Sonosax M2D2

[John Ronnerblad]

Maybe something like this would be of interest?

https://www.lectrosonics.com/SPDR-Stereo-Personal-Digital-Recorder/product.html

[henrimic]

You are absolutely right. With AES input and TC included, it’s the perfect combo for a really light, no compromise recoding system. 

[IronFilm]

9 hours ago, OnTheSoundSideOfLife said:

 

And most likely mono.

Maybe, maybe not? Who knows. 
Their current Tentacles are capable of outputting stereo though. 

 

 

10 hours ago, daniel said:

+1, yep, yes and definitely. I'm pretty sure so many of us would have bought 1 in a heart beat if had a built in recorder. I'm not going to say they missed an open goal because maybe there was something like a legal reason not do this - anyway here's to something like an R2D2 if ever happens. 

I'd say there was a legal (read: Zaxcom) reason why they couldn't:
 

On 1/17/2020 at 9:19 AM, JAX said:

Hello,

The US version is the same as the European version, with the 136dB dynamic range.

Enjoy!

 

[Jeremtools]

Yes his is The nex step ! A little spdr to replace the iPhone !

[Nnnn]

10 hours ago, Jeremtools said:

Yes his is The nex step ! A little spdr to replace the iPhone !

 

17 hours ago, henrimic said:

You are absolutely right. With AES input and TC included, it’s the perfect combo for a really light, no compromise recoding system. 

If going that route, it may be worth reading the SPDR thread first. There are some observations that may or may not be of interest depending on intended use: 

 

[JAX]

Hello,

Do not forget to download:

https://www.sonosax.ch/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/XMOS-Stereo-USB-Audio-Class2-Driver-30E4_v4.13.0.zip

to use the SX-M2D2 with yourPC.

Best regards and good health to all sound guys!

[Jeremtools]

Yes, the spdr is not perfect but i don’t know other tiny two tracks recorder with aes input and timecode.. maybe the zaxcom zfr300s ?

[Patrick Tresch]

Another recorder with TC for the M2D2. It can use it's USB-C connector to record 48/24bit.

 

The Deity BP-TRX

 

 

 

 

[chrismedr]

3 hours ago, Patrick Tresch said:Another recorder with TC for the M2D2. It can use it's USB-C connector to record 48/24bit.

The Deity BP-TRX

and a cam hop transmitter the same time

[Patrick Tresch]

1 hour ago, chrismedr said:

and a cam hop transmitter the same time

 

I didn't understand if the modes can be turned on at the same time? Record With TC From external USB-C and send that signal?

[Patrick Tresch]

M2d2 on the New Red Komodo By Phil Holland
 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCDDGFqHAt9/

[VASI]

That little kid, is amazing!

Amazing pre-amps!

[Patrick Tresch]

New firmware V1.2

 

https://www.sonosax.ch/product/sx-m2d2/

 

 

[chrismedr]

CHANGELOG
Added line out balanced (mono) mode

 

interesting, so for a single mic it seems that it can be used as a balanced preamp now.

[jbuerjes]

I made a housing (3 mm cardboard) for the M2D2. One side is as short as the machine is, the other three sides are longer to fit the bag and to protect the connectors.

[Patrick Tresch]

New firmware 1.5 is out. Some nice UI changes and some fixes.

 

Find it under Firmware

https://www.sonosax.ch/product/sx-m2d2/

 

[David Lawrence]

Thanks Patrick!

 

[Patrick Tresch]

New version of the M2D2 since SR. Nr 300 will include Electret option :

 

 

 

 

[igomarsound]

as an early adopter (model number less than 300), I'm a bit sad to read that this mod cannot be installed on my device...

But nonetheless, one of my favorite piece of equipment i ever had !

 

a real Couteau suisse (=swiss knife) !

[Fred Salles]

Only using one this year and I am very happy with it. I use it to override the crappy preamps of the 688 (in AES) and it feels and sounds like it is a new machine! 🤪

I use it for boom on 1&2 input set to AES3 so I can also switch to the Audio ltd A10 aes outputs for flying booms. No need to change anything in the 688. The only difference is that the M2D2 aes outputs the 2 channels are on 1 XLR (recognised for 1&2 on the 688 when plugged in input 1) and the A10 need the 2 XLR plugged in.

Beautiful piece of gear!

 

[Trey LaCroix]

5 hours ago, Fred Salles said:

I use it to override the crappy preamps of the 688

I am a huge fan of the Sonosax preamps. They are by far my favorite sounding. But calling the 688 preamps “crappy” is pretty hyperbolic. Sure, they aren’t as nice and the 7 or 8 series, but very far from crappy.

[Fred Salles]

On 9/20/2021 at 12:56 AM, Trey LaCroix said:

But calling the 688 preamps “crappy” is pretty hyperbolic.

Sorry I am french from Marseille, we are hyperbolic at birth I am told! 😅

Honestly you are right but I am so frustrated with the preamps of this otherwise great machine, they were such a drop down from the 7 series, I tend to overreact when mentioning them. Also, in comparison to the Sonosax, hm well... what would you say?

[scb]

Is the sound on the pre/ad on this the same as the sx-r4+?

[Sebben]

I really like the Sonosax and I use it as my computer sound interface. Word of warning about that though. Set the screen to automatically turn off as mine now has screen burn in. 😭

[jbuerjes]

Thank you for the hint.