Sound Devices 688 Field Mixer Firmware 3.10

New:

- Support for 3rd party wireless control, timecode and metadata management including: Timecode Systems (WAVE and PureBlend's MovieSlate iOS app) and Ambient Master Lockit.
- New menu option to disable the CL-12 Output level controls (L, R, X1 and X2). Options for MENU > CL-12 > L-X2 Gain Pots include: Enable or Disable.
- 20 dB of gain added to the Slate Mic — now adjustable from 0 to 56dB in 1dB increments.
- New SL-6 Receiver Slot Power menu options for Slots 1-3 provides ability to power off unused receiver slots via the 688 interface to save power. This is the best method for powering receivers on or off when used in the SL-6.
- Take Designator can now be set to any alpha character or '-' (T is default) in MENU > FILE STORAGE > Take Designator.
- New SL-6 Lectrosonics SRc screen provides the ability to put the SRc into IR Sync mode directly from the 688 UI.

Changes:

- Toggling PFL switch will now save edits to track names when edited from the Input Settings > Edit Channel # Name screen.
- CL-12 User Button option "MixAssist" has been renamed to "Auto Mixer".
- While recording, the Take List's Circle option for the Current Take is no longer available.

Fixed:

- Arming paired LR or X1/X2 tracks using the CL-12 LR, X1/X2 pots did not correctly operate on the pairs.
- Track Name entries from Input Settings Window would not hold if that track name already existed.
- Channels turned off from the CL-12 were reverting back to On after a power cycle.
- Some channel fader values, if attenuated to -infinity after power down, are not correctly applied after powering unit on.
- CL-12 Mix Bus Track LEDs could get out of sync when linked.
- When scrolling frequency upwards in the Rx Screen with the Lectrosonics SRc in Normal Tuning mode the frequency jumps incorrectly to the last frequency in the band.

Known Issues:

- The CL-12 does not always initialize when connecting to the 688 if the CL-12's DC Boost Input is connected. Workaround: When disconnecting the CL-12 from the 688: Remove the DC Boost Input micro USB cable before disconnecting the CL-12/688 USB A to USB B cable. When connecting the CL-12 to the 688: Connect the CL-12/688 USB A to USB B cable before connecting the DC Boost Input micro USB cable.
- Rare issue where the system clock gets set to an invalid date. This can cause the daily folder to be incorrectly named and therefore the files get stored in the wrong folder. As of V2.00+, if the 688 detects an invalid date, it will display the following message: “System date error detected. Please reset time and date.”

Firmware Installation Instructions:

- Download the 688 firmware file.
- From the zip archive, extract the file within. Copy this .prg file to the root level of an approved SD or CF memory card. Do not place the file in any folder. Do not place the zip file on the SD or CF card. The card must be formatted in the 688.
- Apply Update to 688.
- Power the 688 from external DC. Do not perform the update with low batteries or unstable power sources.
- Power down the 688 if it is already powered up.
- Insert the SD or CF card with the .prg file.
- Power on the 688.
- Navigate to Setup Menu option SYSTEM > Update Firmware and follow the on-screen instructions.
- When the update is complete the 688 will power cycle itself. The version number will be displayed briefly on the splash screen while booting up. A message box appears "Firmware updated successfully Version:688_XXX". Press "OK". Please note any changes or additions to the Setup Menu (if applicable). Consult the 688 User Guide and Technical Information for details.

About DJ Mixers:

Updating the mixer’s firmware version can add support for newly developed features (or improve existing ones), enhance audio quality and transition effects, resolve different problems such as those regarding various noises heard in certain situations, and many other related improvements.

However, before downloading this package, go to the unit’s system information and make sure that the currently installed firmware isn’t either newer or matches this release. Moreover, you should know that an update failure might seriously damage the mixer’s software, so it is vital that you are familiar with the installation steps.

As for applying this release, you must transfer the downloadable package (or its content) to the mixer via any available methods, and power up the unit through various key combinations in order to enter update mode (make sure you read the product’s user guide).

This said, if you consider installing this release and you’re positive you have all the knowledge you need for a successful upgrade, download the package, and apply it to your mixer. Check with our website constantly so that you don’t miss any update that can improve your device.