at NAB 2016 (Booth C6040). The new RF Scan capability, which will be available as part of the 688’s firmware version 3.00 update, scans the RF spectrum using Sound Devices’ SL-6 with SuperSlot-compatible receivers.
When using the RF Scan, the scanned block (low to high) is displayed on the 688’s larger color LCD, giving users a bigger, clearer picture of what frequencies within the block are free of RF noise. Users can even zoom in on the graph for a better visual, and the 688’s easy-to-navigate interface makes frequency selection fast and simple. This new feature works with SuperSlot-compatible receivers, such as Wisycom MCR42 and Lectrosonics SRb and new SRc. With three slot-in receivers in the SL-6, the RF Scan’s triple-scan capability utilizes parallel processing to cut the time it takes to run the scan by one-third.
“Portable mixers and recorders go hand in hand with wireless receivers in the field, and we are continually looking at ways to better streamline this workflow,” says Paul Isaacs, Director of Product Management and Design, Sound Devices, LLC. “The 688/SL-6 combo is even more user-friendly with our new RF Scan feature by making the process of identifying available wireless frequencies quicker and easier.”