I have a Zoom 6 and a Sound Devices 633 for sound recording but added the MixPre-3 II as it provides a very compact recorder that can record in 32-bits for greatly expanded dynamic range. What this means is that very low and very high volume sounds can be recorded without needing to set the gain and nothing is lost. This does greatly increase the data for a given amount of recording time but I can also elect to record in 24-bit mode if need be.
The MixPre-3 II has the best user interface I have come across for a digital device such as this. It is truly intuitive and designed to provide essential feedback in as simple a manner as possible. Gain issues show with the LED illumination changing from green to red instead of the customary VU meters which saves real estate with no real loss in control while recording. The LCD display is very high resolution and the touch scrreen aspects are very well designed to make changes to settings with zero difficulty.
The MixPre can be powered off AA batteries or L-series batteries or with a USB connection to a battery pack like the Anker 20100. The best power solution is the Anker which fits neatly below the Mix Pre in a field case like the special one from Strut for this recorder.
More than enough inputs for ENG and general field reccording with 1 to 3 mics in operation.
It also uses standard SD cards which is a great convenience. My Sound Devices 633 relies on the out of date CF cards which requires having a special CF card reader. Other sound records take only the micro SD cards which also require a special adapter to use with a SD card reader. SD cards cost half as much which is an added benefit to being able to use them with this recorder.
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Product Description
MixPre-3 II
- 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 at bit depths up to 32-bit float.
- 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.
Pocket-Sized Portability
Versatile. Durable. High-Performance.
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.
What’s New in the MixPre-3 II?
- Bit depth up to 32-bit float for increased dynamic range.
- 32-bit float USB Audio Streaming – the only 32-bit float USB audio interface on the market.
- Record up to 192 kHz.
- Faster, more advanced hardware.
- Internal LTC Timecode Generation and Output.
- Adjustable Limiters.
- Auto-copy to USB Drive.
- Pre-roll buffer increased to 10 seconds.
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| MixPre-10 II | MixPre-6 II | MixPre-3 II | |
| Mixer | 10 x 4 | 6 x 2 | 3 x 2 |
| Analog Inputs | 8 XLR/TRS combo, 3.5 mm Aux In | 4 XLR/TRS combo, 3.5 mm Aux In | 3 XLR, 3.5 mm Aux In |
| Analog Outputs | +18 dBu TA3 outputs, 3.5 mm X1/X2 | 3.5 mm Stereo Output | 3.5 mm Stereo Output |
| USB Audio Streaming | 12 in/4 out to Mac &/or Windows w/ ASIO driver 2 in/2 out to Windows w/o ASIO driver | 8 in/4 out to Mac &/or Windows w/ ASIO driver 2 in/2 out to Windows w/o ASIO driver | 5 in/2 out to Mac &/or Windows w/ ASIO driver 2 in/2 out to Windows w/o ASIO driver |
| Record Tracks | 12 (10 ISO + LR Mix) | 8 (6 ISO + LR Mix) | 5 (3 ISO + LR Mix) |
| Timecode Input | BNC In, 3.5 mm Aux In, HDMI | 3.5 mm Aux In, HDMI | 3.5 mm Aux In, HDMI |
| Timecode Output | BNC Out, 3.5 mm Stereo Out | 3.5 mm Stereo Out | 3.5 mm Stereo Out |
| Sync | Internal, Word Clock, Ext LTC | Internal | Internal |
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