Topic: Sound Devices MixPre-3 and 6, Part 3

[dallman]

What SD cards is everyone using successfully?  I have a 32GB Sandisk Extreme (80MB/s) but want to find a 64GB card that is solid.  It sounds as if 128's are still a bit questionable. 

ive been using delkin device cards. they are an approved card by SD. Adorama has them ,a little pricey but made in the usa and lifetime warranty.

No problems with 128GB on multiple recordings using all six channels (But I do not record the mix), with the Lexar 128GB card. I have recorded with the first firmware upgrade, and now the current firmware upgrade, no issues at all.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VBNQ1LC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[waltmon]

Saw this as well...very cool

https://www.amazon.com/Indipro-Tools-D-Tap-Power-Converter/dp/B018MW0E7G/ref=pd_day0_421_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B018MW0E7G&pd_rd_r=SM34H2WX0M6BXDFENJ2T&pd_rd_w=EZDm6&pd_rd_wg=rK766&psc=1&refRID=SM34H2WX0M6BXDFENJ2T

[dactylus]

Saw this as well...very cool

https://www.amazon.com/Indipro-Tools-D-Tap-Power-Converter/dp/B018MW0E7G/ref=pd_day0_421_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B018MW0E7G&pd_rd_r=SM34H2WX0M6BXDFENJ2T&pd_rd_w=EZDm6&pd_rd_wg=rK766&psc=1&refRID=SM34H2WX0M6BXDFENJ2T

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Noah found this:  https://www.amazon.com/Indipro-Tools-2-5mm-Regulated-Battery/dp/B00TQEW9SC

  http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=182573.msg2232948#msg2232948


The 2.5mm DC Power Cable to Regulated Sony L-Series Dummy Battery from Indipro Tools is a 2' cable that terminates in a 7.4V regulated Sony L-Series type dummy battery which fits into one of the battery-slots of a Power Pod Dual/Quad system (sold separately). The other end of the cable has a 2.5mm barrel connector. The cable is polarity tested with the Indipro Power Pod Dual & Quad Systems, preventing the risk of crossed polarity when powering your camera. Although you can use this cable to connect other optional power solutions with a 2.5mm connector to power your device, this cable has only been polarity tested with the Indipro Tools Power Pod Dual & Quad Systems. Works with Power Pod Dual & Quad systems to provide power to devices that accept Sony L-Series batteries

[nolamule]

I ordered a Hawk-Woods custom dummy last week. I didn't want to spend another $40 on hirose cable so I decided to go with a 2.5mm RA plug to work with my RAVPower external. It is making the trip across the pond now. I'll post pictures when I get it. Hoping my L Mount sled arrives next week too and I will be good to go with a Sony NP-F570 in the other side.

[dallman]

Saw this as well...very cool

https://www.amazon.com/Indipro-Tools-D-Tap-Power-Converter/dp/B018MW0E7G/ref=pd_day0_421_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B018MW0E7G&pd_rd_r=SM34H2WX0M6BXDFENJ2T&pd_rd_w=EZDm6&pd_rd_wg=rK766&psc=1&refRID=SM34H2WX0M6BXDFENJ2T

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Noah found this:  https://www.amazon.com/Indipro-Tools-2-5mm-Regulated-Battery/dp/B00TQEW9SC

  http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=182573.msg2232948#msg2232948


The 2.5mm DC Power Cable to Regulated Sony L-Series Dummy Battery from Indipro Tools is a 2' cable that terminates in a 7.4V regulated Sony L-Series type dummy battery which fits into one of the battery-slots of a Power Pod Dual/Quad system (sold separately). The other end of the cable has a 2.5mm barrel connector. The cable is polarity tested with the Indipro Power Pod Dual & Quad Systems, preventing the risk of crossed polarity when powering your camera. Although you can use this cable to connect other optional power solutions with a 2.5mm connector to power your device, this cable has only been polarity tested with the Indipro Tools Power Pod Dual & Quad Systems. Works with Power Pod Dual & Quad systems to provide power to devices that accept Sony L-Series batteries

DL,

Enlighten me if possible:
When you use a dummy Sony L connector are you losing your secondary source of power?

