Sound devices MixPre-3-II
The MixPre-3-II is a portable audio recorder with USB audio interface from Sound Devices.
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.
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)
ADC
32 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)
Inputs
Mic: 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
5 Total analog inputs: 3 mic-line inputs, 2 on Aux In
All inputs fully RF-filtered and overload protected.
Gain
Mic 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 Level
Mic 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 Filters
40 Hz to 160 Hz (adjustable), 18 dB/oct. First stage analog, subsequent stages digital.
Microphone Powering
Mic XLRs: 48 V via 6.8k resistors, 10 mA each
Mic 3.5 mm: 3 V @ 3k source
Limiters
Limiter at all gain stages, range > 40dB. First stage analog, subsequent stages digital. Adjustable Threshold, Ratio, and Release.
DAC feeding Stereo Out, Headphone Out
32 bit precision; 115 dB dynamic range (A-weighted)
L/R Out
3.5 mm TRS stereo unbalanced, 500 ohm output impedance, +7.8 dBu max output level
Headphones Out
3.5 mm TRS stereo unbalanced, 300 mW + 300 mW, for use with any impedance headphones
Audio Interface (USB-C): 6-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)
Dimensions: 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)
Euroguitar Reference : 92702
