User guide
664 User Guide and Technical Information
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v. 1.0 Features and specifications are subject to change. Visit www.sounddevices.com for the latest documentation.
1) ISO Track Status
Displays the status of the Input’s dedicated Iso Track on the recorder. Each input is permanently
routed to its Iso track. To select whether an input is routed pre- or post-fade, push the Select Encoder,
turn it to make a selection, and push it again to confi rm the selection.
The background color of the Iso Track Status box indicates the status of the Input’s Iso Track. A blue
background indicates that the Iso Track is not active and will not be recorded. A red background indi-
cates the Iso Track is armed for recording.
2) Input Meter
Displays the Input’s signal level and limiting activity. The level displayed is the level to the Iso Track
and will be pre- or post-fade depending on the Iso Track Status. Meter ballistics can be set globally
from VU or Peak+VU in Setup Menu item SYSTEM > Meter Ballistics.
3) Input Selection
Displays the available input types. To change the input type, push the Headphone Encoder, turn it to
make a selection, and push it again to confi rm the selection.
Input Type Description
Off Input off.
MIC Use with dynamic microphones or other mic-level signals.
MIC-PH Use with phantom-powered condenser microphones only. Provides 48V or 12V phantom power.
see Phantom Power
LINE For use with any line-level source.
LINE-PH For use with phantom-powered condenser microphones only. Provides 48V or 12V phantom
power, but at a line-level gain range. Useful for recording extremely loud sounds.
AES42 Digital input with power activated for digital microphones, inputs 1, 2, 5, and 6 only.
AES3 Digital input, inputs 1, 2, 5, and 6 only
AES42 and AES3 option only appears in input 2 when selected in input 1, and only appears in input 5 when
selected in input 6. Channel 1 and Channel 6 XLR connectors are used for digital inputs.
4) Aux Bus Assignment
Displays the status of the Input’s assignment to the X1 and X2 Output Buses. Inputs 2 through 5 can
only be routed to X1 and X2 pre-fade, while Inputs 1 and 6 can be routed to X1 and X2 pre- or post-
fade. Slide the Slate / Tone Switch left for the X1 Track and right for the X2 Track to cycle through the
available options.