MixPre II Series

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 Welcome to the MixPre II
VERSATILE. DURABLE. HIGH-PERFORMANCE.

If you record field audio, sound effects, audio for film, podcasts,
voice-overs, music, or are just starting your audio journey, the MixPre
II Series is for you! Lightweight, durable, and small, this powerhouse
audio recorder and USB interface will help you capture audio for any
application.

With Sound Devices’ hand-crafted, crystal-clear, ultra low-noise

Kashmir preamps, you’ll record audio in superior quality - all the way
up to a 32-bit float bit depth and a 192 kHz sample rate. This newest
generation of Sound Devices’ award-winning MixPre Series has been
redesigned for increased performance and an astounding 142 dB of
dynamic range.

The MixPre II is highly customizable to your needs. Record internally to

a compatible SD card on set or stream your podcast over USB to your
computer at home. Power with your computer, wall power, or record
in the middle of nowhere with AA or Sony L-mount batteries. Adjust
limiters, bit depth, sample rates, gain, pan, low-cut, phase inversion
and phantom power to your liking. Use the MixPre’s high-precision
internal timecode generator to trigger the camera, or feed timecode
in. The choice is yours!

Professionals love the flexibility of the MixPre Series. Don’t need all
those options? Basic mode has you covered.

All models are rugged, lightweight, and small, so you can throw it in a
bag or mount it to a tripod or camera - or get situated on set with our
Wingman App and one of our four supported USB control surfaces.
With the superior sound and build quality that you can expect from
the industry leader in production audio recording, your MixPre II can
capture audio for any application. Our friendly and knowledgeable
support team, based in the USA and Germany, is here for all your
questions and comments. Our job is to make your job easier.

CUSTOMIZE WITH PLUGINS

Are you a songwriter or musician? Buy the Musician Plugin to easily
create a song using your MixPre II as a standalone recorder or USB
interface. Use on-board features like overdub, bounce, reverb, and
tracking to a metronome. Create Music Projects to lay down backing
tracks and use them live or at home for writing or practicing. Captur-
ing your song ideas has never been easier!

Download the Ambisonics Plugin to record in 360° audio and

monitor binaurally with an ambisonic microphone like the Sennheiser
AMBEO and a MixPre-6 II or MixPre-10 II.

Using multiple microphones with your MixPre II?

Download the MixAssist Plugin to reduce unwanted room noise,
feedback, or comb filter artifacts while recording.

Suppress background noise instantly on-location with the

NoiseAssist Plugin for MixPre II Series. NoiseAssist is an advanced
signal processing algorithm that reduces background noises such as
traffic, generators, HVAC noise, and more. One instance of NoiseAssist
can run on any channel, bus L, or bus R.

All plugins may be downloaded from the Sound Devices Store.

We are honored to be part of your kit.

Sincerely,
Sound Devices

MixPre II User Guide 1

 Table of Contents
PANEL VIEWS 3 USB KEYBOARD 40
MIXPRE-3 II 3 X-KEYS PROGRAMMABLE KEYPADS 41
MIXPRE-6 II 4 USB CONTROLLERS 42
MIXPRE-10 II 5 MOUNTING TO CAMERA OR TRIPOD 47
POWERING THE MIXPRE II 6 MIXPRE-3 II SPECIFICATIONS 48
POWER SWITCHOVER AND PRIORIT Y 6 MIXPRE-6 II SPECIFICATIONS 49
TOUCHSCREEN7 MIXPRE-10 II SPECIFICATIONS 50
TRANSPOR T CONTROLS 8 WARRANT Y 51
NAVIGATING MENUS 9
FRONT PANEL LO CKS 10
CHOOSING YOUR MODE 11
CUS TOM MODE 14
CHANNEL SCREEN - BASIC MODE 15
CHANNEL SCREEN - ADVANCED MODE 16
LINKING CHANNELS 17
INPUT S MENU 18
METERING 20
METERING BALLIS TICS 20
LIMITERS21
OUTPUT S2 2
HEADPHONE OUT 24
USING THE MIXPRE II AS A 
USB AUDIO INTERFACE 25
USB OUTPUT ROUTING 26
SYS TEM 27
FORMATTING MEDIA  28
USB AUTO COPY  28
RECORD - BASIC MODE  29
RECORD - ADVANCED MODE  29
FILE SPLIT S  30
TIMECODE  30
TIMECODE MODES 31
PRESET S3 2
PROJECT S3 2
FILE LIS T - BASIC MODE 33
FILE LIS T - ADVANCED MODE 34
CUE MARKS 35
USING S TAR SHO R TCUT S (*/**) 36
WINGMAN APPLICATION 37
USB HUB 39

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Panel Views
MIXPRE-3 II

Stop Button Touchscreen Battery Contacts Allen Wrench and

Play Button Record Button SD Card Slot Anti-Rotational Pin
Power LED Storage

Channel Knobs
FRONT REAR
Channel Ring LED

USB-A Port Power Switch Aux/Mic/Timecode Input

XLR Inputs USB-C Port XLR Input
Headphone Output

LEFT Stereo or Timecode

Output
Headphone Knob
RIGHT HDMI TC Input

POWER LED Glows when the MixPre II is powered on. USB-A PORT
1. USB keyboard.
CHANNEL KNOBS Sets the input gain for the channel. Press in on
2. Auto-copy to USB drives.
knob to access channel screen.
3. USB to approved 3rd party control surfaces.
CHANNEL LED RING Provides visual indication of channel signal 4. USB hubs to support multiple devices.
condition, solo and mute.
USB-C PORT
PLAY BUTTON Press to begin playback. While in playback the button 1. Provides power to the unit.
glows green. See Transport. 2. Connects to computer as a USB Audio Interface.
3. Connects to computer for transferring files from the SD card.
STOP BUTTON Press to stop recording or playback. While stopped
the button glows orange. See Transport. STEREO OR TIMECODE OUTPUT Unbalanced stereo 3.5 mm
female connector. Routing determined in the Outputs menu. [Sleeve =
RECORD BUTTON Press to begin a recording. While recording the
ground, tip = X1, ring = X2].
button glows red. While copying in idle, the button flashes red. See
Transport. POWER SWITCH Turns the power on and off.
TOUCH SCREEN The sunlight-viewable, high-resolution, touch- HEADPHONE OUTPUT 3.5 mm TRS headphone output. Warning!
screen is used to navigate the MixPre II user interface. This output can drive headphones to potentially dangerous levels.
[Sleeve = ground, tip = left, ring = right]
BATTERY CONTACTS Accepts power sled accessories designed for
MixPre II. Allows powering from AA or Sony L-Mount batteries, such as HEADPHONE KNOB
the included MX-4AA. 1. Rotate to control headphone volume.
2. Rotate to navigate some menus and the virtual keyboard. Press in
SD CARD SLOT Insert SD card for recording.
to select items.
ALLEN WRENCH & ANTI-ROTATIONAL PIN Magnetically at-
AUX/MIC/TIMECODE INPUT Menu-selectable input. Accepts
taches to the MixPre II for safe keeping. Used to attach MixPre II to
unbalanced stereo audio signal, Plug in Power microphones, or LTC
cameras and tripods via ¼-inch-20-thread captive screw on MixPre II
timecode.
top panel.
HDMI TC INPUT Connect to select cameras to receive HDMI time-
INPUTS 1-3 FEMALE XLR JACKS Active-balanced analog micro-
code and record start/stop flags.
phone or line-level inputs. Inputs 1-2 on left panel, input 3 on the
right. [pin-1 = ground, pin-2 = hot (+), and pin-3 = cold (-)]

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MIXPRE-6 II

Star Button Battery Contacts Allen Wrench and

Stop Button Touchscreen Anti-Rotational Pin
Play Button Record Button SD Card Slot Storage
Power LED

Channel Knobs
FRONT REAR
Channel Ring LED

Aux/Mic/Timecode Input XLR / 1/4-inch TRS Inputs

USB-A Port Power Switch
XLR / 1/4-inch TRS Inputs USB-C Port Headphone Output

LEFT Stereo or Timecode

Output
Headphone Knob
RIGHT
HDMI TC Input

POWER LED Glows when the MixPre II is powered on. USB-A PORT
1. USB keyboard.
CHANNEL KNOBS Sets the input gain for the channel. Press in on
2. Auto-copy to USB drives.
knob to access channel screen.
3. USB to approved 3rd party control surfaces.
CHANNEL LED RING Provides visual indication of channel signal 4. USB hubs to support multiple devices.
condition, solo and mute.
USB-C PORT
STAR (* & **) BUTTON Provides a user-assignable hardware but- 1. Provides power to the unit.
ton to frequently used functions. See Shortcuts. 2. Connects to computer as a USB Audio Interface.
3. Connects to computer for transferring files from the SD card.
PLAY BUTTON Press to begin playback. While in playback the button
glows green. See Transport. STEREO OR TIMECODE OUTPUT Unbalanced stereo 3.5 mm
female connector. Routing determined in the Outputs menu. [Sleeve =
STOP BUTTON Press to stop recording or playback. While stopped
ground, tip = X1, ring = X2].
the button glows orange. While copying in idle, the button flashes red.
See Transport. POWER SWITCH Turns the power on and off.
RECORD BUTTON Press to begin a recording. While recording the HEADPHONE OUTPUT 3.5 mm TRS headphone output. Warning!
button glows red. While copying in idle, the button flashes red. See This output can drive headphones to potentially dangerous levels.
Transport. [Sleeve = ground, tip = left, ring = right]
TOUCH SCREEN The sunlight-viewable, high-resolution, touch- HEADPHONE KNOB
screen is used to navigate the MixPre II user interface. 1. Rotate to control headphone volume.
2. Rotate to navigate some menus and the virtual keyboard. Press in
BATTERY CONTACTS Accepts power sled accessories designed for
to select items.
MixPre II. Allows powering from AA or Sony L-Mount batteries, such as
the included MX-4AA. AUX/MIC/TIMECODE INPUT Menu-selectable input. Accepts
unbalanced stereo audio signal, Plug in Power microphones, or LTC
SD CARD SLOT Insert SD card for recording.
timecode.
ALLEN WRENCH & ANTI-ROTATIONAL PIN Magnetically at-
HDMI TC INPUT Connect to select cameras to receive HDMI time-
taches to the MixPre II for safe keeping. Used to attach MixPre II to
code and record start/stop flags.
cameras and tripods via ¼-inch-20-thread captive screw on MixPre II
top panel.
INPUTS 1-4 FEMALE XLR / 1/4” TRS COMBO JACKS Active-bal-
anced analog microphone or line-level inputs. Inputs 1-2 on left
panel, inputs 3-4 on the right. [pin-1 = ground, pin-2 = hot (+), and
pin-3 = cold (-)]

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MIXPRE-10 II

Transport Controls Battery Contacts Allen Wrench and

Power LED Channel LED Ring Touchscreen Anti-Rotational Pin
Channel Knobs SD Card Slot
Star Switch 4-Pin Hirose DC Input

FRONT REAR

Aux/Mic/Timecode Input XLR / 1/4-inch TRS Inputs

USB-A Port Power Switch
BNC Timecode/ Left and Right TA3 Outputs
XLR / 1/4-inch TRS Inputs Word Clock Output USB-C Port Headphone Output

