Sound Devices MixPre-3 Audio Recorder/Mixer and USB Audio Interface
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Sound Devices MixPre-3 Audio Recorder/Mixer and USB Audio Interface

SKU: SDMIXPRE3

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Shopper : Is this mixer/recorder designed to fit with a dslr or mirrorless camera such as the Sony A series?RILEY H : There is a mounting screw on top and bottom so you technically could mount a plate underneath and a DSLR/Mirrorless/or even bigger if you wanted, but that doesn't seem like a very friendly way to use it as it is probably wider than any sony A series cam. I'd just mount it on a magic arm or something if you need it near the camera.
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?CLEO W : Professional interviews and voice overs on location.MARK G : Good performance/value!BRIAN S : Impeccable preamps, fantastic analog limiters, compact size, on-board recording, usb interface capability, multiple power options.TYLER L : better pre amps, analogue limiter, build quality, price, reviews.

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Sound Devices MixPre-3 Specifications

  • Frequency Response

    10Hz to 40kHz +/- 0.5dB re 1kHz at 96kHz sample rate

  • THD + Noise

    0.005% max (at 1kHz, 22-22kHz BW, gain=20dB, -10dBu in)

  • ADC

    32 bit precision; 120dB 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 Z
    Line: XLR active-balanced; 4k input Z
    Aux/Mic in: 3.5mm TRS, 2-channel unbalanced; 100k input Z
    USB Audio: 2 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): +96dBAux 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 at 3k source Z

  • Limiters

    Limiter at all gain stages, range > 40dB. First stage analog, subsequent stages digital

  • DAC feeding Stereo Out, Headphone Out

    32 bit precision; 115dB dynamic range (A-weighted)

  • Stereo Out

    3.5mm TRS stereo unbalanced, 500Ohms output Z, +7.8dBu max output level

  • Headphones Out

    3.5mm TRS stereo unbalanced, for use with any impedance headphones

  • USB

    Audio Interface (USB-C): 5-in/2-out; 44.1 to 96 kHz; 16/24-bit; Class-compliant USB 2.0 high speed or ASIO (supplied)
    Mass Storage (USB-C): USB 2.0 high speed
    Keyboard (USB-A): Text entry and control

  • Maximum Record Tracks

    5 Tracks: Stereo mix + 3 ISOs

  • Sampling Frequency

    44.1 kHz
    48 kHz
    96 kHz

  • Bit Depth

    16, 24

  • Recording Storage

    Type: SD, SDXC, SDHC Card
    Max Storage Size: 512GB (SDXC)
    Card format: FAT32 (32GB or less) or exFAT (>32GB)

  • File Type

    WAV (Broadcast Wave File Format) with embedded timecode stamp and metadata

  • Timecode Modes

    Time of Day (file stamped with current ToD)
    LTC Input (file stamped with incoming LTC on Aux 3.5mm)

  • Timecode Frame Rates

    Auto-detects (fps): 23.98 (same as 23.976)
    24
    25
    29.97
    29.97DF
    30

  • Remote Control

    Bluetooth Smart: Wireless control using Wingman app
    Camera: Auto-record start/stop trigger from cameras that output record flags
    Timecode: Auto-record start/stop trigger via Aux In timecode

  • Touch Screen

    320x256; 1.6", 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; use MX-USBY cable (included), connects one USB-C to two USB-A ports
    AC Adapter: MX-PSU (not 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

  • Environmental

    Operating: -20 to 60 deg. C (-4 to 140 deg. F), 0 to 90% relative humidity; (non-condensing)
    Storage: -40 to 85 deg. C (-40 to 185 deg. F)

  • Dimensions(HxWxD)

    144 x 110 x 36mm (5.67 x 4.33 x 1.42")

  • Weight

    48kg (105.82 lbs) (without batteries)

  • UPC Code

    854454006237

About Sound Devices MixPre-3

Anytime, Anywhere Audio
The groundbreaking new MixPre-3 is a lightweight, high-resolution audio recorder with integrated USB audio streaming that offers world-class sound quality combined with extreme durability - perfect for musicians, sound designers, podcasters, videographers, YouTubers and field recordists.

