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Sound Devices 722

Portable Digital Recorder with 160GB SATA Internal Hard Drive and Two XLR Microphone Inputs
Item ID: 722

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The Sound Devices 722 digital 2-track recorder gives you a compact, file-based solution for easy and effective field recording applications. The 722 is capable of writing and reading uncompressed PCM audio at 16 or 24 bits, with sample rates between 32 and 192kHz. Compressed MP3 audio playback is also supported. The addition of high-quality preamps and two recording media (hard drive and CompactFlash with FireWire capability as well) means you can record and play back a huge amount of pristine audio just about anywhere with the 722.

Sound Devices 722 at a Glance:
  • Portable, High-Resolution Audio Recorder
  • Exceptional Mic Pres
  • Small Size, Big Performance
  • Storage Options

Portable, High-Resolution Audio RecorderThe two-channel 722 is a powerful file-based digital audio recorder. The super-compact device records and plays back audio to ite 160GB internal hard drive, CompactFlash cards, or external FireWire drives. It writes and reads uncompressed PCM audio at 16 or 24 bits with sample rates between 32kHz and 192kHz. Compressed (MP3) audio playback from 64 kb/s to 320 kb/s are also supported.

Exceptional Mic Pres

The 722 implements a no-compromise audio path that includes Sound Devices' next generation microphone preamplifiers. Designed specifically for high bandwidth, high bit rate digital recording, these preamps set a new standard for frequency response linearity, low distortion performance, and low noise.

Small Size, Big Performance

No other recorder on the market matches its size or feature set. In addition, its learning curve is quite short-powerful does not mean complicated. While the 722 is a very capable recorder by itself, it truly excels when used in conjunction with an outboard audio mixer such as Sound Devices' own 442 or 302.

Storage Options

Its two internal drives (hard drive and Compact Flash) are highly reliable, industry standard, and easily obtainable. The removable, rechargeable battery is a standard Sony-compatible Li-ion camcorder cell. The 722 interconnects with Windows and Mac OS computers for convenient data transfer and backup.

Sound Devices 722 Features:
  • Internal Sampling Frequency: 32, 44.1, 48, 48.048, 88.2, 96, 96.096, 176.4, 192kHz
  • External Sampling Frequency: 32-192kHz via word clock input
  • Two-channels of Sound Devices next generation microphone preamps with phantom, limiters, and highpass filters
  • Records to internal 160GB hard drive, removable Compact Flash, external FireWire drives, or all simultaneously
  • AES3 (XLR) or AES3id (unbalanced AES on BNC) digital inputs and AES3id outputs
  • Programmable, sunlight-viewable LED level metering
  • WAV format, mono or poly files, uncompressed PCM audio
  • 24-bit or 16-bit (with or without dither) and sampling at 32kHz-192kHz
  • MP3 encode and decode, 32 to 320 kb/s stereo file
  • FireWire (IEEE-1394) port for high-speed data transfer to computers
  • FireWire port for attaching external hard drive or DVD-RAM drives for additional file storage
  • 6-pin modular C. Link serial input and output for unit linking and future control and expansion
  • Removable Li-on rechargeable battery compatible with Sony M- and L-mount Li-on batteries
  • 10-18 VDC external input powers and charges on-board battery
  • Aluminum & stainless-steel chassis for exceptional durability and light weight
  • Class-defining compact size
  • Designed for the same operational environmental extremes as Sound Devices field mixers
Sound Devices 722 - Compact recoding without sacrifices!

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  • Manufacturer Part Number: 722

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