LEFT BNC Timecode/

Word Clock Input
X1 and X2 Output Headphone Knob
RIGHT
HDMI TC Input

POWER LED Glows when the MixPre II is powered on. BNC TIMECODE OR WORD CLOCK INPUT Menu-selectable be-
CHANNEL KNOBS Sets the input gain for the channel. Press in on tween timecode or word clock functionality. Set to timecode to receive
knob to access channel screen. LTC timecode from a camera or timecode generator. Set to word clock
to sync to an external clock source.
CHANNEL LED RING Provides visual indication of channel signal
condition, solo and mute. USB-A PORT
1. USB keyboard.
TRANSPORT CONTROLS A joystick (with its illuminated LED ring) 2. Auto-copy to USB drives.
on the front panel is used to perform various transport control func- 3. USB to approved 3rd party control surfaces.
tions. (see Transport). 4. USB hubs to support multiple devices.
STAR (* & **) SWITCH Provides a user-assignable hardware switch USB-C PORT Used to connect to a computer for USB audio or trans-
to frequently used functions. See Shortcuts. ferring files from the SD card.
TOUCH SCREEN The sunlight-viewable, high-resolution, touch- X1/X2 OUTPUT Unbalanced stereo 3.5 mm female connector.
screen is used to navigate the MixPre II user interface. Routing determined in the Outputs menu. [Sleeve = ground, tip = X1,
4-PIN HIROSE DC INPUT Accepts DC voltages from 10–17 V for ring = X2].
powering. [pin-4=+, pin-1=-] Works with included XL-WPH3. POWER SWITCH Turns the power on and off.
BATTERY CONTACTS Accepts power sled accessories designed for HEADPHONE OUTPUT 3.5 mm TRS headphone output. Warning!
MixPre II. Allows powering from AA or Sony L-Mount batteries, such as This output can drive headphones to potentially dangerous levels.
the included MX-8AA. [Sleeve = ground, tip = left, ring = right]
ALLEN WRENCH & ANTI-ROTATIONAL PIN Magnetically at- AUX/MIC/TIMECODE INPUT Menu-selectable input. Accepts
taches to the MixPre II for safe keeping. Used to attach MixPre II to unbalanced stereo audio signal, Plug in Power microphones, or LTC
cameras and tripods via ¼-inch-20-thread captive screw on MixPre II timecode.
top panel.
HEADPHONE KNOB
SD CARD SLOT Insert SD card for recording. 1. Rotate to control headphone volume.
INPUTS 1-8 FEMALE XLR / 1/4” TRS COMBO JACKS Active-bal- 2. Rotate to navigate some menus and the virtual keyboard. Press in
anced analog microphone or line-level inputs. Inputs 1-4 on left to select items.
panel, inputs 5-8 on the right. [pin-1 = ground, pin-2 = hot (+), and HDMI TC INPUT Connect to select cameras to receive HDMI time-
pin-3 = cold (-). code and record start/stop flags.
BNC TIMECODE OR WORD CLOCK OUTPUT Menu-selectable LEFT & RIGHT TA3 OUTPUTS +18 dBu line level outputs. Routing
between timecode or word clock functionality. Set to timecode to determined in the Outputs menu. [pin-1 = Ground, pin-2 = hot (+), pin-
send LTC timecode to cameras, digi-slates or other timecode-enabled 3 = cold (-). Float pin-3 to unbalance]
equipment. Set to word clock to use the MixPre-10 II as a master
precision clock source for external equipment.

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Powering the MixPre II Power Switchover and Priority
MIXPRE-3 II AND MIXPRE-6 II
Apply your choice of power source. Turn the master power switch
To preserve battery power, USB-C power sources take priority over
located in the upper right corner of the left side panel to the On
batteries if both are connected with one exception - if the USB-C pow-
position. To ensure the battery/power status indicator displayed on
er source does not meet the full power requirements of the MixPre
the touchscreen shows accurate level and status, select your battery/
II, you can choose to power from battery or continue to power from
power type in the Power menu.
USB-C. An underpowered MixPre II will be able to use two of the three
or four channels with 48 V phantom mics. Other channels can still be
When using AA batteries to power the MixPre II, we recommend used with dynamic mics and line level, Aux, or USB sources. In a low
Energizer Ultimate Lithium (not alkaline batteries). The high internal power state, the MixPre II automatically:
resistance of alkaline batteries makes them only suited to devices
requiring low current (less than 25 mA), not higher power electronic
1. Dims LCD and LED Brightness.
devices such as the MixPre II.
2. Disables USB-A port.
3. Disables HDMI TC port.
Incorrect use of batteries poses a danger of explosion. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type. Properly recycle batteries. Do not
For protection against accidental loss of power, the MixPre II incorpo-
crush, disassemble, incinerate, dispose in a fire or expose batteries to
rates circuitry to automatically switch over from USB-C to batteries.
high temperatures.

Save power by turning off unused channels. MIXPRE-10 II

For preservation of battery power, 4-pin Hirose power sources take
With multiple options for powering, your MixPre II can operate in a priority over batteries if both are connected. For protection against
wide array of applications and environments. accidental loss of power, the MixPre-10 II incorporates circuitry to
automatically switch power sources.
MIXPRE-3 II AND MIXPRE-6 II POWER OPTIONS
1. Included MX-PSU AC wall adapter to USB-C power supply.
2. Four AA batteries installed in the included MX-4AA Battery Sled.
3. Eight AA batteries installed in the optional MX-8AA Battery Sled
accessory.
4. One or two Sony-type L-Mount batteries installed in the optional
MX-LMount battery sled accessory.
5. USB-C to USB-C cable (included) connected to a USB-C host
computer or AC wall adapter.
6. USB-A to USB-C cable connected to a USB-A host computer or
AC wall adapter. The unit will enter a low power state and some
functionality will be limited with this power option.
7. MX-USBY Dual USB-A to USB-C optional accessory
cable connected to a USB-A host computer. Use this
cable option if your computer is unable to provide
adequate power with only one USB-A port.

MIXPRE-10 II POWER OPTIONS

1. Included XL-WPH3 AC to DC 12 V Power supply with 4-pin Hirose.
2. Eight AA batteries installed in the included MX-8AA Battery Sled.
3. One or two Sony-type L-Mount batteries installed in the optional
MX-LMount battery sled accessory.

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Touchscreen
The MixPre II has a sunlight-viewable, high-resolution, touch-screen-based user interface, which consists of the Home screen, Main Menu screen,
and Channel screen views. There are several touch zones on the touch screen for controls. As you become familiar with the user interface, chang-
ing settings for inputs, outputs, recording and metering will become fast and intuitive.

HOME SCREEN
The Home screen view appears on the touchscreen when the device is powered up.
Current File Cue Marker Power Status
Name Icon Icon
File List Icon Menu Icon

Time Counter

Meter View

Status Bar

FILE LIST ICON Touch to enter the File List. MIXPRE-3 II AND MIXPRE-6 II
CURRENT FILE NAME Displays the current file name. Power Status Icon Description

TIME COUNTER Displays current timecode value. If timecode is Off, USB power source is ideal.
displays time counter of recording file.
CUE MARKER ICON Touch to lay a cue marker during record or play- (Green USB)
back. Displays current cue mark point. USB power source low. Brightness
dimmed, HDMI & USB-A ports disabled,
POWER STATUS ICON Displays the status of the active power (Orange USB) 48 V phantom on 2 channels only.
source. See tables opposite for further details.
Healthy battery. Plan to change batteries
MENU ICON Touch to enter the setup menu. when green level drops to about ¼ full.
METER VIEW Displays audio activity. Touch to toggle through avail- (Green Battery)
able meter views:. Battery power is critically low. Change
1. Left and Right mix tracks. batteries.
2. Left and Right mix tracks with isolated tracks. (Flashing Red Battery)
3. Left and Right mix tracks, USB inputs 1 and 2, and 2 camera
returns (when Aux inputs are set to camera).
STATUS BAR Touch to toggle information displayed: MIXPRE-10 II
1. SD card status: card/drive activity, available recording time, file Power Status Icon Description
duration, elapsed time, and headphone preset.
2. USB drive status: remaining space on drive, sample rate, bit depth. Healthy battery. Plan to change batteries
3. Sync Source (if external), sample rate, and bit depth. when green level drops to about ¼ full.
4. Date and time. (Green Battery)
While auto-copying, copy status is displayed on all status bars. Copy Battery power is critically low. Change
status will alternate with default info. batteries.
(Flashing Red Battery)

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Transport Controls
MIXPRE-3 II AND MIXPRE-6 II
The three Transport controls (illuminated buttons) on the front panel are used to perform recording and playback functions.

FUNCTION CONTROL ACTION

Press to begin recording a new file. The button illuminates red while recording is in
underway. In Stop mode the record button flashes red while auto-copying to a USB
Record thumbdrive.

While recording, press once to stop recording. While in playback, press once to stop
playback. While in standby, press and hold to display next name. While in Standby
Stop and auto-copying is in progress, press Stop to optionally suspend auto-copying.

Press to begin playback of the last file recorded or file currently loaded. The button
illuminates green during playback. While in playback, press once to pause, and press
Play / Pause again to resume playback. Whenever playback is paused, the button and the current
file name will flash green.
While playing or paused, press and hold the headphone encoder to enter Scrub
mode. Then rotate clockwise for fast forward or counter-clockwise for rewind at
Scrub
speeds of 0x, 1/8x, 1/4x, 1/2x, 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x and 16x. The audio is heard in Scrub
mode up to 2x speed.

MIXPRE-10 II
A joystick (with its illuminated LED ring) on the front panel is used to perform various transport control functions.

FUNCTION CONTROL ACTION

Push up the Transport control to begin recording a new file. The LED ring illuminates
red while recording is underway.
Record

Press in the Transport control to stop recording or playback. While in standby, press
and hold to display next take name. The LED flashes red while auto-copying to a USB
Stop thumbdrive. While in Standby and auto-copying is in progress, press Stop to bring up
a dialogue box which gives the option to suspend auto-copying.
Push down the Transport control to begin playback of the last file recorded or file
currently loaded. While in playback, push down again to pause playback. The LED
Play ring as well as the active file in the display will flash to indicate that Pause is active.
Push down again to continue playback.

While in standby, push left to load the previous take. While in playback, push and
Rewind / Load hold left to rewind.
previous take 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.
While in standby, push right to load the next take. While in playback, push and hold
Fast forward / Load right to fast forward.
next take When the MixPre is playing back or paused, moving the joystick to the right (>>) fast-
forwards at 2x speed, then after holding for 5 seconds, it increases to 16x speed.
While playing or paused, press and hold the headphone encoder to enter Scrub
mode. Then rotate clockwise for fast forward or counter-clockwise for rewind at
Scrub speeds of 0x, 1/8x, 1/4x, 1/2x, 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x and 16x. The audio may be heard in
Scrub mode up to 2x speed.

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Navigating Menus
Most features and functions are selected and set up in the Menu.
ICON FUNCTION
Touch the Menu icon from the Home Screen
to enter the Menu.
Touch the Page (dots) icon to view the next
page of options.

Touch the Back icon to return to the

main Menu from any submenu.

Touch the Home icon to immediately return

the Home Screen.
Touch the Headphone icon to enter the Head-
phone menu.

MAIN MENU SCREEN

Touch any menu item to enter the submenu. The menus available
depend on model and Mode. See Choosing Your Mode for more
information.

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Front Panel Locks
All MixPre mixer-recorders can lock the front panels controls to pre-
vent accidental adjustments.

Press channel knobs 1, 2 and 3 simultaneously to enter the Front

Panel Menu.

TRANSPORT Locks or unlocks transport controls on the MixPre.

(Locked, Unlocked*)
MIXPRE-3 II
Play, Stop, Record, and scrub mode on headphone knob. (Locked,
Unlocked*)
MIXPRE-6 II
Play, Stop, Record, scrub mode on headphone knob, and the * short-
cut. (Locked, Unlocked*)
MIXPRE-10 II
All joystick controls (record, stop, play, rewind, ff), and */** toggle.
(Locked, Unlocked*)
TOUCHSCREEN Locks or unlocks all touch activity of the LCD for all
models. (Locked, Unlocked*)
CH. KNOBS Locks or unlocks the front panel gain knobs from
making level adjustments and entering the channel screens for all
models. (On, Off*)
HP KNOB Locks or unlocks headphone knob press and rotate func-
tions. (Locked, Unlocked*)

If any parameter change is attempted while locked, a popup will

appear. Enter the Front Panel Menu and toggle that parameter option
Off to regain control of that parameter.

Controls from the Wingman application, USB keyboard or USB MIDI

controllers are unaffected by Front Panel Lock Mode.
All Front Panel functions are unlocked when the MixPre is rebooted.

