For filmmakers, field recordists, and sound designers who need pristine audio capture from up to eight microphones, Dante I/O, convenient automixing, and safe, redundant recording, the Sound Devices 888 16-Channel / 20-Track Multitrack Field Recorder is an ideal tool that delivers the essence of the flagship Scorpio in a more compact and affordable form.
32-bit A/D converters help you avoid distortion and unwanted noise at virtually any input level. Use the internal 256 GB SSD and up to two SD cards to record up to 16 tracks of external sources plus four buses at up to 192 kHz, and route custom mixes to the camera and crew while driving headphones and a headset.
Thanks to its handles and integrated 1/4"-20 threads, the 888 can be placed in a sound bag, mounted to a camera or tripod, or even carried from a shoulder or neck strap. In addition to the large channel knobs, channel trims, PFL switches, and transport joystick, a sunlight-readable colour touchscreen provides user-friendly access to all settings.
From the eight high-gain, ultra-low-noise mic/line preamps and 16-channel Dugan Automixing to the extremely powerful routing and sonic processing, everything about the 888 is optimised for peak audio performance and maximum workflow efficiency.
Accurate timecode synchronisation and numerous powering options make the 888 well suited to the varied demands of modern productions. For added operating convenience, you can control the 888 wirelessly from the SD-Remote Android app, a Sound Devices CL-12 controller, or a compatible USB-connected MIDI controller.
