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Gear / Technical Help => Battery Boxes, Preamps, Mixers, ADCs, and Processors => Topic started by: H₂O on September 28, 2017, 10:37:57 AM
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Sonosax (via their 40th anniversary email) mentioned:
"A new 2 channels mic preamplifier / converter SX-M2D2 - under development - with AES I/O and USB interface"
Hope this actually is released, small and is affordable (less than $1K)
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Sonosax (via their 40th anniversary email) mentioned:
"A new 2 channels mic preamplifier / converter SX-M2D2 - under development - with AES I/O and USB interface"
Hope this actually is released, small and is affordable (less than $1K)
With the price of all their other gear I would rule out the "affordable" part.
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Their ad8+ sells for about $4500-5000 - so that's about $600 per channel - so the unit will probably sell in the $1250 range but you never know
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It would be interesting to know if it's actually a SX-M2 w/AD.. or based off of the SX-M2 w/AD.
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I'd be surprised if it is based off the SX-M2 - I would think it would use their newest designs that are are used in the R4+ and AD8+ and I would also hope it is smaller then the original M2 as they crammed 8 channels of preamp/AD into a package smaller then 2x as big as the original M2 with the AD8+. The AD8+ doesn't have internal batteries, nor analog outs - so we will see. They may add a headphone to this unit.
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my issue is the lack of a inexpensive and simple bit bucket on the market. Why is this so hard?
My mixpre6 has no digi ins, so in theory I'd be interested in a fancy pre for the line in on 5 and 6. I'm not interested in paying for a AD stage I'd never use.
The http://puebloaudio.com/isleta---battery-preamp.html looked promising, but seems to be vaporware.
If sonosax could do a small analog only pre, I'd buy it.
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^SX-M2... there are two of em in the YS.
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http://jwsoundgroup.net/index.php?/topic/30485-sonosax-sx-m32/&tab=comments#comment-339336
pics in above link
Same pre-amps as R4+, size of iphone 6
This is a prototype though...
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Adding pics locally
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Frankly it looks perfect for 5/6 on the mixpre6. I’m not sure I want to Pay for an ad stage I won’t use though.
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Any update on the launching date of the Sonosax SX-M2D2?
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I wonder if the Sound Devices release of their new MixPre series killed this Sonosax pre?
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It can take Sonosax years to release new products - the original SX-R4 was in development for 3-4 years
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SX-M2D2 Product Announcement
The SX-M2D2 is a lightweight 2 channels high resolution dual-domain microphones preamplifier with integrated USB audio Class 2. Compact, low power, battery powered, the SX-M2D2 embeds similar high performance dual A/D converters than the SX-R4+. This product is the ideal companion for various mobile environments. Its ergonomic has been carefully designed for convenience and easy of operation.
https://www.sonosax.ch/category/news/sononews/
Inputs / Outputs
2x mic/line inputs on TA3, electronically balanced, with phase reversal, 48V phantom, LF cut and level control on the front panel
1x AES3/AES42 on TA3, transformer balanced input with phase reversal, 48V phantom, LF cut and level control on the front panel
1x line output on TA3, 2 channels analog unbalanced
1x AES3 output on TA3, 2 channels transformer balanced with ASRC (48/96/192k)
1x USB audio 2 channels input/output on micro USB type B connector
independent line/headphones stereo output on mini-jack
Performance
135 dB (A-weighted) overall dynamic range
THD < 0.001%
90 kHz overall frequency response @192kHz
24-bit 48/96/192kHz
Powering
external DC 9-18V on Hirose 4-pin
external DC 5V on micro USB
removable lithium-ion battery, charged with external DC input
intelligent energy management
User interface
128×64 monochrome OLED display
two rotary encoder for gain control
intuitive menu navigation
Mechanical
Machined aluminum housing
overall dimension: 74 x 28 x 130 mm (2.9’’ x 1.1’’ x 5.1’’)
weight 300g (0.44lbs) with battery
mounting holes on both sides
optional mounting bracket for still camera
Note: preliminary specifications, subject to change without notice
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https://www.sonosax.ch/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/SX-M2D2_front.jpg
https://www.sonosax.ch/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/SX-M2D2_rear.jpg
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I wonder what the price will be
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I wonder what the price will be
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I sent an e-mail to Sonosax inquiring about pricing and the availability date for the pre. I'll post their response if I receive one.