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Choosing your Mode
The MixPre II has three different modes of operation to suit you and your application: Basic, Advanced, and Custom. Basic mode is intended for
simple, hassle-free, plug-and-play use and beginners. Advanced mode is for professionals and anyone who wants to have every available setting
and option at their disposal. Custom mode allows you to select your own mixture of basic and advanced operation.
The MixPre-3 II and MixPre-6 II default to Basic mode. The MixPre-10 II defaults to Advanced mode. To change mode, go to Menu>System>Mode.
MIXPRE-3 II BASIC VS ADVANCED
FEATURE BASIC ADVANCED
Gain Channel knob controls all gain for a Dual gain stage. Input gain is set in the Channel Screen. Channel
channel. knob controls post-fade levels to mix bus.
Channel Screen Options Pan (Left, Center, Right) Solo Phantom
Input Mute Low Cut (variable options)
Phantom Track Arm (Iso Tracks) Phase
Low Cut (On or Off) Gain Delay
Pan (variable options) NoiseAssist (requires plugin)
Input Stereo and MS Linking
Headphone Options LR Stereo LR Stereo Camera Stereo
USB 1,2 LR Mono Camera Mono
USB 1,2 HP Solo mode (Multiple or
Presets 1-4 Individual)
Edit Presets
Outputs Fixed routing of LR mix Stereo Output flexible routing Stereo Out Mute
Stereo Output gain L,R Delay
Stereo Out Mode (LTC or Audio) USB Output 1-6
File List Options Name Undo Recording Trash File
Number Name Cue Move
Trash File Number Cue Name
Cue Move Notes Cue Delete
Cue Name Track Names
Cue Delete
Aux In Options Mic Mic
Line Line
Timecode Timecode
Off Camera Return
Off
MixAssist Not Available Requires Plugin
NoiseAssist Not Available Requires Plugin
Record Options Sample Rate fixed at 48 kHz Sample Rate Options 44.1 - 192 kHz
Bit Depth fixed at 24 bit Bit Depth options 16, 24, 32 (float)
Records only the Left/Right mix Record Isolated channels and mix tracks
Pre-roll Individual control of Left and Right gain
Record Triggers Individual control of Left and Right record arming
Record Bells Pre-roll
Record Triggers
Record Bells
Remix & Rerecord
NoiseAssist, Left and Right (requires plugin)
Limiters Always On Limiters (Off, Factory, Custom)
Custom Limiter options (Ratio, Threshold, Release)

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MIXPRE-6 II BASIC VS ADVANCED
FEATURE BASIC ADVANCED
Gain Channel knob controls all gain for a Dual gain stage. Input gain is set in the Channel Screen. Channel
channel. knob controls post-fade levels to mix bus.
Channel Screen Options Pan (Left, Center, Right) Solo Phantom
Input Mute Low Cut (variable options)
Phantom Track Arm (Iso Tracks) Phase
Low Cut (On or Off) Gain Delay
Pan (variable options) NoiseAssist (requires plugin)
Input Stereo and MS Linking
Headphone Options LR Stereo LR Stereo Edit Presets
USB 1,2 LR Mono Camera Stereo
USB 3,4 USB 1,2 Camera Mono
USB 3,4 HP Solo mode (Multiple or
Presets 1-4 Individual)
Outputs Fixed routing of LR mix Stereo Output flexible routing Stereo Out Mute
Stereo Output gain L,R Delay
Stereo Out Mode (LTC or Audio) USB Outputs 1-8
File List Options Name Undo Recording Trash File
Number Name Cue Move
Trash File Number Cue Name
Cue Move Notes Cue Delete
Cue Name Track Names
Cue Delete
Aux In Options Mic Mic
Line Line
Timecode Timecode
Off Camera Return
Off
Ambisonics Not Available Requires Plugin
MixAssist Not Available Requires Plugin
NoiseAssist Not Available Requires Plugin
Record Options Sample Rate fixed at 48 kHz Sample Rate Options 44.1 - 192 kHz
Bit Depth fixed at 24 bit Bit Depth options 16, 24, 32 (float)
Records only the Left/Right mix Record Isolated channels and mix tracks
Pre-roll Individual control of Left and Right gain
Record Triggers Individual control of Left and Right record arming
Record Bells Pre-roll
Record Triggers
Record Bells
Remix & Rerecord
NoiseAssist, Left and Right (requires plugin)
Tone Menu On or Off On or Off
L Ident Tone
Tone Level
Limiters Always On Limiters (Off, Factory, Custom)
Custom Limiter options (Ratio, Threshold, Release)

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MIXPRE-10 II BASIC VS ADVANCED
FEATURE BASIC ADVANCED
Gain Channel knob controls all gain for a Dual gain stage. Input gain is set in the Channel Screen. Channel
channel. knob controls post-fade levels to mix bus.
Channel Screen Options Pan (Left, Center, Right) Solo Phantom
Input Mute Low Cut (variable options)
Phantom Track Arm (Iso Tracks) Phase
Low Cut (On or Off) Gain Delay
Pan (variable options) NoiseAssist (plugin required)
Input Stereo and MS Linking
Headphone Options LR Stereo LR Stereo Edit Presets
X1X2 Stereo LR Mono Camera Stereo
USB 1,2 X1X2 Stereo Camera Mono
USB 3,4 USB 1,2 HP Solo mode (Multiple or
USB 3,4 Individual)
Presets 1-4
Outputs Fixed routing of LR mix L,R and X1,X2 flexible routing
L,R and X1,X2 gain
L,R and X1,X2 Out Mute
L,R and X1,X2 Delay
USB Outputs 1-12
File List Options Name Undo Recording Trash File
Number Name Cue Move
Trash File Number Cue Name
Cue Move Notes Cue Delete
Cue Name Track Names
Cue Delete
Aux In Options Mic Mic
Line Line
Timecode Timecode
Off Camera Return
Off
Ambisonics Not Available Requires Plugin
MixAssist Not Available Requires Plugin
NoiseAssist Not Available Requires Plugin
Record Options Sample Rate fixed at 48 kHz Sample Rate options 44.1 - 192 kHz
Bit Depth fixed at 24 bit Bit Depth options 16, 24, 32 (float)
Records only the Left/Right mix Record Isolated channels and mix tracks
Pre-roll Individual control of Left and Right gain
Record Triggers Individual control of Left and Right record arming
Record Bells Pre-roll
Record Triggers
Record Bells
Remix & Rerecord
NoiseAssist, Left and Right (requires plugin)
Tone On or Off Flexible Tone Routing
Tone Level
L Ident Tone
Tone Level
Limiters Always On Limiters (Off, Factory, Custom)
Custom Limiter options (Ratio, Threshold, Release)

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Custom Mode
Custom mode allows you to select your own mixture of basic and
advanced operation. This mode grants access to select categories of
Advanced Mode.
CONFIGURE CUSTOM SETUP
1. Set System > Mode to Custom.
2. In System > Custom Setup set each category to basic or ad-
vanced.
Custom Setup options are:
CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
Channel Allows advanced operation of the following
items: Channel Solo, Mute, Track Arm,
Pan, Low Cut, Phase, Delay, NoiseAssist
(requires plugin), Channel Linking, and
isolated track recording.
Gain Allows advanced operation of channel gain,
including dual gain stage (gain and fader)
and Remix.
Headphone Allows access to advanced headphone
presets and channel solo.
Record Allows advanced operation of isolated track
arming and recording, LR track linking and
gain, sample rate, and bit depth.
Metadata Allows advanced operation in the File List.
This includes metadata entry and editing
of name, number, notes, track names, and
access to the undo recording feature.
Outputs Allows advanced operation of Output menu
items such as mute, gain, mode, and
routing.

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Channel Screen - Basic Mode
The MixPre II’s flexibility is enhanced by its ability to select various
input types to its mixer channels. On the MixPre-3 II, channels can
be sourced from XLR mic/line input, 3.5 mm Aux line or mic input,
or from USB channels. On the MixPre-6 II and MixPre-10 II, channels
can be sourced from XLR or TRS mic/line input, 3.5 mm Aux line or
mic input, or from USB channels.

Access the channel’s input settings by pushing in the channel’s

knob. There are three channel inputs on the MixPre-3 II, 6 channel
inputs on the MixPre-6 II, and 10 channel inputs on the MixPre-10 II.

Channels 5 and 6 on MixPre-6 II and 9 and 10 on the MixPre-10 II

are controlled in the Inputs menu. Input source, gain, pan, and low-
cut are all available in this menu.

Channels use a single gain stage adjusted by the knob. Levels set
at the channel knob are sent to the LR mix record channels and the
LR outputs. Limiters are present on each channel and the LR mix
bus and will ensure that your audio is safe from accidental clipping.
PAN Pan the channel’s signal Left, Center or Right in the stereo LR
mix and Stereo Out.
LOW CUT Turn Low Cut filter on or off. Useful for reducing unwant-
ed low frequency in the audio of the select channel. In Basic Mode
Low Cut is fixed at 80 Hz.
INPUT Select one of the available Mic, Line, Aux (available when
Aux In Mode is Mic or Line) or USB inputs as the channel source.
PHANTOM Turn on 48 V phantom power when using a condenser
microphone in the selected channel (available when Input is Mic).

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Channel Screen - Advanced Mode
The MixPre II’s flexibility is enhanced by its ability to select various
input types to its mixer channels. On the MixPre-3 II, channels can
be sourced from XLR mic/line input, 3.5 mm Aux line or mic input, or
from USB channels. On the MixPre-6 II and MixPre-10 II, channels can
be sourced from XLR or TRS mic/line input, 3.5 mm Aux line or mic
input, or from USB channels.

Access the channel’s input settings by pushing in the channel’s knob.

There are three channel inputs on the MixPre-3 II, 6 channel inputs on
the MixPre-6 II, and 10 channel inputs on the MixPre-10 II.

Channels 5 and 6 on MixPre-6 II and 9 and 10 on the MixPre-10 II are

controlled in the Inputs menu. Input source, solo, mute, arm, gain,
pan, low cut, and linking are all available in this menu.

Channels use a dual gain stage. Adjust the gain control in the Channel
Screen and fader level with the knob. Limiters are present on each
channel and the LR mix bus and will ensure that your audio is safe
from accidental clipping.

SOLO Lets you “solo” the selected channel in the headphone output.
Solo mode can be set to “Individual” or “Multiple” in the HP menu.
When a channel is soloed, the LED ring will flash orange.
MUTE Provides quick access to muting an input.
ARM Allows pre-fade recording of the channel to an individual track
on the SD card.
GAIN Sets the sensitivity of the input. Generally, the Gain should be
set so that the loudest parts of the audio signal just touch the red
segments of the meters. The control knobs on the front panel act as
faders.
PAN Lets you position the audio of the channel anywhere between
Left and Right in the stereo image of the LR mix and Stereo Out.
LOW CUT Turn Low Cut filter on or off. Useful for reducing unwanted
low frequency in the audio of the select channel. Frequency is adjust-
able from 40, 80, 100, 120, or 160 Hz.
INPUT Select one of the available Mic, Line, Aux (available when Aux Input Types Description
In Mode is Mic or Line) or USB inputs as the channel source.
Mic Use for microphones. For condenser mics
PHANTOM Turn on 48 V phantom power when using a condenser requiring 48 V phantom power, set Phantom
microphone in the selected channel (available when Input is Mic) to On.
PHASE Phase inversion (or polarity reversal) is used to compensate Line Use this type for balanced analog line level
for incorrectly wired, balanced cables, to prevent signal cancellation sources.
when a source is dual-mic’d from opposite directions, or to reverse
left/right with microphones in a mid-side (MS) configuration. Aux In 1-2 Use for unbalanced stereo input.
USB Use for sources coming from a computer via
DELAY Input delay may be used to compensate for ‘phasey’ sounding
USB-C.
audio because of time-of-arrival differences between sound sources,
such as a boom mic and wireless radio mic picking up the same
sound source.
NOISEASSIST (REQUIRES PLUGIN) Sets the amount of noise sup-
pression applied to a channel. Adjust from 0 dB (no suppression) to
-20 dB (maximum suppression) in 1 dB steps. Only available when
the channel is selected in the System > NoiseAssist menu.
LINKING All MixPre II’s can link channels 1 and 2 either as a stereo
pair, mid side pair, or turn linking off.

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Linking Channels
Are you working with a stereo source—a keyboard or stereo mic per-
haps? To make it easy to adjust these types of sources, the MixPre II
offers linking of channel pairs either as a stereo pair or mid-side (MS)
pair.
STEREO PAIR LINKING
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.
MS PAIR LINKING
Control the level of both channels 1 and 2 with the Channel 1 knob.
The Channel 2 knob will now function as a width control. You can
choose to have the MS decoder apply to the mix only and not isolated
tracks in th menu Inputs > MS Decode.
MULTICHANNEL LINKING
When multiple channels are linked, gain, fader, limiters, track arming,
low cut filters, and input delay are all linked and controlled from the
single Channel. Additionally, the Link Type menu provides the options
for which parameters are linked.

