Sound Devices 8-Series firmware v8.92

Sound Devices · Released Jul 20, 2022 · First seen Jul 20, 2026

v8.92 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

8-Series v8.92 fixes an issue from v8.91 that affected analog inputs 5 and 6 in some 833s. If you downloaded v8.91, please install v8.92.

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

New

SuperSlot support for the Sound Devices Astral ARX2.

New SL-2 Filter options to support the fre​quency range of the Sound Devices Astral ARX2.

Added Current Take Notes options to * and * Toggle Switch Actions.

In stop mode, the Current Take Notes toggle switch action will edit the take notes for the last take recorded.

SD-Remote now approved to run on an Apple Mac M1, MacOS 12 and higher.

Make sure to set Touch Alternatives in the SD-Remote Preferences menu to On.

Changed

Channels selected in the Automixer menu can now be unrouted from Bus LR or routed pre-fade to Bus LR. Automix still only affects channels routed post-fader.

Fixed

  • Distortion no longer occurs when both Dugan and limiters are active on a channel with high input levels.
  • Channels with noise suppression that are turned on after powering on the unit are no longer excluded from​ the LR mix.
  • Rare automixing bug where incorrect metering levels are displayed after power up, no longer occurs.
  • Green MixAssist indicator not always clearing when using CL-16/CL-12, no longer occurs.
  • LR MS Stereo HP preset no longer causes channel PFL to only be output from the left side of headphones.
  • Media that still shows as full after files are deleted no longer occurs.
  • Increased status update intervals while viewing the Audio Ltd A10-RX SuperSlot Receiver screen.
  • Added filter options for all models of Wisycom LFA smart antenna and BFA smart filter
  • SL-2/Wisycom rolling frequency errors after power-cycling a slot no longer occur.
  • SuperSlot Receiver Overview screen showing RSSI instead of Q-meter after powering up no longer occurs.

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