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The high-resolution 7-Series family of digital audio recorders shatter the
size, performance, and feature-set paradigms of all previous generations of audio
recorders. They are the next generation - replacing digital and analog
tape-based portable recorders with far more powerful file-based digital recording
devices. The two-track (702, 702T, 722), four-track (744T), and eight-track (788T) recorders write
and play audio files with either 16 or 24-bit depth at all professional sampling
rates, up to 192 kHz (48.048 kHz on the 788T). Multple storage mediums,
analog/digital I/O, and high-speed computer connectivity make all 7-Series
recorders stand out as world-class products.
The 7-Series recorders use multiple channels of Sound Devices next generation,
high-resolution analog microphone preamplifiers. Designed specifically for
high-bandwidth, high bit-rate digital recording, these preamps set a new
standard for linearity, distortion performance, and low-noise gain. Now,
only your microphone resolving power limits your recording quality.
7-Series recorders are controlled by a fast and intuitive user interface, with easy to access buttons and an informative LCD display and LED metering. All controls can be access on the front panel of the unit. Recording engineers don't need to learn a new way to work—the 7-Series tape recorder paradigm makes certain that you don't get distracted in run and gun situations. The learning curve is short. The extensive feature list is very accessible. For more control in fixed cart-based productions an external USB (788T only) or PS2 compliant keyboard can be used to control the recorder with the CL-1 Keyboard and Remote Control Interface
With documentary, ENG, and feature film recording engineers in mind, we kept the recorders as small and lightweight as practical without compromising usability. No other audio recorders approach their size/performance ratio. The 788T can easily fit into a standard production audio carry case such as the CS-4, and weighs less than four pounds. All other 7-Series recorders weigh less than 3 pounds and easily fit in an accessory pouch. With the 7-Series, you can take your audio recorder to every job, big and small.
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The 7-Series recorders write to industry-standard WAV files (with Broadcast Wave Metadata). Audio files are recorded to Compact Flash cards on all recorders and to internal hard drive on the drive-equipped 722, 744T, and 788T.
Audio files can be transferred via FireWire or USB (FireWire 800 and USB on 788T only) to a Windows PC or Mac OS computer
for post-production or archiving. 
For maximum redundancy, both mediums can
be recorded on the 722, 744T, and 788T providing a RAID-1 level of redundancy to
recorded program.
While the 7-Series recorders are very capable tools alone, they excel when used in conjunction with Sound Devices 442 and 302 audio mixers. Using an external mixer extends the flexibility of the recorder and gives the next level of audio I/O and control.
