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MixPre-10T

Multichannel Recorder | Mixer | USB Audio Interface

User Guide

Содержание MixPre-10T

Страница 1: ... MixPre 10T Multichannel Recorder Mixer USB Audio Interface User Guide ...

Страница 2: ...the information for publication however since product specifications are subject to change this document might contain omissions and technical or typographical inaccura cies Sound Devices LLC does not accept responsi bility for any losses due to the use of this guide Trademarks The wave logo is a registered trademark and Kashmir is a trademark of Sound Devices LLC iPad iPhone Mac and OS X are trad...

Страница 3: ...ing Channels 22 Gain Staging with Linking 23 Setting Input Delay 23 Inverting Phase 23 Inputs Menu 24 Selecting Input Sources for Ch 9 10 24 Configuring Aux In Mode 24 Outputs Routing L R and X1 X2 Outputs 27 Adjusting Output Level and Delay 28 Headphone Out 28 Creating a Custom HP Preset 29 Recording and Playback Formatting SD Cards USB Thumbdrives 32 Transport Controls 33 Record Arming 33 Record...

Страница 4: ...ging Projects 48 File Name Format 49 Naming a Recording 50 Track Names and Notes 50 Undo Trash File 51 Sound Reports 51 Remote Control Wingman Application 53 Connecting to a MixPre Recorder 54 HDMI Record Trigger 55 Linear Timecode LTC Record Trigger 55 Keyboard 56 USB Keyboard Shortcuts 56 Appendix A Basic Advanced Mode Differences 57 System Settings 58 Specifications Audio Inputs 59 Audio Output...

Страница 5: ...24 bit resolution 12 in 4 out USB computer audio interface The possible uses for the MixPre 10T are virtually unlimited but a few common ones are Location sound recording for video production Field recording for capturing sound FX Recording for live events Premium quality 12x4 USB audio interface for any DAW application The MixPre 10T s versatility is augmented by the various powering options Whet...

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Страница 7: ...ower supply an optional accessory called XL WPH3 Eight AA NiMH rechargeable or Lithium primary batteries installed in the provided 8 AA battery sled called MX 8AA One or two Sony type L mount batteries installed in the optional L mount battery sled accessory called MX LMount The master power switch for the MixPre 10T is located in the upper right corner of the left side panel Power Switch For pres...

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Страница 9: ...el Knobs 5 8 Channel Knob Ring LEDs Power Light Touch Screen Star Shortcuts Transport Joystick Left Side Panel BNC output for LTC Word Clock BNC input for LTC Word Clock USB connections XLR inch TRS inputs 1 4 X1 X2 unbalanced 2 channel 3 5 mm output and power switch Power Switch USB A Port XLR inch TRS Inputs 3 5 mm X1 X2 Output USB C Port BNC Input BNC Output ...

Страница 10: ...I TC input HDMI TC Input HP Encoder XLR inch TRS Inputs 3 5 mm Headphone Output 3 5 mm Aux Mic Input L R TA3 Outputs 3 5 mm Headphone Output Back Panel Battery mounts 4 pin Hirose connection SD memory card slot Allen wrench for inch 20 thread captive screw anti rotational pin SD Card Slot Battery Mounts Allen wrench Anti rotational Pin 4 Pin Hirose ...

Страница 11: ...con Meter View Status Bar Home Screen The Home screen view is the default view that appears on the touch screen when the device is powered up On it you will find items such as File list icon and current file name File elapsed time counter Timecode display Power status icon Power Status Icon Description Green Battery Healthy connection via Hirose to external power Green Battery Healthy battery Plan...

Страница 12: ... Main Menu Screen The Menu screen is where most of the features and functions are selected and set up To enter the Menu screen X X Tap on the Home screen There are three Menu screen views These views are indicated by the Dots icon Tapping it will toggle between the three Menu views The Menu has its own submenus that may be displayed by tapping them To return to the main Menu from a submenu at any ...