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If only the sonosax usb outputs could work with the mixpre6 usb in....
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Sonosax was quick to respond to my inquiry concerning pricing and a product release date but unfortunately there isn't much information to share on either of those items yet. Here is the Sonosax response.
"Hi,
Really happy to receive such an email! We are working hard on that product, but I cannot give you for now any delivery date nor pricing.
Will create the product page on our website and update status there.
Thanks,
Vincent Maillard"
Le 04.09.2018 à 16:29, dlaw1999@comcast.net a écrit :
Good morning,
I am very interested in purchasing the new SX-M2D2. Can you tell me when you expect this product to be released? Do you have an estimated retail price for the SX-M2D2?
Thank you,
David Lawrence
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Danm...That thing looks sexy...
If that's a Hiros 4pin power input...guessing 3Pin Mini XLR's for input and output?
(https://www.sonosax.ch/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/SX-M2D2_rear.jpg)
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This from the Sonosax Facebook site.
Does SONOSAX have an anticipated release date for the new SX-M2D2?
SONOSAX: We expect production for end of year, perhaps beginning of 2019.
https://www.facebook.com/sonosax/posts/1849895708435775?comment_id=1849911008434245&reply_comment_id=1850829625009050
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Danm...That thing looks sexy...
If that's a Hiros 4pin power input...guessing 3Pin Mini XLR's for input and output?
Yes on all fronts. It also accepts USB-C 5v power, which is a plus.
Personally, I'm not a fan of miniXLR (TA3) connectors for the long haul, but they help keep the form factor very small.
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On the Sonosax website:
https://www.sonosax.ch/sononews-september-2018/ (https://www.sonosax.ch/sononews-september-2018/)
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From the specs:
"1x USB audio 2 channels input/output on micro USB type B connector"
Does this mean you could use your phone to record to?
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OH GOD NO!
NOT PHASE REVERSAL!??!
(polarity reversal would be correct, there is probably no delay component!)
Inputs / Outputs2x mic/line inputs on TA3, electronically balanced, with phase reversal, 48V phantom, LF cut and level control on the front panel
- [/size]1x AES3/AES42 on TA3, transformer balanced input with phase reversal, 48V phantom, LF cut and level control on the front panel[/size][/font]
[/size][/font]- [/size]1x line output on TA3, 2 channels analog unbalanced[/size][/font]
[/size][/font]- [/size]1x AES3 output on TA3, 2 channels transformer balanced with ASRC (48/96/192k)[/size][/font]
[/size][/font]- [/size]1x USB audio 2 channels input/output on micro USB type B connector[/size][/font]
[/size][/font]- [/size]independent line/headphones stereo output on mini-jack[/size][/font]
[/size][/font]- Performance135 dB (A-weighted) overall dynamic range
[/size][/font]- [/size]THD < 0.001%[/size][/font]
[/size][/font]- [/size]90 kHz overall frequency response @192kHz[/size][/font]
[/size][/font]- [/size]24-bit 48/96/192kHz[/size][/font]
[/size][/font]
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From the specs:
"1x USB audio 2 channels input/output on micro USB type B connector"
Does this mean you could use your phone to record to?
Yes - I think that is one of the main drivers in the design
I hope you can charge/power your phone through it
It has a removable internal battery as well
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From the specs:
"1x USB audio 2 channels input/output on micro USB type B connector"
Does this mean you could use your phone to record to?
The latest "sell sheet" for the Sonosax SX-M2D2 shows USB direct output to a smart phone recorder. :headphones:
Mic preamplifier for Mobile USB Audio
https://www.sonosax.ch/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/SX-M2D2-Sell-Sheet.pdf
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https://www.trewaudio.com/product/sonosax-sx-m2d2/
No pricing yet though...
