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- Page 1 MixPre II Series Multichannel Recorders | Mixers | USB Audio Interfaces User Guide v8.00...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Using the MixPre II as a USB Audio Interface USB Output Routing System Formatting Media Record - Basic Mode Record - Advanced Mode File Splits Timecode Timecode Modes Presets Projects File List - Basic Mode File List - Advanced Mode MixPre II Series User Guide... - Page 3 Korg NanoKontrol 2 Interface Functions Korg NanoKontrol Studio Interface Functions Novation LaunchControl XL Interface Functions Mounting to a Camera or Tripod MixPre-3 II Specifications MixPre-6 II Specifications MixPre-10 II Specifications Warranty Software License Limited Warranty MixPre II Series User Guide...
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Page 4: Welcome To The Mixpre Ii
If you record field audio, sound effects, audio for film, podcasts, voice-overs, music, or are just starting your audio journey, the MixPre II Series is for you! Lightweight, durable, and small, this powerhouse audio recorder and USB interface will help you capture audio for any application. -
Page 5: Panel Views
Panel Views MixPre-3 II MixPre II Series User Guide... - Page 6 Active-balanced analog microphone or line-level inputs. Inputs 1-2 on left panel, input 3 on the right. [pin-1 = ground, pin-2 = hot (+), and pin-3 = cold (-)] 12: USB-A Port 1. USB keyboard. 2. Auto-copy to USB drives. 3. USB to approved 3rd party control surfaces. 4. USB hubs to support multiple devices. 13: USB-C Port MixPre II Series User Guide...
- Page 7 = right] 18: Aux/Mic/Timecode Input Menu-selectable input. Accepts unbalanced stereo audio signal, Plug in Power microphones, or LTC timecode. 19: HDMI TC Input Connect to select cameras to receive HDMI timecode and record start/stop flags. MixPre II Series User Guide...
- Page 8 MixPre-6 II MixPre II Series User Guide...
- Page 9 12: Inputs 1-4 female XLR / 1/4” TRS Combo jacks Active-balanced analog microphone or line-level inputs. Inputs 1-2 on left panel, inputs 3-4 on the right. [pin-1 = ground, pin-2 = hot (+), and pin-3 = cold (-)] 13: USB-A Port MixPre II Series User Guide...
- Page 10 1. Rotate to control headphone volume. 2. Rotate to navigate some menus and the virtual keyboard. Press in to select items. 20: HDMI TC Input Connect to select cameras to receive HDMI timecode and record start/stop flags. MixPre II Series User Guide...
- Page 11 MixPre-10 II MixPre II Series User Guide...
- Page 12 Set to word clock to sync to an external clock source. 17: X1/X2 Output Unbalanced stereo 3.5 mm female connector. Routing determined in the Outputs menu. [Sleeve = ground, tip = X1, ring = X2]. 18: Headphone Output MixPre II Series User Guide...
- Page 13 1. Rotate to control headphone volume. 2. Rotate to navigate some menus and the virtual keyboard. Press in to select items. 22: HDMI TC Input Connect to select cameras to receive HDMI timecode and record start/stop flags. MixPre II Series User Guide...
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Page 14: Powering The Mixpre Ii
MixPre-10 II For preservation of battery power, 4-pin Hirose power sources take priority over batteries if both are connected. For protection against accidental loss of power, the MixPre-10 II incorporates circuitry to automatically switch power sources. MixPre II Series User Guide... -
Page 15: Touchscreen
2 channels only. Battery power is critically low. Change batteries. (Flashing Red Battery) MixPre-10 II Power Status Icon Description Healthy battery. Plan to change batteries when green level drops to about ¼ full. (Green Battery) MixPre II Series User Guide... - Page 16 4. Date and time. While auto-copying, copy status is displayed on all status bars. Copy status will alternate with default info. 8: Time Counter Displays current timecode value. If timecode is Off, displays time counter of recording file. MixPre II Series User Guide...
