Sound Devices CP-6 User Manual
QUICK START GUIDE
CL-6
Input Controller for the
664 and 688 Field Production Mixers
Welcome
Read and Register...
Thank you for purchasing the CL-6 input controller, an optional input-expansion accessory for Sound
Devices 664 and 688 eld production mixers. The CL-6 adds dedicated front panel controls for inputs
7 through 12 on both mixers. It also provides LED output meters and additional recording controls.
Your purchase includes:
Quantity item
1 CL-6 input controller
1 10-pin ribbon cable with captive rubber gasket
3 2-inch screws
1 Bag of colored stickers for fader control identiers
1 Replacement protective cover with adhesive backing
1 Product registration card
1 CL-6 Quick Start Guide
This Quick Start Guide provides the necessary steps to set up and begin using your CL-6 with your mixer
right out of the box. It also provides a brief overview of features, warranties and licensing information.
CL-6 Key Features
• Dedicated front panel controls for inputs 7 through 12:
• Six full-sized fader controls
• PFL controls
• High-pass lter controls
• Large, daylight viewable LED track meters, including track arm indicators for L, R, X1, and X2
• Large, backlit transport controls for Record and Stop
Sound Devices strongly encourages you to register your product. Registration ensures you will receive
timely product updates.
For a full description of all product features, user-based procedures, specications, and safety informa-
tion, please refer to the product’s full User Guide located on the Sound Devices website; use the QR
code or respective link to access the guide.
Full User Guide:
http://www.sounddevices.com/download/guides/cl-6ug_en.pdf
Email Support:
support@sounddevices.com
Register Your CL-6:
www.sounddevices.com/support/registration/
Call Support:
1-608-524-0625
1-800-505-0625
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1. Attach CL-6 to the Mixer
Longer screw positioned
through opened rear channel
Longer
screw in
left front
corner
channel
Longer
screw in
right front
corner
channel
Multi-pin header (uncovered)
with ribbon cable and rubber
gasket in place
Top panel
Multi-pin header
(covered)
Bottom Panel of mixer (664 or 688)
Remove one
rear screw
Remove
left screw
Remove
right screw
The CL-6 was designed to mount on the 688 and 664 eld mixers. The CL-6 attaches with screws to
the bottom panel of the 688. When used with a 664, the CL-6 may be attached to either the top or
bottom panel of the mixer. Regardless of a top or bottom mount, the process for attaching the CL-6
remains the same. Tools needed to attach the accessory to your mixer include a small Phillips® (crosshead) screwdriver and a at tool, such as a jeweler’s screwdriver (not included).
4. Remove the one rear screw from the appropriate panel of the mixer, ensuring that it corresponds to
those already removed from the CL-6. Also remove the right and left screws from the front corners
of the mixer.
To attach the CL-6:
1. Turn the mixer off. If mixer is on, do not connect the CL-6.
2. Remove the disposable protective covers over the multi-pin headers from the appropriate panels
on the mixer and CL-6, using a small at tool. (A jeweler’s screwdriver works well.) The protective
covers are attached with adhesive.
3. Short rear screws are located on either side of the multi-pin headers on both the top and bottom
panels of the CL-6. Remove a rear screw to one side of the multi-pin header from the top panel,
and then remove the rear screw directly opposite its location from the bottom panel, so that a
clear channel through the device is opened for a single longer screw to slide through the device
and connect to the mixer. Two other longer screws, supplied with the accessory, will slide through
channels on both front right and left corners of the CL-6 (as shown).
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Note: Do not remove rear screws from both sides of the multi-pin header. The short screws removed in previous steps
will not be reused with the new assembly.
5. Connect the supplied ribbon cable (pictured here with its rubber gasket) to the multi-pin header on
the mixer.
6. Carefully slide the rubber gasket into place where the ribbon cable con-
nects to the mixer.
7. With the mixer positioned on a at, stable surface, hold the CL-6 in hand
and connect the other end of the ribbon cable to the CL-6.
8. Insert the excess ribbon cable into the cavity behind the header on the CL-6 while positioning the
CL-6 onto the mixer, aligning the screw holes on both devices. Ensure the ribbon cable is fully within the cavity and not pinched between the accessory and mixer.
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