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"2x mic/line inputs on TA3, electronically balanced, with phase reversal, 48V phantom, LF cut and level control on the front panel"
They all seem to have drunk the kool-aid.
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"2x mic/line inputs on TA3, electronically balanced, with phase reversal, 48V phantom, LF cut and level control on the front panel"
Brother. You got to let it go.
Words’ meanings develope and change over time.
Descriptively, phase and polarity are synonymous in this context.
They all seem to have drunk the kool-aid.
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"2x mic/line inputs on TA3, electronically balanced, with phase reversal, 48V phantom, LF cut and level control on the front panel"
They all seem to have drunk the kool-aid.
Brother. You got to let it go.
Words’ meanings develope and change over time.
Descriptively, phase and polarity are synonymous in this context.
Marketing kids these days. Everything has to be all sexed up.
Descriptive and real, not so much.
Here's a great article that I found on B&H Photo's site, of all places, that reinforces my argument, noahbickart. This is where I'm coming from:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/audio/tips-and-solutions/polarity-vs-phase-whats-the-difference
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From a user standpoint, as long as you know what this control does and how to use it, all is fine. The Capn has a valid point, however. In terms of what this control does to the audio waveform," phase inverting" would be the most accurate description. The generally accepted end-user term has always been "polarity reverse" Throwing in a 3rd term of "phase reverse" tends to muddy the water a bit. I'm all for keeping things as simple as possible.
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wonder if this box will be knocked back to usa 114 db .the usa version of the sxr4+ is 114 db the swiss version is 135 db. maybe zaxcom can only stop the recorder version.
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wonder if this box will be knocked back to usa 114 db .the usa version of the sxr4+ is 114 db the swiss version is 135 db. maybe zaxcom can only stop the recorder version.
(Taperssection Reference thread to the "compromised sxr4+ USA version": http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=170590.msg2164551#msg2164551 )
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The following is taken from a recent post from the Facebook Sonosax users group regarding the new SX-M2D2:
"Michael Hughes - Will there have to be a 'compromised' US version without dual A/Ds like the R4+?
Sono Sax - That product can be sold worldwide with the dual A/D input stage"
Performance
135 dB (A-weighted) overall dynamic range
THD < 0.001%
90 kHz overall frequency response @192kHz
24-bit 48/96/192kHz
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well you can count me in on one of these.
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Gotta love Sax...post pics and product specs before they finish design. People had to wait a looong time from announcement to release of the sx-m4+. They haven't started taking pre-orders so looks like early 2019 might be optimistic.
Any bets what this comes in at? I'll wager a starting guess of $1699.
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I'm thinking the preorder price will be about 1200usd . the sxr4+ at 6000usd 4 pres = !500 per pre. plus size and lack of other features . at least thats what i hope.
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Gotta love Sax...post pics and product specs before they finish design. People had to wait a looong time from announcement to release of the sx-m4+. They haven't started taking pre-orders so looks like early 2019 might be optimistic.
Any bets what this comes in at? I'll wager a starting guess of $1699.
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Rumor has it that the price will be in the $1300 range...
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wonder if this box will be knocked back to usa 114 db .the usa version of the sxr4+ is 114 db the swiss version is 135 db. maybe zaxcom can only stop the recorder version.
(Taperssection Reference thread to the "compromised sxr4+ USA version": http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=170590.msg2164551#msg2164551 (http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=170590.msg2164551#msg2164551) )
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The following is taken from a recent post from the Facebook Sonosax users group regarding the new SX-M2D2:
"Michael Hughes - Will there have to be a 'compromised' US version without dual A/Ds like the R4+?
Sono Sax - That product can be sold worldwide with the dual A/D input stage"
Performance
135 dB (A-weighted) overall dynamic range
THD < 0.001%
90 kHz overall frequency response @192kHz
24-bit 48/96/192kHz
This is probably because the device itself is not a recorder (i.e. the way Zaxcom filed the patent). I bet the SX-AD8+ is the same way
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This looks really promising.
