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SD302 + internal 2 track recorder?


Robert Buncher

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Since the introduction of the SD552 I have been wondering if Sound Devices might make an SD302 with an internal 2-track recorder. It would make for a very compact and light bag for those times when you only need a boom or boom and one or two wireless to one camera.

Perhaps an SD702 might serve the same purpose--I don't know as I have never used one.

Just searching for the ingredients for a very lightweight Eng bag.

Any thoughts?

Bob

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The 702 can work stand alone but has a few limitations as a mixer, and only has 2 inputs.

Regarding the 702. I am guessing that the trim pots might be a problem riding as they are small and cover a lot of ground. I also don't see how you would be able to monitor a return from camera.

Back to my idle speculation on the 302 with internal recorder. It probably would not cannibalize Sound Devices recorder sales anymore than the 552.

Bob

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That's one of the first things I thought of when I saw the 552. A 302 with a built in recorder and a fourth channel. With a mini-XLR input and a slightly smaller meter on its face, it's not too hard to imagine.

Building a light ENG bag has been my mission for a while. I've got the Petrol 302 bag & harness, the 302, an Edirol R-09HR, and a pair of 100 Series Lectros. I recently got SMD and SMQ transmitters, and I'm aiming to get an SR receiver and a BDS (with that light B4B NP1 you told me about). Then I'll use the 100's as a hop.

If I could swap the 302 out for a new one with 4 channels and a recorder, I would do it. If it was just a 302 with a built in recorder, it wouldn't be worth it for me.

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