Sound Devices SL-2 Dual SuperSlot Wireless Module

What features of a given receiver does SuperSlot support? 

The 8-Series automatically powers all receivers slotted-in the SL-2 on and off with the mixer-recorder. After power on, the 8-Series mixer-recorder automatically sets the output of the receiver to analog or digital and sets the output level to achieve maximum dynamic range. The 8-Series menus provide access to RF scan, menus for receiver setup, RF frequency adjustment, TX status, RF and audio level monitoring, TX recording status, TX Limiter and overload status (A10-TX only) and more. Features available depend on the receiver in use.

Will it work with all the 833, 888, and Scorpio mixer-recorders? 

Yes it will! It is the same width as the 833, making it a perfect fit for production bags.

How many receivers can I use? 

The SL-2 accepts 2 slot-in Unislot or SuperSlot wireless receivers. 

How many channels per slot does the SL-2 support? 

The SL-2 supports the SuperSlot spec, which has always supported up to four audio channels per slot. 

I see the SL-2 can support four channels per slot. How about the SL-6?

Even though the SuperSlot protocol supports four channels per slot, and several other functions, the SL-6 hardware can support only two channels per slot.

Will it power my antennas?

Yes. Both SMA antenna connectors provide 12 V bias power up to 500 mA. 

Is there built in RF filtering?

Yes. The filtering is menu-selectable from the 8-Series user interface. More information about the filter options will be available in the future, but it does cover ranges of 470-960 MHz.

Does the SL-2 have RF attenuators? 

There are attenuators at the input of the RF stage that can be enabled in the 8-Series menus.

This is useful when experiencing heavy RF overload.

Can I use the SL-2 with my XL-AES? 

The SL-2 utilizes the same expansion port as the XL-AES so simultaneous use is impossible. However, the SL-2 does have two TA3 AES3 inputs for an additional 4 channels of digital audio. 

Is there a ribbon cable or does it affix to the port directly? Can I move it?

The SL-2 connects directly to your 8-Series mixer-recorder without the use of ribbon cables. The SL-2 sits securely on top with the receivers facing you, allowing for ease of viewing while in your bag or on your cart. 

Are there RF loop-through connectors?

Yes, these are only intended as an extra set of RF connections to another receiver or distro.

Is the SL-2 stackable?

The SL-2 is designed to be as lightweight and small as possible, and thus does not include provisions for stacking. Future, larger SL products will include stacking.

Is there going to be a larger model with more slots?

The SL-2 is the first model of a new range of Superslot-based accessories which bring integrated multichannel wireless to the 8-Series Mixer-Recorders. More information will be available in the future.

How big is it? 

The SL-2 is the same width as the 833.