Sound Devices 552

Sound Devices 552

Sound Devices presents the 552 Production Mixer, the most technologically advanced portable audio mixer ever made. Using the best analog and digital technologies, along with advanced mechanical construction, the 552 gives professionals a superb sounding, compact, lightweight and power-efficient mixer that is equally at home in simple run-and-gun applications or in complex multi-input, multi-output production setups.

Features

Five high-performance microphone inputs with two-stage gain control, limiter, variable high-pass, and solo monitoring
Pre- or post-fader direct outputs per input
Multiple, balanced output connections, including XLR, Hirose 10-pin, and TA3
AES/EBU output option, on either XLR or 10-pin multi-pin, two connections for four channels of digital output, sampling rates up to 96 kHz
Integrated digital recorder with simple control records to SD or SDHC media
Records two tracks of uncompressed Broadcast WAV up to 96 kHz sampling, or compressed MP3 files
Accepts time code input to time-stamp recorded audio files
Flexible metering modes, including zoom metering for high precision near 0 dBfs
Voice-confirmation appear in headphones for critical operational information and when navigating Setup Menu
Lightweight design uses metalized, molded carbon fiber top and bottom panels for durability and strength
Front panel is gasketed for protection from weather
Powered by four-AA batteries or external 10-18 VDC