The Sound Devices 442 stereo field mixer encompasses the audio performance, feature set, and mechanical construction expected by those who rely on audio gear for their livelihood.
With its comprehensive inputs and extensive outputs, including direct outputs per channel, the 442 is at home in small run-and-gun applications as well as large, multiple-source productions. The Sound Devices 442 can be powered by four AA batteries or external 5 – 18 VDC.

Features Include:

Lundahl transformer-balanced mic or line-level inputs on XLR connectors
Transformer-balanced line/tape/mic level output on XLR connectors
Continuously adjustable input trim
Variable high-pass filter
Continuously variable pan control
Phantom (48-volt or 15-volt) or “T” microphone powering selected per channel
Solo (PFL) channel monitoring in headphones
Peak limiters per channel
Direct outputs on TA3 locking connectors
Transformer-balanced line/tape/mic level output on Hirose connector
Balanced line or tape level output on TA3 locking connectors
Un-balanced TRS-stereo tape level output on 1/8-inch connector
Un-balanced TS-mono mic level output on 1/8-inch connector
Sunlight-viewable LED meters with proprietary software-selected ballistics
On-board MS stereo matrix, channels 1 and 2
Two independent monitor return inputs for monitoring two-camera productions