Topic: Sound Devices New MixPre Series

[noahbickart]

Looks like the manual has been updated: http://cdn.sounddevices.com/download/guides/MixPre6-UG_en.pdf

I'd love for someone to make a simple how to guide to set up the recorder in "taper mode," All I want is 6 channels, 4 xlr in, each pair of ISOs controlled by a single knob, and 1/8 inch line in for 5/6.

[Fatah Ruark (aka MIKE B)]

Any ideas on a bag for this? I was thinking maybe the Zoom bag might work. Also I've checked out the Sachtler small bag when I was last at B+H and it looked pretty nice.

I'd need to have enough room for the (1) recorder, (2) batteries (+extra batteries), (3) Naiant IPA, (4) Beyer mics, (5) Nevaton mics, (6) Windscreens, (7) M10, and a little extra room for various crap.

[Paul Isaacs]

Looks like the manual has been updated: http://cdn.sounddevices.com/download/guides/MixPre6-UG_en.pdf

I'd love for someone to make a simple how to guide to set up the recorder in "taper mode," All I want is 6 channels, 4 xlr in, each pair of ISOs controlled by a single knob, and 1/8 inch line in for 5/6.

From out of the box, something like this ...
1. Set to Advanced mode (System/Mode menu)
2. Link channels 1 and 2 (Press channel 1 knob to enter channel 1 screen, goto page 3 and set linking to '1-2'). While in the channel 1 screen, you can choose your input type, phantom, low cut etc too.
3. Link channels 3 and 4 (Press channel 3 knob to enter channel 3 screen, goto page 3 and set linking to '3-4'). While in the channel 3 screen, you can choose your input type, phantom, low cut etc too.
4. Link channels 5 and 6 (Press * button to enter channel 5 screen, goto page 2 and set linking to '5-6'). While in the channel 5 screen, set your input to Aux In 1. This will auto set channel 6 to Aux In 2. By default Aux In is set to Line.

Pretty much that's it. You just need to worry about setting your gain.

Once you've set up, consider saving the setup as a Preset, so you can recall all of this with a touch of a button.

Paul

[gewwang]

Any ideas on a bag for this? I was thinking maybe the Zoom bag might work. Also I've checked out the Sachtler small bag when I was last at B+H and it looked pretty nice.

I'd need to have enough room for the (1) recorder, (2) batteries (+extra batteries), (3) Naiant IPA, (4) Beyer mics, (5) Nevaton mics, (6) Windscreens, (7) M10, and a little extra room for various crap.

I ordered a mixpre-3 with the 8AA and L-batt extensions. The L-batt will sit on its side when attached and the dimensions will be interesting. I'm waiting to see what it looks like after I get it before thinking about a bag or the best way to fit it in my current bag where the 744 sits now.

[rigpimp]

I'm guessing this may fit nicely in my unused Portabrace RM-Multi

[Fatah Ruark (aka MIKE B)]

Well...I turned in my diesel VW last week and they cut me a check for about $24.5K...figured I could splurge a bit on this.

Ordered the MixPre-6 with the Sachtler Lightweight Audio Bag (Small). I'll give that bag a try, and return it if I don't like it. I did check it out in NY at B+H and it looks really nice. Only concern would be if the recorder was too small for it. B+H has it in their suggested accessories, but I'm not sure how good a suggestion on an item that isn't even available is.

I have a few USB batteries. I'll hope one of them works well enough for this unit. Otherwise I'll order another (you can never have enough USB batteries IMO).

Sounds like end of May for me. Hopefully it arrives before TAB at Red Rocks.

[jazzgtrl4]

Where did you guys buy from?

[Fried Chicken Boy]

^^  Very cool that you guys took the plunge!  I can't wait to hear the hands-on impressions after you have these decks in the field.  Looking forward to hearing your pulls with 'em, too.

[noam]

Marking thread.  Hoped this new MixPre series would have digi I/O, ability to link and sync two or more devices, and a front panel lock/stealth mode like the 7-series,

It's really stupid you can't switch these lights off.

[jbell]

Gotham

Where did you guys buy from?

[dactylus]

Where did you guys buy from?

Trew Audio - they gave me free shipping on the MixPre-6 + the battery mount for the Sony-type L batteries.  Free shipping just like everyone else selling these machines, BUT I had to ask for the free shipping.

[dactylus]

Looks like the manual has been updated: http://cdn.sounddevices.com/download/guides/MixPre6-UG_en.pdf

I'd love for someone to make a simple how to guide to set up the recorder in "taper mode," All I want is 6 channels, 4 xlr in, each pair of ISOs controlled by a single knob, and 1/8 inch line in for 5/6.

From out of the box, something like this ...
1. Set to Advanced mode (System/Mode menu)
2. Link channels 1 and 2 (Press channel 1 knob to enter channel 1 screen, goto page 3 and set linking to '1-2'). While in the channel 1 screen, you can choose your input type, phantom, low cut etc too.
3. Link channels 3 and 4 (Press channel 3 knob to enter channel 3 screen, goto page 3 and set linking to '3-4'). While in the channel 3 screen, you can choose your input type, phantom, low cut etc too.
4. Link channels 5 and 6 (Press * button to enter channel 5 screen, goto page 2 and set linking to '5-6'). While in the channel 5 screen, set your input to Aux In 1. This will auto set channel 6 to Aux In 2. By default Aux In is set to Line.

Pretty much that's it. You just need to worry about setting your gain.

Once you've set up, consider saving the setup as a Preset, so you can recall all of this with a touch of a button.

Paul

Thanks Paul!!

 

[caymanreview]

Where did you guys buy from?

Trew Audio - they gave me free shipping on the MixPre-6 + the battery mount for the Sony-type L batteries.  Free shipping just like everyone else selling these machines, BUT I had to ask for the free shipping.

are you joking? gear slut of the decade?

[tgakidis]

Gotham

Where did you guys buy from?

Ditto

[GDfan]

Where did you guys buy from?

B & H Photo