Record And Playback - Sound Devices MixPre-3 Quick Start Manual

7. Adjust Mix Levels
To adjust the mix levels of each channel:
▶ Turn the channel knobs.
To assist in setting levels, LED rings around each of the three channel
knobs illuminate in various colors:
• Solid Green - the louder the signal, the brighter the LED
• Red - when peaking
• Orange - when limiting
• Blinking Orange - when soloed
LED Rings
8. Connect Timecode Input (Optional)
The MixPre-3 has an internal Time-of-Day clock that can be used for timecode, but an external
source for timecode may also be used via HDMI or the Aux/Mic In 3.5 mm connection on the
MixPre-3's right side panel. The Aux/Mic In port provides two unbalanced channels through
which to receive timecode.
To connect timecode:
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. Tap .
3. Select Inputs > Aux In Mode, and then select Timecode.
4. Select Timecode > Mode. Options include: Off, Aux In 1, Aux In 2, and HDMI TC In.
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9. Record and Playback

There are three illuminated transport controls on the front panel of the MixPre-3 for recording
and playback operations.
To use transport controls:
▶ Press the REC button to record.
▶ Press the Stop ( ■ ) button to stop recording or playback.
▶ Press the Play ( ► ) button to play a recorded file.
Recording may also be triggered from rolling timecode or from compatible
DSLR cameras with HDMI output.
To set up Record Triggering:
1. Tap .
2. Select Record > Rec Trigger. Options include: Off, HDMI flag, and Timecode.
Transport
Controls
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