Fry-erWire Woes - not just for cameras:-( at DVinfo.net

Jim Andrada · February 26th, 2011, 10:42 PM

Let's preface this by saying that I'm REALLY careful when hooking my camera etc to my PC's. I have an isolator box in place and I really watch how the fry-erwire connectors are oriented.

So would you believe that I just blew my Sound Devices 702 by hooking it up to a system that didn't have the isolator in place and that I somehow got the connector reversed?

Believe it!!!!!

Bad smell, no power on, etc etc etc.

Think I'll go find a dark corner and cry!

Dan Keaton · February 27th, 2011, 12:08 AM

Dear Jim,

I am very sorry to hear about your 702.

I expect that Sound Devices will provide excellent service and support.

Jim Andrada · February 27th, 2011, 01:28 AM

I'll call them first thing Monday.

The subject of FryerWire damaging cameras comes up frequently, so I thought I'd post this to let folks know that sound gear can be blown as well. Be careful!

Thanks for the condolences. As you might expect I'm not a happy camper right about now. Fortunately I finished a series of recordings yesterday and have a break before the next set so hopefully they can get it repaired before I need it again.

Jim Andrada · March 1st, 2011, 11:14 AM

Just an update.

The folks at Sound Devices confirmed that this is almost certainly a blown FRYERWIRE port and offered me a loaner for a nominal price while mine is being repaired. Quick response. I.m sending the 702 back today.

February 26th, 2011, 10:42 PM	#1
Jim Andrada Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 2,211	Fry-erWire Woes - not just for cameras:-( Let's preface this by saying that I'm REALLY careful when hooking my camera etc to my PC's. I have an isolator box in place and I really watch how the fry-erwire connectors are oriented. So would you believe that I just blew my Sound Devices 702 by hooking it up to a system that didn't have the isolator in place and that I somehow got the connector reversed? Believe it!!!!! Bad smell, no power on, etc etc etc. Think I'll go find a dark corner and cry!

February 27th, 2011, 12:08 AM	#2
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	Re: Fry-erWire Woes - not just for cameras:-( Dear Jim, I am very sorry to hear about your 702. I expect that Sound Devices will provide excellent service and support. __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

February 27th, 2011, 01:28 AM	#3
Jim Andrada Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 2,211	Re: Fry-erWire Woes - not just for cameras:-( I'll call them first thing Monday. The subject of FryerWire damaging cameras comes up frequently, so I thought I'd post this to let folks know that sound gear can be blown as well. Be careful! Thanks for the condolences. As you might expect I'm not a happy camper right about now. Fortunately I finished a series of recordings yesterday and have a break before the next set so hopefully they can get it repaired before I need it again.

March 1st, 2011, 11:14 AM	#4
Jim Andrada Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 2,211	Re: Fry-erWire Woes - not just for cameras:-( Just an update. The folks at Sound Devices confirmed that this is almost certainly a blown FRYERWIRE port and offered me a loaner for a nominal price while mine is being repaired. Quick response. I.m sending the 702 back today.