shug Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 Hey, I've been using a 788 and cl-9 happily for a number of years on my cart. I find I'm doing scripted drama with higher actor numbers and I do wish I had more channels available. Like many of you I've been waiting for a replacement to the 788 but there's none presently forthcoming (NAB 2016 anyone?!?). I'm just wondering has anyone been in my position and made the move to the 688 and a cl-12 and if they would care to share their feelings on it. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bralleput Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 I switched from 744 to 664 to 688 and am really happy with my current setup (688/SL 6/3x SRb) for scripted drama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonG Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 I'm waiting for something of 788 quality to come along too. After using a 6 series machine on a cart, I was not happy with it. If SD doesnt come up with something really good I'll probably switch to the Cantar X3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shug Posted April 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Hey John did you use a 688 and cl-12? What was it you didn't like? The Cantar X 3 looks amazing, quite a big difference in price though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProSound Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 I used a 788T/CL-9 for many years and moved to a 688/ CL-12 this year. I am very happy with the switch and feel like I am providing a higher quality mix now due to the fader quality in the CL-12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantin Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 I'm waiting for something of 788 quality to come along too. After using a 6 series machine on a cart, I was not happy with it. If SD doesnt come up with something really good I'll probably switch to the Cantar X3. +1. something really good really soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 It doesn't seem like SD has much interest in extending the 7xx concept... Too bad if true, because I like the form factor better than 6xx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shug Posted April 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 7 hours ago, ProSound said: I used a 788T/CL-9 for many years and moved to a 688/ CL-12 this year. I am very happy with the switch and feel like I am providing a higher quality mix now due to the fader quality in the CL-12 Hey Whit, thanks for that reply. I've gone ahead and ordered a 688 and an Aliha cl-12, looking forward to not having to patch things around all the time at the back of my cart and not loosing a channel for my comms mic! Also looking forward to trying the Penny and Giles faders Also congrats on your new cart, I use a similar setup to you and your cart is very inspiring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axel Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 I am exactly doing your kind of work and switched to Cantar X3 (which I am happy with, real big upgrade and much smaller form factor compared to the 788/CL9). If there had been an option for a 688/CL12 18 months ago, I'd have looked at this first, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syncsound Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 On 4/2/2016 at 5:34 AM, ProSound said: I used a 788T/CL-9 for many years and moved to a 688/ CL-12 this year. I am very happy with the switch and feel like I am providing a higher quality mix now due to the fader quality in the CL-12 Same here. I'm on week 2 of a feature and am loving the setup. More tracks, less power draw, happy all around. There are some nitpicks which I'll cover in more detail after we wrap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProSound Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 1 hour ago, syncsound said: Same here. I'm on week 2 of a feature and am loving the setup. More tracks, less power draw, happy all around. There are some nitpicks which I'll cover in more detail after we wrap. My main gripes are lack of a slate button and would prefer Record and Stop button at bottom of unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syncsound Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 3 hours ago, ProSound said: My main gripes are lack of a slate button and would prefer Record and Stop button at bottom of unit. I'm still overcoming muscle memory from the CL-9. I do miss the toggle for PL/slate, and I agree about the stop/roll position. Currently I assigned slate to U3, and marked it with green gaff tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginufuk Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 I wanted to make the move but; Purchased 633 for bag use last year and while still using it, can't seem to enjoy it as much which made me stay with the 788 on the cart. Mostly related to the sound preference. Waiting to see what the new Deva32 will offer. Physically it seemed nice and felt like it might be suitable for both bag and cart use for most people. (I saw it at NY sound mixers meeting few weeks ago. It wasn't a complete machine but still gave the idea.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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