Sound Devices 688 Field Mixer Firmware 3.00 Download

Posted at May 1, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

Sound Devices 688 Field Mixer Firmware 3.00 Description

New:

- 12-channel automatic mixing with Dan Dugan automixing.
- MixAssist now allows control of the Off-Attenuation setting. Range is 6 dB to 40 dB in 1 dB increments.
- SL-6 supports Lectrosonics SRc.

The SL-6 supports RF Scan with Wisycom and Lectrosonics SRb & SRc SuperSlot-compatible receivers, which includes:

- Ability to scan the entire receiver frequency spectrum and display detailed results on the 688's larger, colorful LCD.
- Use the Select encoder to zoom in and out; Use the Headphone encoder to horizontally scroll through the scan and assign a selected frequency to available receiver channels.
- Wisycom RF Group Scan from the Wisycom Rx screen: Initiates scan and lists channels for the selected group by returned dBuV values.
- Lectrosonics RF Scan from the Lectosonics Rx screen: Scans the frequency range of the receiver, displays results, and enables frequency assignment to the receiver's available channels.

Changes:

- CL-12 Fader Calibration now also includes a fader down calibration.
- Relocated Compatibility on (SL-6) Lectrosonics SRb Rx screen to the SRb menu.

Fixed:

- CL-12 MixAssist LEDs on channels 10-12 do not show correct MixAssist activity.
- Unable to use SL-6 Rx Screens to scroll through Lectrosonics SRb user-defined tuning groups U and V.
- Missing support of Lectrosonics Block 606.
- Sluggish navigation in the SRb Rx Screen Menus.

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.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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