Sound Devices MixPre-6 II
1,150.00 USD
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Sound Devices MixPre-6 II
4 XLR/TRS Combo input 8-track audio recorder (6+2ch Mix) with USB Audio Interface. Features Kashmir™ mic preamps with analog limiters, 32-bit A-to-D converters and 32-bit float recording. Stereo output (2-ch) via one 3.5mm connector. Max sample rate of 192Khz. Built-in Bluetooth for wireless control via Wingman app. Copy files to thumbrive via USB-A. Includes MX-4AA battery sled and MX-PSU power supply.
Key Features:
- Kashmir™ Microphone Preamps with 48 V Phantom
- Internal timecode generator
- Sample rates up to 192 kHz
- Bit depths up to 32-bit float
- Adjustable Limiters
- SD card recording and reading
- Backup to USB drive
- 10 seconds of Pre-roll at 48 kHz
- USB Control Surface support
- Customize with plugins
- Add low cut, high pass, delay, polarity invert, and panning
- Simultaneous recording, mixing, USB audio streaming
- Trigger record via timecode or HDMI timecode
- Basic, Advanced, and custom modes
- High-fidelity headphone amplifier
More questions? View the MixPre II FAQ here.
Specifications
Audio Inputs
| Frequency Response | 10Hz to 80kHz +/- 0.5dB re 1kHz @ 192kHz sample rate |
|---|---|
| THD + Noise | 0.005% max (@1kHz, 22-22kHz BW, gain=20dB, -10dBu in) |
| ADC | 32 bit precision; 142 dB dynamic range min (A-weighted, gain=10dB, fader=0dB) |
| Equivalent Input Noise | -130dBV (-128dBu) max (A-weighting, gain=76dB, 150 ohm source impedance) |
| Inputs | Mic: XLR active-balanced; 4k input Line: XLR active-balanced; 4k input Aux/Mic in: 3.5mm TRS, 2-channel unbalanced; 100k input Line: ¼-inch TRS active-balanced; 4k input USB Audio: 4 channels All inputs fully RF-filtered and overload protected. |
| Gain | Mic input: +6dB to +76dB Line input: -20dB to +30dB Fader: -inf to +20dB Headphone: -inf to +20dB Total, Mic-to-recording (max): +96dB Aux In (Mic): Gain = +10dB to +40dB Aux In (Line): Gain = -10dB to +20dB Total Aux Gain including Fader (Mic-to-recording): +60dB |
| Maximum Input Level | Mic XLR: +14dBu (limiters on or off) Line XLR: +28dBu (limiters on or off) Aux In (Mic): -10dBu Aux In (Line): +10dBu |
| Low Cut Filters | 40Hz to 160Hz (adjustable), 18 dB/oct. First stage analog, subsequent stages digital. |
| Microphone Powering | Mic XLRs: 48V via 6.8k resistors, 10mA each Mic 3.5mm: 3V @ 3k source |
| Limiters | Limiter at all gain stages, range > 40dB. First stage analog, subsequent stages digital. Adjustable Threshold, Ratio, and Release. |
Audio Outputs
| DAC feeding Stereo Out, Headphone Out | 32 bit precision; 115dB dynamic range (A-weighted) |
|---|---|
| Stereo Out | 3.5mm TRS stereo unbalanced, 500 ohm output, +7.8dBu max output level |
| Headphones Out | 3.5mm TRS stereo unbalanced, 300mW + 300mW, for use with any impedance headphones |
USB
- Audio Interface (USB-C): 8-in/4-out; 44.1 to 96 kHz; 16/24-bit; Class-compliant USB 2.0 high speed or ASIO® (supplied via download)
- Mass Storage (USB-C): USB 2.0 high speed
- Keyboard (USB-A): Text entry and control
- Thumbdrive (USB-A): Manual or auto-copy to drive
- Midi Control Surface (USB-A)
Recording
| Maximum Record Tracks | 8 Tracks: Stereo mix + 6 ISOs |
|---|---|
| Sampling Frequency | 44.1 kHz 47.952 kHz 48 kHz 48.048 kHz 96 kHz 192 kHz |
| Bit Depth | 16; 24, 32 Float |
| Recording Storage | Type: SD, SDXC, SDHC Card (USB thumbdrive, copy only) Max Storage Size: 512 GB (SDXC) Card format: exFAT |
| File Type | Polyphonic WAV |
Timecode
| Timecode Modes | Free Run Time of Day (file stamped w/current ToD) Rec Run Ext LTC (file stamped w/incoming LTC on 3.5mm Aux In) Camera TC (file stamped w/incoming TC from cameras that output TC) |
|---|---|
| Timecode Frame Rates | Auto-detects (fps): 23.98 (same as 23.976) 24 25 29.97DF 29.97ND 30 30DF |
| 3.5 mm Aux In | Timecode Input Timecode: 20k ohm impedance, 0.3 V – 3.0 V p-p (–17 dBu – +3 dBu) |
| 3.5 mm Stereo Out | Timecode Output Timecode: 1k ohm impedance, 3.0V p-p (+12 dBu) |
| HDMI | TC Reader via HDMI |
Remote Control
- Bluetooth LE: Wireless control using Wingman app
- HDMI (micro): Auto-record start/stop trigger from cameras that output record flag over HDMI
- Timecode: Auto-record start/stop trigger via Aux In timecode
Touch Screen
- 320×256; 1.6-inch, color, sunlight-viewable IPS LCD
Power
- AA Batteries: 4x AA sled (included); 8x AA sled (optional accessory). NiMH recommended
- From computer: Bus-powered via USB-C port; optional MX-USBY cable, connects one USB-C to two USB-A ports
- AC Adapter: MX-PSU (included) Power supply wall adapter w/ USB-C connector; 15W; has 4 adapter plugs for US, UK, AU & Europe
- L-Mount: Optional sled for 2x (hot-swappable) Sony L-type Li-ion batteries
Dimensions & Weight
- Dimensions: 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)