Sound Devices, LLC
E7556 State Highway 23 and 33 • Reedsburg, WI • USA • 53959
+1 (608) 524-0625 • fax: +1 (608) 524-0655
Toll-Free: (800) 505-0625
www.sounddevices.com
support@sounddevices.com
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PRODUCT OR THIRD PARTIES FOR DAMAGES, LOSSES, COSTS, OR EXPENSES INCURRED BY PURCHASER OR THIRD PARTIES AS A RESULT OF: ACCIDENT, MISUSE, OR ABUSE OF THIS PRODUCT OR UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS, REPAIRS,
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INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES RESULTING FROM OR RELATED TO THE DELETION OR OTHER LOSS OF AUDIO
OR VIDEO RECORDINGS OR DATA, REDUCED OR DIMINISHED AUDIO OR VIDEO QUALITY OR OTHER SIMILAR AUDIO OR
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Introduction
The CL-8 Controller is an optional control surface for the 788T Digital Recorder that significantly expands its mixing capability and overall usability. Its ergonomic design allows one-handed operation
of many of its functions, freeing the Sound Mixer to control other equipment.
Its large rotary style faders provide the Sound Mixer with precise control of gain levels sent to the
Master Left/Right mix tracks, which can be recorded. The 788T’s Front Panel Input Gain Pots control
the level for the Iso tracks and pre-fade aux tracks.
The Sound mixer can quickly make changes to input settings with the CL-8, including input-to-track
routing, high-pass fi lter, limiter, and input polarity. It displays input activity and can Solo any input.
The CL-8 has a dedicated button for the 788T’s built in Slate Mic. Additionally, the USB Keyboard
pass-through port permits keyboards to be attached for metadata entry and remote control.
For details on operation refer to the 788T User Guide and Technical Information located at http://
www.sounddevices.com/download/guides/788t_en.pdf.
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Mounting the CL-8
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The CL-8 can mount to the 788T top or bottom panel. The following steps illustrate mounting the
CL-8 to the bottom of the 788T.
1. Place the 788T on a at and sturdy surface with the boom panel facing up.
2. Remove both of the 788T front-panel-stando screws with a #1 Phillips screwdriver.
Remove the 788T bottom side standoff screws
3. Place the CL-8 on a at and sturdy surface with the top panel facing up.
4. Remove both front panel stando screws using a #1 Phillips screwdriver.
5. Flip the CL-8 over so that the boom panel is now facing up.
6. Remove both front panel stando screws using a #1 Phillips screwdriver.
7. Store the six screws (2 from the 788T and 4 from the CL-8) and the two CL-8 threaded stand-
os for future replacement.
8. Place the CL-8 on the 788T with the top panel of the CL-8 resting on the boom panel of the
788T.
9. Line up the screw holes and insert the provided threadless stando.
10. Aach the CL-8 to the 788T using the provided 1.17” screws with a #1 Phillips screwdriver.
Fasten the screws tightly, taking care to not overtighten.
11. Connect the CL-8 USB A Male connector to the 788T USB A Female Keyboard Input.
12. If more cable length is needed, remove all eight screws securing the CL-8 Cable Bay.
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13. Adjust the cable accordingly.
14. Replace the CL-8 Cable Bay and replace all eight screws.
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Specifications
CL-8 User Guide and Technical Information
Powering
Dimensions
Weight
USB Cable
Included Accessories
• Powered by the 788T over USB bus power.
• 1.75” x 10.2” x 2.25” (H x W x D)
• 21.5 oz.
• 17” USB-A Male (right angled) to USB-B Male cable
• Replacement, threadless front panel standoff (count of 2)
• 1.17” screws (count of 2)
Warranty and Technical Support
Warranty & Service
Sound Devices, LLC warrants the CL-8 against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of
TWO (2) years from date of original retail purchase.
This is a non-transferable warranty that extends only to the original purchaser. Sound Devices, LLC
will repair or replace the product at its discretion at no charge. Warranty claims due to severe service
conditions will be addressed on an individual basis.
THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE. SOUND DEVICES,
LLC DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
SOUND DEVICES, LLC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. Because some jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion or limitations set forth above,
they may not apply in all cases.
For all service, including warranty repair, please contact Sound Devices for an RMA (return merchandise authorization) before sending your unit in for repair. Product returned without an RMA
number may experience delays in repair. When sending a unit for repair, please do not include accessories, including SSD drives, CF cards, baeries, power supplies, carry cases, cables, or adapters
unless instructed by Sound Devices.
Sound Devices, LLC
Service Repair RMA #XXXXX
E7556 State Road 23 and 33
Reedsburg, WI 53959 USA
telephone: (608) 524-0625
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