SOUND DEVICES SCORPIO

The Sound Devices Scorpio is a 32 channel, 36 track portable mixer-recorder designed for state-of-the-art production sound. It’s the ideal tool for the new era of production sound. With 16 mic/line preamplifiers, 32 channels of Dante in and out, AES in and out, 12 analog outputs and multiple headphone outputs, Scorpio is well-suited for any production scenario. A fully-customisable routing matrix enables sound professionals to send any input to any channel, bus or output. Up to 12 buses may be individually mixed. Due to its compact form factor, the Scorpio is equally at home over-the-shoulder or in a mobile rig. An ultra-powerful engine comprised of three FPGA circuits and six ARM processors deliver the horsepower needed for the most complex tasks. FPGA-based audio processing with 64-bit data paths ensures the highest sound quality and reliability. The Scorpio also features Sound Devices’ latest and best in analog microphone preamplifier design. These preamps have the smoothest sound and lowest noise of any preamp in the company’s history and include built-in analog limiters, high pass filters, delay, 3-band EQ and phantom power. The Scorpio has an internal SSD that adds the ability to simultaneously record to two SD cards for redundancy. For additional flexibility, sound professionals can send different files to their choice of media. The companion SD-Remote application allows for control of the Scorpio via a large display. Great attention to detail has been paid to every aspect of the Scorpio’s design. Most common menus are accessible with only one or two button presses, and many menu shortcuts can be achieved with only one hand. Scorpio features a built-in dual L-Mount battery charger and may be powered with L-Mount batteries or via the TA4 DC inputs using smart batteries, NP-1 batteries or in-line power supplies. The ultra-accurate, fully-featured timecode generator contains its own battery to hold timecode for up to four hours after power off. FEATURES: well-suited for any production scenario compact and mobile ultra-powerful engine fully-customisable routing matrix analog microphone preamplifiers built in limiters, HP-filters, delay, EQ and phantom power internal SSD allows simultaneously recording to two SD cards companion SD-remote app easy-to-use interface built-in dual L-mount battery charger fully-featured timecode generator holds own battery   Scorpio Specifications Frequency Response 10 Hz to 80 kHz ± 0.5 dB (192 kHz sample rate, re 1 kHz) THD Noise 0.005% max (mic in, 1 kHz, 22 Hz–22 kHz BW, trim at 20, fader at 0, -10 dBu in) Equivalent Input Noise -131 dBV (-129 dBu) max (mic in, A-weighting, 76 dB gain, 150 ohm source impedance) Processing Engine Highly extensible, full FPGA-based audio processing, 3 FPGAs Six-way ARM multiprocessor system 64-bit audio processing precision Audio over Ethernet Dante, AES67 compatible 32 channels in, 32 channels out (up to 96 kHz); 16 channels in, 16 channels out (192 kHz) 1 Gb/s Ethernet, 2 ports, transformer-balanced Inputs Mic/Line inputs: 16 total, all fully featured; 6 on full-size XLR, 2 on TA3, 8 on TA5 Mic-level inputs: (XLR, TA3, TA5): Class-A, discrete differential long-tail pair, 4k ohm input impedance Line-level inputs: (XLR, TA3, TA5): active-balanced, 4k ohm input impedance 48V phantom: full 10mA to all 16 inputs simultaneously 22 Total analog inputs: 16 mic-line inputs, 6 on returns AES3 or AES42 available on XLR inputs 1 and 6 AES42: 10 V, 250 mA available, mode-1, auto-ASRC USB Audio: 2 inputs 
SL-6 inputs: SuperSlot or UniSlot Rtn A, B, C (3.5 mm/10-pin): unbalanced 2-channel, 4k ohm input impedance Com Rtn 1,2 (TA3, 3.5mm) balanced, 1-channel, 8k ohm input impedance External Slate Mic (TA5): balanced, 8k ohm input impedance, menu-selectable 12 V phantom Buses 12 Buses (L, R, 1-10) Left and Right Mix Bus receives post-fade isolated channels. Optional NoiseAssist plugin instances can be applied to Left and/or Right Mix Buses. Buses 1-10 can receive pre-fade, post-fade, or independent send level from isolated channels, Returns A, B, or C, and Com Returns 1 and 2. Maximum Input Level Mic: 8 dBu (2.0 Vrms) Line: 28 dBu (19.5 Vrms) Rtn A, B, C: 18 dBu (6.2 Vrms) Com Rtn 1, 2: 24 dBu (12.3 Vrms) External Slate Mic: 12 dBu (3.2 Vrms) High-Pass Filters Adjustable 10 Hz to 320 Hz, 18 dB/oct. 1st stage analog (before preamp), 2nd stage digital. Limiters Limiters available at all channels, buses, headphones, for all sample rates Analog first stage, all subsequent stages digital Attack time: adjustable 1 to 200 ms Release time: adjustable, 50 ms to 1000 ms Threshold: adjustable, -2 