I would always prefer to run the MixPre6 with a backup power source just in case a battery dies or somehow the connecting cable gets violently yanked. I use my Rav Power battery or a few others into the mixpre via USB C. There really is no scenario where it gets yanked though, because it sits in a bag. Since I have a LG G6 phone that uses USB C, I really like that connector. I find there are lots of USB C ready batteries that were designed to work and output via USB C an they run the deck correctly at full power. Plus the USB C connector is very sturdy, it is not inclined to come out even if yanked hard. I have never liked the Sony Batteries but for sure if I did use them, I would not want to just run the deck on one source of power which would mean no swapping ability either. I am trying to see the advantage, but that may just be for those who are or have been using SD 7 series decks.

That said, you usually know what the heck you are doing...

[dpower]

Hey, Tapers.

I took delivery of my MixPre-6 earlier today. Early impressions are very positive.

Interestingly, it had already been updated to firmware v1.11.

I've configured it with knobs acting as gain controls and I've disabled L&R mix recording.

However, with L&R disabled, I don't hear anything through the headphones when I play a recorded file back UNLESS I solo the channel.

Is it possible to hear the file without soloing? Is there a configuration option I've somehow missed? Anyone know?

Thanks,
dp

[dallman]

Hey, Tapers.

I took delivery of my MixPre-6 earlier today. Early impressions are very positive.

Interestingly, it had already been updated to firmware v1.11.

I've configured it with knobs acting as gain controls and I've disabled L&R mix recording.

However, with L&R disabled, I don't hear anything through the headphones when I play a recorded file back UNLESS I solo the channel.

Is it possible to hear the file without soloing? Is there a configuration option I've somehow missed? Anyone know?

Thanks,
dp

There is an entire Headphone (HP) menu. It is upper left on the home screen. You can set many options in Advanced mode and there are a few options in basic mode. You can set presets also.

[celticrogues]

By default the headphone output is set to the L-R mix. So if you've disabled the L-R mix then you won't hear anything until you go in and adjust the headphones so you are listening to the individual tracks.

-Mike

[dactylus]

I ordered a Hawk-Woods custom dummy last week. I didn't want to spend another $40 on hirose cable so I decided to go with a 2.5mm RA plug to work with my RAVPower external. It is making the trip across the pond now. I'll post pictures when I get it. Hoping my L Mount sled arrives next week too and I will be good to go with a Sony NP-F570 in the other side.

I have the Hawk-Woods dummy cell now.  I'll post pictures of it later in the L-Mount sled and with a Sony NP-F570 in the other side.

[dactylus]

Saw this as well...very cool

https://www.amazon.com/Indipro-Tools-D-Tap-Power-Converter/dp/B018MW0E7G/ref=pd_day0_421_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B018MW0E7G&pd_rd_r=SM34H2WX0M6BXDFENJ2T&pd_rd_w=EZDm6&pd_rd_wg=rK766&psc=1&refRID=SM34H2WX0M6BXDFENJ2T

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Noah found this:  https://www.amazon.com/Indipro-Tools-2-5mm-Regulated-Battery/dp/B00TQEW9SC

  http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=182573.msg2232948#msg2232948


The 2.5mm DC Power Cable to Regulated Sony L-Series Dummy Battery from Indipro Tools is a 2' cable that terminates in a 7.4V regulated Sony L-Series type dummy battery which fits into one of the battery-slots of a Power Pod Dual/Quad system (sold separately). The other end of the cable has a 2.5mm barrel connector. The cable is polarity tested with the Indipro Power Pod Dual & Quad Systems, preventing the risk of crossed polarity when powering your camera. Although you can use this cable to connect other optional power solutions with a 2.5mm connector to power your device, this cable has only been polarity tested with the Indipro Tools Power Pod Dual & Quad Systems. Works with Power Pod Dual & Quad systems to provide power to devices that accept Sony L-Series batteries

DL,

Enlighten me if possible:
When you use a dummy Sony L connector are you losing your secondary source of power?