Страница 13: ...ortcuts Assigns various functions as shortcuts to the toggle switch on the front panel 3 System Provides settings for Basic Advanced Custom mode Custom mode setup limiters Date Time settings File Transfer Bluetooth Wingman App password adjusting LCD LED brightness updating firmware and viewing version and regulatory information 3 Power Select the type of batteries being used Alkaline NiMH L Mount ...

Страница 14: ...t filter can be set up to roll off bass frequencies or reduce mic handling noise wind noise and other undesirable low frequencies The filter has a carefully crafted 18 dB octave slope 2 Phase Allows the signal s phase to be inverted 180 degrees 3 Delay Inserts an adjustable delay in the signal path Often used for phase alignment of multiple mics or lip synchronization for video 3 Linking Lets you ...

Страница 15: ...EN Any of the following functions may be programmed as Star shortcuts Ch 9 10 Solo Mute screen Project screen SD Card screen Undo Slate Mic Tone To activate the or shortcut s X X Toggle the switch to the or position ...

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Страница 17: ... Menu Presets Save and load user presets to and from SD card and internal memory Also allows resetting all settings to factory default Menu Project Create new projects open or trash existing projects create sound reports or enter metadata information for sound reports Menu Inputs Provides settings for the 3 5 mm Aux Mic In as well as access to the Channel screen for channels 9 and 10 Menu Timecode...

Страница 18: ...tended for use by professionals and users who want to have every available setting and option at their disposal All settings available to Basic Mode apply to Advanced Mode in addition to Screen Sub menu Description Menu Outputs Provides routing gain and delay settings for the main L R and X1 X2 outputs plus output delay settings Menu Tone Slate Provides additional Tone mode Continuous and Left Ide...

Страница 19: ...fferent sections of Advanced Mode features turning them on or off in the user interface as desired To configure Custom Setup 1 Tap 2 Tap System Mode and then select Custom 3 Tap System Custom Setup to customize what features you want to access Custom Setup options are Page Sub menu Description 1 Channel Lets you access Solo Track Arm extended Pan Input Select Phantom Phase delay Linking and Low Cu...

Страница 20: ...ace duties for a computer based audio editing session On Saturday night you ve been asked to provide recording services for the local orchestra and the MixPre 10T is your eager companion providing eight unparalleled mic preamps to capture every nuance of instruments and room ambience Using Presets you can optimize settings for each of these scenarios and then save each setup to one of four interna...

Страница 21: ...ophones and active DIs and select a Low Cut Filter In Basic mode an input channel path uses a single gain stage adjusted by its Channel knob The MixPre 10T s Kashmir mic preamplifiers have great dynamic range and noise specs as well as analog limiters so it s not necessary for you to set any levels other than that of the Channel knob which sends the audio to the LR mix record channels and the LR o...

Страница 22: ... Channel 1 knob to access that channel s screen 2 On page 3 tap Linking 3 Do one of the following X X Select 1 2 for a stereo source X X Select 1 2ms for MS source You ll now be able to control the level of both channels 1 and 2 with the Channel 1 knob The Channel 2 knob will now function as a balanced control if stereo linked or as a width control if MS linked The MixPre 10T also offers 4 channel...

Страница 23: ...because of time of arrival differences between sound sources such as a boom mic and wireless radio mic picking up the same sound source To set a channel s input delay 1 Push in the channel s knob to access its Channel screen 2 On page 3 tap Delay 3 Tap the arrows or use the encoder to adjust the setting Each channel can be delayed up to 30ms The delay is applied before the signal is sent to the re...

Страница 24: ...h as smartphone headphone output stereo line source etc When either the Mic or Line options above are selected as the Aux In Mode they are available as input sources to any channel by selecting Aux In 1 or Aux In 2 Camera Select this option when the Aux Mic In is to be used for monitoring a video camera s audio output via the MixPre 10T s headphones and camera return C1 C2 meters located on meter ...

Страница 25: ...u cannot route Aux In to a channel and thus you cannot record it Timecode Select this option is using an external timecode source connected to the Aux Mic In port The 3 5mm TRS connector is wired to receive timecode on its tip L L Also ensure Menu Timecode TC Mode is set to Aux TC In Off Select this option to turn off the Aux Mic Input ...

