Connect Headphones - Sound Devices MixPre-3 Quick Start Manual

4. Connect an Audio Source
The MixPre-3 provides versatile connectivity options for a wide variety
XLR Inputs
of recording applications. Channels 1-3 can be sourced from the XLR in-
#1 & #2
puts, the Aux/Mic Input, or USB 1-2 inputs.
To connect an audio source:
▶
Using a standard XLR cable, connect an audio source to any of
three XLR inputs—#1 and 2 on the left panel, #3 on the right panel.
▶
Plug a USB audio source into the USB-C port on the MixPre-3.
▶
Plug an unbalanced line or plug-in-power (PIP) mic audio source
into the Aux/Mic In 3.5 mm TRS connection.
Left Panel
Aux/Mic In
on Right Panel

5. Connect Headphones

To connect headphones:
▶ Plug in the headphones cable to the headphone output located on
the right panel.
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The MixPre-3 can drive headphones to very loud levels. Take care
when attaching headphones and setting the headphone gain.
To adjust headphone gain:
▶ Turn the HP knob, located on the right panel of the MixPre-3.
HP Output
HP Knob
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6. Set up Channels
To set up channels:
1. Press the rotary knobs for the chosen channel. The Channel Settings
screen appears on the touch-screen LCD.
The Channel Settings screen appears differently depending on the System >

Mode setting, so Input might be on the second page of settings.
2. Tap Input and select from one of the following input types:
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NpUT YpEs EscrIpTIoN
Mic Use for microphones. For condenser mics requiring 48v phantom power, set Phantom to On.
Line Use for balanced analog line level sources.
Aux In 1,2 Use for unbalanced stereo input.
USB 1,2 Use for USB audio sources.
Off Turns the input off.
3. Tap Low Cut to set low-cut filter levels—ideal for reducing wind or mic handling noise.
4. Tap Pan to adjust the input's pan.
LCD
Channel
Knobs
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