I just picked up an R4+ and am blown away by its quality. I do nature recording and find the mike preamps and AD stage as good as it gets for my purposes.
One thing that I find especially nice about the R4+ is the DAC/Headphone stage. It's truly exceptional and rivals all the preemo DACs I've heard. That number isn't very high, but my point stands, I think.
If Sax is able to match the DAC on the R4+ with this new device, I should think that it would be a perfect capture/mixing machine.
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Hmmm. "Polarity" would be more apt, but that doesn't make "phase" wrong. Inverting the signal polarity causes all the components of the signal--conceived of as individual sinusoids at each frequency where significant energy is present, like in a Fourier transform--to be phase-shifted 180 degrees from their previous selves.
It's a degenerate case of phase distortion, if you will. (And if you won't, then happy holidays anyway.)
--best regards
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Any word on this box .i have some goverment refunds burning a hole in my pocket
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Glad I just sold one of my SXM2's through Reverb. I wonder what will happen to that market once these are in the wild?
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Any word on this box .i have some goverment refunds burning a hole in my pocket
https://www.sonosax.ch/product/sx-m2d2/
That page hasn't been updated in a while. But that plus the new SPDR via AES might be the dream rig for those running two channels only.
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Now works with iPhone and android according to Mr. Sax
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SX-M2D2
Impatiently awaited, this new compact pre-amplifier is now in the final stages of development. Delivery date and price will be announced in early 2019
who knows what that means
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According to John Willett on the Gear Slutz Forum it was shown at the AES show in Dublin. He did say he saw it and talked to Sonosax but did not offer any other comments or price.
Anxiously waiting....
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This is an authorized dealer showing €1,253 ($1,408).
http://www.noyzboyz.nl/Producten/Sonosax/SX-M2D2/sonosax-sx-m2d2-preamplifier
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That page hasn't been updated in a while. But that plus the new SPDR via AES might be the dream rig for those running two channels only.
SPDR is not bit accurate sadly
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I just heard from a US dealer: $1390.00, shipping in June.
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That page hasn't been updated in a while. But that plus the new SPDR via AES might be the dream rig for those running two channels only.
SPDR is not bit accurate sadly
I wonder which of the small recorders with a spdif input will take the aes output from this.
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That page hasn't been updated in a while. But that plus the new SPDR via AES might be the dream rig for those running two channels only.
SPDR is not bit accurate sadly
I wonder which of the small recorders with a spdif input will take the aes output from this.
with USB interface couldnt you just use a phone ? or anything capable of recording a usb input ?
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with USB interface couldnt you just use a phone ? or anything capable of recording a usb input ?
Yes - that's one of it's design points - to be paired with an iPhone, etc.
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unless its asynchronous the usb signal will almost certainly be a compromise relative to spdif in terms of jitter
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unless its asynchronous the usb signal will almost certainly be a compromise relative to spdif in terms of jitter
I would be very surprised if it is not an asynchronous usb signal. I haven't seen a USB audio product in years that is not asynchronous and would think Sonosax of all companies would think of this design limitation.
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unless its asynchronous the usb signal will almost certainly be a compromise relative to spdif in terms of jitter
I would be very surprised if it is not an asynchronous usb signal. I haven't seen a USB audio product in years that is not asynchronous and would think Sonosax of all companies would think of this design limitation.
they dont advertise it as such. its advertised as "USB 2.0" which doesnt tell us anything as it can be adaptive or asynchronous. Dont assume that just because they make great audio hardware, that they make great computer interfaces.
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wow, I never considered the usb.
Does anyone think we might be able to get it to work with the mixpre6 via usb?
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wow, I never considered the usb.
Does anyone think we might be able to get it to work with the mixpre6 via usb?
Probably not as the USB on the MixPre is used to connect to a host device. The host device treats the MicPre as a "slave" device and controls the MixPre.
The MixPre would need to be able to be a host device and support audio devices plugged into it to make this work (associated drivers/firmware support) would be required on the MixPre - physically it may be possible with the USBC connector but unless the mixpre can control the sonosax it would not work.