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Страница 27: ... the L R and X1 X2 outputs In Advanced mode the L R X1 and X2 outputs can be fed independently from any channel aux input USB input or LR mix track To route the L R and X1 X2 stereo outputs 1 Tap 2 Tap Outputs 3 Select any of the following L Output R Output X1 Output X2 Output 4 From the routing matrix select what channel to send to the output Here are images showing two of the four routing matric...

Страница 28: ...y hear the audio being handled regardless of headphones or environment Connect headphones via 3 5mm jack to the headphone jack located on the right side panel The volume of the headphones can be set with the encoder directly adjacent to the headphone jack From the main Menu screen the headphone presets HP Presets may be accessed by pressing this icon in the upper left corner of the screen Above th...

Страница 29: ...d name any of the User HP Presets 2 Additionally set HP Solo mode to Individual exclusive solo or Multiple non exclusive solo for single or multi channel solo monitoring Since the headphone amplifier is capable of very high output levels please use caution when wearing headphones as hearing damage could result with inappropriate volume levels ...

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Страница 31: ... USB audio streaming capability also makes the MixPre ideal as a backup to a computer highly desirable in mission critical applications where relying only on a computer might be a risk The recording functionality is dependant on the current operating mode Basic or Advanced In Basic mode the MixPre 10T functions as a two track 48 kHz recorder The two record tracks are fed by the LR mix which is dri...

Страница 32: ...facturers 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 To format an SD card 1 Insert an SD card in the slot located on the rear panel 2 Tap 3 Tap SD Card Edit Format 4 When asked to confirm the command to format the card tap OK Cards with a capacity of ...

Страница 33: ...left to rewind When the MixPre is playing back or paused moving the joystick to the left rewinds at 2x speed then after holding for 5 seconds it increases to 16x speed Fast forward Load next take While in standby push right to load the next take While in playback push and hold right to fast forward When the MixPre is playing back or paused moving the joystick to the right fast forwards at 2x speed...

Страница 34: ...bility of forgetting to record audio on the MixPre 10T In Advanced mode there are many more settings available as shown in the following table Sub menu Description Options Rec L R Arms L and or R mix buses Off Off Linked L R L R L R Linked Left Gain Sets the gain for the L mix 30 0 dB 1 dB increment Right Gain Sets the gain for the R mix This setting is disabled when Rec L R Mix is set to LR Linke...

Страница 35: ...able of displaying green orange and red colors The brightness of the light ring tracks the level of the input Green signal present red signal peaking orange signal limiting In addition a channel s ring LED will flash orange when soloed or flash red when sync reference is unlocked Channel Knob Ring LEDs Touch Screen Channel screen meter Main LR stereo meter view ...

Страница 36: ... 1 2 meter view Switching between the three main meter views is easy just touch the meters and cycle through the different views The meters will show not only signal levels but also the current arm status of each track for the recorder and limiting activity for L R and each channel ...

Страница 37: ...xPre 10T is capable of recording and streaming audio to a USB host simultaneously The MixPre 10T is also capable of recording the USB audio stream out of a computer directly to its SD recorder This is an amazingly useful feature for recording any computer based audio See the table below detailing the MixPre 10T s channel to output assignments Channel USB Output Assignment Channel 1 USB stream 1 Ch...

Страница 38: ...annels 9 and 10 while adjusting your low latency feed in your headphones and send levels to DAW using the channel 1 8 knobs Use channel 9 and 10 knobs to adjust the mix of the DAW audio with channels 1 8 to taste USB File Transfer The MixPre 10T can support USB file transfer between its SD card and a computer by connecting the MixPre s USB C port to a host computer s USB port To use this feature p...

Страница 39: ...laying another file This reduces copy lag At the end of a day s shoot you ll typically only have to wait for the last recorded file to finish copying You can also manually copy previous projects by using the Project Copy feature L L Sound Devices highly recommends only using approved USB thumbdrives for reliable operation For more information see the MixPre Series list at www sounddevices com supp...

