User guide

664 User Guide and Technical Information

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Digital Audio Recorder

The 664 features a powerful multi-track digital recorder. The internal recorder can record up to 10

tracks (16 tracks with the optional CL-6 Input Expander. see CL-6) of uncompressed PCM audio (.WAV

ﬁ le extension) or 2 tracks of compressed MP3 audio (.MP3 ﬁ le extension). See File Formats. Data is writ-

ten 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 Push the Transport Control Up

In Standby, begins recording a file. If pushed while already recording,

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

Push the Transport Control Down

Begins playback of the last file recorded or file currently loaded. See

Playback

Rewind/

Load Previous

Take

Push the Transport Control Left

While in Stand-by, push left to load the previous take. While in playback,

push and hold left to rewind.

Fast Forward/

Load Next Take

Push the Transport Control Right

While in Stand-by, push right to load the next take. While in playback, push

and hold right to fast forward.

Recording Tracks

Each input of the 664 has a corresponding Iso Track and is permanently routed to it. Four additional

record 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.

Track Arming

All tracks along with their signal levels, are visible on the Main Screen.

Input limiting activity

Output limiting activity

Master Bus L,R (Armed)

Aux Bus X1,X2 (Unarmed)

Iso Tracks (Unarmed)