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unless its asynchronous the usb signal will almost certainly be a compromise relative to spdif in terms of jitter
I would be very surprised if it is not an asynchronous usb signal. I haven't seen a USB audio product in years that is not asynchronous and would think Sonosax of all companies would think of this design limitation.
they dont advertise it as such. its advertised as "USB 2.0" which doesnt tell us anything as it can be adaptive or asynchronous. Dont assume that just because they make great audio hardware, that they make great computer interfaces.
Well don't assume the opposite - Other usb devices on the market such as the SD MixPre and USBPre2 series don't advertise as supporting asynchronous USB either - should we assume it is unacceptable to use them as USB interfaces as well?
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wow, I never considered the usb.
Does anyone think we might be able to get it to work with the mixpre6 via usb?
USB Audio is listed as one of the various inputs on the mixpre6 spec sheet.
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wow, I never considered the usb.
Does anyone think we might be able to get it to work with the mixpre6 via usb?
USB Audio is listed as one of the various inputs on the mixpre6 spec sheet.
Can you provide a link?
I do see it support 4 channels in on USB audio in when connected to a Windows Computer with downloadable ASIO drivers (MAC OS usually handles this natively) - it doesn't specifically say you can us the mixpre as a master device for Audio purposes
I went ahead and asked support if the mixpre can take a USB signal (such as from the USBPre2) - I will post response here once I get it.
FWIW - I am reading is that all USB Audio Class 2 devices support Asynchronous USB and that the Sound Device products are class 2. To be able to transfer above 24/96 2 channel class 2 is required.
Exert from the mixpre DL page:
https://www.sounddevices.com/product/mixpre-6/#tab-content-downloads
"An ASIO[/size]®[/color][/size] [/color][/size]driver (v) for the MixPre Series by Ploytec is now available for download.[/color][/size]With USB Audio Class 1 devices — that is, Windows-based computers without an ASIO driver — the MixPre Series audio recorders are capable of sending two channels of audio (L, R) and receiving two channels of audio via USB to/from the computer.[/color]
[/size]This software driver adds ASIO support in Windows OS for the MixPre-6 and/or MixPre-3. With the ASIO driver installed, Windows-based computers become USB Audio Class 2 devices, which means the MixPre-6 can send eight channels (1-6, L, R) to the computer and receive four channels from the computer via USB, while the MixPre-3 can send five in and receive two out. The ASIO driver for the MixPre Series allows for low-latency operation and max sample rate for USB audio up to 96 kHz on Windows computers. This driver supports Windows 7 and later, both 32- and 64-bit versions."[/color]
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As far as devices go that can take aes. i intend on using it on my old 744t . it takes aes in on all four channels and i already have an Audio root Upre mk 11 that i use aes in . This will
give me four channels of aes in . I was going to buy another Audio root Upre mk 11 . but it appears they are not making anymore of them. Plus if this can work with an Android thats
going to be another tool in the arsenal. All of these use a Hirose to power these boxes and deck so a distribution box for power is in the cards.
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unless its asynchronous the usb signal will almost certainly be a compromise relative to spdif in terms of jitter
I would be very surprised if it is not an asynchronous usb signal. I haven't seen a USB audio product in years that is not asynchronous and would think Sonosax of all companies would think of this design limitation.
they dont advertise it as such. its advertised as "USB 2.0" which doesnt tell us anything as it can be adaptive or asynchronous. Dont assume that just because they make great audio hardware, that they make great computer interfaces.
Well don't assume the opposite - Other usb devices on the market such as the SD MixPre and USBPre2 series don't advertise as supporting asynchronous USB either - should we assume it is unacceptable to use them as USB interfaces as well?
