SOUND DEVICES 788T + CL8

SD 788T – SSD – 8 Channel Stereo Mixer and 12 Track Recorder with CL-8

The Sound Devices 788T, coupled with the CL-8 fader controller, forms a robust and versatile audio recording system tailored for professional field production. Here’s a detailed overview of their technical specifications:

Sound Devices 788T Portable Digital Recorder

Key Features:

• Inputs:

  • 4 x XLR/TRS combo mic/line inputs (48V phantom power)

  • 4 x TA3 mic/line inputs

  • 8 x AES3 digital inputs (via DE15 connector)

• Outputs:

  • 4 x balanced analog line outputs (TA3)

  • 2 x unbalanced analog outputs (3.5mm mini TRS)

  • 8 x AES3 digital outputs (via DE15 connector)

  • 1 x headphone output (1/4″ and 3.5mm)

  • 1 x timecode output

  • 1 x USB 2.0 port

  • 1 x FireWire 400 port

  • 1 x FireWire 800 port

• Recording Formats:

  • WAV (AES-31 format), mono or polyphonic, at supported sample rates

  • MP3 and MP2 stereo files at various bit rates

• Sampling Rates:

  • 32, 44.1, 47.952, 48, 48.048, 88.2, 96, 96.096 kHz

• Dynamic Range:

  • A/D: 123 dB (A-weighted)

  • D/A: 114 dB (A-weighted)

• THD+N:

  • Mic: 0.004% max

  • Line: 0.004% max

• Limiter:

  • Variable threshold (-12 to -2 dBFS)

  • Two independent limiters per input channel (analog pre-fader and digital post-fader)

  • Adjustable recovery time (50–2000 ms)

  • Hard or soft knee limiter curves

  • Limiter ratios: 20:1 and Infinite:1

• Timecode:

  • Modes: Off, free run, record run, 24-hour run, external receive

  • Frame rates: 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 DF, 29.97 NDF, 30 DF, 30 NDF, 30+

  • Accuracy: 0.2 ppma

• Power:

  • Internal: 7.2V Sony L-type Li-ion battery

  • External: 10–18V via Hirose 4-pin connector

• Dimensions:

  • 45 mm x 257 mm x 163 mm

• Weight:

  • 1.7 kg (without battery)

 CL-8 Fader Controller

Key Features:

• Connectivity:

  • Connects to the 788T via USB

  • Bus-powered operation

• Controls:

  • 8 large rotary faders for precise input level control

  • Tactile buttons for high-pass filter, limiter, polarity, muting, and more

  • LED indicators for visual feedback

• Mounting Options:

  • Can be mounted on top or bottom of the 788T recorder

  • Supports remote operation for flexible field setups

• Additional Features:

  • Firmware adds extra record tracks that can be monitored, recorded, and routed

  • Slate mic button for communication and syncing during production

Together, the 788T and CL-8 provide a comprehensive solution for multi-track field recording, offering advanced control, high-quality audio capture, and flexible configuration options to meet the demands of professional audio production.