Audio Recorder
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Mixer
USB Interface
MixPre-6
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Page 2: ...ry sled for 4 AA batteries not included 1 Y cable USB C to two USB A 1 Anti rotation pin 1 Allen wrench 1 Quick Start Guide After receiving your purchase remove all contents from the box to ensure there are no missing parts and that all parts were received without damage Featured Usage The MixPre 6 is an incredibly versatile audio recorder that is ideal for the following scenarios and more Musicia...
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Page 4: ...s Computer Use the USB C to USB A Y Cable or a USB C to USB C cable AC Wall Outlet The optional MX Charge comes with a USB C plug and several universal wall adapters To insert batteries and an SD card 1 Press the release tab at one end of the battery sled to remove it and access the back panel 2 Insert batteries into the sled 3 Insert approved SD card into the slot provided 4 Reattach battery sled...
Page 5: ...ixPre 6 Left Panel Y cable USB C to USB A Connect a USB C to USB C cable to the MixPre 6 and a USB C power source To power the MixPre 6 from an AC wall outlet Connect the MX Charge external USB C Wall Adapter accessory to the USB C port on the MixPre 6 and an electrical outlet Power Switch USB C Power Supply To power on your MixPre 6 Slide the Power switch located on the left panel to the right 5 ...
Page 6: ...nt file name The name of the current file appears red when recording and green when playing Power status icon Displays an icon representing type of power source USB or battery the battery icon also indicates the current batteries remaining power level Menu icon Tap this icon to access the main Menu screen When displaying menus this icon changes to the Home icon Meter view The stereo meter view sho...
Page 7: ...to confirm the command to format the card tap OK The status bar displays the SD card s remaining record time which will vary based on the storage capacity of the card being used Other variables that affect digital recording times include concurrent audio track count sample rate and bit depth Here are some record time estimates for a 16 GB SD card Format Rate Tracks Recording Time WAV 48 kHz 24 bit...
Page 8: ...oder HP Output lace on top era so that ts connect ic In which e on that type 4 Connect an Audio Source The MixPre 6 provides versatile connectivity options for a wide variety of recording applications Channels 1 4 are sourced from the XLR TRS combo inputs two on each side panel or from Aux Mic or USB 1 4 inputs Channels 5 6 may be sourced from the Aux Mic input or USB 1 2 inputs To connect an audi...
Page 9: ...elect from the following input types Input Types Description Mic Use for microphones For condenser mics requiring 48v phantom power set Phantom to On Line Use this type for balanced analog line level sources Aux In 1 2 Use for unbalanced stereo input USB 1 4 Use for external audio from iOS device Off Turn the input off 3 Tap Low Cut to set low cut filter levels ideal for reducing wind or mic handl...
Page 10: ...el The Aux Mic In port provides two unbalanced channels through which to receive timecode To connect timecode 1 Connect a timecode source to appropriate port For instance connect an external timecode generator to the Aux Mic In port For DSLR cameras that supports HDMI timecode connect the HDMI out from the camera to the HDMI TC In port on the MixPre 6 Right Panel 2 Tap 3 Select Inputs Aux In Mode ...
Page 11: ...rolling timecode or from compatible DSLR cameras with HDMI output To set up Record Triggering 1 Tap 2 Select Record Rec Trigger Options include Off HDMI flag and Timecode 10 The Star Button The MixPre 6 has a user programmable button called the Star button for flexible customization You may configure it to gain quick access to certain features To set the Star button functionality 1 Tap 2 Tap Butto...
Page 12: ...tration shows one example of how the MixPre 6 may be connected to different external microphones for recording audio such as dialog sound effects nature recording and other similar in the field audio applications Typical Ap The following MixPre 6 may computers an 12 ...
Page 13: ...lications Music Recording The following illustration of a sample musical recording setup shows one example of how the MixPre 6 may be connected to external devices such as musical instruments microphones computers and speakers and headphones for monitoring 13 ...
Page 14: ...ottom 4 From the mounting screw the 5 Align the ing screw Typical Applications Videography The following illustration shows an example of how the MixPre 6 may be used with a DSLR camera in sound for video applications To monitor return from the camera connect the camera s analog audio output to the 3 5 mm Aux Mic In on the MixPre 6 and set Inputs Aux In Mode to Return 14 ...
Page 15: ...Anti rotation Pin MixPre 6 Back Panel 3 Optional If your camera has a slot for the anti rotation pin screw the pin into place on top of the MixPre 6 and then position the MixPre 6 against the bottom of the camera so that the pin fits into the camera s slot The anti rotation pin may also be screwed into a tripod and slotted into the bottom of the MixPre 6 4 From the MixPre 6 s bottom panel insert t...
Page 16: ...ng Bluetooth on MixPre 6 for Wingman The MixPre 6 has built in Bluetooth Smart functionality that allows for remote control and monitoring from the Wingman app Sound Devices Wingman which is a free download from Google Play and Apple s App Store is a wireless interface that gives users touch screen access to monitor meters start and stop recordings and edit filenames and metadata on the MixPre 6 d...
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Page 19: ...3959 USA Declares under sole responsibility that the product as delivered Product Name MixPre 6 Audio Recorder USB Audio Interface Model Number MixPre 6 Description 8 Track audio recorder with mixing Bluetooth capabilities Product Options This declaration covers all options of the above product complies with the essential requirements of the following applicable European Directives and carries the...
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