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Page 17: Transport Controls
While playing or paused, press and hold the headphone encoder to enter Scrub mode. Then rotate clockwise for fast forward or counter-clockwise for rewind at speeds of 0x, 1/8x, 1/4x, 1/2x, 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x and 16x. The audio may be heard in Scrub mode up to 2x speed. MixPre II Series User Guide... -
Page 18: Navigating Menus
Touch the Headphone icon to enter the Headphone menu. Main Menu Screen Touch any menu item to enter the submenu. The menus available depend on model and Mode. See Choosing Your Mode for more information. MixPre II Series User Guide... -
Page 19: Front Panel Locks
Off to regain control of that parameter. Controls from the Wingman application, USB keyboard or USB MIDI controllers are unaffected by Front Panel Lock Mode. All Front Panel functions are unlocked when the MixPre is rebooted. MixPre II Series User Guide... -
Page 20: Choosing Your Mode
Individual control of Left and Right record arming Record Triggers Pre-roll Record Bells Record Triggers Record Bells Remix & Rerecord NoiseAssist, Left and Right (requires plugin) Limiters Always On Limiters (Off, Factory, Custom) Custom Limiter options (Ratio, Threshold, Release) MixPre II Series User Guide... - Page 21 Remix & Rerecord NoiseAssist, Left and Right (requires plugin) Tone Menu On or Off On or Off L Ident Tone Tone Level Limiters Always On Limiters (Off, Factory, Custom) Custom Limiter options (Ratio, Threshold, Release) MixPre II Series User Guide...
- Page 22 Remix & Rerecord NoiseAssist, Left and Right (requires plugin) Tone Menu On or Off Flexible Tone Routing Tone Level L Ident Tone Tone Level Limiters Always On Limiters (Off, Factory, Custom) Custom Limiter options (Ratio, Threshold, Release) MixPre II Series User Guide...
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Page 23: Custom Mode
Allows advanced operation in the File List. This includes metadata entry and editing of name, number, notes, track names, and access to the undo recording feature. Outputs Allows advanced operation of Output menu items such as mute, gain, mode, and routing. MixPre II Series User Guide... -
Page 24: Channel Screen - Basic Mode
Select one of the available Mic, Line, Aux (available when Aux In Mode is Mic or Line) or USB inputs as the channel source. Phantom Turn on 48 V phantom power when using a condenser microphone in the selected channel (available when Input is Mic). MixPre II Series User Guide... -
Page 25: Channel Screen - Advanced Mode
1 dB steps. Only available when the channel is selected in the System > NoiseAssist menu. Linking All MixPre II’s can link channels 1 and 2 either as a stereo pair, mid side pair, or turn linking off. MixPre II Series User Guide... - Page 26 Use for microphones. For condenser mics requiring 48 V phantom power, set Phantom to On. Gain Use this type for balanced analog line level sources. Headphone Use for unbalanced stereo input. Record Use for sources coming from a computer via USB-C. MixPre II Series User Guide...
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Page 27: Linking Channels
Users wanting to link those same inputs but use two gain stages should use Advanced Mode or Custom mode with both Gain and Channel set to Advanced. Then, you can adjust trim gain levels for linked channels from the Channel 1 screen and adjust fader levels for linked channels with the Channel 1 knob. MixPre II Series User Guide... -
Page 28: Inputs Menu
Requires plugin. MixAssist is not available in Music or Ambisonics mode. See separate MixAssist guide for more information. NOISEASSIST Requires plugin. NoiseAssist is not available in Music or Ambisonics mode. See separate NoiseAssist guide for more information. MixPre II Series User Guide... -
Page 29: Metering
The MixPre II uses a combination Peak+VU ballistics for all meters, where the perceived loudness (or VU) is simultaneously displayed as a standard bar while the peak signal is displayed as a single, independent segment above the VU. Channel Screen Meter Main LR Stereo Meter View MixPre II Series User Guide... -
Page 30: Limiters
Threshold is adjustable from -2 to -12 dBFS in 1 dB steps. -6 dBFS is the default setting. Any changes made in Custom Limiter mode are retained after leaving the menu, allowing you to compare the Factory setting and your own Custom Limiter setting. Limiters are disabled in 32-bit float mode. MixPre II Series User Guide... -
Page 31: Outputs
Configures output source from L,R, 1-3 (pre- or post-fade), Headphone L, R, or Output L,R. USB 1-8 (MixPre-6 II) Configures output source from L,R, 1-6 (pre- or post-fade), Headphone L, R, or Output L,R. MixPre-10 II L/R Out Mute Mutes the output. X1/X2 Out Mute Mutes the output. MixPre II Series User Guide... - Page 32 From the routing matrix, select what channel to send to the output. In addition, if you choose to send the channels to outputs, you can select either pre-fade (Channel knob has no effect) or post-fade (Channel knob controls level). MixPre II Series User Guide...
