• Three High-Bandwidth XLR Preamplifiers
• +12, +48, and +10V Digital Phantom Power
• HP Filter, Pan, Fader, Trim Controls
• AES3 and AES42 for Digital Microphones
• Digital Mixing
• Records to SD and CompactFlash Cards
• USB Computer Keyboard Metadata Entry
• Multiple Simultaneous Power Sources
• Built-In Save Battery and 2-Second Boot
• Lightweight Molded Carbon-Fiber Chassis

Six-Input 633 Compact Mixer With 10-Track Recorder & Automixing

The 633 is designed for audio professionals requiring go-anywhere portability, without compromising recording or mixing capability. The compact 633 field mixer with integrated 10-track recorder offers six analog inputs, two powerful auto mixers (Dugan and MixAssist™), records to SD and CompactFlash memory cards, and offers PowerSafe^™ and QuickBoot technology.

Input and Output Flexibility

The 633 offers three high-bandwidth mic/line inputs on XLR connectors (3+3), complete with phantom power, high-pass filter, input limiter and variable pan. Three additional line-level inputs on TA3 (mini-XLR) connectors offer flexibility for more complex productions. All inputs are assignable to its six output buses, left/right plus Aux 1/2/3/4.

10-Track Recording

All six inputs plus output buses left/right and Aux 1/2 can be recorded to individual tracks. The 633 offers 10-track 24-bit, 48 kHz uncompressed WAV recording (96 kHz and 192 kHz sampling up to six tracks) to SD and CompactFlash memory cards. The two cards can be set independently, recording either identical material for a real-time backup, or combinations of WAV and timecode stamped MP3 files.

Two Auto Mixers: The Choice is Yours

The 633 offers two powerful, high-performing automatic mixing options, Dugan automixing and Sound Devices’ MixAssist^™. The inclusion of these two well-known auto mixers makes it the go-to tool for more portable production applications with automixing for up to six audio channels. Dugan automixing is widely used in broadcast television applications, in dialogue recording for TV and motion picture production, and in house of worship (HOW) applications. It also is a good choice for teleconferencing, video trucks, and theater applications with multiple wireless microphones on stage. Dugan automixing takes over the nerve-wracking job of cueing mics in and out, freeing up the location recordist to pay more attention to the actual mix balance.

MixAssist automatically attenuates the level of inputs that are not active and helps maintain consistent background sound levels regardless of the number of open microphones. Comb filtering and phasing artifacts are also reduced when multiple mics pick up the same sound source by inteligently attenuating redundant mics. The end user can define the amount of off-attenuation MixAssist uses.

Quad Power

Powered by a unique Quad Power supply with PowerSafe™ technology, the unit is operational from any of four power sources. Sources can include external DC (12-18 V), two removable 7.2 V L-type lithium ion cells, and six internal AA batteries. The 633 automatically switches from one power supply to the next when power is exhausted or removed. With its combination of power sources, the 633 can operate for a full production day on batteries alone.

Note: Power supply not included; The XL-WPH3 power accessory, and all AA or XL-B2 and XL-B3 L-mount batteries are sold separately.

PowerSafe™ Technology

When all power sources are removed or depleted, the unit’s PowerSafe™ circuitry is activated. PowerSafe™ keeps the 633 operating for up to 10 seconds and ensures that all file operations are fully closed and the unit gracefully shuts down.

Two second power on-to-recording. Never wait on sound!

6-Series Gets a Wingman

Wingman, a wireless remote control option for the 6-Series mixer/recorder line, is a free application that, when paired
with the required WM-Connect Bluetooth^® Smart USB accessory, enables clear views of metering and timecode display on the larger screens of Android and iOS mobile devices. With Wingman, Sound Mixers can:

• View meters, timecode, and frame rate
• Start and stop recordings
• Arm, disarm, and name tracks
• Edit a take’s metadata
• Circle takes and set False takes
• Manage, create, and email sound reports

Click Here to learn more about Wingman.

Ease-of-Use & Full Size Controls

Clear, fast, easy to navigate controls and interface; visible in all light conditions, configurable metering and display.

Integrated Timecode

The 633 integrates a rock-steady Ambient timecode generator, supporting all common rates and modes. In addition to timecode, the 633 supports extensive file metadata. Metadata is entered from either the front panel or from an attached USB keyboard.

Built for the Field

Designed to withstand the extremes of field production, the 633’s small, lightweight, compact chassis is made from molded, metalized carbon fiber. It is built on Sound Devices’ strong heritage of high performance audio mixers, audio recorders, and video recorders.

Additional Features

• AES input, two-channel AES3 or AES42, four channels of AES output.
• Clear, fast, easy to navigate controls and interface; visible in all light conditions, configurable metering and display.
• Stereo Linking, MS and L/R.
• Input delay selectable on all six inputs plus output bus delay on all six buses.
• User-configurable headphone presets plus a headphone favorite mode for quick source selection.

Third-Party Remote Control

The ability to remotely control any 6-Series mixer/recorder (688, 664, and 633) makes for greater convenience and flexibility on set and in the field. With wireless remote control, via iOS and Android mobile devices, Sound Mixers can:

• Start and stop recordings
• Arm and name tracks
• Edit a take’s metadata
• Circle takes and set False takes
• View, transmit, and receive timecode
• Create sound reports

Sound Devices 6-series mixer/recorders support third-party solutions including Ambient™ Recording (along with Lockit Network GmBH) and Timecode Systems (with PureBlend Software).

