Sound Devices MixPre-6M, User Manual, Page: 7 / 80

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QUICK START
(F) To hear the input as you adjust gain, first turn the Channel knob until
fader setting is 0dB. Then, tap Gain (on Channel screen) and turn the
HP encoder to adjust input sensitivity for the source.
If possible, adjust with signal coming in at the intended level and
observe the LED ring around the Channel knob. Aim for the LED ring
to remain green for the majority of the time. If unsure where to start,
set the gain to 35dB for mic sources, 10dB for line sources, and make
adjustments as needed.
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The Gain adjustment will time out after five seconds.
(G) Tap the Dots icon to access “page” 2 of settings, such as Pan, Reverb,
Air, etc. Set any/all of them as desired.
(H) Enable Linking if your source is a stereo instrument such as a keyboard,
drum machine, or computer output.
(I) Tap to return to the Home screen.
8. Set up metronome.
(A) Tap .
(B) Page through submenu and tap Metronome. You will hear a preview of
the metronome in headphones while in this sub-menu.
(C) Make adjustments to the volume and to fit your intended time signature
and tempo.
(D) Tap Count-in to select how many measures the metronome will count at
the beginning before recording begins.
(E) On page 2 of the Metronome sub-menu, tap On During... to determine
when you’ll hear the metronome. Options include: Count-in, Record, or
Play.
(F) Tap . The metronome preview will stop.
(G) Tap to access the Music Control menu. Then tap to activate the
metronome. The Metronome icon will illuminate orange when active.
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The metronome will only start when the MixPre enters record and/or play
according to the On During... settings previously configured.
9. From the Home screen, ensure the track number you intend to record is
red, indicating it is armed and ready to record. You should also see input
levels on the meter view.
10. Push the REC button to record and play music!
11. Press the Stop button to stop recording. Press it again (twice) to return to
the beginning of the recording.
12. Push the Play button to play the recording. During playback, you can
change the track Level, Reverb, Air, Pan, Solo, and Mute settings.