All links input type, trim gains, faders, limiters, low cuts, record arms,
and delays
Faders Only links only fader level.

The MixPre-6 II can link channels 1-3 and 1-4.

The MixPre-10 II can additionally link channels 1-3, 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, 1-7
and 1-8.
GAIN STAGING WITH LINKING
You can use linking with single gain stage or two-gain stage (trim/
fader) operation. For instance, users wanting to link inputs 1-2 or 1-4,
but control all levels from the front-panel Channel 1 knob should set
System > Mode to Custom and then in Custom Setup, set Gain to
Basic and Channel to Advanced.

Users wanting to link those same inputs but use two gain stages
should use Advanced Mode or Custom mode with both Gain and
Channel set to Advanced. Then, you can adjust trim gain levels for
linked channels from the Channel 1 screen and adjust fader levels for
linked channels with the Channel 1 knob.

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Inputs Menu
The Inputs menu allows you to access software-controlled channels
(5 and 6 on MixPre-6 II or 9 and 10 on MixPre-10 II), Aux In Mode
settings, MS Decode settings, Knob Press options, Ambisonics
(MixPre-6 II and MixPre-10 II only with optional Plugin), and MixAssist
(with optional Plugin).
SOFTWARE-CONTROLLED CHANNEL SCREENS
Channel 5 and 6 on MixPre-6 II or channels 9 and 10 on MixPre-10 II
Channel screens provide access to a channel’s settings and func-
tions. This includes input source, solo, mute, arm tracks, gain, pan,
low cut, linking, and NoiseAssist attenuation (with optional Plugin and
an instance of NoiseAssist routed to the channel via
System>NoiseAssist menu).
INPUT SOURCE Selects Input source of channels 5 and 6 on
MixPre-6 II or channels 9 and 10 on MixPre-10 II from Off, USB 1-4,
Aux In 1, or Aux In 2.

MixPre-6 II channel 5 can be set to Aux 1, USB 1, or USB 3 and

channel 6 can be set to Aux In 2, USB 2, or USB 4.

MixPre-10 II channel 9 can be set to Aux 1, USB 1, or USB 3 and

channel 10 can be set to Aux In 2, USB 2, or USB 4.
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 II 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 II’s head-
phones and camera return (C1/C2) meters located on meter view.
This is particularly useful when you want to use the MixPre II to
drastically improve the sound quality recorded on the camera. It is
common knowledge that camera mic inputs are not of high quality so
by connecting your mics to the MixPre II instead, then connecting the
MixPre II’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 II’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 when 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 for Aux 1 or ring for Aux 2.
Set Menu > Timecode > TC Mode to Aux In 1 or Aux In 2 accordingly.
When Aux In Mode is set to Timecode, Aux In audio is disabled and
cannot be routed to channels.

5. Off: Select this option to turn off the Aux/Mic Input.

MS DECODE
Choose between ISOs & Mix and Mix Only.

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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.
Setting Knob Press to Ch.View + Solo does not permit
multiple HP Soloing. HP Solo mode is automatically set to ‘Individual’
if it was previously set to ‘Multiple’
AMBISONICS
MixPre-6 II and MixPre-10 II only. Requires plugin; see separate
Ambisonics guide for more information.
MIXASSIST
Requires plugin. MixAssist is not available in Music or Ambisonics
mode. See separate MixAssist guide for more information.
NOISEASSIST
Requires plugin. NoiseAssist is not available in Music or Ambisonics
mode. See separate NoiseAssist guide for more information.

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Metering CHANNEL SCREEN METER

There are five basic methods for observing input and output levels on
the MixPre II.

CHANNEL KNOB RING LEDS The brightness of the light ring

indicates the level of the input. Green = signal present, red = signal
peaking, orange = signal limiting. A channel’s ring LED will flash
orange when in solo and glow red when the channel is muted. With
MixAssist active, the ring LED will flow solid green to idicate that
channel is active.
CHANNEL SCREEN METER The Channel screen displays the isolat-
ed channel meter in the top left-hand corner.
HOME SCREEN METERS To switch meter views, touch the meters MAIN LR STEREO METER VIEW
to cycle through the three different views. The meters show signal lev-
els, current arm status of each track, limiter activity, MixAssist active
channel status, and NoiseAssist suppression amount.

METER BALLISTICS
Audio meter ballistics is the manner in which a visual meter responds
to audio signal levels. Peak-reading ballistics correspond to actual
signal peaks, but do not necessarily correspond to perceived signal
loudness. Peak meters have an instant attack and slow decay and
are useful in digital audio workflows where signal overload can cause
immediate distortion. Volume Units (VU) meter ballistics correspond
closely to how the human ear perceives loudness. VU meters provide
good visual indication of how loud a signal will be, but provides poor LR, ISO MULTI-TRACK METER VIEW (MIXPRE-10 II SHOWN)
information of actual signal peaks.
The MixPre II uses a combination Peak+VU ballistics for all meters,
where the perceived loudness (or VU) is simultaneously displayed as a
standard bar while the peak signal is displayed as a single, indepen-
dent segment above the VU.

LR, CAMERA RETURNS, AND USB 1,2 METER VIEW

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Limiters
The MixPre II has fully adjustable limiter parameters giving control
over Ratio, Release and Threshold. The limiters can be fine tuned for
dialog, foley, nature recording, and even live instruments.
Access the Limiters menu by navigating to Menu > System > Limiters.
The following options are available in the Limiters menu:
ON/OFF Toggles the Limiters On or Off. While set to On the limiter is
a global setting and applies to every channel.
LIMITER SETUP Toggle limiter preset between Factory or Custom.
CUSTOM Enters Custom Limiter set up menu giving the following
parameter adjustments:
RATIO Sets the Limiting ratio. Options are Inf:1, 10:1, and 20:1. 20:1
is the default setting.
RELEASE Adjustable from 50-1000 ms in 10 ms increments. 100
ms is the default setting.
THRESHOLD adjustable from -2 to -12 dBFS in 1 dB steps. -6 dBFS
is the default setting.

Any changes made in Custom Limiter mode are retained after leaving
the menu, allowing you to compare the Factory setting and your own
Custom Limiter setting.

Limiters are disabled in 32-bit float mode.

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Outputs
The MixPre II features multiple Output configurations for flexible re-
cording scenarios. The Outputs menu is available in Advanced mode.
In the Outputs menu, you may send any channel, Aux input, USB
input or LR mix to either the outputs, mute outputs, and control gain.
The MixPre-3 II and MixPre-6 II Stereo Out can be configured to send
audio or LTC timecode.
MIXPRE-3 II & MIXPRE-6 II:
STEREO OUT MUTE Mutes the output.
STEREO OUT GAIN Adjusting output gains is useful for optimizing
the level feeding downstream devices such as transmitters, external
mixers, PA, etc. The level of the output can be set to Off, 40 to +20 dB
in 1 dB steps.
STEREO OUT LEFT OR RIGHT Configures output source, select
from Mix L, Mix R, Isolated Channels (pre or post-fade), Aux In, or USB
streaming into the MixPre II from a computer.
LEFT, RIGHT OUTPUT DELAY Output delay is particularly useful
when sending audio to video operators on a production set or in live
streaming applications to ensure that audio is in sync with video.
Outputs can be delayed from 0 to 400 ms. Delay applies to the Stereo
Out left and right and any USB output routed from Out L or R.
STEREO OUT MODE Configures the output to be used as an LTC
timecode or audio output.
STEREO OUT LEFT OR RIGHT Configures output source, select
from Mix L, Mix R, Isolated Channels (pre or post-fade), Aux In, or USB
streaming into the MixPre II from a computer.
USB 1-6 (MIXPRE-3 II) Configures output source from L,R, 1-3 (pre-
or post-fade), Headphone L, R, or Output L,R.
USB 1-8 (MIXPRE-6 II) Configures output source from L,R, 1-6 (pre-
or post-fade), Headphone L, R, or Output L,R.
MIXPRE-10 II:
L/R OUT MUTE Mutes the output.
X1/X2 OUT MUTE Mutes the output.
L/R GAIN Adjusting output gains is useful for optimizing the level
feeding downstream devices such as transmitters, external mixers,
PA, etc. The level of the output can be set to Off, 40 to +20 dB in 1 dB
steps.
X1/X2 GAIN Adjusts the level of the output from Off, 40 to +20 dB
in 1 dB steps.
LEFT OR RIGHT OUTPUT Configures output source, select from Mix
L, Mix R, Isolated Channels (pre or post-fade), Aux In, or USB stream-
ing into the MixPre II from a computer.
LEFT, RIGHT, X1, X2 OUTPUT DELAY Output delay is particularly
useful when sending audio to video operators on a production set
or in live streaming applications to ensure that audio is in sync with
video. Outputs can be delayed from 0 to 400 ms. Delay applies to the
left, right, X1 and X2 outputs and any USB output routed from Out L,
R, X1, or X2.
USB 1-12 Configures output source from L,R, 1-10 (pre- or post-fade,
Headphone L, R, or Output L,R, X1,X2.

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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.

In addition, if you choose to send the channels to outputs, you can

select either pre-fade (Channel knob has no effect) or post-fade
(Channel knob controls level).

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Headphone Out
The MixPre II’s high quality headphone amplifier provides high power
and very low noise performance so that you can accurately hear the
audio, regardless of headphones or environment.

Connect headphones via 3.5 mm jack to the headphone jack (located

on the right side panel). The volume of the headphones is set using
the knob directly adjacent to the headphone jack.

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.

When clipping occurs in the headphones, the Headphone Clip indica-

tor appears in the top right corner of screen, over the Power Status
indicator.

ACCESS THE HEADPHONE PRESET MENU

1. Enter the main menu.

2. Tap in the upper left hand corner.

3. Above this icon, the currently selected HP preset is displayed.

ADVANCED MODE - CREATING A CUSTOM HP PRESET

Select Edit HP Preset (Advanced Mode Only) to edit and name any of
the User HP Presets.

ADVANCED MODE - HP SOLO

HP Solo mode provides options for single or multi-channel solo moni-
toring. Soloing channels is performed in the channel screens.

DISABLING RECORD BELLS IN HEADPHONES

Record bells, heard in headphones when recording is started and
stopped, may be turned off. The record bells can be turned off in the
Record menu.

HEADPHONE PRESET OPTIONS BY MODEL

MIXPRE-3 II
Basic Mode: LR Stereo, USB 1, 2, Advanced Mode: LR Stereo, LR
Mono, USB 1, 2, and User Presets 1-4
Camera options appear when Aux In is set to Camera.
MIXPRE-6 II
Basic Mode: LR Stereo, USB 1, 2, USB 3,4
Advanced Mode: LR Stereo, LR Mono, USB 1, 2, and User Presets 1-4
Camera options appear when Aux In is set to Camera.
MIXPRE-10 II
Basic Mode: LR Stereo, X1X2 Stereo, USB 1,2, USB 3,4, and User
Presets 1-4.
Advanced Mode: LR Stereo, LR Mono, X1X2 Stereo, USB 1,2, USB 3,4,
and User Presets 1-4.
Camera options appear when Aux In is set to Camera.

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Using the MixPre II as a
USB Audio Interface
The MixPre II Series perform as highly capable and pristine quality
USB audio interfaces. They support up to 96 kHz sample rate at
bit depths of 16, 24, 32-bit integer or 32-bit float. The MixPre II’s
32-bit float USB audio path makes it possible to record into a DAW
above 0 dBFS without clipping.

A list of compatible 32-bit float OS and DAW’s can be found at www.

sounddevices.com/32-bit-float-applications

For PC users, the MixPre II will appear as a 2x2 audio interface un-
less a specific ASIO® driver is installed. The latest ASIO drivers are
available for free at www.sounddevices.com/download

A PC running Windows 10 or higher is required to stream 32-bit

float audio. A PC running Windows 7 or below will not stream audio
at 32-bit float. Please install the correct ASIO driver relative to your
operating system.

To work with the USB audio from a host computer, it is necessary

to route the USB 1 - 4 sources appropriately. To mix the USB audio
from the host computer with live audio from the inputs to the LR
bus, use the channel screen and select input source. To hear the
USB host computer audio in the headphones only, switch the HP
preset to USB 1,2 or USB 3,4.

The MixPre II is capable of recording and streaming audio to a USB

host simultaneously, or recording the USB audio stream out of a
computer directly to its SD recorder.