I would always prefer to run the MixPre6 with a backup power source just in case a battery dies or somehow the connecting cable gets violently yanked. I use my Rav Power battery or a few others into the mixpre via USB C. There really is no scenario where it gets yanked though, because it sits in a bag. Since I have a LG G6 phone that uses USB C, I really like that connector. I find there are lots of USB C ready batteries that were designed to work and output via USB C an they run the deck correctly at full power. Plus the USB C connector is very sturdy, it is not inclined to come out even if yanked hard. I have never liked the Sony Batteries but for sure if I did use them, I would not want to just run the deck on one source of power which would mean no swapping ability either. I am trying to see the advantage, but that may just be for those who are or have been using SD 7 series decks.

That said, you usually know what the heck you are doing...

dallman,

I have a bunch of the Sony style batteries.  I also have the Sound Devices L-Mount sled.  The L-Mount sled has slots in it for two batteries, so you keep the hot-swappable option and you retain your backup battery with this setup.  I also have a bunch of Naztech PB15000 batteries that I'm already using with Hirose connectors.  So choosing the L-Mount sled + the Hirose dummy cell was a no brainer for me.  This option wouldn't be for all users but it will work for me. 

The main drawback for the L-Mount sled would be trying to use it with two Sony style 7800maH batteries.  The use of those large capacity, sony style batteries produces a heavy, unwieldy, monstrosity if you are running this setup in a bag.  Those 7800maH batteries are too tall to be used with the L-Mount sled and fit comfortably in a bag.  But with the much lower profile Sony NP-F570 battery + the Hawk-Woods LR-06, Hirose dummy cell you have what I consider a good powering option for the MixPre-6 or MixPre-3.

I will post photos today of my Hawk-Woods dummy cell & the Sony NP-F570 battery that I'll be using.

https://www.sounddevices.com/products/accessories/power-accessories/mx-lmount

Optional L-Mount battery sled for the Sound Devices MixPre-3 and MixPre-6 audio recorders. This sled holds two hot-swappable, Lithium-Ion batteries (not included). The sled is compatible with Sony® L-type batteries.

Hawk-Woods LR-06 dummy cell battery - http://www.hawkwoods.co.uk/Prods/Product/LR-06

 The Sony NP-F570 is 5/8" in height.

David

[waltmon]

That was my question was how the batteries are oriented on the sled to fit in a bag comfortably.  I have 8800 cells now that are about the same size as the 7800s.
   Seems like that British vendor is pretty quick as well.

[dactylus]

That was my question was how the batteries are oriented on the sled to fit in a bag comfortably.  I have 8800 cells now that are about the same size as the 7800s.
   Seems like that British vendor is pretty quick as well.

Those large capacity Sony style batteries DO NOT fit well when you have two of them in the L-Mount sled.  The dummy cell + a smaller, Sony style battery are barely wider than the L-mount sled.  Photos later today.

[noahbickart]

When you use a dummy Sony L connector are you losing your secondary source of power?

Not if you're also using a USB-C battery. My plan is to use the dummy cell linked above as a redundant power option, or for festival use. I'm really happy with the anker powercore+ usb-c battery as the main powering option. It's a very secure connection, the batteries themselves are inexpensive, they have 5v USB as well, they are very inexpensive, and run the Mixpre6 forever.

[digifish_music]

Is it possible to pause/resume recording on the MixPre 3/6?

[ts]

Anyone try lithiums? I'm only getting a little over 3 hours. MP3. 2 channels. Phantom on. BT off. Naiant actives, AKG. 60V PFA.