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Sound Devices Scorpio – 32-Channel Mixer-Recorder

Name: Sound Devices Scorpio – 32-Channel Mixer-Recorder
Brand: Sound Devices
SKU: Scorpio
Price: 11994 GBP
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Sound Devices Scorpio – 32-Channel Mixer-Recorder

The Sound Devices Scorpio is a powerful 32-channel, 36-track portable mixer-recorder designed for demanding film, television and broadcast production. With 16 high-performance mic/line preamplifiers, 32 channels of Dante I/O, AES I/O, 12 analogue outputs and multiple headphone outputs, Scorpio provides the flexibility required for complex production workflows while remaining compact enough for over-the-shoulder or mobile-rig operation.

Scorpio features Sound Devices' most advanced analogue microphone preamplifiers, combining exceptionally low noise with built-in analogue limiters, high-pass filters, delay, 3-band EQ and phantom power. A fully customisable routing matrix allows any input to be routed to channels, buses or outputs, with up to 12 individually mixed buses.

For secure recording, Scorpio features an internal 256 GB SSD and can simultaneously record to two SD cards for redundancy. Its powerful processing platform provides 64-bit audio processing, while the built-in timecode generator maintains accurate timecode for up to four hours after power-down.

Advanced production features include Dugan Automixing and MixAssist, with optional NoiseAssist and CEDAR sdnx plugins available for reducing background noise. Scorpio can also be expanded with the SL-2 Dual SuperSlot Wireless Module or integrated with the Astral ARX16 for up to 16 channels of wireless audio.

With support for L-Mount batteries, TA4 DC power and a range of control options including the CL-16 and SD-Remote app, Scorpio is designed to provide a comprehensive, professional production audio solution.

What's in the Box:

XL-WPTA4
XL-ANT2.4
XL-LCD-PROTECT protective cover

16 ultra low-noise, 8-Series microphone preamplifiers
32 channels, 12 buses, 36 tracks
32 channels of Dante I/O
256 GB internal SSD, 2 SD card slots
Cable-free wireless audio integration with SL-2, Astral ARX16, and Astral ARX8
USB-A and C ports for SD-Remote app, linear fader control via MCU, keyboard, and file transfer
Dugan Automixing/MixAssist for up to 16 channels
Optional NoiseAssist and CEDAR sdnx noise suppression plugins

Frequency Response	10 Hz–80 kHz, ±0.5 dB @ 192 kHz
THD + Noise	0.005% maximum
Equivalent Input Noise	-129 dBu maximum, A-weighted
Processing Engine	3 FPGAs; six-way ARM multiprocessor; 64-bit audio processing
Audio over Ethernet	Dante / AES67 compatible; 32 channels in / 32 channels out up to 96 kHz; dual 1 Gb/s Ethernet
Mic/Line Inputs	16 total: 6 × XLR, 2 × TA3, 8 × TA5
Total Analogue Inputs	22: 16 mic/line inputs plus 6 return inputs
Mic Input Type	Class-A, discrete differential; 4 kΩ input impedance
Line Input Type	Active-balanced; 4 kΩ input impedance
Phantom Power	48 V; up to 10 mA available on all 16 inputs simultaneously
AES3 / AES42	Available on XLR inputs 1 and 6; AES42 provides +10 V / 250 mA
USB Audio Inputs	2
Return Inputs	3 × stereo Rtn A/B/C; 2 × balanced Com Returns
External Slate Mic	Balanced TA5 input; 12 V phantom selectable
Maximum Input Level	Mic: +8 dBu; Line: +28 dBu; Rtn A/B/C: +18 dBu; Com Return: +24 dBu; Slate Mic: +12 dBu
Buses	12 buses: Left, Right and 1–10
High-Pass Filters	Adjustable 10–320 Hz; 18 dB/octave; analogue and digital stages
Limiters	Available on channels, buses and headphones; adjustable attack, release, threshold and ratio
Compressors	Available on channels and buses; adjustable attack, release, threshold and ratio
Channel Delay	0–50 ms
Output Delay	0–500 ms
Maximum Gain	Mic trim: 76 dB; Line trim: 50 dB; Fader: 16 dB; Bus: 16 dB; Headphone: 20 dB
Mic-to-Line Gain	108 dB
Mic-to-Headphone Gain	112 dB
Analogue Outputs	XLR L/R; 10-pin Hirose L/R; 6 × TA3; 2 × 3.5 mm stereo outputs
Headphone Outputs	¼", 3.5 mm and TA5 headset connection
Headphone Output Power	400 mW + 400 mW per connector; 4 Ω output impedance
Maximum Output Level	Line: +20 dBu; -10: +6 dBu; Mic: -20 dBu; X7/X8: +6 dBu; Headphones: +14 dBu
Digital Outputs	AES3 transformer-balanced; 110 Ω, 2 V p-p; AES/S/PDIF compatible
A/D Converters	32-bit; 120 dB typical dynamic range, A-weighted
Sample Rates	44.1, 47.952, 48, 48.048, 96 and 192 kHz
Bit Depths	16-bit, 24-bit and 32-bit float
Recording Media	Internal 256 GB SSD + 2 removable SD cards
Simultaneous Recording	Internal SSD and both SD cards simultaneously
Track Count	36 tracks: 32 ISO channels + 4 buses
Recording Formats	Broadcast WAV, polyphonic WAV, RF64 WAV; AAC stereo
File System	exFAT
Automatic Mixing	Dugan Automixer and MixAssist, up to 16 channels
Noise Suppression	Optional Sound Devices NoiseAssist or CEDAR sdnx plugins
USB	USB-C 3.1 for file transfer; 2-in/2-out USB audio; USB-A host
Timecode Modes	Off, Rec Run, Free Run, 24h Run, External, External Auto-Record and Continuous
Timecode Frame Rates	23.98, 24, 25, 29.97 DF, 29.97 ND, 30 DF, 30 ND
Timecode Accuracy	0.1 ppm / approximately 0.25 frames per 24 hours
Timecode Input	0.3–3.0 V p-p; 20 kΩ impedance
Timecode Output	5 V p-p; 75 Ω impedance
Remote Control	CL-16, CL-12, USB MIDI MCU controllers, SD-Remote apps, USB keyboard and external timecode trigger
Cloud Delivery	Compatible with Frame.io Camera to Cloud and Viviana Cloud
Display	320 × 240 transflective LCD with excellent sunlight visibility
Power Inputs	Dual 10–18 V locking TA4 inputs with Smart Battery telemetry
Battery Support	Dual Sony-style L-Mount batteries with integrated chargers
Power Consumption	950 mA–1.67 A @ 12 V depending on configuration
Operating Temperature	-20°C to 60°C
Operating Humidity	0–90% RH, non-condensing
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 85°C
Dimensions (H × W × D)	5.1 × 32 × 20.5 cm / 2.0 × 12.6 × 8.1 in
Weight	2.63 kg / 5.8 lbs, without batteries