Keith Highley Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Can someone please share what cf and sd cards you are using with the 664? The Sound Devices tested and approved list of cards is somewhat sparse. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MT Groove Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 The approved Sandisk Extreme Pro SD and CF cards have been working flawlessly in firmware 1.04. I suggest you stick to the approved cards list. Why risk problem by saving a few $$ on cheap media? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Highley Posted June 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 MT: thank you. Yes, that is what I will likely do. Still, doesn't hurt to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audio911 Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 My 664's are outfitted with Sandisk SD and the Delkin CF cards. No problems with 6 iso tracks plus L/R... Steve Wytas www.audio911.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Highley Posted June 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 This afternoon a friend pointed out that any issues he's ever heard of with the 664 stem from using unapproved cards. I've used a Kensington sd card a number of times, with no issues. I also happen to be flush with Lexar cards that are of similar (or better) specs than some of the approved Sandisk cards. That said, perhaps I've just been lucky... just ordered a few cards from the approved list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevland Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Hi, there are only a few recommended media for the SD664 on Sound Devices' web-site and two of the three SD cards are too big for every day use: 64GB (both Sandisk SDXC) while the other 16GB card is a Delkin Devices (not many of those in UK). I mostly just need a batch of 8GB SD cards that I can hand the client at the end of the days shoot. Can anyone confirm by experience with the 664 which work and which don't? Many thanks, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gilbert Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 I'm amazed someone would spend 3 and a half grand on a piece of kit, then buy cheap media. When I bought my 664, the first thing I did was buy the recommended media, not sure why anyone would do different. I'm sure there are lots of cards not on the list that work fine, well, until they don't work fine that is....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevland Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Did you read my post Jon? I need something smaller than theose that are reccomended on the site. For some reason, SD have only reccommended 64GB cards and one 16GB card which is in scant supply over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gilbert Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Yes I did read it, all cards not mentioned on the SD site can be considered unreliable, folks may have used them successfully, but only the ones SD recommend can be used and relied upon. I never hand cards to production at the end of the day, if they insist, and pay for the time, then I'll copy to their drive, otherwise I use Dropbox when I get home, while I'm pouring my first beer the files are uploading. I'd much rather do that than use media that hasn't been tested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 " I need something smaller than theose that are reccomended on the site " you could ask SD if lower capacity versions of the approved cards are included in their recommendations... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gilbert Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 I just had a quick look on Amazon, the Delkin cards are on there, the 8GB has the same specs as the 16GB and is in stock, why not buy a few and try them, they may or may not work, but that goes for any card not on the list, despite what anyone might say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevland Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Yes I did read it, all cards not mentioned on the SD site can be considered unreliable, folks may have used them successfully, but only the ones SD recommend can be used and relied upon. I never hand cards to production at the end of the day, if they insist, and pay for the time, then I'll copy to their drive, otherwise I use Dropbox when I get home, while I'm pouring my first beer the files are uploading. I'd much rather do that than use media that hasn't been tested. Ok, I take your point Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gilbert Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Read my other reply, I'm trying to be helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevland Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Yes Amazon " I need something smaller than theose that are reccomended on the site " you could ask SD if lower capacity versions of the approved cards are included in their recommendations... Aw, ...can't we dance around the issue for a while? Ok, I did just that and called. They're continuing their work on getting the device stable before putting every card through its paces and there is a firmware update on its way, apparantly....after which, maybe a few more will get tested. The advice (if requiring lower capacity) is to stick with reccomended models that have the same codes and build. Considering the higher capacity SD card is SDXC. that leaves one card, - the Delkin. Now I just need to go to that UK tax dodging Amazon and I'll be home and dry. Many thanks, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevland Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Read my other reply, I'm trying to be helpful I saw that Cheers Jon. I'll let you know if I find a cheap outlet. They don't sell them in 7 day shop. Amazon are always there,...bless em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateWBS Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 You can always try mymemory.co.uk They are usually cheaper than Amazon for media storage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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