Страница 40: ...User Guide 40 To copy previously recorded project folders 1 Tap 2 Tap Project Copy 3 Select the project you want to copy from the list Copy progress is displayed as the project is copied ...

Страница 41: ... re configured to operate as word clock sync input and output enabling the MixPre 10T to operate as a precision master clock or as a slave to an external master clock Each time you press record the current timecode value is stored inside the MixPre 10T s Broadcast WAV file Most popular video editing applications can read this timecode value to help sync the audio with picture Timecode Modes The Mi...

Страница 42: ...different way L L If HDMI TC In is selected without an HDMI source connected the MixPre 10T will report missing sync since MixPre 10T must sync to HDMI when using HDMI TC In This ensures zero drift between the HDMI camera and the MixPre 10T Time of Day TOD Alternatively known as 24 hr run mode this is similar to free run mode except that the timecode generator is automatically loaded with the time...

Страница 43: ...97dF 30 or 30dF Setting Generator Timecode and UBits When in Free Run or Rec Run modes you can set the timecode generator s initial timecode value as well as UBits To set timecode value 1 Tap 2 Select Timecode Set TC then use the encoder to set values for HH MM SS and FF The value entered is loaded into the TC generator and displayed below the filename on the Home screen To set UBits 1 From the Ti...

Страница 44: ...as your source of external timecode 2 Connect the external LTC timecode source 3 Set Menu Timecode TC Mode to Free Run 4 Set Menu Timecode Frame Rate to the required frame rate In normal circumstances set the internal generator s frame rate to the same as the incoming timecode frame rate L L However it is possible to crossjam that is have the MixPre 10T jam its internal generator to a different bu...

Страница 45: ...external word clock To set the TC In BNC to Word Clock X X Set Menu Timecode BNC In to Word Clock and connect a Word Clock source Sync Ref The MixPre 10T can be set to slave to an external timecode or word clock sync reference connected to its BNC In port The sync reference devines where the A D and D A timecode and file writing receive their oscillator BY setting to External the MixPre 10T s samp...

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Страница 47: ...hold many gigabytes of audio data To help organize this large number of files they are stored in individual user nameable folders which in the MixPre 10T are known as Projects For instance you may want to organize your recordings based on their production name date or category such as INTERVIEWS WILD TRACKS SOUND FX MUSIC etc Each project is represented by a folder located at the root of the SD ca...

Страница 48: ...d their duration Select any file for playback Edit file metadata name number notes track names Rename files Undo last recorded file Trash files Use the HP encoder to scroll through the list to select files for playback or editing To playback any file from the list X X Select a file and press Play to play it back To edit a file s metadata X X Select a file then press in the HP encoder or tap Edit t...

Страница 49: ...s in this folder are accessible using a computer L L You can permanently delete projects in the SD card s TRASH folder from the MixPre 10T s Drive sub menu File Name Format The MixPre 10T makes it easy to identify recordings WAV files by providing the ability to name them before during or after recording Each recording s file name is comprised of a Name maximum 9 characters followed by a dash and ...

Страница 50: ...de the WAV file This is particularly useful in film and TV production where the data is used to help log and locate content faster In Advanced mode you can also rename a recording To rename a recorded file X X In the File List select a file by pressing the encoder and tap Rename Track Names and Notes In Advanced mode you also have the option to store track names and notes inside the WAV file This ...

Страница 51: ...computer You can permanently delete files in the SD card s TRASH folder from the MixPre 10T s SD Card menu Sound Reports The MixPre 10T includes the ability to create a csv sound report file for the active project It contains useful descriptive information about the project settings and all its recorded files This can be used as a log of your recording session or as an electronic report that you c...

Страница 52: ...he csv sound report file is stored in the active project s folder alongside it s audio files and is named as follows ActiveProjectName_Report csv To open and view the csv file 1 Transfer the file to a computer via SD card USB thumbdrive or using the File Transfer feature 2 Open it using your favorite spreadsheet application such as Excel Numbers Google Spreadsheets etc ...

