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Sound Devices MixPre-3 II Audio Recorder
SKU: SD-MIXPRE-3 II

£771.76 ex VAT
£926.11 inc VAT
https://www.productiongear.co.uk/sound-devices-mixpre-3-ii-audio-recorder.htmlSD-MIXPRE-3 II2
GBP926.11





*Sound Devices has taken the difficult decision to hold manufacturing of the MixPre-3 II due to parts shortages*

If you record field audio, sound effects, podcasts, voice-overs, music, audio for film, or are just starting your audio journey, the MixPre-3 II is for you! With three crystal-clear, ultra low-noise Kashmir preamps, you can record multiple actors, multiple podcasters, or audio for small productions with superior quality – all the way up to a 32-bit float bit depth and a 192 kHz sample rate. This newest generation of Sound Devices’ award-winning MixPre Series has been redesigned for increased performance and an astounding 142 dB of dynamic range. 

Your MixPre-3 II is highly customizable to your needs. Record internally to a compatible SD card on set or stream your podcast over USB to your computer at home. Power with your computer, wall power, or record in the middle of nowhere with AA or Sony L-mount batteries. Adjust limiters, bit depth, sample rates, gain, pan, low-cut, phase inversion and phantom power to your liking. Trigger your camera with the internal timecode generator, or feed timecode in via HDMI or Aux In. The choice is yours!

Professionals love the flexibility of the MixPre Series. Don’t need all those options? Basic mode has you covered.

Your MixPre-3 II is rugged, lightweight, and small, so you can throw it in a bag or mount it to a tripod or camera – or get situated on set with our Wingman App and one of our four supported USB control surfaces. With the superior sound and build quality that you can expect from the industry leader in production audio recording, your MixPre-3 II can capture audio for any application. Our friendly and knowledgeable support team, based in the USA and Germany, is here for all your questions and comments. Our job is to make your job easier.

Customize With Plugins

Are you a songwriter or musician? Buy the Musician Plugin to easily create a song using your MixPre-6 II as a standalone recorder or USB interface. Use onboard features like overdub, bounce, reverb, and tracking to a metronome. Create Music Projects to lay down backing tracks and use them live or at home for writing or practicing. Capturing your song ideas has never been easier! While in Music Mode, the MixPre-6 II is limited to three simultaneous live inputs.

  • Three ultra-low-noise Kashmir microphone preamps with adjustable limiters capture high quality audio in the field, on set, or with a computer.
  • Create a mix using the built-in 3 x 2 portable mixer.
  • Record up to 5 tracks to an SD card and backup to a USB thumb drive.
  • 5-in, 2-out USB audio interface streams to your computer via USB-C.
  • Choose bit depths from 16 to 32-bit float, and sampling rates from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz.
  • Internal LTC timecode generator. Timecode In/Out via Aux In/Stereo Out. 
  • Timecode and record triggering via HDMI.
  • USB-A for control surfaces, keyboards, and auto-copy to USB drive.
  • In-unit ISO mixing, gain, pan, low-cut, phase inversion, and phantom power.
  • Sunlight-readable color touch screen and LED metering.
  • Lightweight, durable, and small: perfect for bag use, mobile recording, or a home studio.
  • Powerful 300 mW+300 mW headphone amp allows clear and accurate reference of audio.
  • Includes a MX-4AA Battery Sled (batteries not included), MX-PSU AC Power Supply, and USB-C to USB-C cable.
  • Customize with plugins from the Plugin Store.
Audio Inputs
Frequency Response10 Hz to 80 kHz +/- 0.5 dB re 1 kHz @ 192 kHz sample rate
THD + Noise0.005% max (@1 kHz, 22-22 kHz BW, gain= 20 dB, -10 dBu in)
ADC32 bit precision; 142 dB dynamic range min (A weighted, gain = 10 dB, fader = 0 dB)
Equivalent Input Noise-130 dBV (-128 dBu) max (A-weighting, gain = 76 dB, 150 ohm source impedance)
InputsMic: XLR active-balanced; 4k input
 Line: XLR active-balanced; 4k input
 Aux/Mic in: 3.5 mm TRS, 2-channel unbalanced; 100k input
 USB Audio: 2 channels
 All inputs fully RF-filtered and overload protected.
GainMic input: +6 dB to +76 dB
 Line input: -20 dB to +30 dB
 Fader: -inf to +20 dB
 Headphone: -inf to +20 dB
 Total, Mic-to-recording (max): +96 dB
 Aux In (Mic): Gain = +10 dB to +40 dB
 Aux In (Line): Gain = -10 dB to +20 dB
 Total Aux Gain including Fader (Mic-to-recording): +60 dB
Maximum Input LevelMic XLR: +14 dBu (limiters on or off)
 Line XLR/¼-inch: +28 dBu (limiters on or off)
 Aux In (Mic): -10 dBu
 Aux In (Line): +10 dBu
Low Cut Filters40 Hz to 160 Hz (adjustable), 18 dB/oct. First stage analog, subsequent stages digital.
Microphone PoweringMic XLRs: 48 V via 6.8k resistors, 10 mA each
 Mic 3.5 mm: 3 V @ 3k source
LimitersLimiter at all gain stages, range > 40dB. First stage analog, subsequent stages digital. Adjustable
 Threshold, Ratio, and Release.
 
Audio Outputs
DAC feeding Stereo Out, Headphone Out32 bit precision; 115 dB dynamic range (A-weighted)
L/R Out3.5 mm TRS stereo unbalanced, 500 ohm output impedance, +7.8 dBu max output level
Headphones Out3.5 mm TRS stereo unbalanced, 300 mW + 300 mW, for use with any impedance headphones
 
USB
 Audio Interface (USB-C): 5-in/2-out (from computer); 44.1 kHz/48 kHz/96 kHz;
 16/24-bit; Class-compliant USB 2.0 high speed driver
 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 Tracks5 Tracks Stereo mix + 3 ISO's
Sampling Frequency44.1 kHz
 47.952 kHz
 48 kHz
 48.048 kHz
 96 kHz
 192 kHz
Bit Depth16
 24
 32 Float
Recording StorageType: SD, SDXC, SDHC Card, & USB thumbdrive (copy only)
 Max Storage Size: 512 GB (SDXC)
 Card format: exFAT
File TypePolyphonic WAV
 
Timecode
Timecode ModesFree 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 RatesAuto-detects (fps): 23.98 (same as 23.976)
 24
 25
 29.97DF
 29.97ND
 30
 30DF
3.5 mm Aux InTimecode Input
 Timecode: 20k ohm impedance, 0.3 V - 3.0 V p-p (–17 dBu - +3 dBu)
3.5 mm Stereo OutTimecode Output
 Timecode: 1k ohm impedance, 3.0V p-p (+12 dBu)
HDMITC Reader via HDMI
 
Remote ControlBluetooth 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 Screen320x256; 1.6-inch, color, sunlight-viewable IPS LCD
 
PowerAA Batteries: 4x AA sled (included); 8x AA sled (optional accessory). NiMH recommended
 L-Mount: Optional sled for 2x (hot-swappable) Li-ion batteries
 From computer: Bus-powered via USB-C port
 AC Adapter: MX-PSU (included) Power supply wall adapter w/ USB-C connector; 15 W; has 4 adapter plugs for US, UK, AU & Europe
 
EnvironmentalOperating: -20°C to 60°C, 0 to 90% relative humidity; (non-condensing)
 Storage: -40°C to 85°C
 
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions36 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)
  • 1x MixPre-3 II Audio Recorder