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Sound Devices Scorpio

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ManufacturerSound Devices
TypeRecorder

Connections

ConnectorCarriesDirection
1/4 inch TRSAnalog audio, headphone leveloutput
AES3 / AES-EBU on XLR (110 ohm)AES3 / AES-EBU digital audioinput
AES3 / AES-EBU on XLR (110 ohm)AES3 / AES-EBU digital audiooutput
USB Type-CUSB Audio Class 2.0 (class-compliant, driverless)in/out

What the Sound Devices Scorpio can feed

Devices whose inputs accept what this one puts out, directly or with the cable noted.

AD/DA Converter 36
Audio Interface 27
Studio Monitor 26
Recorder 25
Power Amplifier 18
Digital Mixing Console 18
Monitor Controller 14
Analog Mixer 13
Install Processor 12
Wireless System 8
Hardware Effects 5
Subwoofer 4
Headphone Amp / Distribution 4
Stagebox / Expander 3
PA Loudspeaker 3
Microphone 2
Preamp 2
Compressor / Limiter 1
Mobile Device 1
Channel Strip 1
Cable 1
Clock 1
Summing Mixer 1
Headphones 1
Personal Monitoring 1
Equalizer 1

What can feed the Sound Devices Scorpio

Devices whose outputs this one accepts.

Audio Interface 48
Digital Mixing Console 31
AD/DA Converter 31
Microphone 22
Analog Mixer 14
Recorder 13
Install Processor 10
Wireless System 9
Preamp 6
Stagebox / Expander 5
Hardware Effects 5
Monitor Controller 4
Studio Monitor 4
PA Loudspeaker 4
Channel Strip 3
Power Amplifier 3
Subwoofer 2
Clock 2
Compressor / Limiter 1
Mobile Device 1
Cable 1
Equalizer 1

Check a specific pairing

The lists above are one-step connections. To check a full chain, including adapters, gain and phantom power, ask about a specific pair on the main page.