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Sound Devices 8-Series Comparison
Dec 19,2023 | Pinknoisesystems
Sound Devices 8-Series Recorders
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of every benefit/difference, but just some key points.
| Scorpio | 888 | 833 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracks | 36 32 Iso, 4 Bus |
20 16 Iso, 4 Bus |
8 Iso, 4 Bus |
| Channels | 32 Ch 1-16 Fully featured Ch 17-32 Faders and Post-Fade Limiting |
16 Ch 1-16 Fully Featured |
Ch 1-8 Fully Featured |
| Buses | 12 | 10 | 6 |
| Mic-Line Inputs | 6 on full-size XLR 2 on TA3 8 on TA5 |
8 4 on full-size XLR 4 on TA3 |
6 3 on full-size XLR 3 on TA3 |
| AES3/AES42 | 2 pair (4 Channel) on XLR 1 and 6 |
1 pair (2 Channel) on XLR 1 |
1 pair (2 Channel) on XLR 1 |
| Returns | Rtn A, B, C | Rtn A, B | Rtn |
| Coms | Com Send 1.2 Com Return 1.2 |
Com Send Com Return |
Com Send Com Return |
| Hirose 10-pin Output | 10-pin A - L, R, Rtn A 10-pin C - L, R, Rtn C |
- | - |
| TA3 Outputs | X1-X6 | X1-X4 | X1-X2 |
| 3.5mm Output | X7-X7 | X5-X8 | X3-X4 |
| AES3 Output | 8 Total: XLR-L (1,2) XLR-R (3,4) 10-pin A (5-8) |
4 Total: XLR-L (1,2) XLR-R (3,4) |
4 Total: XLR-L (1,2) XLR-R (3,4) |
| Dante | 2 Ethernet Ports 32 Channels In 32 Channels Out |
1 Ethernet Port 16 Channels In 16 Channels Out |
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| Individually Routable Headphone Outputs | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| SL-6 Support | √ | - | - |
| Locking TA-4 Power connection | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| H x W x D | 5.1 x 32 x 20.5 cm 2.0 x 12.6 x 8.1 in |
5.1 x 24.5 x18.5 cm 2.0 x 10.0 x 7.3 in |
5.1 x 22 x 17 cm 2.0 x 8.7 x 6.0 in |
| Weight (unpackaged without batteries) | 2.63 kg 5.8 lbs |
1.83 kg 4.0 lbs |
1.25 kg 2.75 lbs |