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Page 33: Headphone Out
Basic Mode: LR Stereo, X1X2 Stereo, USB 1,2, USB 3,4, and User Presets 1-4. Advanced Mode: LR Stereo, LR Mono, X1X2 Stereo, USB 1,2, USB 3,4, and User Presets 1-4. Camera options appear when Aux In is set to Camera. MixPre II Series User Guide... -
Page 34: Using The Mixpre Ii As A Usb Audio Interface
Using the MixPre II as a USB Audio Interface The MixPre II Series perform as highly capable and pristine quality USB audio interfaces. They support up to 96 kHz sample rate at bit depths of 16, 24, 32-bit integer or 32-bit float. The MixPre II’s 32-bit float USB audio path makes it possible to record into a DAW above 0 dBFS without clipping. -
Page 35: Usb Output Routing
You can mix the channels pre-fade or post-fade. 2. Select the Output you have configured in step 1 as the source for the USB channel you are sending to the remote contributor. MixPre II Series User Guide... -
Page 36: System
Provides the model type, current firmware version, and serial number. Update Firmware Update the firmware from a file on the SD card. The latest firmware can be downloaded from the Sound Devices website: www.sounddevices.com/support/downloads While updating firmware, power the MixPre via: -USB-C on the Mixpre-3, -3M, -3 II, MixPre-6, -6M, or -6 II When powering via USB-C from a computer, it is best to set Menu>System>USB-C to Power Only. -
Page 37: Formatting Media
We highly recommend using Sound Devices branded SD cards as these have been optimized to provide the best performance. If these are not available, most reputable manufacturers’ cards (such as SanDisk or Delkin) that meet or exceed class 10 speeds are acceptable. -
Page 38: Record - Basic Mode
192 kHz. Pre-roll is not available in record run mode or when using a record trigger. REC Trigger Sets record triggering from either timecode, HDMI flag or HDMI FUJIFILM flag. The default is Off. Record Bells Enable or disable record bell notifications. Record bells are On by default. MixPre II Series User Guide... -
Page 39: Record - Advanced Mode
Sets the amount of NoiseAssist suppression on the R mix track. Adjust from 0 dB (no suppression) to -20 dB (maximum suppression) in 1 dB steps. Option is only available when R is selected in the System > NoiseAssist menu. Record Bells Enable or disable record bell notifications. Record bells are On by default. MixPre II Series User Guide... -
Page 40: File Splits
MixPre-10 II only. Select from BNC In or Internal. When BNC In is selected, the MixPre-10 II can be set to sync to an external timecode or word clock sync reference connected to BNC In. Set UBITS MixPre II Series User Guide... -
Page 41: Timecode Modes
When set to HDMI TC In, the connected camera determines the sample rate of the MixPre II. Setting TC Mode to Off disables the timecode feature. When Off, the time counter below the filename region on the home screen displays elapsed time instead of timecode. MixPre II Series User Guide... -
Page 42: Presets
Director, Job, Name, Location, Phone, E-mail, Client, etc. Enter details for each info item using the on-screen virtual keyboard, a USB keyboard. If items are blank, they will not be included in the report file. MixPre II Series User Guide... -
Page 43: File List - Basic Mode
To Playback A File From The List Scroll to a file and press Play to play it back. Name Edit the file’s name. Number Edit the file’s number. File numbers are reset to 001 when a new Project is created. MixPre II Series User Guide... -
Page 44: File List - Advanced Mode
Rename Rename the file’s name and number. Trash File Deletes the file. Cue List Brings up list of all cue marks added during record or playback. Name, move, and delete cue marks on this list. MixPre II Series User Guide... -
Page 45: Cue Marks
Enter a new name then tap Ok. Move A Cue Mark You can finely tune the position of cue marks in 0.1 second increments. From the Cue List, use the Headphone knob to select a cue mark. Tap Move MixPre II Series User Guide... - Page 46 Turn the Headphone knob to adjust the selection in 0.1 second increments. Press the Headphone knob to save the new cue position. Delete A Cue Mark From the Cue List, use the Headphone knob to select a cue mark. Tap Delete. MixPre II Series User Guide...