dBFS to -12 dBFS Selectable ratio: inf:1, 20:1, 18:1, 16:1, 14:1, 12:1, 10:1 Knee: soft, hard COMPRESSORS Compressors available at all channels (pre or post-fade) and buses for all sample rates Attack time: adjustable, 1 to 200 ms Release time: adjustable, 50 ms to 1000 ms Threshold: adjustable, 0 dBFS to -40 dBFS Selectable ratio: adjustable, 1:1 to 20:1 Knee: soft, hard Delay Channel Adjustable 0-50 ms Output Adjustable 0-500 ms Maximum Gain Trim stage (mic input): 76 dB Trim stage (line input): 50 dB Fader stage: 16 dB Bus stage: 16 dB Headphone stage: 20 dB Mic-to-Line: 108 dB Mic-to-Headphone: 112 dB TA5 (along with mic input pins) for single connection to headset mic High output, 4 ohm output impedance, 400 mW 400 mW at each connector, all individually drive Compatible with headphones of any impedance Outputs XLR (L, R) active-balanced, 250/3.2k/120 ohms (mic/-10/line) Hirose 10-pin (L, R) active-balanced, 250/3.2k/120 ohms (mic/-10/line) TA3 (X1-X6) active-balanced, 250/3.2k/120 ohms (mic/-10/line) 3.5mm (X7, X8): unbalanced, stereo, 1.8k ohms Headphone Outputs ¼”, 3.5 mm TA5 (along with mic input pins) for single connection to headset mic High output, 4 ohm output impedance, 400 mW 400 mW at each connector, all individually driven Compatible with headphones of any impedance Maximum Output Level 
(all into 10k load) Line: 20 dBu (7.8 Vrms) “-10”: 6 dBu (1.5 Vrms) Mic: -20 dBu (0.078 Vrms) X7/X8 Out: 6 dBu (1.5 Vrms) Headphone outputs (¼”, TA5, X9/X10): 14 dBu (4.0 Vrms) A/D converters 32-bit, 120 dB, A-weighted dynamic range typical Sampling rates 44.1 kHz, 47.952 kHz, 48 kHz, 48.048 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz Digital Outputs AES3 transformer-balanced, in pairs; 1-2 (XLR-L), 3-4 (XLR-R), 5-8 (Hirose 10-pin A) 110 ohm, 2 V p-p, AES and S/PDIF compatible Recording Internal 256 GB SSD, two removable SD Cards 10% over-provisioned for optimum performance Selectable bit depth 16 or 24-bit Simultaneous recording to internal SSD and the two SD cards exFAT formatting 36 tracks (32 ISO channels, 4 buses) Broadcast WAV monophonic and polyphonic file format 64-bit WAV (RF64) monophonic and polyphonic; support for files > 4 G AAC 2 track at 48 kHz, selectable bit rate 32, 64, 128, 192, 256 kbps Automatic Mixing Dugan Automixer up to 16-channels on Left and Right Mix bus 
MixAssist up to 16-channels on Left and Right bus 
Noise Suppression Via optional paid NoiseAssist Plugin Up to two instances of NoiseAssist can run on any combination of isolated channels (excluding 17-32 on Scorpio), bus L, or bus R. Attenuation range: 0-20 dB average Audio path latency: 1 ms NoiseAssist operates with sampling rates of 44.1 kHz to 48.048 kHz. USB USB-C (USB 3.1 type 1) for file transfer of internal SSD, both SD Cards USB-C 2-in/2 out audio streaming USB-A host for keyboard, external controller, external USB hubs supported for connecting multiple devices 
Timecode and Sync Modes Supported: Off, Rec Run, Free Run, 24h Run, External, including External Auto-Record and Continuous modes. Frame Rates: 23.98*, 24, 25, 29.97 DF, 29.97 ND, 30 DF, 30 ND Sample/Timecode Accuracy: 0.1 ppm (0.25 frames per 24 hours) Timecode Input: 20k ohm impedance, 0.3 V – 3.0 V p-p (–17 dBu – 3 dBu) Timecode Output: 75 ohm impedance, 5 V p-p ( 12 dBu) Word Clock Input: 10k/75 ohm selectable impedance, 1-5 V p-p input sensitivity Word Clock Output: 75 ohm impedance, 5 V p-p output, at SR Remote Control Sound Devices CL-12 Linear Fader Controller USB MIDI MCU Control – supported 3rd party fader controllers SD-Remote Android app via USB or Bluetooth LE SD-Remote iPad app via Bluetooth LE USB Keyboard External Timecode Record Trigger LCD 320×240, transflective, excellent sunlight visibility Larger touchscreen display available via USB-connected SD-Remote app Power External: 10-18 V input on locking TA4 connector, pin-4 = ( ), pin-1 = (-), Dual rear-mount Sony-style L-mount batteries with chargers Current Draw, at 12V no battery charging: All mic preamps off: 950 mA All mic preamps on: 1.26 A All mic preamps on, 192 kHz sample rate, recording to internal SSD and 2 SD Cards: 1.42 A All mic preamps on, 192 kHz sample rate, recording to internal SSD and 2 SD Cards, Dante enabled: 1.67 A Intelligent power-down of unused mic preamps and other internal circuits Smart Battery telemetry supported via DC Input Environmental Operating: -20° C to 60° C, 0 to 90% relative humidity (non-condensing) Storage: -40° C to 85° C Dimensions (H x W x D) 5.1 cm x 32 cm x 20.5 cm 2.0 in. x 12.6 in. x 8.1 in Weight 5.8 lbs (unpackaged, without batteries) 2.63 kg (unpackaged, without batteries)