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Sound Devices MixPre-6 Quick Start Manual

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Summary of Contents for Sound Devices MixPre-6

  • Page 1 - QUICK START GUIDE - MixPre-6 Audio Recorder Mixer USB Interface...
  • Page 2 Read and Thank you for purchasing the MixPre-6. This Quick Start Guide provides the initial steps Sound Device necessary to set up and begin using the MixPre-6. The following table shows what is included warranty and in the box. For a full desc...
  • Page 3 For a full description of all product features, user-based procedures, specifications, and safety information, please refer to the product’s User Guide located on the Sound Devices website. Use the QR code or respective link to access and download the guide.
  • Page 4 ▶ Connect • AA Batteries - The MX-4AA battery sled holds four AA batteries. An optional MX-8AA sled accessory holds eight AA batteries. Sound Devices recommends using NiMH rechargeable AA cells. • L-Mount Batteries - The optional MX-LMount sled holds two Lithium-Ion batteries.
  • Page 5 To power the MixPre-6 from a computer: ▶ Connect the USB Y-cable to the MixPre-6’s USB-C port and two USB-A ports on a computer. l MX-8AA NiMH MixPre-6 Left Panel tteries. eral universal e back panel. Y-cable USB-C to USB-A ▶...

  • Page 6: Home Screen

    Home Screen 3. Format The MixPre-6’s touch screen displays important metering and record information at a glance SD cards use on the Home screen. To format th Current File Name 1. Power on Power Status Icon File List Icon 2. Tap...

  • Page 7: Format Sd Card

    3. Format SD Card at a glance SD cards used with the MixPre-6 must be formatted by the MixPre-6. To format the SD Card: 1. Power on the MixPre-6. 2. Tap [There are three pages of Menu settings, as indicated by dots. The solid black dot denotes which page is displayed.]...

  • Page 8: Connect Headphones

    The MixPre-6 can drive headphones to very loud levels. Take care when attaching headphones and setting the headphone level. 3. Tap Low C To adjust headphone volume: ▶ Turn the HP encoder, located on the right panel of the MixPre-6. 4. Tap Pan t HP Output ic In, which...

  • Page 9: Set Up Channels

    The Channel Settings screen appears differently depending on SYSTEM > Mode configuration, so Input might be on the second page of settings. audio source Channel MixPre-6. Knobs S connection. 4. Conn 2. Tap Input and select from the following input types:...
  • Page 10 DSLR camera 8. Connect Timecode Input (Optional) The MixPre-6 has an internal Time-of-Day clock that can be used for timecode, but an external To set up Re source for timecode may also be used via HDMI or the Aux/Mic In 3.5 mm connection on the 1.

  • Page 11: Record And Playback

    9. Record and Playback There are three illuminated transport controls on the front panel of the MixPre-6 for recording and playback operations. To use transport controls: hree channel ▶ Press the REC button to record. ▶ Press the Stop ( ■ ) button to stop recording or playback.
  • Page 12 Typical Applications: Audio Recording Typical Ap The following illustration shows one example of how the MixPre-6 may be connected to different The following external microphones for recording audio, such as dialog, sound effects, nature recording, and MixPre-6 may other similar in-the-field audio applications.
  • Page 13 The following illustration of a sample musical recording setup shows one example of how the ecording, and MixPre-6 may be connected to external devices—such as musical instruments, microphones, computers, and speakers and headphones for monitoring. QUICK START GUIDE...
  • Page 14 Typical Applications: Videography Using with The following illustration shows an example of how the MixPre-6 may be used with a DSLR The MixPre-6 camera in sound-for-video applications. so it may be m tripod and ca atop the tripo To attach the 1.
  • Page 15 3. (Optional) If your camera has a slot for the anti-rotation pin, screw the pin into place on top of the MixPre-6, and then position the MixPre-6 against the bottom of the camera so that the pin fits into the camera’s slot.

  • Page 16: Warranty

    ™ nel of the Register online Sound Devices Wingman, which is a free download from Google Play and Apple’s App Store, is a wireless interface that gives users touch- MixPre-6. Read your warra screen access to monitor meters, start and stop recordings, and edit...

  • Page 17: Warranty And Service

    Warranty and Service Sound Devices, LLC strongly encourages you to register your product. Registering can extend your warranty ontrol and and ensure you will receive timely updates. Register online here: www.sounddevices.com/support/registration Read your warranty here: www.sounddevices.com/support warranty For all service, including warranty repair, please contact Sound Devices for an RMA (return merchandise authorization) before sending your unit in for repair.

  • Page 18: Legal Notes

    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 IN EXCESS OF AMOUNTS PAID BY THE END USER FOR THE PRODUCTS AS TO WHICH ANY LIABILITY HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO EXIST.
  • Page 19 Reedsburg, WI 53959 mercial purposes, uide. Special ject to change, Declares under sole responsibility that the product as delivered not accept Product Name: MixPre-6 Audio Recorder & USB Audio Interface R OF THIS Model Number: MixPre-6 R THIRD TIONS, REPAIRS, Description: 8-Track audio recorder with mixing &...
  • Page 20 www.sounddevices.com Part # 7376.003...

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