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Re: Sound Devices New MixPre Series
« Reply #180 on: April 30, 2017, 07:24:15 PM »
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Re: Sound Devices New MixPre Series
« Reply #181 on: April 30, 2017, 08:43:27 PM »
I bet this would be a perfect battery:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LRQDAEI/ref=psdc_7073960011_t2_B01F8IRIN0
you are paying for the third output/"c"
There are way cheaper options to get it done.
I recently got a 10.5 mah Rav power for $18. They supply you a cable if you need one too
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Re: Sound Devices New MixPre Series
« Reply #182 on: April 30, 2017, 08:55:11 PM »
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l0yNknm1dQ

This is a Sound Device after my own heart.
Super-low noise floor and copious analog compression means guerilla taping has just taken a giant leap forward.

I cannot wait to hear what these babies sound like.

i'm very curious as to how the limiter sounds as well.  i'd love to crank the levels before the show and leave them alone all show long with the bag flap closed, KNOWING that even if I clip, it will sound fine.

ideally you'd want to run levels conservatively so the limiter never gets engaged.

https://www.recordingrevolution.com/stop-recording-so-hot-into-your-daw/



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Re: Sound Devices New MixPre Series
« Reply #183 on: May 01, 2017, 12:50:13 PM »
I bet this would be a perfect battery:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LRQDAEI/ref=psdc_7073960011_t2_B01F8IRIN0

How long roughly can the MixPre3 run with phantom, 96/24 and 2 mics on this?

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Re: Sound Devices New MixPre Series
« Reply #184 on: May 01, 2017, 12:51:19 PM »
I bet this would be a perfect battery:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LRQDAEI/ref=psdc_7073960011_t2_B01F8IRIN0
you are paying for the third output/"c"
There are way cheaper options to get it done.
I recently got a 10.5 mah Rav power for $18. They supply you a cable if you need one too

Can you clarify what you mean "you are paying for the third output/"c"?

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Re: Sound Devices New MixPre Series
« Reply #185 on: May 01, 2017, 12:58:10 PM »
I bet this would be a perfect battery:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LRQDAEI/ref=psdc_7073960011_t2_B01F8IRIN0
you are paying for the third output/"c"
There are way cheaper options to get it done.
I recently got a 10.5 mah Rav power for $18. They supply you a cable if you need one too

Can you clarify what you mean "you are paying for the third output/"c"?

USB-c makes for faster chaarging, I believe, so you do get something useful with that port...
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Re: Sound Devices New MixPre Series
« Reply #186 on: May 01, 2017, 07:22:26 PM »
Granted the USBPre2 is only two channels....  but how do the pre amps and ADC compare to the new MixPre 3/6 series??
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Re: Sound Devices New MixPre Series
« Reply #187 on: May 01, 2017, 07:45:52 PM »
The USB pre2 is supposed to have the same pres as the 788t which are the best of the 7xx series

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Re: Sound Devices New MixPre Series
« Reply #188 on: May 01, 2017, 09:30:19 PM »
I bet this would be a perfect battery:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LRQDAEI/ref=psdc_7073960011_t2_B01F8IRIN0
you are paying for the third output/"c"
There are way cheaper options to get it done.
I recently got a 10.5 mah Rav power for $18. They supply you a cable if you need one too

Can you clarify what you mean "you are paying for the third output/"c"?
usb batteries that have dual, full size "a" outs can be had for way less then the price shown on Amazon for the linked battery
The linked battery has the "c" as a third output.
That's nice if you need/want to run the mixpre AND something else, otherwise you can simply use the "a" outs and the supplied cable for much cheaper.

I believe, As another member said, "c" charges faster but your paying for it and it's a nice plus for sure

Edit
Example, the same battery with three "a" outs vs two and a "c" https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012NIQG5E/ref=s9_acsd_al_bw_c_x_5_w
$30 less
« Last Edit: May 01, 2017, 09:34:14 PM by willndmb »
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Re: Sound Devices New MixPre Series
« Reply #189 on: May 01, 2017, 11:02:22 PM »
The USB pre2 is supposed to have the same pres as the 788t which are the best of the 7xx series

USBPre2 uses the same topology as the 744 pre amps.
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Re: Sound Devices New MixPre Series
« Reply #190 on: May 02, 2017, 07:51:33 AM »
The USB pre2 is supposed to have the same pres as the 788t which are the best of the 7xx series

USBPre2 uses the same topology as the 744 pre amps.

Curious if anyone here can "hear" the difference between the 702/722/744 pre's vs the 788 pre's?

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Re: Sound Devices New MixPre Series
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Re: Sound Devices New MixPre Series
« Reply #192 on: May 02, 2017, 10:55:16 PM »
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, but so it goes.  Still looks appealing. 

Thanks for your input and answering questions, Paul. 

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Re: Sound Devices New MixPre Series
« Reply #193 on: May 03, 2017, 02:37:49 AM »
...does anyone know if the Aux in is stereo when using plugin powered mics? I think it may be. In this case would be nice to use it with some binaurals at the same time as the main mic ins.

I think you can select the L or R Channel as an input to any of the tracks. I think this is true for both the 3 and 6?

BTW I think this is the best interview I have seen so far:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtipUW47BHQ&t=16


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Re: Sound Devices New MixPre Series
« Reply #194 on: May 03, 2017, 07:42:13 AM »
Jeez, i grabbed a SD MixPre-D  brand new about 6months ago to pair with my Sony PCM-M10.

As much as i love the set up, the 3 is a good $500 CHEAPER than the MixPre-D alone.

Having the USB-C as an interface as well as another power option, different power options and just the simplicity of having just the one unit too, surely this is a far greater deal.

Too good to be true? Or is the MixPre-D still work such a premium price?

 

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