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Sound Devices Scorpio

SKU: ARM-REC-SD-SCORPIO

Scorpio is the large-channel-count option in the Sound Devices 8-Series, combining portable recording with extensive analogue and networked audio connectivity. It suits demanding production rigs that need many isolated tracks and flexible routing.

Key details

  • 16 microphone preamps and 32 mixer channels
  • 12 buses and up to 36 recorded tracks
  • 32 channels of Dante input and output
  • Internal 256 GB SSD and two SD card slots
  • Integrated timecode

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TECHNICAL DETAILS

Specifications

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System overview
System overview
SpecificationDetails
Microphone preamps16 mic/line preamplifiers
Mixer channels32
Mix buses12
Recording tracks36
Dante32 channels of input and output
Internal storage256 GB SSD
Removable mediaTwo SD card slots
TimecodeInternal timecode generator
Recording workflowSimultaneous recording to multiple media
Battery powerDual L-mount battery slots
External powerTA4 DC input
Control surfaceCompatible with CL-16
Remote controlSD-Remote app
Wireless integrationSL-2 or Astral ARX16/ARX8 with appropriate optional accessories
Analog Inputs
Analog Inputs
SpecificationDetails
Frequency Response10 Hz to 80 kHz ± 0.5 dB (192 kHz sample rate, re 1 kHz)
THD + Noise0.005% 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
Processing Engine
SpecificationDetails
DetailsHighly extensible, full FPGA-based audio processing, 3 FPGAs; Six-way ARM multiprocessor system; 64-bit audio processing precision
Audio Over Ethernet
Audio Over Ethernet
SpecificationDetails
DetailsDante, AES67 compatible; 32 channels in, 32 channels out (up to 96 kHz); 1 Gb/s Ethernet, 2 ports, transformer-balanced
Inputs
Inputs
SpecificationDetails
Mic/Line inputs16 total, all fully featured; 6 on full-size XLR, 2 on TA3, 8 on TA5
Inputs / Mic-level inputs(XLR, TA3, TA5): Class-A, discrete differential long-tail pair, 4k ohm input impedance
Inputs / Line-level inputs(XLR, TA3, TA5): active-balanced, 4k ohm input impedance
Inputs / 48V phantomfull 10mA to all 16 inputs simultaneously
Inputs / 22 Total analog inputs16 mic-line inputs, 6 on returns
InputsAES3 or AES42 available on XLR inputs 1 and 6
Inputs / AES42+10 V, 250 mA available, mode-1, auto-ASRC
Inputs / USB Audio2 Inputs
Inputs / Rtn A, B, C (3.5 mm/10-pin)unbalanced 2-channel, 4k ohm input impedance
InputsCom Rtn 1,2 (TA3, 3.5mm) balanced, 1-channel, 8k ohm input impedance
Inputs / External Slate Mic (TA5)balanced, 8k ohm input impedance, menu-selectable 12 V phantom
Maximum Input Level / Mic+8 dBu (2.0 Vrms)
Maximum Input Level / Line+28 dBu (19.5 Vrms)
Maximum Input Level / Rtn A, B, C+18 dBu (6.2 Vrms)
Maximum Input Level / Com Rtn 1, 2+24 dBu (12.3 Vrms)
Maximum Input Level / External Slate Mic+12 dBu (3.2 Vrms)
Buses
Buses
SpecificationDetails
Details12 Buses (L, R, 1-10); Left and Right Mix Bus receives post-fade isolated channels. Optional NoiseAssist plugin instances can be applied to any bus.; 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.
High-Pass Filters
High-Pass Filters
SpecificationDetails
DetailsAdjustable 10 Hz to 320 Hz, 18 dB/oct. 1st stage analog (before preamp), 2nd stage digital.
Limiters
Limiters
SpecificationDetails
DetailsLimiters available at all channels, buses, headphones, for all sample rates; Analog first stage, all subsequent stages digital
Attack timeadjustable 1 to 200 ms
Release timeadjustable, 50 ms to 1000 ms
Thresholdadjustable, -2 dBFS to -12 dBFS
Selectable ratioinf:1, 20:1, 18:1, 16:1, 14:1, 12:1, 10:1
Kneesoft, hard
Compressors
Compressors
SpecificationDetails
DetailsCompressors available at all channels (pre or post-fade) and buses for all sample rates
Attack timeadjustable, 1 to 200 ms
Release timeadjustable, 50 ms to 1000 ms
Thresholdadjustable, 0 dBFS to -40 dBFS
Selectable ratioadjustable, 1:1 to 20:1
Kneesoft, hard
Delay
Delay
SpecificationDetails
DetailsChannel Adjustable 0-50 ms; Output Adjustable 0-500 ms
Maximum Gain
Maximum Gain
SpecificationDetails
Trim stage (mic input)76 dB
Trim stage (line input)50 dB
Fader stage16 dB
Bus stage16 dB
Headphone stage20 dB
Mic-to-Line108 dB
Mic-to-Headphone112 dB
Outputs
Outputs
SpecificationDetails
OutputsXLR (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)
