Sound Devices 702 2-Channel Portable High-Resolution Digital Audio Recorder

The two-channel 702 is a powerful file-based digital audio recorder. The compact device records and plays back audio to cost-effective, removable CompactFlash cards and/or external FireWire drives, making field recording simple and fast. It writes and reads uncompressed PCM audio at 16 or 24 bits with sampling rates between 32 kHz and 192 kHz. Compressed (MP3) and lossless compressed FLAC formats are also supported. The 702 implements a no-compromise audio path that includes Sound Devices' next generation microphone preamplifiers.

Designed specifically for high bandwidth, high bit rate digital recording, these preamps set a new standard for frequency response linearity, low distortion performance and low noise. No other recorder on the market matches its size or feature set. In addition, its learning curve is short-powerful does not mean complicated. While the 702 is a very capable recorder by itself, it truly excels when used in conjunction with an outboard audio mixer such as Sound Devices' own 442 or 302.

Its Compact Flash storage is a highly reliable industry standard. The removable, rechargeable battery is a standard Sony compatible Li-ion camcorder cell. The Compact Flash card appears as a removable storage devices when connected via the FireWire port to Windows or Mac OS computers.