Sound Device CF Card error? at DVinfo.net

Brian Maurer · June 2nd, 2012, 05:09 PM

Just wondering if anyone has a Sound Devices audio recorder, and if they've have ever had trouble with a CF card. I've recently purchased the SD702, and have a 8GB Transcend CF card, Class 1. I've also tried with a friend's 32GB 600x card, and it's not recognizing it either. The SD says that there's no media inserted, though the light in the bottom left corner flashes (noting that there's an error). I've tried to format the card, both in the SD (tells me that there's no media to format), and in the computer (FAT32), and that hasn't solved the problem. Just thought I would check and see if there's a problem with Transcend cards in SDs. Thanks in advance!

Mark Watson · June 2nd, 2012, 10:23 PM

Try a different brand of CF card, Sandisk if you have one. I've heard not all cards work in the SD 7xxx recorders. Also, check for any firmware updates for the recorder.

Jim Andrada · June 4th, 2012, 11:18 PM

Never had a probem with the card in my 702 - also never tried to use Transcend, just San Disk

Andrew Bove · July 25th, 2012, 01:26 PM

I have used Trancend CF cards in a variety of Sound Devices recorders with no problems. (All sizes of the orange 133x as well as the blue 400x cards, in two different 722s and a 788T.)

This doesn't really help you, but it sounds like either the card slot or the card may have a problem.

Jim Andrada · July 25th, 2012, 03:52 PM

Never had a CF card problem in my 702. Can't remember if I used a Transcend though

Try a couple off other brands and if you have a problem send it back to SD. They understand how much people depend on the product and they try to get stuff repaired quickly. Had a blown Firewire port once and they were great about getting it fixed

June 2nd, 2012, 05:09 PM	#1
Brian Maurer Major Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Columbia, Missouri Posts: 210	Sound Device CF Card error? Just wondering if anyone has a Sound Devices audio recorder, and if they've have ever had trouble with a CF card. I've recently purchased the SD702, and have a 8GB Transcend CF card, Class 1. I've also tried with a friend's 32GB 600x card, and it's not recognizing it either. The SD says that there's no media inserted, though the light in the bottom left corner flashes (noting that there's an error). I've tried to format the card, both in the SD (tells me that there's no media to format), and in the computer (FAT32), and that hasn't solved the problem. Just thought I would check and see if there's a problem with Transcend cards in SDs. Thanks in advance! __________________ "Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you." R W Emerson RED ONE MX \| 5DmkIII \| SD744T \| SD442 \| Sennheiser MKH416 P48

June 2nd, 2012, 10:23 PM	#2
Mark Watson Major Player Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Whidbey Island Posts: 873	Re: Sound Device CF Card error? Try a different brand of CF card, Sandisk if you have one. I've heard not all cards work in the SD 7xxx recorders. Also, check for any firmware updates for the recorder.

June 4th, 2012, 11:18 PM	#3
Jim Andrada Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 2,211	Re: Sound Device CF Card error? Never had a probem with the card in my 702 - also never tried to use Transcend, just San Disk

July 25th, 2012, 01:26 PM	#4
Andrew Bove Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New York, NY Posts: 83	Re: Sound Device CF Card error? I have used Trancend CF cards in a variety of Sound Devices recorders with no problems. (All sizes of the orange 133x as well as the blue 400x cards, in two different 722s and a 788T.) This doesn't really help you, but it sounds like either the card slot or the card may have a problem.

July 25th, 2012, 03:52 PM	#5
Jim Andrada Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 2,211	Re: Sound Device CF Card error? Never had a CF card problem in my 702. Can't remember if I used a Transcend though Try a couple off other brands and if you have a problem send it back to SD. They understand how much people depend on the product and they try to get stuff repaired quickly. Had a blown Firewire port once and they were great about getting it fixed