
Formatting Media
SD cards must be formatted by the MixPre II for reliable recording and playback. Back-up any wanted audio recordings or data on
the SD card before formatting. The formatting process erases all data on the SD card.
If a USB thumbdrive is inserted into the USB A port, the MixPre II automatically copies the current project’s recorded files to it. The
thumbdrive must also be formatted before use.
We highly recommend using Sound Devices branded SD cards as these have been optimized to provide the best performance. If
these are not available, most reputable manufacturers’ cards (such as SanDisk or Delkin) that meet or exceed class 10 speeds are
acceptable. Similarly, we highly recommend only using Sound Devices’ approved USB thumbdrives to ensure reliable operation.
Current approved media can be found here.
All media will be formatted as exFAT. If any media is formatted differently, the MixPre will display a formatting reminder. The exFAT
file system is not compatible with Windows XP or Mac OS X 10.6.4 and lower.
Format SD Card
1.
Insert an SD card in the slot located on the rear panel.
2.
Navigate to SD Card > Edit > Format.
3.
When asked to confirm the command to format the card, touch OK.
Format USB Thumbdrive
1.
Connect a USB ThumbDrive to the USB-A port located on the left panel or USB hub.
2.
Navigate to USB Drive > Edit > Format.
3.
Confirm the command to format the card, and touch OK.
USB Auto-Copy
The MixPre II will auto-copy to a formatted USB-A thumbdrive when inserted directly into the USB-A port or when using a USB hub.
Stopping a recording will automatically copy the last recorded file to the thumbdrive. While copying, the record button on the
MixPre-3 II and MixPre-6 II and the ring LED on the MixPre-10 II will flash while the process is being completed. The completion rate
will display as a percentage on the bottom right corner of the status bar. If a new recording is started while auto-copying is still in
progress, auto-copying will still continue.
Interrupting USB Auto Copy With Power Cycle
Auto-copy can be temporarily suspended during longer copying times.
During auto-copy in stop mode, pressing stop or toggling the power switch to OFF brings up the following popup:
“Suspend USB auto-copy? Copying will resume when record is next pressed. OK, Cancel”
If “OK” is pressed, Auto-copying is suspended and will resume copying when record is next pressed.
If “Cancel” is pressed, Auto-copying will continue until complete then power down if switch is off or sit in idle if power switch is on.
While the MixPre II is auto-copying, the USB Drive and SD Card menu are unavailable.
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