If you record field audio, sound effects, podcasts, voice-overs, music, audio for film, or are just starting your audio journey, the MixPre-3 II is for you! With three crystal-clear, ultra low-noise Kashmir preamps, you can record multiple actors, multiple podcasters, or audio for small productions with superior quality - all the way up to a 32-bit float bit depth and a 192 kHz sample rate. This newest generation of Sound Devices' award-winning MixPre Series has been redesigned for increased performance and an astounding 142 dB of dynamic range.
Sound Devices MixPre-3 II Features
- Three ultra-low-noise Kashmir microphone preamps with adjustable limiters
- Create a mix using the built-in 3 x 2 portable mixer
- Record up to 5 tracks to an SD card and backup to a USB thumb drive
- 5-in, 2-out USB audio interface streams to your computer via USB-C at bit depths up to 32-bit float
- Choose bit depths from 16 to 32-bit float, and sampling rates from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz
- Internal LTC timecode generator. Timecode In/Out via Aux In/Stereo Out
- Timecode and record triggering via HDMI
- USB-A for control surfaces, keyboards, and auto-copy to USB drive
- In-unit ISO mixing, gain, pan, low-cut, phase inversion, and phantom power
- Sunlight-readable color touch screen and LED metering
- Lightweight, durable, and small: perfect for bag use, mobile recording, or a home studio
- Powerful 300 mW+300 mW headphone amp allows clear and accurate reference of audio
- Customize with plugins from the Plugin Store
- MixPre-3 II Audio Recorder1
- MX-4AA Battery Sled (batteries not included)1
- MX-PSU AC Power Supply1
- USB-C to USB-C cable1
- Audio Inputs
- Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 80 kHz +/- 0.5 dB re 1 kHz @ 192 kHz sample rate
- THD + Noise: 0.005% max (@1 kHz, 22-22 kHz BW, gain= 20 dB, -10 dBu in)
- ADC: 32 bit precision; 142 dB dynamic range min (A weighted, gain = 10 dB, fader = 0 dB)
- Equivalent Input Noise: -130 dBV (-128 dBu) max (A-weighting, gain = 76 dB, 150 ohm source impedance)
- Inputs
- Mic: XLR active-balanced; 4k input
- Line: XLR active-balanced; 4k input
- Aux/Mic in: 3.5 mm TRS, 2-channel unbalanced; 2.2k
- USB Audio: 2 channels
- 5 Total analog inputs: 3 mic-line inputs, 2 on Aux In
- All inputs fully RF-filtered and overload protected
- Gain
- Mic input: +6 dB to +76 dB
- Line input: -20 dB to +30 dB
- Fader: -inf to +20 dB
- Headphone: -inf to +20 dB
- Total, Mic-to-recording (max): +96 dB
- Aux In (Mic): Gain = +10 dB to +40 dB
- Aux In (Line): Gain = -10 dB to +20 dB
- Total Aux Gain including Fader (Mic-to-recording): +60 dB
- Maximum Input Level
- Mic XLR: +14 dBu (limiters on or off)
- Line XLR/¼-inch: +28 dBu (limiters on or off)
- Aux In (Mic): -10 dBu
- Aux In (Line): +10 dBu
- Low Cut Filters: 40 Hz to 160 Hz (adjustable), 18 dB/oct. First stage analog, subsequent stages digital.
- Microphone Powering
- Mic XLRs: 48 V via 6.8k resistors, 10 mA each
- Mic 3.5 mm: 3 V @ 3k source
- Limiters: Limiter at all gain stages, range > 40 dB. First stage analog, subsequent stages digital. Adjustable Threshold, Ratio, and Release
- Audio Outputs
- DAC feeding Stereo Out, Headphone Out: 32 bit precision; 115 dB dynamic range (A-weighted)
- L/R Out: 3.5 mm TRS stereo unbalanced, 500 ohm output impedance, +7.8 dBu max output level
- Headphones Out: 3.5 mm TRS stereo unbalanced, 300 mW + 300 mW, for use with any impedance headphones
- USB
- Audio Interface (USB-C): 6-in/2-out (from computer); 44.1 kHz/48 kHz/96 kHz; 16/24/32-bit integer, 32-bit float; Class-compliant USB 2.0 high speed driver Mass Storage (USB-C): USB 2.0 high speed
- Keyboard (USB-A): Text entry and control
- Thumbdrive (USB-A): Manual or auto-copy to drive
- Midi Control Surface (USB-A)
- Recording
- Maximum Record Tracks: 5 Tracks Stereo mix + 3 ISO’s
- Sampling Frequency
- 44.1 kHz
- 47.952 kHz
- 48 kHz
- 48.048 kHz
- 96 kHz
- 192 kHz
- Bit Depth
- 16
- 24
- 32 Float
- Recording Storage
- Type: SD, SDXC, SDHC Card, & USB thumbdrive (copy only)
- Max Storage Size: 512 GB (SDXC)
- Card format: exFAT
- File Type: Polyphonic WAV
- Timecode
- Timecode Modes
- Free Run
- Time of Day (file stamped w/current ToD)
- Rec Run
- Ext LTC (file stamped w/incoming LTC on 3.5mm Aux In)
- Camera TC (file stamped w/incoming TC from cameras that output TC)
- Timecode Frame Rates
- Auto-detects (fps):
- 23.98 (same as 23.976)
- 24
- 25
- 29.97DF
- 29.97ND
- 30
- 30DF
- 3.5 mm Aux In
- Timecode Input
- Timecode: 20k ohm impedance, 0.3 V – 3.0 V p-p (–17 dBu – +3 dBu)
- 3.5 mm Stereo Out
- Timecode Output
- Timecode: 1k ohm impedance, 3.0 V p-p (+12 dBu)
- HDMI: TC Reader via HDMI
- Sample/Timecode Accuracy: 0.2 ppm (0.5 frames per 24 hours)
- Timecode Modes
- Remote Control
- Bluetooth LE: Wireless control using Wingman app
- HDMI (micro): Auto-record start/stop trigger from cameras that output record flag over HDMI
- Timecode: Auto-record start/stop trigger via Aux In timecode
- File Delivery to CloudCompatible with Viviana Cloud
- Touch Screen320×256; 1.6-inch, color, sunlight-viewable IPS LCD
- Power
- AA Batteries: 4x AA sled (included); 8x AA sled (optional accessory). NiMH recommended
- From computer: Bus-powered via USB-C port; optional MX-USBY cable, connects one USB-C to two USB-A ports
- L-Mount: Optional sled for 2x (hot-swappable) Li-ion batteries
- From computer: Bus-powered via USB-C port
- AC Adapter: MX-PSU (included) Power supply wall adapter w/ USB-C connector; 15 W; has 4 adapter plugs for US, UK, AU & Europe
- Environmental
- Operating: -20°C to 60°C, 0 to 90% relative humidity; (non-condensing)
- Storage: -40°C to 85°C
- Dimensions (H x W x D)1.4 x 5.68 x 4.38 inches (3.6 x 14.4 x 11 cm)
- Weight (unpackaged, without batteries)16.8 oz (0.48 kg)
