If you record field audio, sound effects, audio for film, live music, or are just starting your audio journey, the MixPre-10 II is for you! With eight crystal-clear, ultra low-noise Kashmir preamps, you can record multiple actors, multiple podcasters, or audio for film 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.
Sound Devices MixPre-10 II Features
- Eight 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 10 x 4 portable mixer
- Record up to 12 tracks to an SD card and backup to a USB thumb drive
- 12-in, 4-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 BNC or 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-8AA Battery Sled (batteries sold separately), XL-WPH3 AC Power Supply, and USB-C to USB-C cable
- MixPre-10 II audio recorder1
- Power supply1
- USB-C to USB-C cable1
- Audio Inputs
- Frequency Response: 10Hz to 80,000Hz (+/- 0.5 dB re 1 kHz @ 192 kHz sample rate)
- THD+Noise: 0.005% max (@1kHz, 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 Ω source impedance)
- Inputs (all inputs fully RF-filtered and overload protected)
- Mic: XLR active-balanced; 4k input
- Line: XLR active-balanced; 4k input
- Aux/Mic in: 3.5 mm TRS, 2-channel unbalanced; 2.2k
- Line: 1/4" TRS active-balanced; 4k input
- USB Audio: 4 channels
- 10 Total analog inputs: 8 mic-line inputs, 2 on Aux In
- 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/1/4": +28 dBu (limiters on or off)
- Aux In (Mic): -10 dBu
- Aux In (Line): +10 dBu
- Low Cut Filters: 40Hz to 160Hz (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 > 40 dB. First stage analog, subsequent stages digital. Adjustable Threshold, Ratio, and Release
- Audio Outputs
- DAC feeding Stereo Out, Headphone Out: 32 bit precision; 115 dB dynamic range (A-weighted)
- L/R Out: TA3 2-channel balanced, 1.1K max output impedance, +18 dBu max output level
- X1/X2 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
- USB
- Audio Interface (USB-C): 12-in/4-out; 44.1 to 96 kHz; 16/24/32-bit integer, 32-bit float; Class-compliant USB 2.0 high speed or ASIO® driver (supplied via download)
- 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 Tracks: 12 Tracks: Stereo mix + 10 ISOs
- Sampling Frequency
- 44.1kHz
- 47.952kHz
- 48kHz
- 48.048kHz
- 96kHz
- 192kHz
- Bit Depth
- 16
- 24
- 32 Float
- Recording Storage
- Type: SD, SDXC, SDHC Card (USB thumbdrive, copy only
- Max Storage Size: 512 GB (SDXC
- Card format: exFAT
- File Types: polyphonic WAV
- Timecode
- Timecode Modes
- Free Run
- Time of Day (file stamped w/ current ToD)
- Rec Run
- Ext LTC (file stamped w/ incoming LTC on BNC or Aux 3.5mm)
- Camera TC (file stamped w/ incoming TC from cameras that output TC)
- Timecode Frame Rates (Auto-detects (fps))
- 23.98 (same as 23.976)
- 24
- 25
- 29.97DF
- 29.97ND
- 30
- 30DF
- Sync Source: internal, Word Clock, Ext LTC
- BNC In (TC In)
- Switchable between Timecode (default) or Word Clock Input
- Timecode: 20k Ω impedance, 0.3 V – 3.0 V p-p (–17 dBu – +3 dBu)
- Word Clock: 10k Ω impedance, 1.5 V p-p
- BNC Out (TC Out)
- Switchable between Timecode (default) or Word Clock Output
- Timecode: 1k ohm impedance, 3.0 V p-p (+12 dBu)
- Word Clock: 75 ohm impedance, 5 V p-p
- HDMI: TC Reader via HDMI
- Sample/Timecode Accuracy: 0.2 ppm (0.5 frames per 24 hours)
- Remote Control
- Bluetooth 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
- File Delivery to Cloudcompatible with Viviana Cloud
- Touchscreen320×256; 1.6", color, sunlight-viewable IPS LCD
- Power
- AA Batteries: 8x AA sled (included). NiMH recommended
- L-Mount: Optional sled for 2x (hot-swappable) Li-ion batteries
- AC Adapter: XL-WPH3 (included): Universal, 45 W in-line AC-to-DC power supply Hirose 4-pin DC plug, with detachable IEC power cord. 100-240, 50/60 Hz
- Operating Temperature-4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C), 0-90% relative humidity (non-condensing)
- Storage Temperature-40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C)
- Dimensions (HxWxD)1.375x8.125x6.875"
- Weight32.1 oz