When connected to a computer as a USB Audio Interface the sam-

ple rate of the MixPre II is determined by the computer.

LOW-LATENCY MONITORING Latency has been minimized while

using the MixPre-II as a USB interface. In situations where the
throughput latency is higher than desired, the input can be directly
monitored in the headphone output.

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TO MONITOR WITH ZERO-LATENCY:
1. Connect via USB-C to the USB port on your computer.
2. Confirm that the LR Stereo HP Preset is selected.
3. Select USB 1 for Channel 1 source (MixPre-3 II), Channel 5
source (MixPre-6 II), or Channel 9 source (MixPre-10 II) and
Pan L.
4. Select USB 2 for Channel 2 source (MixPre-3 II), Channel 6
source (MixPre-6 II), or Channel 10 source (MixPre-10 II) and
Pan R.
OR
• Create a custom HP preset that mixes the microphone or
input you want to record from with the USB 1 and/or USB 2
feed from the computer. For example, HP L = Ch1 + U1 and
HP R = Ch1 + U2.
5. Connect microphone or other inputs to remaining channels.
6. Select USB 1 for Channel 1 source (MixPre-3 II), Channel 5
source (MixPre-6 II), or Channel 9 source (MixPre-10 II) and
Pan L.
7. Select USB 2 for Channel 2 source (MixPre-3 II), Channel 6
source (MixPre-6 II), or Channel 10 source (MixPre-10 II) and
Pan R.
8. Connect microphone or other inputs to remaining channels.
9. Select the appropriate inputs for remaining channels.
10. Setup your DAW software for a new track with its source being
any of the available channels.
11. Disable record monitoring or mute the channel’s output in the
DAW.

You should now be able to hear and adjust the output of your DAW
audio through the channels you set to USB 1 and 2 on your MixPre
while adjusting your low-latency feed in your headphones (and
send levels to DAW) using the remaining channel knobs.

USB Output Routing

Each of the MixPre’s USB audio output streams can be sourced
from any channel (pre- or post-fade), LR mix bus, headphone output
or LR output and X1,X2 (on the MixPre-10 II only).

MIX-MINUS SENDS
A mix-minus send is used when working with remote contributors in
podcasting, conferencing and broadcast applications. It allows the
remote contributor to hear the program mix, minus their own voice,
the remove distracting latency.

TO SETUP UP A MIX-MINUS SEND:

1. In the Outputs>St.Out Left or St.Out Right menus (or L, R, X1, or
X2 Output menus on the MixPre-10 II), create a summed mix of all
the channels you want to send to the remote contributor minus their
own channel. You can mix the channels pre-fade or post-fade.

2. Select the Output you have configured in step 1 as the source for
the USB channel you are sending to the remote contributor.

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System
MODE Switch between Basic, Advanced and
Custom.
FILE TRANSFER Transfer files between the MixPre and a host
computer.
USB AUDIO Switch between Normal or Stereo Out. The
Stereo Out option allows you to set the USB Audio interface to
output only 2 channels in order to increase compatibility with
applications that do not support multichannel USB audio.
USB-C (MIXPRE-3 II AND MIXPRE-6 II ONLY) Switch between
Power only or Audio when using with a USB-C power or audio source.
LIMITERS Set limiters to off, factory, or custom.
BLUETOOTH Switch Bluetooth on/off.
NOISEASSIST (PLUGIN REQUIRED) Activate and setup Noise-
Assist routing.
WINGMAN PASSWORD Set a required password for the Wingman
app.
BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightness of the
touch screen and the ring LEDs.
DATE/TIME
Set current date/time and format.
TUNE CRYSTAL (MIXPRE-1O II ONLY) Fine tune the internal
crystal frequency to an external word clock or LTC signal via BNC In.
REGULATORY Provides full Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) compliance information.
VERSION Provides the model type, current
firmware version, and serial
number.
UPDATE FIRMWARE Update the firmware
from a file on the SD card. The
latest firmware can be downloaded from the Sound Devices
website: www.sounddevices.com/support/downloads

While updating firmware, power the MixPre via:

USB-C on the Mixpre-3, -3M, or -3 II
USB-C on the MixPre-6, -6M, or -6 II
When powering via USB-C from a computer, it is best to set
Menu>System>USB-C to Power Only.
Use the included Hirose power supply for the MixPre-10T, -10M, or
-10 II.
Fully charged batteries are also acceptable on all models.
Do not perform the update with low batteries or unstable power
sources.

When upgrading to firmware version 7.0 or higher from any version

lower than 6.0 the firmware installation process will need to be
completed twice. After the first installation is complete, the MixPre II
will prompt you to start the second installation process.
PLUGINS View and apply plugins. Plugins enhance the capability of
your MixPre II and are available to purchase at:
store.sounddevices.com

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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 accept-
able. 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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Record - Basic Mode Record - Advanced Mode
PRE-ROLL TIME Pre-roll captures audio for a set amount of time REC L, R Arms L and/or R mix buses. Choose between Off, Off &
before Record is pressed, ensuring important audio is never missed. Linked, L, R, L&R, and L&R Linked.
Pre-roll time decreases as sample rate increases. Choose up to 10 L GAIN Sets the gain for the L mix.
seconds of pre-roll at 48 kHz. At 96 kHz pre-roll is limited to a maxi-
RIGHT GAIN Set the gain for the R mix. This setting is disabled
mum of 5 seconds. At 192 kHz pre-roll is limited to a maximum of 2
when Rec L,R Mix is set to LR Linked.
seconds. Pre-roll is not available in record run mode or when using a
record trigger. SAMPLE RATE Set the internal sample rate and sample rate of
recorded WAV files. Choose between 44.1 kHz, 47.952 kHz, 48 kHz,
REC TRIGGER Sets record triggering from either timecode, HDMI
48.048 kHz, 96 kHz, and 192 kHz.
flag or HDMI FUJIFILM flag. The default is Off.
RECORD BELLS Enable or disable record bell notifications. Record When Timecode Mode is set to HDMI TC In, the connected camera
bells are On by default. determines the sample rate of the MixPre II.
When using the MixPre II as a computer audio interface, the sample
rate is determined by the computer.
BIT DEPTH Select between 16, 24, and 32 float bit depth.
PRE-ROLL TIME Pre-roll captures audio for a set amount of time
before Record is pressed, ensuring important audio is never missed.
Pre-roll time decreases as sample rate increases. Choose up to 10
seconds of pre-roll at 48 kHz. At 96 kHz pre-roll is limited to a maxi-
mum of 5 seconds. At 192 kHz pre-roll is limited to a maximum of 2
seconds. Pre-roll is not available in record run mode or when using a
record trigger.
REC TRIGGER The MixPre II may be configured to begin recording
when it is triggered. Setting the Record Trigger to HDMI flag will
initiate record when a compatible device issues the record flag via
the HDMI input. The MixPre II has two HDMI rec trigger options.
HDMI flag for Sony, Panasonic, Nikon, Canon and Blackmagic cam-
eras and HDMI FUJIFILM for FUJIFILM cameras. Setting the Record
Trigger to Timecode will initiate record when the MixPre II detects
running LTC timecode via the Aux or BNC inputs (MixPre-10 II only).
Set record triggers in the Record Menu. When record triggers are
used, Pre-roll is disabled.
REMIX Allows you to simultaneously play back a file and record a
new L/R mix while adjusting the gains with the fader knobs. To remix
a recording, turn on Remix in the Record menu. Select a file from the
File List that has isolated tracks and select Remix.
Tip: Enable MixAssist with remixing/re-recording to help clean up
audio and reduce background noise in an existing recording.
LEFT N.ASST (PLUGIN REQUIRED) Sets the amount of
NoiseAssist suppression on the L mix track. Adjust from 0 dB (no
suppression) to -20 dB (maximum suppression) in 1 dB steps. Op-
tion is only available when L is selected in the System > NoiseAssist
menu.
RIGHT N.ASST (PLUGIN REQUIRED) Sets the amount of
NoiseAssist suppression on the R mix track. Adjust from 0 dB (no
suppression) to -20 dB (maximum suppression) in 1 dB steps. Op-
tion is only available when R is selected in the System > NoiseAssist
menu.
RECORD BELLS Enable or disable record bell notifications. Record
bells are On by default.

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File Splits
To conform to the Broadcast WAV File standard ,the maximum size
of a file recorded by the MixPre II is 4GB. If a recording exceeds this
limit, the MixPre II will automatically begin recording a new file. The
recording process is seamless, meaning the two files can be joined
together in post with no loss in audio.

Timecode
When timecode is enabled, it is displayed on the home screen
beneath the current filename. Standard timecode is displayed as
HH:MM:SS:FF. Drop-frame timecode is displayed with a semi-colon
between the seconds and frames fields: HH:MM:SS;FF.

Each time you press record, the current timecode value is stored in-
side the Broadcast WAV file. Most popular video editing applications
can read this timecode value to help sync the audio with picture.

When power is removed, the internal battery maintains accurate

timecode for up to 4 hours. An alert will be issued whenever the
timecode generator (in Free Run and Time of Day timecode modes)
has reset due to internal battery depletion. This internal battery is
automatically charged anytime the MixPre II is powered on.

TC MODE Select between Free Run, Time of Day, Rec Run, BNC In
(MixPre-10 II only), Aux In 1, Aux In 2, HDMI TC In, HDMI FUJIFILM or
Off.
When using Aux In 1 or 2 for Timecode, be sure to set Inputs>Aux In
Mode to Timecode.
FRAME RATE Select between 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97nd, 29.97dF,
30, and 30 dF. Setting the frame rate is not necessary when using
BNC, Aux, or HDMI In.
JAM With the MixPre to Free Run and the frame rate set to the
source’s frame rate, tap Source and select BNC In or Aux TC.
Tap Jam TC to jam timecode. Jamming is successful if Diff =
00:00:00:00.
SET TC Manually set timecode.
BNC IN MixPre-10 II only. Set BNC to Timecode or Word Clock.
BNC OUT MixPre-10 II only. Set BNC to Timecode or Word Clock.
SYNC REF MixPre-10 II only. Select from BNC In or Internal. When
BNC In is selected, the MixPre-10 II can be set to sync to an external
timecode or word clock sync reference connected to BNC In.
SET UBITS Click “Mode” at top to edit UBits Mode. From the main
screen, press in with the headphone encoder to modify the value of
a UBit. Use the arrows or scroll with the encoder to select.

To maintain accurate timecode count over a power cycle, ensure

MixPre is not connected as a USB audio interface to a computer
during power up. It is best practice to rejam timecode devices after
switching modes (Basic, Advanced or Custom) or after any setting
change requiring a reboot (32-bit float, MixAssist, Music mode or
Ambisonics).

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Timecode Modes
FREE RUN Timecode runs continuously. Timecode continues count-
ing accurately for up to four hours after power-down.

REC RUN Timecode runs while recording and is stationary when

not recording. In this mode, timecode defaults to the last stationary
value at power-up. When switching to Record Run from another
mode, the internal generator will stop at the last timecode value.
Timecode output can be used to trigger other equipment that sup-
ports timecode remote triggering to start and stop recording.

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 of day. Use TOD mode when you
want the recorded WAV files to be timecode stamped with the time
of day generated by the internal clock.

BNC IN, AUX IN Timecode can be derived from external timecode

connected to the TC In BNC or to the 3.5 mm Aux/Mic In connector.

HDMI TC IN Many DSLR-style cameras output timecode via HDMI.

If HDMI TC In is selected without an HDMI source connected, the
MixPre II will report missing sync. The MixPre II has two HDMI
timecode modes,. HDMI flag for Sony, Panasonic, Nikon, Canon and
Blackmagic cameras and HDMI FUJIFILM for FUJIFILM cameras.

LTC Timecode is not present on the MixPre-3 II and MixPre-6 II

Stereo Out or the MixPre-10 II BNC out when HDMI TC In is in use.
When set to HDMI TC In, the connected camera determines the
sample rate of the MixPre II.

OFF Setting TC Mode to Off disables the timecode feature. When

Off, the time counter below the filename region on the home screen
displays elapsed time instead of timecode.

