Sound Devices 8-Series firmware v8.60

Sound Devices · Released Oct 25, 2021 · First seen Jul 20, 2026

v8.60 is not the latest firmware for the Sound Devices 8-Series: the current version is v11.01 (September 24, 2025). Go to v11.01

What's in this update

Known Issue: a Scorpio running v8.60 firmware shows as only having 16 receiver channels in the Dante Controller application. If Dante receiver channels 17-32 are required, please use firmware v8.61 or above.

Note: To ensure best performance, always run the latest version of 8-Series firmware with the latest version of SD-Remote.

New

Updated Frame.io menu now showing Internet status. (​Scorpio and 888 only) Dante firmware updated to 4.2.3.13. (Scorpio and 888 only)

Changed

Confirmation popup now appears when changing Track Arm status in the Channel screen to prevent accidental arming or disarming of tracks.

Lightened the shade of green used in the various routing menus to make it easier for those with color deficiencies to discern between Pre, Post, and Send selections.

Astral Mini Timecode​ Jam is now allowed while the transmitter is recording.

User Interface changes in the Shure ADX5D receiver screens to prevent intermediate frequency deployment to the receiver when editing Frequency, Group, and Channel.

Fixed

  • Various improvements to Frame.io connection and reliability. (Scorpio and 888 only)
  • Intermittent issue where ‘Power Cycle’ and ‘Enter User Code’ popups would appear when using Frame.io no longer occur. (Scorpio and 888 only)
  • Rare events where Dugan Automixer and MixAssist indicators get stuck in position upon boot up no longer occur.

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