Страница 53: ... from iOS or Android devices To enable Bluetooth on the MixPre recorder 1 Tap 2 Tap System Bluetooth This toggles Bluetooth On and Off L L If a remote password is configured on the recorder in the System Wingman Password menu Wingman will prompt for that password to be entered prior to making the connection Status Bar Viewing Area Tab Bar Connection Icon ...

Страница 54: ...ler screens Transport View Track View Tab bar Remaining on screen all the time the bar has four icons enabling access to other views such as the File list L L Not all buttons or tabs are enabled or used for MixPre functionality Connecting to a MixPre Recorder If multiple Wingman enabled devices are on set Wingman will display all available devices within range You may tap the Connection icon to ef...

Страница 55: ...be configured to begin recording when it is triggered to do so from an HDMI record flag from compatible cameras with HDMI output By default record triggering is turned off Setting the Record Trigger to HDMI flag will initiate record when a compatible device issues the record flag via the HDMI input To access the Record Trigger settings 1 Tap 2 Tap Record Rec Trigger Linear Timecode LTC Record Trig...

Страница 56: ...Ctrl S Stop Spacebar Play Left Arrow Main screen Rewind Menu and Channel screens Toggles through pages Right Arrow Main screen Fast forward Menu and Channel screens Toggles through pages Up Down Arrows Main screen Adjusts headphone volume In menus Duplicates encoder rotation such as moves highlight scrolls list While editing parameters Changes the value Enter In menus Activates current selection S...

Страница 57: ...ts Aux In Mic Line Timecode Off Mic Line Camera Timecode Off Menu Outputs X1 X2 output source select X1X2 output level Delay Stereo out L R source select Stereo out gain X1 X2 output source select X1X2 output level Delay Menu Timecode Menu Tone Slate Tone On Off Slate Mic On Off Slate Mic Gain Tone On Off Slate Mic On Off Tone Level Tone Continuous L Ident Tone Routing Slate mic gain Menu Record R...

Страница 58: ...tness Lets you independently adjust the brightness of the touch screen and the ring LEDs 2 Version Provides the current firmware version and serial number 3 Regulatory Provides full Federal Communications Commission FCC compliance information specific to MixPre 10T 3 Date Time Provides access to set the date time and formats for both 3 Update Firmware Lets you update the MixPre firmware from a fil...

Страница 59: ...balanced 100k input Z USB Audio 4 channels All inputs fully RF filtered and overload protected Gain Mic input 6 dB to 76 dB Line input 20 dB to 30 dB Fader inf to 20 dB Total Mic to recording max 96 dB Aux In Mic 10 dB to 40 dB Aux In Line 10 dB to 20 dB Total Aux Gain including Fader Mic to recording 60 dB ADC Dynamic Range 32 bit precision 120 dB dynamic range min A weighted gain 10 dB fader 0 d...

Страница 60: ...Bit Depth 16 24 Media Type Secure Digital Extended Capacity SDXC Secure Digital High Capacity SDHC Secure Digital SD Auto copy to USB thumbdrive Maximum Storage Size 512 GB SDXC Card Format FAT32 formatted 32GB or less exFAT for 32GB on board memory card formatting File Type WAV Broadcast Wave File format with embedded timecode stamp and metadata USB Name Description Audio Interface USB C 12 in 4 ...

Страница 61: ...NC 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 Remote Control Name Description Bluetooth Smart Wireless control using Wingman app HDMI Auto record start stop trigger from cameras that output record flag over HDMI Timecode Auto record start stop trigger via Aux In timecode Keyboard USB A Text entr...

Страница 62: ...g 20 C to 60 C Storage 40 C to 85 C 0 to 90 relative humidity non condensing Dimensions and Weight Name Description Size H x W x D 1 40 x 8 15 x 6 88 inches 3 5 cm x 20 6 cm x 17 5 cm Weight 2 lbs unpackaged without batteries or sled 910 g unpackaged without batteries or sled ...

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Страница 64: ...alled and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference b...

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