Sound Devices 8-Series firmware v8.80

Sound Devices · Released Dec 7, 2021 · First seen Jul 20, 2026

v8.80 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

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

New

833 support for the optional +4 Plugin.

Adds four fully featured ISO channels/record tracks, turning your 833 into a 12 channel, 16 track ​mixer-recorder.

Purchase the plugin at store.sounddevices.com. 833 support of the CL-16.

Support for SD-Remote Power Source icon.

Channel Copy for Scorpio channels 17-32.

Change

SL-2 RF Overload LEDs now turn red when approaching the RF overload threshold of the SL-2.

The LEDs turn yellow when approaching the overload threshold of digital wireless systems, such as the Audio Ltd A10-RX and Shure ADX5D.

Media remaining space now includes Track to Media routing in the displayed calculation.

Updated wording of SuperSlot Receiv​er screens for Lectrosonics SRb and SRc menu items to be consistent with Lectrosonics.

Added LB-50 and LB-50 (Timer) options for SuperSlot Receiver screens for Lectrosonics SRc Tx Battery Type options menu.

Fixed

  • Intermittent upload errors of large files to Frame.io no longer occur. (Scorpio and 888 only)
  • Improved track arm status and notifications in relation to Track to Media routing and media availability.
  • Incorrect metering of 888’s X1-X8 on CL-16 no longer occurs.
  • Stop button no longer reverts to a previously selected meter view.
  • Take number now increments correctly when recording to a new Daily Folder with the Take Reset Mode set to Never.
  • Bus names are now always displayed in the CL-16 Fat Channel view.

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