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Presets
If you plan to use the MixPre II in a wide variety of situations, you can
store and recall snapshots of all of the MixPre II’s settings. Setup files
can be saved and recalled from the SD card or to one of four internal
preset slots. You can also restore the MixPre II to the factory default
settings from the Presets menu.
LOAD Loads factory defaults or user presets from SD Card or from on
of four internal slots.
SAVE TO INT 1 Saves the current setup to internal slot 1.
SAVE TO INT 2 Saves the current setup to internal slot 2.
SAVE TO INT 3 Saves the current setup to internal slot 3.
SAVE TO INT 4 Saves the current setup to internal slot 4.
SAVE TO SD Saves the current setup to the SD card.

Projects
NEW Create a custom project name or project name based on the
current date. Names may be up to 18 characters long.
OPEN Select the required project. This will load the File List with the
selected Project’s files.
COPY Select the project to copy to a USB-A Drive.
TRASH PROJECT Select which project to trash. This moves the
selected project and all its files to the TRASH folder. Projects in this
folder are accessible using a computer. You can permanently delete
projects in the SD card’s TRASH folder using a computer or by format-
ting the card.
CREATE REPORT The MixPre II 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 can send along with your audio files to post-production
or a client. The CSV sound report file is stored in the active project’s
folder alongside audio files and is named as follows: ActiveProject-
Name_Report.csv
REPORT INFO The MixPre II can customize the sound report’s
descriptive header information to include various project details, such
as Producer, Director, Job, Name, Location, Phone, E-mail, Client, etc.
Enter details for each info item using the on-screen virtual keyboard,
a USB keyboard. If items are blank, they will not be included in the
report file.

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File List - Basic Mode
TO ACCESS THE FILE LIST
1. Touch the filename at the top of the Home screen.
2. Scroll through the chronological list of all files in an active proj-
ect with the headphone encoder. The top item in the list is the
next file to be recorded. Directly below that is the last recorded
file or file currently being recorded, followed by all previously
recorded files.
3. Press Edit or push the headphone encoder in to access sub-
menus for each file.

TO PLAYBACK A FILE FROM THE LIST

Scroll to a file and press Play to play it back.

NAME Edit the file’s name.

NUMBER Edit the file’s number.

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File List - Advanced Mode
TO ACCESS THE FILE LIST
1. Touch the filename at the top of the Home screen.
2. Scroll through the chronological list of all files in an active proj-
ect with the headphone encoder. The top item in the list is the
next file to be recorded. Directly below that is the last recorded
file or file currently being recorded, followed by all previously
recorded files.
3. Press Edit or push the headphone encoder in to access sub-
menus for each file.
TO PLAYBACK A FILE FROM THE LIST
Select a file and press Play to play it back.

UNDO Undo moves the last recorded file to the SD card’s UNDO
folder and resets the number of the next file. Files in this folder are
accessible using a computer.
NAME,NUM,NOTES Edit the file’s name, number, and, in advanced
mode, make notes.
TRACK NAMES Edit track names within a file.
RENAME Rename the file’s name and number.
TRASH FILE Deletes the file.
CUE LIST Brings up list of all cue marks added during record or
playback. Name, move, and delete cue marks on this list.

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Cue Marks
Use cue marks to make it easy to locate quickly to points of interest.
The MixPre automatically renumbers cue marks if one is inserted
between existing cue marks to maintain their ascending numerical
order from start to finish—01, 02, 03, etc. You may have a maximum
of 99 per file.
Cues appear in numerical order in the Cue List, such as those
shown in the adjacent image.

ADD A CUE MARK

1. During recording, playback, or pause, tap , the Q icon at
the top of the Home screen to add a cue mark.
2. A cue mark number (starting from 01 and incrementing each
time a new cue mark is added) is displayed next to the Q icon.

ACCESS THE CUE LIST

1. Tap .
2. Use the HP encoder to select a file (or highlight a file and tap
Edit).
3. Tap Cue List from menu.
4. Cues may be named, moved, deleted from the Cue List.

NAME A CUE MARK

1. From the Cue List, use the HP encoder to select a cue mark.
2. Tap Name and enter a new name then tap Ok.

MOVING CUE MARKS

You can finely tune the position of cue marks in 0.1 second incre-
ments.
1. From the Cue List, use the HP encoder to select a cue mark.
2. Tap Move and rotate the HP encoder to adjust the selection in
0.1 second increments.
3. Press the HP encoder to save the new cue marker position.

DELETING A SINGLE CUE MARK

1. From the Cue List, use the HP encoder to select a cue mark.
2. Tap Delete.

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Using Star Shortcuts (*/**)
MIXPRE-6 II
For your convenience, we have included a front panel programmable
button. This lets you dedicate a hardware shortcut to frequently used
functions without having to navigate the menus. Program the * button
in the *Button menu.
MIXPRE-10 II
For your convenience, we have included a two-position programma-
ble toggle switch on the front panel. This lets you dedicate hardware
shortcuts to frequently used functions. Program the * and ** switch
in the *Shortcuts menu.
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS
1. Ch 5/6 Screen Toggle (MixPre-6 II)
2. Ch 9/10 Screen (MixPre-10 II)
3. Solo/Mute screen
4. Project screen
5. SD Card screen
6. Undo
7. Slate Mic
8. Tone
9. Q
10. St Out Mute (MixPre-6 II)
11. L/R Mute (MixPre-10 II)
12. X1/X2 Mute (MixPre-10 II)

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Wingman Application Connection
Status Bar

Sound Devices Wingman is a free app that allows wireless remote

control of the Bluetooth Smart-enabled MixPre Series from iOS or Icon
Android devices.
Viewing Area
VIEWING AREA
On smaller devices, the viewing area displays transport and track
views. Swipe horizontally to toggle between views. On larger devices,
the viewing area shows only transport view.

TRANSPORT VIEW
Displays control buttons, metadata fields, and meters. Swiping verti-
cally toggles to other meters. On larger devices, arming and naming
of tracks is done in transport view.

TRACK VIEW
On smaller devices, arming and naming of tracks is done in track
view.

RENAMING TRACKS Tab Bar

1. On large mobile devices, from the Transport view, tap anywhere

in a vertical meter for the track you want to edit.
2. On small mobile devices, swipe horizontally to display the Track
view, then tap anywhere in a horizontal meter for the track you
want to edit.
3. Use the virtual on-screen keyboard to modify the track name.
4. Tap Done when finished to save the changes.
5. Tap anywhere on screen other than the keyboard to exit without
saving changes.

ARMING/DISARMING TRACKS
1. Tap the meter label. When armed the label turns red. When on
but disarmed, the label is gray. When the input is off, the label
is black and cannot be armed.
2. Meter labels are joined (displayed as a single label) to indicate
when channels are linked.

Transport View

Track View

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CONNECTION ICON
Tap the Connection icon to efficiently switch connection from
one device to another from within the app.
Tapping the Circled-I icon helps identify a listed MixPre by dis-
playing an “Identifying from Wingman” message on the chosen
recorder’s screen.

CONNECTION ICON STATUS COLORS

Gray Disconnected - either no activity or
scanning for devices

Orange Bluetooth connection in progress

Yellow Connected - authentication underway

Green Connected and authenticated

ENABLE BLUETOOTH ON THE MIXPRE This toggles Blue-

tooth On and Off. 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.

SET AND CLEAR THE WINGMAN PASSWORD

For added security, set up the MixPre recorder to require a
password for remote access. Use the virtual keyboard or a USB
keyboard to enter a password up to 18 alpha-numeric charac-
ters . Punctuation other than a hyphen or an underscore is not
permitted.
FILE LIST TAB
MixPre files and their embedded BWF/iXML metadata can be
viewed and edited in the File List tab.
SOUND REPORT
Sound reports can be created and sent direct from Wingman as
CSV files.

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USB Hub
The MixPre II supports multiple USB devices such as USB thumb
drives, Midi controllers, and/or USB Keyboards via a USB hub.
To maximize USB hub support, note:

Powered hubs are recommended as these can deliver appropriate

current.

If using non-powered hubs, do not connect more than three low power
devices.

Connect each USB device individually rather than all at once.

The peak current of all three devices at once may exceed the max
peak current of the supply.

If devices are randomly dismounting there is not enough current to

power all the attached devices. Remove one or more devices or use a
powered hub.

USB-A support (with or without hub) is only available when MixPre is

fully powered and not in low power mode.

Only one USB controller can be used at a time.

Only one USB drive can be used at a time.

When using non-powered hubs with the MixPre 3 II or 6 II, use an

L-mount battery, a 4-pin Hirose DC adapter (e.g. from Hawkwoods),
a USB-C wall adapter, or USB-C battery pack (e.g. from Anker or
Ravpower). USB-C from a computer may not provide sufficient power
to operate all USB devices connected to a non-powered USB hub.

The USB-A port does not support hubs when being powered from AA
batteries.

Use a high quality USB-C to C cable when powering from a USB-C

power source, preferably one meter or less. Low quality USB-C cables
could cause erratic behavior.

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USB Keyboard
A connected USB keyboard may be used as a wired remote control
for certain functions. Holding a keyboard function for longer than
0.5 seconds will repeat the shortcut action.

KEYSTROKE DESCRIPTION
Escape Back. Also cancels out of editing mode when virtual
keyboard is on screen
F1 or Menu key Accesses the Main menu
F12 Home
F2 File list
F3 Cycles between available Meters views and the Main
screen
Ctrl + R Record
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. (Same as
encoder press.) Also, same as choosing OK when
virtual keyboard is on screen
Q In menus: select top left option in quad button view
W In menus: select top right option in quad button view
MixPre-10 II: Top Center
A In menus: select bottom left option in quad button view
S In menus: select bottom right option in quad button
view

MixPre-10 II: Bottom Center

E MixPre-10 II menus: Top Right
D MixPre-10 II menus: Bottom Right
1-0 Channel screen for 1-10
* Toggles assigned * Shortcut Action
Ctrl + M Add cue mark
Ctrl + F File transfer mode
Ctrl + 1-0 Toggle Arm status of Channels 1-10
Option + 1-0 Solo Channels 1-10
Ctrl + Option + 1-0 Mute Channels 1-10
1+2+3 Front Panel Lock Menu

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X-KEYS® PROGRAMMABLE KEYPADS, S TICKS &
KEYBOARDS

X-keys include a variety of compact, tactile input devices that can

be programmed to emulate USB keyboard commands. Their various
buttons and tactile controls are programmed via P.I. Engineering’s
MacroWorks Windows software. When mapped as individual com-
mands or as macro commands to MixPre’s USB Keyboard shortcuts
listed above, they offer quick-access to many MixPre functions includ-
ing Record, Stop, Play, and many more.

To use with MixPre, the X-Keys device must be connected to the

MixPre’s USB-A port.

Please visit P.I. Engineering’s website for more information.

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USB Controllers
The MixPre II Series can be connected to select third party con-
trollers for tactile control of mixing and recording. These control
surfaces provide a varied range of physical sliders, pots, and
buttons to set fader levels, trim gains, pans, reverb sends, solos,
mutes, record arming, transport control and more. Functionality
varies depending on controller model. When connected to the
MixPre II, some functions are taken over by the controller and
are therefore disabled on the MixPre II.
AKAI MidiMix
COMPATIBLE RECORDERS
1. Korg NanoKontrol Studio
2. Korg NanoKontrol 2
3. Novation LaunchControl XL
4. AKAI MidiMix

CONNECTING THE MIXPRE TO A CONTROLLER

Power and control is provided via a single USB cable to better
facilitate simple connection between the MixPre and controller.
Korg NanoKontrol 2
For the MixPre-3 II and -6 II, USB Controllers will only function if
the MixPre is adequately powered.

1. The MixPre may be powered on before USB connection or

may be turned on after USB connection.
2. Connect one end of a USB cable to the MixPre’s USB-A port
and the other end to the controller’s USB port, which can
be a USB-B, Micro USB, or Mini USB port, depending on
the controller model. We recommend using the USB cable
supplied with the controller.
3. A popup screen displays the controller model. After a few
seconds of configuration, the popup closes and the control-
ler is ready to use. Korg NanoKontrol Studio

MAP USER-DEFINABLE BUTTONS TO FUNCTIONS

1. Connect a controller.
2. On the MixPre, access Menu > * Shortcuts > Control Sur-
face
3. Set any of the user-definable shortcut buttons to the assign-
able functions listed below.