I never said it was unacceptable, I said it was a compromise in design, Which we see all the time with portable gear
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I’m not sure if class two designs necessarily use asynchronous. I know that class ones certainly cannot. But it does not necessarily mean in class two USB is always asynchronous, It really comes down to whether the device has its own clock or not and utilizes it, again that’s my take but it seems like most of us are speculating
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From SD about feeding the MixPre-3/6/10 a USB audio signal such as from the USBPre2 or M2D2:
Thank you for contacting Sound Devices. If you are asking if the MixPre series can input audio via the USB-A or C connection from another USB audio device connection the answer is it does not support that feature. [/size]The USB-A on the MixPre-3 and MixPre-6 is for external controllers and keyboards and the MixPre-10T USB-A connection can also be used for thumbdrive data transfer. The only time audio can be input via USB-C is while the MixPre is being used as an audio interface with a PC or Mac computer, but not from another USB device connection.
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You cannot connect a USB Audio device directly to the MixPre...
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I asked Trew Audio to reach out to Sonosax to inquire about the availability date for the SX-M2D2 and I received this reply yesterday:
"Not available till August, Maybe a little later......"
:lol:
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The SX-M2D2 is still coming…
Sonosax say it should be available from November.
https://www.newsshooter.com/2019/09/15/sonosax-sx-m2d2-audio-interface-a-swiss-army-knife-for-on-camera-audio/
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There is a 15% discount if you order one directly from Sonosax right now
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Would be a cool set up with the new CMC1 mic bodies with some XLR to mini xlr cables
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I wonder if the Sound Devices release of their new MixPre series killed this Sonosax pre?
lol i read this and thought it was from the last week
lap'd
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The SX-M2D2 is still coming…
Sonosax say it should be available from November.
https://www.newsshooter.com/2019/09/15/sonosax-sx-m2d2-audio-interface-a-swiss-army-knife-for-on-camera-audio/
i see it but there is no link for payment or cost . i maybe missing something ? i sent them an email .
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There is a 15% discount if you order one directly from Sonosax right now
link for purchase ?
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There is a 15% discount if you order one directly from Sonosax right now
link for purchase ?
See:
https://www.sonosax.ch/sononews-september-2019/ (https://www.sonosax.ch/sononews-september-2019/)
You will probably need to call them in Switzerland and order by phone.
https://www.sonosax.ch/contact/ (https://www.sonosax.ch/contact/)
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ive had an T-mod HDP2 for a looooong time. this might be my next go to.
akg c426 >channel box>sx-m2d2 >iphone would be pretty slick
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I’m curious what the headphone out will be like. Given the interface functionality, it’d be great to size down my headphone monitoring setup and also have this be part of a field rig.
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akg c426 >channel box>sx-m2d2 >iphone would be pretty slick
QFT!
signed- one of the underdog 11 who voted for the sound of the Sonosax in this comp http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=184892.0 (http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=184892.0) (clearly better to my ears)
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User Interface
128×64 monochrome OLED display
two rotary encoders for gain control
2 or 4 channels peak meters
intuitive menu navigation
i wonder how this works?
inputs:
this has
2ch AES3 or AES42 in
2ch mic/line in
2ch USB in
2ch USB out
2ch line out
+ another 2ch headphone/line out
does it map 4 channels to two separate outputs?
ive asked sax for more details
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got a email back from sonosax . looks like with the 15% discount and CHF to USD conversion looking around $1021.00 .
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Oh yea Nov 19 delivery
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I got a reply back about my questions. They didn’t give any information, just said they don’t have any documentation ready yet. I like the sale price but I’m leery to buy it if I can’t see some documentation on basic operations.
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got a email back from sonosax . looks like with the 15% discount and CHF to USD conversion looking around $1021.00 .
The Sonosax website (news) that mentions the 15% discount says the price is $1190 CHF (1198 USD). Did they confirm your price above via email? Their email back to me only included banking information, but no price.
Edit - I received another email confirming the discounted price is $1190 CHF, so $1198 USD currently.
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talked to them over the phone this morning and got an email so i can do a bank transfer . the exchange rate varies day to day .usually a little bit .You may have to pay a VAT tax when delivered also should be small .
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Yes, it constantly varies, but the CHF/USD rate hasn’t changed significantly over the last few years.
My point was that the exchange (with the discount) is closer to $1200 USD, not $1020 USD.
