Sound Devices MixPre-3 Quick Start Manual

Sound Devices MixPre-3 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 - QUICK START GUIDE - MixPre-3 Audio Recorder USB Interface...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing the MixPre-3. This Quick Start Guide provides the initial steps nec- Sound Devices strongly encourages you to register your product. Registration extends your war- essary to set up and begin using the MixPre-3. The following table shows what is included in ranty and ensures you will receive timely updates.
  • Page 3 To power the MixPre-3 from a computer: The MixPre-3 may be powered via: ▶ Connect the USB Y-cable to the MixPre-3’s USB-C port and two USB-A ports on a computer. • AA Batteries - The MX-4AA battery sled holds four AA batteries. An optional MX-8AA sled accessory holds eight AA batteries.
  • Page 4: Home Screen

    Home Screen 3. Format SD Card The MixPre-3’s touch screen displays important metering and record information at a glance SD cards used with the MixPre-3 must be formatted by the MixPre-3. on the Home screen. To format the SD Card: Current File Name 1.
  • Page 5: Connect Headphones

    3. Tap Low Cut to set low-cut filter levels—ideal for reducing wind or mic handling noise. To adjust headphone gain: 4. Tap Pan to adjust the input’s pan. ▶ Turn the HP knob, located on the right panel of the MixPre-3. HP Output HP Knob...
  • Page 6: Record And Playback

    1. Connect a timecode source to appropriate port. For instance, connect an external timecode generator to the Aux/Mic In port. For DSLR cameras that supports HDMI timecode, connect the HDMI out from the camera to the HDMI TC In port on the MixPre-3. Right Panel 2.
  • Page 7 Typical Applications: Audio Recording Typical Applications: Music Recording The following illustration shows one example of how the MixPre-3 may be connected to different The following illustration of a sample musical recording setup shows one example of how the external microphones for recording audio, such as dialog, sound effects, nature recording, and MixPre-3 may be connected to external devices—such as musical instruments, microphones,...
  • Page 8 Typical Applications: Videography Using the MixPre-3 with a Camera and/or Tripod The following illustration shows an example of how the MixPre-3 may be used with a DSLR The MixPre-3 has ¼-inch, 20-threaded screw mounting options on the top and bottom panels, camera in sound-for-video applications.
  • Page 9: Warranty And Service

    Warranty and Service The MixPre-3 has built-in Bluetooth Smart functionality that allows for control from the ® Sound Devices, LLC strongly encourages you to register your product. Registering can extend your warranty and ensure you will receive timely updates. Wingman iOS app.
  • Page 10: Legal Notes

    CISPR 32:2012 RELATED TO OR ARISING OUT OF ITS CONTRACTS WITH ITS CUSTOMERS OR OTHER THIRD PARTIES. NOTWITHSTANDING AND WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT SHALL SOUND DEVICES BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT OF DAMAGES EN 55032:2012/AC:2013 IN EXCESS OF AMOUNTS PAID BY THE END USER FOR THE PRODUCTS AS TO WHICH ANY LIABILITY HAS BEEN DETERMINED EN 55103-2:2009 TO EXIST.
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