• If you currently have the necessary gear from Ambient, additional investment should be nominal. You can learn more by visiting Ambient’s website.
• If you already have the :wave from Timecode Systems and/or PureBlend’s MovieSlate app with Sound Dept. PRO, you should be ready to rock as well. You can learn more about the combined solution here from Timecode Systems and MovieSlate
• Requires a Firmware update to Version 3.10 or later
• Our firmware updates are free to our customers.

TIPTORIAL: How to Properly Calibrate on a 6-Series

Here is another quick and easy tiptorial on how to calibrate your faders/pans on the 6-Series. Enjoy!

TIPTORIAL: Editing Your Headphone Preset List

Happy Friday! We would like to help kick off your weekend with another Tiptorial. This time, we are showing you a way to customize your Headphone Preset List on the 6-Series in just a few easy steps.

TIPTORIAL: Handy Trim Gain Shortcut for the 6-Series

For our first ever Tiptorial, we are bringing you a sweet trim gain shortcut for our 6-series, which we believe you will find very useful if you haven't already!

Introducing Wingman for the 6-Series

Hey all, SD users! We know you heard all the great news about our new Wingman iOS remote control option for the 6-Series mixer/recorder and wanted to show you front and center how the Wingman works with our WM-Connect hardware accessory, which is now available for purchase at any of our audio resell...

IPS IBC 2016 Episode 06 Sound Devices

IPS - INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL SOUND The Organization for sound Professionals Check our website: http://ips.org.uk/ Find us at IBC SHOW 2016 in Amsterdam Sound advice when you need it wherever you are... Be part of our sound community SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE ;) With Paul Isaacs - Director of prod...

Remote Control Sound Devices 6-Series & 788T recorder with a Master Lockit

With Firmware 4.1, we integrate remote functionality for the renowned Sound Devices 633, 664, 688, and 788T into the Master Lockit's capabilities. The new Remote Control Tab in the Master Lockit's web interface provides wireless access to the most important recorder functions including: Record Start...

Master Lockit - Sound Devices 6-Series, 788T MasterLockit Integration

We are very proud to announce Master Lockit functionality to Sound Devices 6-Series Mixer / Recorders and 788T Recorders. After integrating popular cameras into the ACN timecode and metadata system, we now expand the Master Lockit functionality to the audio world with the all new ACN-ML firmware 4...

#MovieSlate app - Sync with Sound Devices 6-Series Recorders

#MovieSlate app - Remotely control and sync data with Sound Devices 6-Series Recorders

Why the Pros Choose Sound Devices

We reached out to some of the best and brightest in the production sound industry for some straight-talk Q&A. No scripts, no paid endorsements. We just wanted to find out, in their own words, why they choose Sound Devices gear for their work. Their responses were incredible. Special thanks to each ...

Forcing Power Off: 633 & 688

In the unlikely event that you need to manually force a complete shutdown of either the 633 or 688, this video demonstrates how to by-pass the PowerSafe and QuickBoot features.

Sound Devices 633: Why Do Pros Use Gear Like This?

Because I love sound and am aiming to take on more jobs as a mixer, I recently bought the Sound Devices 633 mixer/recorder. This is a much more capable mixer and recorder than my previous recorders including the Zoom F8, the Tascam DR-60DmkII, and others. The Sound Devices will be my primary recorder and the Zoom F8 my backup recorder. One question I’ve heard several times, and indeed, a question I’ve asked myself is, why does a mixer/recorder like the 633 cost so much more than something like a Tascam DR-60DmkII. Why $3000 more?! In this episode, we cover some of the features on the 633 that make it the type of device that professional sound recordists and mixers choose.

Connecting the CL-12 to the 633 or 664

Sound Devices released firmware v2.11, which expanded support of the CL-12 linear fader controller to include the 633 and 664 mixer/recorders. Previously released to integrate with the 688, the CL-12 now supports the entire line of 6-Series mixer/recorders. CL-12 setup for the 633 or 664 differs from the 688. This video walks users through the quick and easy process of connecting a 633 or 664 to a CL-12. To watch more videos on the CL-12, click the following playlist.

What is Time Code - Overview of Time Code for Sound and Picture

We take a brief look at the basics of time code and multi-device synchronization with audio and video recorders.

Sound Devices 633 - Inputs and Outputs Overview

Take a closer look at the inputs, outputs, and recording capability of the 633.

633 Powering Overview

Jesse takes a look at the powering options on the 633 mixer.

Sound Devices 633 Introduction Video

Sound Devices introduces the 633 Compact Production Mixer. It offers six-inputs and 10-tracks of recording to SD and CompactFlash cards.

Sound Devices 633 Time Code and Metadata

This brief video explores the time code and metadata available on the 633 mixer.

Sound Devices Wave Agent 1.20 Overview

Wave Agent is Sound Devices Mac OS and Windows WAV file utility. It offers multi-track playback (up to 32-tracks), metadata editing, and poly/mono split/combine utilities.

Editing Sound Devices 633 / 664 Settings Files