MixPre
User Guide
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Inputs Menu
The Inputs menu allows you to access software-controlled channels
(5/6 on MixPre-6 and 9/10 on MixPre-10T ) and Aux In Mode settings.
SOFTWARE-CONTROLLED CHANNEL SCREENS
Selects Input
source from Off, USB 1 or 2, USB 3 or 4 (MixPre-6 and MixPre-10T
only) and Aux In. From these screens, you may also solo, mute, arm
tracks, adjust gain, pan, low cut, and set linking.
AUX IN MODE
Configures how the Aux/Mic In 3.5 mm connector is
used.
1. Mic: Select this option when the Aux/Mic In is to be used with a
mic. The MixPre provides bias voltage for PiP (plug-in-power) mics. Aux
1 and 2 are available as input sources to any channel.
2. Line: Select this option when the Aux/Mic In is to be used with an
unbalanced 2ch line source, such as smartphone headphone output,
stereo line source, etc. Aux 1 and 2 are available as input sources to
any channel.
3. Camera: Select this option when the Aux/Mic In is to be used for
monitoring a video camera’s audio output via the MixPre’s head-
phones and camera return (C1/C2) meters located on meter view.
This is particularly useful when you want to use the MixPre to drasti-
cally improve the sound quality recorded on the camera. It is common
knowledge that camera mic inputs are not of high quality so by con-
necting your mics to the MixPre instead, then connecting the MixPre’s
L/R outputs to your camera audio input, you will achieve far superior
sound quality. Then by connecting the camera’s audio output to the
MixPre’s Aux/Mic In, it allows you to check that the camera audio is
noise and distortion-free.
When this option is selected an additional setting appears in the
Input Menu called Camera Gain. This lets you adjust the gain of the
incoming camera audio level. You also get additional camera monitor-
ing options in the HP Presets menu.
When Aux In Mode is set to Camera, you cannot route Aux In to a
channel and thus you cannot record it.
4. Timecode: Select this option is for using an external timecode
source connected to the Aux/Mic In port. The 3.5 mm TRS connector
is wired to receive timecode on its tip.
Also ensure Menu > Timecode > TC Mode is set to Aux TC In.
Off: Select this option to turn off the Aux/Mic Input.
MS DECODE
Choose between ISOs & Mix and Mix Only.
KNOB PRESS
Selects the behavior of pressing a Channel Knob. Available in Ad-
vanced Mode.
1. Ch.View: Pressing the channel knob enters the channel view. Chan-
nel Gain is automatically selected upon entry.
2. Ch.View + Solo: Pressing the channel knob enters the channel view
and automatically solos the channel. Channel Gain is automatically
selected upon entry.
AMBISONICS
MixPre-6 and MixPre-10T only. Requires plugin; see separate Ambi-
sonics guide for more information.
MIXASSIST
Requires plugin. MixAssist is not available in Music or Ambisonics
mode. See separate MixAssist guide for more information.
