available, mode-1, auto-ASRC
  Aux (3.5 mm: unbalanced 2-channel, 4k ohm input impedance
  Com Rtn (TA3, 3.5mm) balanced, 1-channel, 8k ohm input impedance
  External Slate Mic (TA5): balanced, 8k ohm input impedance, menu-selectable 12 V phantom
Maximum Input Level Mic: +8 dBu (2.0 Vrms)
  Line: +28 dBu (19.5 Vrms)
  Aux: +18 dBu (6.2 Vrms)
  Com Rtn: +24 dBu (12.3 Vrms)
  External Slate Mic: +12 dBu (3.2 Vrms)
 
High-Pass Filters Adjustable 10 Hz to 320 Hz, 18 dB/oct. 1st stage analog (before preamp), 2nd stage digital.
 
Limiters Limiters available at all channels, buses, headphones, for all sample rates
  Analog first stage, all subsequent stages digital
  Attack time: 1 ms
  Release time: adjustable, 50 ms to 1000 ms
  Threshold: adjustable, -2 dBFS to -12 dBFS
  Selectable ratio: inf:1, 20:1, 18:1, 16:1, 14:1, 12:1, 10:1
 
Delay Channel Adjustable 0-50 ms
  Output Adjustable 0-500 ms
 
Maximum Gain Trim stage (mic input): 76 dB
  Trim stage (line input): 50 dB
  Fader stage: 16 dB
  Bus stage: 16 dB
  Headphone stage: 20 dB
  Mic-to-Line: 108 dB
  Mic-to-Headphone: 112 dB
  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
 
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)
  3.5mm (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 (¼”, 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 ¼”, 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
 
Recording A/D converters - 32-bit, 120 dB, A-weighted dynamic range typical
  A/D converters Sampling rates 44.1 kHz, 47.952 kHz, 48 kHz, 48.048 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz
Recording Internal 256 GB SSD; two removable SD Cards, 10% over-provisioned for optimum performance
  Simultaneous recording to internal SSD and the two SD cards
  exFAT formatting
  12 tracks (8 iso channels, 4 buses)
  Broadcast WAV monophonic and polyphonic file format
  64-bit WAV (RF64) monophonic and polyphonic; support for files > 4 G
 
Automatic Mixing Dugan Automixer up to 8 channels on Left and Right Mix bus
 
USB USB-C (USB 3.1 type 1) for file transfer of internal SSD, both SD Cards.
  USB-A host for keyboard, external controller, external USB hubs supported for connecting multiple devices.
 
Timecode and Sync Modes Supported: Off, Rec Run, Free Run, 24h Run, External,
  including External Auto-Record and Continuous modes.
  Frame Rates: 23.98*, 24, 25, 29.97 DF, 29.97 ND, 30 DF, 30 ND
  Sample/Timecode Accuracy: 0.1 ppm (0.25 frames per 24 hours)
  Timecode Input: 20k ohm impedance, 0.3 V - 3.0 V p-p (–17 dBu - +3 dBu)
  Timecode Output: 75 ohm impedance, 5 V p-p (+12 dBu)
  Word Clock Input: 10k/75 ohm selectable impedance, 1-5 V p-p input sensitivity
  Word Clock Output: 75 ohm impedance, 5 V p-p output, at SR
 
Remote Control USB MIDI MCU Control - supported 3rd party fader controllers
  SD-Remote Android app
  USB Keyboard
  External Timecode Record Trigger
 
LCD 320x240, Transflective, excellent sunlight visibility
  Larger touchscreen display available via USB-connected SD-Remote app
 
Power External: 10-18 V input on locking TA4 connector, pin-4 = (+), pin-1 = (-)
  Dual rear-mount Sony-style L-mount batteries with chargers
  Idle Current Draw: 875 mA @ 12 V (10.5 W)
  Intelligent power-down of unused mic preamps and other internal circuits
 
Environmental
Operating -20° C to 60° C, 0 to 90% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Storage -40° C to 85° C
 
Dimensions (H x W x D) 5.1 cm x 22 cm x 17 cm;
  (2.0 in. x 8.7 in. x 6. in)
 
Weight 2.75 lbs (unpackaged, without batteries)
  1.25 kg (unpackaged, without batteries)
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