Outputs / 3.5mm (X7, X8)unbalanced, stereo, 1.8k ohms
Headphone Outputs¼”, 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)
Maximum Output Level (all into 10k load) / “-10”+6 dBu (1.5 Vrms)
Maximum Output Level (all into 10k load) / Mic-20 dBu (0.078 Vrms)
Maximum Output Level (all into 10k load) / X7/X8 Out+6 dBu (1.5 Vrms)
Maximum Output Level (all into 10k load) / Headphone outputs (¼”, TA-5, X9/X10)+14 dBu (4.0 Vrms)
Digital OutputsAES3 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
Recording
SpecificationDetails
A/D Converters32-bit, 120 dB, A-weighted dynamic range typical; Sampling rates 44.1 kHz, 47.952 kHz, 48 kHz, 48.048 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz
Bit Depth16, 24, 32-bit float
RecordingInternal 256 GB SSD; two removable SD Cards. Each 10% over-provisioned (reserved free space) for optimum performance; Simultaneous recording to internal SSD and the two SD cards; exFAT formatting; 36 tracks (32 iso channels, 4 buses); Broadcast WAV monophonic (48048 and lower) and polyphonic file format; 64-bit WAV (RF64) monophonic and polyphonic; support for files > 4 GB; AAC 2 track at 48 kHz, selectable bit rate 32, 64, 128, 192, 256 kbps
Automatic Mixing
Automatic Mixing
SpecificationDetails
DetailsDugan Automixer up to 16 channels on Left and Right Mix bus; MixAssist up to 16 channels on Left and Right Mix bus
Noise Suppression
Noise Suppression
SpecificationDetails
DetailsVia optional paid Sound Devices NoiseAssist or CEDAR sdnx Plugins; Two, four, or eight instances of Noise Suppression can run on any combination of isolated channels (excluding 17-32 on Scorpio), or buses.
Attenuation range0-20 dB
DetailsNoiseAssist operates with sampling rates of 44.1 kHz to 48.048 kHz.; CEDAR sdnx operates with sampling rates of 44.1 kHz to 96 kHz.
NoiseAssist audio path latency0.77 ms @ 48kHz
CEDAR sdnx audio path latency0.27 ms @ 48kHz, 0.14ms @ 96kHz
USB
USB
SpecificationDetails
DetailsUSB-C (USB 3.1 type 1) for file transfer of internal SSD, both SD Cards; USB-C 2-in/2-out USB audio interface; USB-A host for keyboard, external controller, external USB hubs supported for connecting multiple devices
Timecode and Sync
Timecode and Sync
SpecificationDetails
Modes SupportedOff, Rec Run, Free Run, 24h Run, External, including External Auto-Record and Continuous modes.
Frame Rates23.98, 24, 25, 29.97 DF, 29.97 ND, 30 DF, 30 ND
Sample/Timecode Accuracy0.1 ppm (0.25 frames per 24 hours)
Timecode Input20k ohm impedance, 0.3 V – 3.0 V p-p (–17 dBu – +3 dBu)
Timecode Output75 ohm impedance, 5 V p-p (+7 dBu)
Remote Control
Remote Control
SpecificationDetails
DetailsSound Devices CL-16 Linear Fader Controller; Sound Devices CL-12 Linear Fader Controller; USB MIDI MCU Control – supported 3rd party fader controllers; SD-Remote Android Tablet app via USB or Bluetooth LE; SD-Remote Android Phone app via Bluetooth LE; SD-Remote iPad and iPhone app via Bluetooth LE; USB Keyboard; External Timecode Record Trigger
File Delivery to Cloud
File Delivery to Cloud
SpecificationDetails
DetailsCompatible with Frame.io Camera to Cloud; Compatible with Viviana Cloud
LCD
LCD
SpecificationDetails
Details320×240, Transflective, excellent sunlight visibility; Larger touchscreen display available via USB-connected SD-Remote app
Power
Power
SpecificationDetails
Externaldual 10-18 V inputs on locking TA4 connectors, (pin 4 positive, pin 1 ground), supports Smart Battery telemetry
DetailsDual rear-mount Sony-style L-mount batteries with chargers
Current Draw, at 12 V no battery charging / All mic preamps off950 mA
Current Draw, at 12 V no battery charging / All mic preamps on1.26 A
Current Draw, at 12 V no battery chargingAll 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
Environmental
Environmental
SpecificationDetails
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)
Dimensions (H x W x D)
SpecificationDetails
Details5.1 cm x 32 cm x 20.5 cm; 2.0 in. x 12.6 in. x 8.1 in
Weight
Weight
SpecificationDetails
Details5.8 lbs (unpackaged, without batteries); 2.63 kg (unpackaged, without batteries)

Optional noise suppression plugins, wireless receivers and integration accessories are sold separately.

Technical specifications from Sound Devices product information and user guides, organised for ARM. Features may depend on installed firmware and optional licences.