Sublime Audio Quality
The MixPre-3 features Sound Devices' new Kashmir microphone preamps. These high-performance, ultra-low-noise, discrete, Class-A mic preamps were hand-crafted by Sound Devices. The Kashmir mic preamps feature a -130dBV noise floor, analog limiters and new 32-bit A-to-D converters to ensure the highest quality audio recordings that far surpass those of other recorders using simple off-the-shelf IC-based mic preamps. Listen to MixPre Series Audio Samples.

Powerful USB and Recording
The versatile MixPre-3 makes an excellent USB audio interface, offering the unique ability to record audio to an SD card while simultaneously streaming multiple channels of audio via USB. Handy for interviews, podcasts or simply as a backup recorder to your computer, the MixPre can be used for Skype or Facetime interviews and to record audio for podcasts or video blogs.

Pocket-Size, Unintimidating Design
The small stature and design of the MixPre-3 will fit any production environment. It features a responsive capacitive touch screen for incredibly simple and intuitive operation and a bright, IPS technology, sunlight-readable color LCD for the ultimate in convenient navigation.

Like all Sound Devices products, the MixPre-3 is extremely durable. Constructed with a die-cast aluminum chassis, it is both lightweight and incredibly robust. The MixPre-3 is super-compact, so much so that it can fit in your pocket - perfect for jobs on the run.

Intuitive Operation
The MixPre-3 bridges the gap between sound engineers, musicians and YouTubers with user-friendly navigation featuring Basic and Advanced modes. Designed to allow a user to start recording right out of the box, Basic mode takes the guesswork out of audio recording and is intended for stereo recording applications, such as interviews, video blogs, music or podcasts.

The Advanced mode offers more experienced audio users access to multi-channel recording and advanced settings such as metering, routing, timecode, mic pre gain, stereo and Mid/Side channel linking, headphone presets and more. What's more, the MixPre includes integrated Bluetooth Smart technology for easy connection, control and metering via iOS and Android mobile devices.

Advanced Mixing Capabilities
The MixPre-3 is a full-featured mixer that offers ergonomic gain control knobs for fast and accurate mixing. Other key features include pan and soloing plus easy-to-see ring LED metering per channel. The MixPre-3 also includes a 3.5mm jack for headphone monitoring with user-programmable presets from our custom-designed powerful, wide-bandwidth headphone amp.

A Videographer's Dream
As an added benefit to DSLR users, the MixPre-3 has a retractable 1/4-20 mounting capacity making it a perfect pairing for a wide variety of cameras. This design allows for solid, low-profile tripod/camera mounting. Because the male and female 1/4-20 threads are captive, they cannot be lost and are always available.

Capable cameras can feed Timecode to the device over the MixPre's micro camera input, which provides perfect synchronization of sound and video. Timecode can also be fed into the MixPre's 3.5mm input from an external TC generator. The MixPre-3's micro camera input can also receive "record triggers" from popular cameras, which automatically starts and stops the MixPre's recording via the camera's record button.

Flexible Powering Options
For the ultimate in portability and convenience, the MixPre-3 has multiple powering options. It can be powered from AA batteries in a convenient detachable sled of either four or eight cells. Also available is a sled that offers powering from up to two hot-swappable Sony L-Mount Li-Ion batteries. The Li-lon batteries offer the ultimate in battery life.

Additionally, the entire recorder can also be powered from a laptop's USB-C or USB-A connectors offering convenient connection and powering with just one cable. For applications where AC is available, Sound Devices offers an optional AC adapter as well.

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What's in the box:

  • Sound Devices MixPre-3 Audio Recorder/Mixer and USB Audio Interface
  • MX-4AA Battery Sled (Batteries Not Included)
  • Y-Cable (2x USB Type-A to 1x USB Type-C)
  • Anti-Rotation Pin
  • Allen Wrench
  • Sound Devices 2 Year Warranty (1 Year + 1 Year with Registration)