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Re: more Sound Devices 722

Subject: Re: more Sound Devices 722
From: Kevin Colver <>
Date: Sat, 10 Apr 2004 07:25:42 -0700
So when is the release date and what are the prices for the 722 and  
744T?
Kevin Colver


On Friday, April 9, 2004, at 11:57 AM, Rob Danielson wrote:

>
> At 2:36 PM +0000 4/9/04, oryoki2000 wrote:
>> The Sound Devices web site has updated information on the dimensions
>> of the new 722 and 744T models:
>>
>> 722:
>> 2.2 lb (1 kg) including internal battery and hard disc
>> 8.08" x 4.41" x 1.65"  (59 cu in)
>>
>> 744T: 2 ounces heavier, same dimensions
>>
>> That's very compact.  The 722 is half the weight and 38% of the volume
>> of the HHB Portadisc: 4.4 lb (2 kg), 10" x 2.2" x 7.1" (156 cu in).
>> Now I'm concerned that the 722 may be too small for easy use of the
>> controls!
>>
>> Sound Devices has added a FAQ page:
>> http://www.sounddevices.com/tech/7-faq.htm
>>
>> In the FAQ they reveal that you can't record at 24/192 to a
>> Compactflash card because today's cards don't keep up with the stream
>> of data.
>>
>> --oryoki
>>
>>
>
> The folks at Sonic Senses had lunch with the SD folks and played with
> a 744 (4 ch) in their hands. "Its so small, you won't even believe it
> at first..about the size of the old Sony audio cassette walkman...
> small enough to drop in your coat pocket."  Answers about the mic pre
> quality on the link Oryoki provided. Running 1.5 hours on the
> internal 1500mah 7.2 volt battery is a pretty good isn't it?  My
> trv900 sony camcorder runs about 3.5 hours on 3000mah 7.2 volts
> infolithium w/out lcd viewfinder. I bet the card disks will do 2 ch
> 24/48 but as 4200 rpm drives can handle 6 channels of 24/96 and you
> can dump via firewire, it takes a special need to justify the money
> for the expensive card media.  Rob D.
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