ASSIGNABLE FUNCTIONS
1. Tone
2. L/R Mute Novation LaunchControl XL
3. X1/X2 Mute
4. Undo
5. Slate Mic
6. Add Q
7. Record
8. Stop
9. Play
10. Rewind
11. Fast Fwd
12. Shuttle (not all controllers)

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Akai MidiMix Interface Functions
FUNCTION ACTION
Fader Bank Switching --
User-Definable Shortcut Buttons Solo + Bank Left
Solo + Bank Right
Record via user-definable shortcut
PLAY via user-definable shortcut
STOP via user-definable shortcut
FFWD X2, X16 via user-definable shortcut
RWD X2, X16 via user-definable shortcut
Skip Next File via user-definable shortcut
(Tap Fast Forward)
Skip Prev File via user-definable shortcut
(Tap Rewind)
Skip Next Mark via user-definable shortcut
(Fast Forward)
Skip Prev Mark via user-definable shortcut
(Rewind)
Return to Zero via user-definable shortcut
(Stop)
Shuttle Only via MixPre
Record Arm REC Arm button
Record Arm Status Red REC Arm button when armed
Input Monitor --
Input Monitor Status --
Channel Screen Access Solo + REC Arm buttons
Faders Linear faders 1-8
Trims Top row knobs
Pans Bottom row knobs
Reverb --
Low Cut Middle row knobs
Mute Mute button
Solo Solo + Mute buttons
Mute Status Yellow Mute button
Solo Status Yellow Mute button when Solo is pressed
L/R (Stereo) Output Gain Master fader
L/R (Stereo) Output Mute via user-definable shortcut
X1/X2 Mute (10 II only) via user-definable shortcut
Tone via user-definable shortcut
Metronome --
Create Q via user-definable shortcut
Undo via user-definable shortcut
Internal Mic (10 II only) via user-definable shortcut
SEND ALL Button Sends all current fader, knob settings to MixPre

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Korg NanoKontrol 2 Interface Functions
FUNCTION ACTION
Fader Bank Switching --
User-Definable Shortcut Buttons Cycle + Marker Set
Cycle + Marker <
Cycle + Marker >
Cycle + <<
Cycle + >>
Record Record button
PLAY/Pause Play button
STOP Stop button
FFWD X2, X16 Hold >> button
RWD X2, X16 Hold << button
Skip Next File Tap >> button
Skip Prev File Tap << button
Skip Next Mark Tap >> button
Skip Prev Mark Tap << button
Return to Zero Tap Stop
Shuttle Only via MixPre
Record Arm R button
Record Arm Status Red R button when armed
Input Monitor --
Input Monitor Status --
Channel Screen Access Cycle + S button
Faders Linear faders 1-8
Trims Rotary knobs (set to trim)
Pans Rotary knobs (set to pan)
Reverb --
Low Cut Rotary knobs (set to low-cut)
Mute M button
Solo S button
Mute Status Red M button
Solo Status Red S button
L/R (Stereo) Output Gain Only via MixPre
L/R (Stereo) Output Mute via user-definable shortcut
X1/X2 Mute (10 II only) via user-definable shortcut
Tone via user-definable shortcut
Metronome --
Create Q Marker Set button
Undo via user-definable shortcut
Internal Mic (10 II only) via user-definable shortcut

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Korg NanoKontrol Studio Interface Functions
FUNCTION ACTION
Fader Bank Switching --
User-Definable Shortcut Buttons Cycle + Marker Set
Cycle + Marker <
Cycle + Marker >
Cycle + <<
Cycle + >>
Record Record button
PLAY Play button
STOP Stop button
FFWD X2, X16 Hold >> button
RWD X2, X16 Hold << button
Skip Next File Tap >> or Marker >button
Skip Prev File Tap << or Marker < button
Skip Next Mark Tap >> or Marker > button
Skip Prev Mark Tap << or Marker < button
Return to Zero Tap |< or Stop
Shuttle Press MixPre HP encoder or set Shuttle as a shortcut, then use selected shortcut and scrub
wheel.
Record Arm REC Arm button
Record Arm Status White REC Arm button when armed
Input Monitor --
Input Monitor Status --
Channel Screen Access Select button
Faders Linear faders 1-8
Trims Scene 1 then use knobs
Pans Scene 3 then use knobs
Reverb --
Low Cut Scene 2 then use knobs
Mute Mute button
Solo Solo button
Mute Status White Mute button
Solo Status White Solo button
L/R (Stereo) Output Gain Only via MixPre
L/R (Stereo) Output Mute via user-definable shortcut
X1/X2 Mute (10 II only) via user-definable shortcut
Tone via user-definable shortcut
Metronome --
Create Q Marker Set button
Undo via user-definable shortcut
Internal Mic (10 II only) via user-definable shortcut

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Novation LaunchControl XL Interface Functions
FUNCTION ACTION
Fader Bank Switching --
User-Definable Shortcut Buttons UP
DOWN
Device + UP
Device + Down

Device + Left
Device + Right
Record via user-definable shortcut
PLAY via user-definable shortcut
STOP via user-definable shortcut
FFWD X2, X16 via user-definable shortcut
RWD X2, X16 via user-definable shortcut
Skip Next File via user-definable shortcut
Skip Prev File via user-definable shortcut
Skip Next Mark via user-definable shortcut
Skip Prev Mark via user-definable shortcut
Return to Zero via user-definable shortcut (Stop)
Shuttle Only via MixPre
Record Arm Select Record Arm, then Track Control button
Record Arm Status Red Track Control button when Record Arm is selected
Input Monitor --
Input Monitor Status --
Channel Screen Access Track Focus buttons
Faders Linear Faders 1-8
Trims Top row of knobs
Pans Bottom row of knobs
Reverb --
Low Cut Middle row of knobs
Mute Select Mute, then Track Control button
Solo Select Solo, then Track Control button
Mute Status Red Track Control button when Mute is selected
Solo Status Flashing Track Control button when Solo is selected
L/R (Stereo) Output Gain Only via MixPre
L/R (Stereo) Output Mute via user-definable shortcut
X1/X2 Mute (10 II only) via user-definable shortcut
Tone via user-definable shortcut
Metronome --
Create Q via user-definable shortcut
Undo via user-definable shortcut
Internal Mic (10 II only) via user-definable shortcut

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Mounting to a Camera or Tripod
All MixPre II Series recorders have ¼-inch, 20-threaded screw
mounts on their top and bottom panels for mounting to gear.

To attach your MixPre II between a camera and tripod: Allen Wrench & Anti-rotation Pin

1. Remove the battery sled to gain access to the back panel.

2. Retrieve the anti-rotation pin and Allen wrench. Both are
magnetically held in place in the back panel.
3. From the MixPre II’s bottom panel, insert the Allen wrench into
Back Panel
the mounting screw hole and push up to reveal the retractable
screw. Rotate
to screw the MixPre II into place underneath the camera.
4. Align the mounting screw hole on the bottom panel of the
MixPre II with the screw on the tripod plate. Rotate the screw on Threaded hole
for Anti-rotation
the tripod plate until the MixPre II is affixed.
Pin

If your camera has a slot for the anti-rotation pin, screw the pin into
place on top of the MixPre II, and then position the MixPre II against Retractable
the bottom of the camera so that the pin fits into the camera’s slot. Screw
The anti-rotation pin may also be screwed into a tripod and slotted
into the bottom of the MixPre II.

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MixPre-3 II Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
For the latest information available on all Sound Devices products,
visit our website: www.sounddevices.com.

FREQUENCY RESPONSE USB

10 Hz to 80 kHz +/- 0.5 dB re 1 kHz @ 192 kHz sample rate Audio Interface (USB-C): 6-in/2-out (from computer); 44.1 kHz/48
kHz/96 kHz; 16/24/32-bit integer, 32-bit float; Class-compliant USB
THD + NOISE
2.0 high speed driver
0.005% max (@1 kHz, 22-22 kHz BW, gain= 20 dB, -10 dBu in)
Mass Storage (USB-C): USB 2.0 high speed
ADC* Keyboard, X-Keys (USB-A): Text entry and control
32 bit precision; 142 dB dynamic range min (A weighted, gain = 10 Thumbdrive (USB-A): Manual or auto-copy to drive
dB, fader = 0 dB) Midi Control Surface (USB-A)
USB Hub
EQUIVALENT INPUT NOISE
-130 dBV (-128 dBu) max (A-weighting, gain = 76 dB, 150 ohm source RECORDING
impedance) 5 Tracks: stereo mix + 3 ISO’s
44.1 kHz, 47.952 kHz, 48 kHz, 48.048 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz
INPUTS
sampling frequencies
Mic: XLR active-balanced; 4k input
16, 24, 32 float bit depths
Line: XLR active-balanced; 4k input
Polyphonic WAV
Aux/Mic in: 3.5 mm TRS, 2-channel unbalanced; 2.2k
USB Audio: 2 channels RECORDING STORAGE
5 Total analog inputs: 3 mic-line inputs, 2 on Aux In Type: SD, SDXC, SDHC Card, & USB thumbdrive (copy only)
All inputs fully RF-filtered and overload protected Max Storage Size: 512 GB (SDXC)
GAIN Card format: exFAT
Mic input: +6 dB to +76 dB FILE DELIVERY TO CLOUD
Line input: -20 dB to +30 dB Compatible with Viviana Cloud
Fader: -inf to +20 dB
Headphone: -inf to +20 dB TIMECODE
Total, Mic-to-recording (max): +96 dB Modes: Free Run, Time of Day (file stamped w/current ToD), Rec Run,
Aux In (Mic): Gain = +10 dB to +40 dB Ext LTC (file stamped w/incoming LTC on 3.5mm Aux In), Camera TC
Aux In (Line): Gain = -10 dB to +20 dB (file stamped w/incoming TC from cameras that output TC)
Total Aux Gain including Fader (Mic-to-recording): +60 dB Frame Rates: auto-detects (fps): 23.98 (same as 23.976), 24, 25,
29.97DF, 29.97ND, 30, 30DF
MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL 3.5 mm Aux In Timecode Input: 20k ohm impedance, 0.3 V - 3.0 V p-p
Mic XLR: +14 dBu (limiters on or off) (–17 dBu - +3 dBu)
Line XLR/¼-inch: +28 dBu (limiters on or off) 3.5 mm Stereo Out Timecode Output: 1k ohm impedance, 3.0V p-p
Aux In (Mic): -10 dBu (+12 dBu)
Aux In (Line): +10 dBu TC Reader via HDMI
LOW-CUT FILTERS POWER
40 Hz to 160 Hz (adjustable), 18 dB/oct. First stage analog, AA Batteries: 4x AA sled (included); 8x AA sled (optional accessory).
subsequent stages digital Energizer Ultimate Lithium recommended
LIMITERS (16- and 24-bit operation only) L-Mount: Optional sled for 2x (hot-swappable) Li-ion batteries
Limiter at all gain stages, range > 40 dB From computer: Bus-powered via USB-C port optional MX-USBY cable,
First stage analog, subsequent stages digital connects one USB-C to two USB-A ports
Adjustable threshold, ratio, and release AC Adapter: MX-PSU (included) Power supply wall adapter w/ USB-C
connector; 15 W; has 4 adapter plugs for US, UK, AU & Europe
MICROPHONE POWERING
Mic XLRs: 48 V via 6.8k resistors, 10 mA each REMOTE CONTROL
Mic 3.5 mm: 3 V @ 3k source Bluetooth LE: Wireless control using Wingman app
HDMI (micro): Auto-record start/stop trigger from cameras with output
OUTPUTS record flag over HDMI
3.5 mm TRS stereo unbalanced, 500 ohm output impedance, +7.8 Timecode: Auto-record start/stop trigger via Aux In timecode
dBu max output level
ENVIRONMENTAL
HEADPHONE OUTPUTS Operating: -20°C to 60°C, 0 to 90% relative humidity; (non-
3.5 mm TRS stereo unbalanced, 300 mW + 300 mW, for use with any condensing)
impedance headphones Storage: -40°C to 85°C
DAC FEEDING STEREO OUT, HEADPHONE OUT DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
32 bit precision; 115 dB dynamic range (A-weighted) 36 mm x 144 mm x 110 mm (H x W x D); 1.40” x 5.68” x 4.35”
Weight: .48 kg; 16.8 oz. (unpackaged, without batteries)
Touch Screen: 320x256; 1.6-inch, color, sunlight-viewable IPS LCD

*patents #US9654134B2 (USA), #CA2973142C (Canada), and #EP3259845 (Europe)