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Page 47: Using Star Shortcuts (*/**)
Ch 5/6 Screen Toggle (MixPre-6 II) Ch 9/10 Screen (MixPre-10 II) Solo/Mute screen Project screen SD Card screen Undo Slate Mic Tone 10. St Out Mute (MixPre-6 II) 11. L/R Mute (MixPre-10 II) 12. X1/X2 Mute (MixPre-10 II) MixPre II Series User Guide... -
Page 48: Wingman Application
Wingman Application Sound Devices Wingman is a free app that allows wireless remote control of the Bluetooth Smart-enabled MixPre Series from iOS or Android devices. 1: Connection Icon Tap the Connection icon to efficiently switch connection from one device to another from within the app. - Page 49 4: Tab Bar Transport View Displays control buttons, metadata fields, and meters. Swiping vertically toggles to other meters. On larger devices, arming and naming of tracks is done in transport view. MixPre II Series User Guide...
- Page 50 18 alpha-numeric characters . Punctuation other than a hyphen or an underscore is not permitted. File List Tab MixPre files and their embedded BWF/iXML metadata can be viewed and edited in the File List tab. MixPre II Series User Guide...
- Page 51 Sound Report Sound reports can be created and sent direct from Wingman as CSV files. MixPre II Series User Guide...
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Page 52: Usb Hub
The USB-A port does not support hubs when being powered from AA batteries. Use a high quality USB-C to C cable when powering from a USB-C power source, preferably one meter or less. Low quality USB-C cables could cause erratic behavior. MixPre II Series User Guide... -
Page 53: Usb Keyboard
Ctrl + F File transfer mode Ctrl + 1-0 Toggle Arm status of Channels 1-10 Option + 1-0 Solo Channels 1-10 Ctrl + Option + Mute Channels 1-10 1 + 2 + 3 Front Panel Lock Menu MixPre II Series User Guide... -
Page 54: X-Keys® Programmable Keypads, Sticks & Keyboards
MixPre’s USB Keyboard shortcuts listed above, they offer quick-access to many MixPre functions including Record, Stop, Play, and many more. To use with MixPre, the X-Keys device must be connected to the MixPre’s USB-A port. Please visit P.I. Engineering’s website for more information. MixPre II Series User Guide... -
Page 55: Usb Controllers
USB Controllers The MixPre II Series can be connected to select third party controllers for tactile control of mixing and recording. These control surfaces provide a varied range of physical sliders, pots, and buttons to set fader levels, trim gains, pans, reverb sends, solos, mutes, record arming, transport control and more. - Page 56 Korg NanoKontrol 2 Korg NanoKontrol Studio Novation LaunchControl XL MixPre II Series User Guide...
