Sound Devices Launches New MixPre Series!
Sound Devices has launched its new product line, the MixPre Series of audio recorders
with integrated USB audio interface. The lightweight, high-resolution MixPre-3 and
MixPre-6 audio recorders with USB audio streaming offer superior sound quality
combined with durability –ideal for musicians, sound designers, podcasters,
videographers, YouTubers and field recordists.
The MixPre Series feature Sound Devices’ innovative new Kashmir microphone preamps.
These high-performance, ultra-low-noise, discrete, Class-A mic preamps were
hand-crafted by Sound Devices. The mic preamps feature a -130dBV noise floor, analog
limiters, and new 32-bit A-to-D converters to ensure high quality, stress-free,
professional-grade audio recordings.
"Our new Sound Devices MixPre Series is the culmination of decades of experience
designing products for the best-of-the-best in the professional audio industry," says
Matt Anderson, CEO of Sound Devices, LLC.
"Our mic preamps simply have to be heard to be believed, whether mic’ing drums, birds,
or dialog, using condenser, dynamic, or ribbon mics, the finest textures of the audio
are preserved. The MixPre-3 and MixPre-6 merge the latest advances in audio technology
with an unintimidating, compact and rugged design. These products are a must-have piece
of equipment for anyone ranging from production engineers and musicians to YouTubers," he
added.
The MixPre-3 features 3 full-sized balanced XLR mic/line audio inputs, while the MixPre-6
features 4 balanced XLR/TRS combo jacks to connect microphones or line-level devices. Both
have a 3.5 mm auxiliary input that can be used for plug-in power mics, 2-channel line-in
audio, camera return, or timecode.
The versatile MixPre-3 and MixPre-6 make quality USB audio interfaces, offering the unique
ability to record audio to an SD card while simultaneously streaming multiple channels of
audio via USB. As a musician’s tool, the MixPre Series serves as a top-shelf USB interface
with premium mic pres for use with a DAW, getting a quick song idea recorded without AC
power handy, recording rehearsals or just adding a few more inputs to your PA system.
Some of the unique features of the MixPre Series include:
• Flexible powering - for portability and convenience, the MixPre’s can be powered from
• Ultra-compact & durable - The MixPre Series will fit any production environment. The
MixPre’s small stature allows you to wear it, or drop it into your pocket or a tech bag.
Constructed with a die-cast aluminum chassis, the MixPre Series is both lightweight and
incredibly robust.
• Flexible powering - for portability and convenience, the MixPre’s can be powered from
• Responsive, capacitive touch screen – For an incredibly simple and intuitive operation,
and a bright, IPS technology, sunlight-readable color LCD for the ultimate in convenient
navigation.
• Flexible powering - for portability and convenience, the MixPre’s can be powered from
• Full-featured mixer – Equipped with 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. Also includes a 3.5mm jack for headphone monitoring with user-programmable presets
from our custom-designed powerful, wide-bandwidth headphone amp.
• Flexible powering - for portability and convenience, the MixPre’s can be powered from
• Built-in Bluetooth Smart technology - Allows for easy connection, control and metering
via iOS devices from the Sound Devices free Wingman app.
• Flexible powering - for portability and convenience, the MixPre’s can be powered from
• Intuitive operation - With user-friendly navigation featuring Basic and Advanced modes.
Basic mode allows users to record noise and distortion-free audio right out of the
box- intended for stereo recording applications. The Advanced mode offers more experienced
audio users’ access to multi-channel recording and advanced settings such as ISO metering,
routing, timecode, mic pre gain, stereo and Mid/Side channel linking, headphone presets
and more.
• Flexible powering - for portability and convenience, the MixPre’s can be powered from
• Ideal camera companion – offering HDMI Record triggering, timecode, and retractable
1/4-inch-20-thread mounting screw.
• Flexible powering - for portability and convenience, the MixPre’s can be powered from
AA batteries, Li-Ion batteries, a laptop’s USB-C or USB-A connectors, or AC wall
outlet.
The MixPre Series is anticipated to ship by May 5, 2017.