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MixPre-6 II Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
For the latest information available on all Sound Devices
products, visit our website: www.sounddevices.com.
FREQUENCY RESPONSE USB
10 Hz to 80 kHz +/- 0.5 dB re 1 kHz @ 192 kHz sample rate Audio Interface (USB-C): 8-in/4-out; 44.1 to 96 kHz; 16/24/32-bit
integer, 32-bit float; Class-compliant USB 2.0 high speed or ASIO®
THD + NOISE (supplied via download)
0.005% max (@1 kHz, 22-22 kHz BW, gain= 20 dB, -10 dBu in) Mass Storage (USB-C): USB 2.0 high speed
ADC* Keyboard, X-Keys (USB-A): Text entry and control
32 bit precision; 142 dB dynamic range min (A weighted, gain = 10 Thumbdrive (USB-A): Manual or auto-copy to drive
dB, fader = 0 dB) Midi Control Surface (USB-A)
USB Hub
EQUIVALENT INPUT NOISE
-130 dBV (-128 dBu) max (A-weighting, gain = 76 dB, 150 ohm source RECORDING
impedance) 8 Tracks: stereo mix + 6 ISOs
44.1 kHz, 47.952 kHz, 48 kHz, 48.048 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz
INPUTS sampling frequencies
Mic: XLR active-balanced; 4k input 16, 24, 32 float bit depths
Line: XLR active-balanced; 4k input Polyphonic WAV
Aux/Mic in: 3.5 mm TRS, 2-channel unbalanced; 2.2k
Line: ¼-inch TRS active-balanced; 4k input RECORDING STORAGE
USB Audio: 4 channels Type: SD, SDXC, SDHC Card, & USB thumbdrive (copy only)
6 Total analog inputs: 4 mic-line inputs, 2 on Aux In Max Storage Size: 512 GB (SDXC)
All inputs fully RF-filtered and overload protected Card format: exFAT
GAIN FILE DELIVERY TO CLOUD
Mic input: +6 dB to +76 dB Compatible with Viviana Cloud
Line input: -20 dB to +30 dB TIMECODE
Fader: -inf to +20 dB Modes: Free Run, Time of Day (file stamped w/current ToD), Rec Run,
Headphone: -inf to +20 dB Ext LTC (file stamped w/incoming LTC on 3.5mm Aux In), Camera TC
Total, Mic-to-recording (max): +96 dB (file stamped w/incoming TC from cameras that output TC)
Aux In (Mic): Gain = +10 dB to +40 dB Frame Rates: auto-detects (fps): 23.98 (same as 23.976), 24, 25,
Aux In (Line): Gain = -10 dB to +20 dB 29.97DF, 29.97ND, 30, 30DF
Total Aux Gain including Fader (Mic-to-recording): +60 dB 3.5 mm Aux In Timecode Input: 20k ohm impedance, 0.3 V - 3.0 V p-p
MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL (–17 dBu - +3 dBu)
Mic XLR: +14 dBu (limiters on or off) 3.5 mm Stereo Out Timecode Output: 1k ohm impedance, 3.0V p-p
Line XLR/¼-inch: +28 dBu (limiters on or off) (+12 dBu)
Aux In (Mic): -10 dBu TC Reader via HDMI
Aux In (Line): +10 dBu POWER
LOW-CUT FILTERS AA Batteries: 4x AA sled (included); 8x AA sled (optional accessory).
40 Hz to 160 Hz (adjustable), 18 dB/oct. First stage analog, Energizer Ultimate Lithium recommended
subsequent stages digital L-Mount: Optional sled for 2x (hot-swappable) Li-ion batteries
From computer: Bus-powered via USB-C port: optional MX-USBY cable,
LIMITERS (16- and 24-bit operation only) connects one USB-C to two USB-A ports
Limiter at all gain stages, range > 40 dB AC Adapter: MX-PSU (included) Power supply wall adapter w/ USB-C
First stage analog, subsequent stages digital connector; 15 W; has 4 adapter plugs for US, UK, AU & Europe
Adjustable threshold, ratio, and release
REMOTE CONTROL
MICROPHONE POWERING
Bluetooth LE: Wireless control using Wingman app
Mic XLRs: 48 V via 6.8k resistors, 10 mA each
HDMI (micro): Auto-record start/stop trigger from cameras with output
Mic 3.5 mm: 3 V @ 3k source
record flag over HDMI
OUTPUTS Timecode: Auto-record start/stop trigger via Aux In timecode
3.5 mm TRS stereo unbalanced, 500 ohm output impedance, +7.8
dBu max output level ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating: -20°C to 60°C, 0 to 90% relative humidity; (non-
HEADPHONE OUTPUTS condensing)
3.5 mm TRS stereo unbalanced, 300 mW + 300 mW, for use with any Storage: -40°C to 85°C
impedance headphones
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
DAC FEEDING STEREO OUT, HEADPHONE OUT 36mm x 166 mm x 118 mm (H x W x D); 1.40” x 6.53” x 4.65”
32 bit precision; 115 dB dynamic range (A-weighted) Weight: .56 kg; 19.9 oz. (unpackaged, without batteries)
Touch Screen: 320x256; 1.6-inch, color, sunlight-viewable IPS LCD

*patents #US9654134B2 (USA), #CA2973142C (Canada), and #EP3259845 (Europe)

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MixPre-10 II Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
For the latest information available on all Sound Devices
products, visit our website: www.sounddevices.com.
FREQUENCY RESPONSE USB
10 Hz to 80 kHz +/- 0.5 dB re 1 kHz @ 192 kHz sample rate Audio Interface (USB-C): 12-in/4-out; 44.1 to 96 kHz; 16/24/32-bit
THD + NOISE integer, 32-bit float; Class-compliant USB 2.0 high speed or ASIO®
0.005% max (@1 kHz, 22-22 kHz BW, gain= 20 dB, -10 dBu in) driver (supplied via download)
Mass Storage (USB-C): USB 2.0 high speed
ADC* Keyboard, X-Keys (USB-A): Text entry and control
32 bit precision; 142 dB dynamic range min (A weighted, gain = 10 Thumbdrive (USB-A): Manual or auto-copy to drive
dB, fader = 0 dB) Midi Control Surface (USB-A)
EQUIVALENT INPUT NOISE USB Hub
-130 dBV (-128 dBu) max (A-weighting, gain = 76 dB, 150 ohm source RECORDING
impedance) 12 Tracks: Stereo mix + 10 ISOs
INPUTS 44.1 kHz, 47.952 kHz, 48 kHz, 48.048 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz
Mic: XLR active-balanced; 4k input sampling frequencies
Line: XLR active-balanced; 4k input 16, 24, 32 float bit depths
Aux/Mic in: 3.5 mm TRS, 2-channel unbalanced; 2.2k Polyphonic WAV
Line: ¼-inch TRS active-balanced; 4k input RECORDING STORAGE
USB Audio: 4 channels Type: SD, SDXC, SDHC Card, & USB thumbdrive (copy only)
10 Total analog inputs: 8 mic-line inputs, 2 on Aux In Max Storage Size: 512 GB (SDXC)
All inputs fully RF-filtered and overload protected Card format: exFAT
GAIN FILE DELIVERY TO CLOUD
Mic input: +6 dB to +76 dB Compatible with Viviana Cloud
Line input: -20 dB to +30 dB
Fader: -inf to +20 dB TIMECODE
Headphone: -inf to +20 dB Modes: Free Run, Time of Day (file stamped w/current ToD), Rec Run,
Total, Mic-to-recording (max): +96 dB Ext LTC (file stamped w/incoming LTC on 3.5mm Aux In), Camera TC
Aux In (Mic): Gain = +10 dB to +40 dB (file stamped w/incoming TC from cameras that output TC)
Aux In (Line): Gain = -10 dB to +20 dB Frame Rates: auto-detects (fps): 23.98 (same as 23.976), 24, 25,
Total Aux Gain including Fader (Mic-to-recording): +60 dB 29.97DF, 29.97ND, 30, 30DF
Sync Source: Internal, Word Clock, Ext LTC
MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL BNC In (TC In): switchable between Timecode (default) or Word Clock
Mic XLR: +14 dBu (limiters on or off) Input; 20k ohm impedance, 0.3 V - 3.0 V p-p (–17 dBu - +3 dBu);
Line XLR/¼-inch: +28 dBu (limiters on or off) Word Clock: 10k ohm impedance, 1.5V p-p
Aux In (Mic): -10 dBu BNC Out (TC Out): switchable between Timecode (default) or Word
Aux In (Line): +10 dBu Clock Output; 1k ohm impedance, 3.0V p-p (+12 dBu); Word Clock:
LOW-CUT FILTERS 75 ohm impedance, 5V p-p
40 Hz to 160 Hz (adjustable), 18 dB/oct. First stage analog, TC Reader via HDMI
subsequent stages digital POWER
LIMITERS (16- and 24-bit operation only) AA Batteries: 8x AA sled (included); Energizer Ultimate Lithium
Limiter at all gain stages, range > 40 dB recommended
First stage analog, subsequent stages digital L-Mount: Optional sled for 2x (hot-swappable) Li-ion batteries
Adjustable threshold, ratio, and release AC Adapter: XL-WPH3 (included): Universal, 45 W in-line AC-to-DC
power supply Hirose 4-pin DC plug, with detachable IEC power cord;
MICROPHONE POWERING 100-240, 50/60Hz
Mic XLRs: 48 V via 6.8k resistors, 10 mA each
Mic 3.5 mm: 3 V @ 3k source REMOTE CONTROL
Bluetooth LE: Wireless control using Wingman app
OUTPUTS HDMI (micro): Auto-record start/stop trigger from cameras with output
L/R: TA3 2-channel balanced, 1.1K max output impedance, +18 dBu record flag over HDMI
max output level Timecode: Auto-record start/stop trigger via Aux In timecode
X1/X2: 3.5 mm TRS stereo unbalanced, 500 ohm output impedance,
+7.8 dBu max output level ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating: -20°C to 60°C, 0 to 90% relative humidity; (non-
HEADPHONE OUTPUTS condensing)
3.5 mm TRS stereo unbalanced, 300 mW + 300 mW, for use with any Storage: -40°C to 85°C
impedance headphones
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
DAC FEEDING STEREO OUT, HEADPHONE OUT 36 mm x 206 mm x 175 mm (H x W x D); 1.375” x 8.125” x 6.875”
32 bit precision; 115 dB dynamic range (A-weighted) Weight: 0.91 kg; 32.1 oz. (unpackaged, without batteries)
Touch Screen: 320x256; 1.6-inch, color, sunlight-viewable IPS LCD

*patents #US9654134B2 (USA), #CA2973142C (Canada), and #EP3259845 (Europe)

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Warranty
Sound Devices, LLC warrants the items listed above against defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of ONE (1) year from date of
original retail purchase. Users who register their product directly with
Sound Devices Technical Support using the online form or by phone,
will receive an additional ONE (1) year of warranty coverage, extend-
ing the complete warranty period to TWO (2) years from the date of
original retail purchase. In order to extend the warranty coverage
period, registration must be completed within the initial ONE (1) year
warranty period. Products must be purchased through authorized
Sound Devices resellers to qualify for Warranty coverage. Damage
resulting from the opening of a Sound Devices product or attempted
repairs by a non-authorized Sound Devices repair technician will void
warranty coverage.

This is a non-transferable warranty that extends only to the original

purchaser. Sound Devices, LLC will repair or replace the product at
its discretion at no charge. Warranty claims due to severe service
conditions will be addressed on an individual basis.

THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE.

SOUND DEVICES, LLC DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOUND DEVICES, LLC IS
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR UNDER
ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. Because some jurisdictions do not permit
the exclusion or limitations set forth above, they may not apply in all
cases.

For all service, including warranty repair, please contact Sound De-
vices for an RMA (return merchandise authorization) before sending
your unit in for repair. Product returned without an RMA number may
experience delays in repair. When sending a unit for repair, please
do not include accessories, including SSD drives, CF cards, batteries,
power supplies, carry cases, cables, or adapters unless instructed
by Sound Devices. Sound Devices repairs and replacements may be
completed using refurbished, returned or used parts that have been
factory certified as functionally equivalent to new parts.

Sound Devices, LLC

Services Repair RMA #XXXXX

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Reedsburg, WI 53959 USA
Telephone: +1-608-524-0625

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Post Office Box 576
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Reedsburg, Wisconsin 53959 USA

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