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Page 57: Akai Midimix Interface Functions
Tone via user-definable shortcut Metronome Create Q via user-definable shortcut Undo via user-definable shortcut Internal Mic (10 II only) via user-definable shortcut SEND ALL Button Sends all current fader, knob settings to MixPre MixPre II Series User Guide... -
Page 58: Korg Nanokontrol 2 Interface Functions
L/R (Stereo) Output Mute via user-definable shortcut X1/X2 Mute (10 II only) via user-definable shortcut Tone via user-definable shortcut Metronome Create Q Marker Set button Undo via user-definable shortcut Internal Mic (10 II only) via user-definable shortcut MixPre II Series User Guide... -
Page 59: Korg Nanokontrol Studio Interface Functions
L/R (Stereo) Output Mute via user-definable shortcut X1/X2 Mute (10 II only) via user-definable shortcut Tone via user-definable shortcut Metronome Create Q Marker Set button Undo via user-definable shortcut Internal Mic (10 II only) via user-definable shortcut MixPre II Series User Guide... -
Page 60: Novation Launchcontrol Xl Interface Functions
L/R (Stereo) Output Mute via user-definable shortcut X1/X2 Mute (10 II only) via user-definable shortcut Tone via user-definable shortcut Metronome Create Q via user-definable shortcut Undo via user-definable shortcut Internal Mic (10 II only) via user-definable shortcut MixPre II Series User Guide... -
Page 61: Mounting To A Camera Or Tripod
Mounting to a Camera or Tripod All MixPre II Series recorders have ¼-inch, 20-threaded screw mounts on their top and bottom panels for mounting to gear. To attach your MixPre II between a camera and tripod: Remove the battery sled to gain access to the back panel. - Page 62 MixPre II Series User Guide...
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Page 63: Mixpre-3 Ii Specifications
MixPre-3 II Specifications Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. For the latest information available on all Sound Devices products, visit our website: www.sounddevices.com. 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) - Page 64 36 mm x 144 mm x 110 mm (H x W x D); 1.40” x 5.68” x 4.35” Weight: .48 kg; 16.8 oz. (unpackaged, without batteries) Touch Screen: 320x256; 1.6-inch, color, sunlight-viewable IPS LCD *patents #US9654134B2 (USA), #CA2973142C (Canada), and #EP3259845 (Europe) MixPre II Series User Guide...
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Page 65: Mixpre-6 Ii Specifications
MixPre-6 II Specifications Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. For the latest information available on all Sound Devices products, visit our website: www.sounddevices.com. 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) - Page 66 36mm x 166 mm x 118 mm (H x W x D); 1.40” x 6.53” x 4.65” Weight: .56 kg; 19.9 oz. (unpackaged, without batteries) Touch Screen: 320x256; 1.6-inch, color, sunlight-viewable IPS LCD *patents #US9654134B2 (USA), #CA2973142C (Canada), and #EP3259845 (Europe) MixPre II Series User Guide...
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Page 67: Mixpre-10 Ii Specifications
MixPre-10 II Specifications Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. For the latest information available on all Sound Devices products, visit our website: www.sounddevices.com. 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) - Page 68 36 mm x 206 mm x 175 mm (H x W x D); 1.375” x 8.125” x 6.875” Weight: 0.91 kg; 32.1 oz. (unpackaged, without batteries) Touch Screen: 320x256; 1.6-inch, color, sunlight-viewable IPS LCD *patents #US9654134B2 (USA), #CA2973142C (Canada), and #EP3259845 (Europe) MixPre II Series User Guide...
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Page 69: Warranty
Warranty Sound Devices, LLC warrants the items listed above against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE (1) year from date of original retail purchase. Users who register their product directly with Sound Devices Technical Support using the online form or by phone, will receive an additional ONE (1) year of warranty coverage, extending the complete warranty period to TWO (2) years from the date of original retail purchase. -
Page 70: Software License
Grant of license. This EULA grants you the following limited, non-exclusive rights: In consideration of payment of the licensee fee, Sound Devices, LLC, as licensor, grants to you, the licensee, a non-exclusive right to use this copy of a Sound Devices, LLC software program (hereinafter the “SOFTWARE”) on a single product and/or computer. -
Page 71: Limited Warranty
Sound Devices, LLC product, even if Sound Devices, LLC has been advised of the possibility of such damages. - Page 72 Trademarks The “wave” logo is a registered trademark and Kashmir is a trademark of Sound Devices, LLC. iPad, iPhone, Mac and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.
- Page 73 Post Office Box 576 E7556 State Rd. 23 and 33 Reedsburg, Wisconsin 53959 USA support@sounddevices.com +1608.524.0625 main 800.505.0625 toll free (U.S. only) www.sounddevices.com MixPre II Series User Guide...
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I down loaded this manual and discovered it only had 54 pages were as the table of contents listed recording and advanced recording on pages 39 and 40. Pages 39 and 40 of the manual I down loaded did NOT have information on recording. What the hell is this?