
970Rack Mount Production Audio RecorderUser GuideFirmware rev. 2.10E7556 State Rd. 23 and 33, Reedsburg, WI, USA +1 (608) 524-0625 • Toll-Free: (800)
970 User Guidev. 2.10 Features and specifications are subject to change. Visit www.sounddevices.com for the latest documentation.4Panel Descriptions4
970 User Guide5Panel DescriptionsPIX-CADDY 2 and PIX-CADDY CF (Optional)The PIX-CADDY 2 is an accessory to connect approved 2.5” drives to the front-p
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970 User Guide7Menu & Navigation4. Press the Control knob to edit the highlighted parameter.5. Rotate the Control knob to adjust the value or sei
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970 User Guide9Menu & NavigationThe selected drive is displayed on the top of the screen. To view the contents of other drives, scroll to the top
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970 User Guide11Menu & NavigationTo navigate the Metadata screen, do any of the following:• Turn the Control knob to scroll vertically.• Press t
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970 User Guide13Inputs & OutputsAudio InputsThe 970 can record up to 64 tracks from a variety of input sources:Input Type Count Connector(s) Gain
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970 User Guide15Inputs & OutputsDante RedundancyWhen [Network - Dante Redundancy Mode] is set to On, the 970’s Primary and Secondary Ethernet port
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970 User Guide17Inputs & OutputsAudio OutputsThe 970 features a total of 82 unique output channels. Any of the internal 64 tracks can be routed to
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970 User Guide19RecordingRecordingThe 970 records industry standard Broadcast WAV Files (BWF) on up to 4 storage devices. Each drive can be configured
970 User Guidev. 2.10 Features and specifications are subject to change. Visit www.sounddevices.com for the latest documentation.20RecordingTrack Arm
970 User Guide21RecordingSample RateThe 970 supports the following sampling rates:• 44.1 kHz• 47.952 kHz• 47.952 kHz “F” (files stamped 48 kHz)• 48
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970 User Guide23PlaybackSetting Cue MarkersDuring Record, Playback, or Pause mode, press FILES + Fast Forward (>>) to set a Cue Marker. To delet
970 User GuideiTable of ContentsTable of ContentsIntroduction 1Manual Conventions ...1Panel Descriptions 2Front Panel ...
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970 User Guide25Synchronization & TimecodeSynchronization and TimecodeIn a production environment (during recording), offset and drift are both te
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970 User Guide27Synchronization & Timecode24 Hour Run Timecode ModeGenerator mode. Timecode runs continuously. When this Timecode Mode is selected
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970 User Guide29Network GroupingNetwork GroupingWhen multiple rack-mounted PIX video recorders (PIX 250i, PIX 270i, or PIX 260i) or the 970 Audio Reco
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970 User Guide31External ControlExternal ControlRS422The 970 conforms to the Sony P2 (9-pin) machine control standard over RS422. The 970 acts as a sl
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970 User Guide33External ControlPIXNET All Units PageWhen PIXNET is launched the first page displayed is the All Units Page. This is a quick overview o
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970 User Guidev. 2.10 Features and specifications are subject to change. Visit www.sounddevices.com for the latest documentation.34External ControlPI
970 User Guide35External ControlPIXNET Unit Page Metadata ViewTo show the Metadata View, click the Arrow button located on far end of the Metadata bar
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970 User Guide37External ControlSystem MenuThe System Menu provides quick access via the web browser to the 970 System menu options. Menu settings are
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970 User Guide39Storage & File ManagementStorage and File ManagementStorageThe 970 records on up to four separate storage devices simultaneously.
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970 User Guide41Storage & File ManagementFile NamingFiles are named according to the file name format as set with Setup Menu option [File Storage -
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970 User Guide43Storage & File Management6. Set the drive’s mode to Record to remove it from the network and make it available for recording and p
970 User GuideiiiTable of ContentsCopyright Notice and ReleaseAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieva
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970 User Guide45Storage & File ManagementOriginator ReferencebEXT M4Software VersionbEXT M4File Set InformationFamily UIDiXML M: shared by files b
970 User Guidev. 2.10 Features and specifications are subject to change. Visit www.sounddevices.com for the latest documentation.46Storage & File
970 User Guide47Storage & File ManagementThe Use Phrase option is also available when viewing take details from the File List, and it may be used
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970 User Guide49Setup Management & Firmware Upgrades5. The Setup Menu will be shown with a colored background. There will be check boxes next toea
970 User Guidev. 2.10 Features and specifications are subject to change. Visit www.sounddevices.com for the latest documentation.50Setup Management &
970 User Guide51Setup Menu OptionsSetup Menu OptionsThe Setup Menu controls a wide range of parameters for the 970. The parameters are organized into
970 User Guidev. 2.10 Features and specifications are subject to change. Visit www.sounddevices.com for the latest documentation.52Setup Menu Options
970 User Guide53Setup Menu Options# Parameter Name Description Options11AES OutputSub-menu. Choose output source for AES outputs (1-8)• Track 1 - Trac
970 User Guidev. 2.10 Features and specifications are subject to change. Visit www.sounddevices.com for the latest documentation.54Setup Menu Options
970 User Guide55Setup Menu Options# Parameter Name Description Options4GPIO InputsSet GPIO inputs (pins 1, 2, and 3 on GPIO connector) to active high
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970 User Guide57Button ShortcutsButton ShortcutsButton Combination EffectAUDIO + Control knob rotate Change HP source.AUDIO + LCD From the Main View:
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970 User Guide59Connector Pin AssignmentsDB-25 (1) (CH 1-8 LINE IN)1–Input 8 signal (+) 2–Input 8 Ground 3–Input 7 signal (-) 4–Input 6 signal (+) 5–I
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970 User Guide61SpecificationsSpecificationsAudio RecordingRecord/Playback• 64 channels record/playback (32 Channels at 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz sample rate
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970 User Guide63Declaration of ConformityDeclaration of ConformityAccording to EN ISO/IEC 17050-1:2004Manufacturer’s Name:Sound Devices, LLCManufactur
970 User Guide1IntroductionIntroductionThe Sound Devices 970 is rack-mountable, 64 track audio recorder. The 970 records up to 64 chan-nels of monopho
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970 User Guide65Warranty & Technical SupportWarranty and Technical Support Warranty & ServiceSound Devices, LLC warrants the 970 Audio Recorde
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970 User Guide3Panel Descriptions10) Fast Forward button When Stopped, press to cue up the next file for Playback. During Playback or Pause, press onc
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