Their last email to me:
...the price of 1190.00 CHF is already with the discount.
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yep my bad i was thinking that they where knocking 15% off of the advertised price in the sononews article so yes it will be 1200 USD +vat tax if any. their site says free shipping over 300 CHF .
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^ There won't be VAT (the U.S. doesn't have one), but you may have to pay import duties/customs fees on a purchase of that price.
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https://www.newsshooter.com/2019/09/15/sonosax-sx-m2d2-audio-interface-a-swiss-army-knife-for-on-camera-audio/
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did those that ordered get them yet ?
curious about some first hand experience with these
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did those that ordered get them yet ?
curious about some first hand experience with these
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Availability in the USA was quoted for November 2019. Whether that actually occurs remains to be seen.
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I can't wait to see pictures of what's inside that thing. Hopefully it's not a raspberry pi. LOL
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sonosax says shipping next week
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en_bYgF1pTs
User Manual
https://www.sonosax.ch/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/User-Manual-EN-1.pdf
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if only there were an inexpensive bit bucket with nothing but an aes input.
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if only there were an inexpensive bit bucket with nothing but an aes input.
this box is capable of recording to android or ios phones . If size isn't important a sd 702 or 744 takes aes they can be had on ebay .
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if only there were an inexpensive bit bucket with nothing but an aes input.
I would imagine AES > COAX would work just fine
I think i would try that until i was comfortable with USB on a phone or on the newer SDii units which can accept USB audio
thing looks awesome. being able to configure the knobs and gang the pre-amp gain is cool
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Wish they could have squeezed in 2 x 18650 batteries instead of one - He said only 3 hours of operation per charge
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I think i'll pickup a iphone 7 or 8 to interface with this in stealth or situations where i go small . Question what would be the best app be for the iphone /sax . Opinions?
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if only there were an inexpensive bit bucket with nothing but an aes input.
If it will record to an iPhone, then an iPod Touch should do the trick.
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a friend received his last week
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Tracking say's mine will be here tomorrow . Now i need to get a ipod touch since i use mac book pro . hope cables wont be to hard make or get.
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I think i'll pickup a iphone 7 or 8 to interface with this in stealth or situations where i go small . Question what would be the best app be for the iphone /sax . Opinions?
iphone SE (~$100) and apogee metarecorder ($5)
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I think i'll pickup a iphone 7 or 8 to interface with this in stealth or situations where i go small . Question what would be the best app be for the iphone /sax . Opinions?
iphone SE (~$100) and apogee metarecorder ($5)
Thats the way i think i'll roll thanks jerry
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en_bYgF1pTs
User Manual
https://www.sonosax.ch/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/User-Manual-EN.pdf
link broken, is here now
https://www.sonosax.ch/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/User-Manual-EN-1.pdf
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so can this do 4 separate channels? (mic in + AES?) it shows 4 channel levels on pg 14 of the manual, but pg 20 and 21 suggest it works as a mixer only to 2-ch output.
can phones/lineout/aes out/usb out have different inputs routed to each??
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so can this do 4 separate channels? (mic in + AES?) it shows 4 channel levels on pg 14 of the manual, but pg 20 and 21 suggest it works as a mixer only to 2-ch output.
can phones/lineout/aes out/usb out have different inputs routed to each??
"An embedded digital matrix allows any input to be routed to any output or to an internal stereo mixer."
Intriguing
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Tracking say's mine will be here tomorrow . Now i need to get a ipod touch since i use mac book pro . hope cables wont be to hard make or get.
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"old and in the way" have you figured out what external battery that you're going to use with this pre for recording times exceeding the estimated "3 hour" limit on the internal battery? Mine arrived yesterday and I look forward to giving it a spin soon...
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Tracking say's mine will be here tomorrow . Now i need to get a ipod touch since i use mac book pro . hope cables wont be to hard make or get.
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"old and in the way" have you figured out what external battery that you're going to use with this pre for recording times exceeding the estimated "3 hour" limit on the internal battery? Mine arrived yesterday and I look forward to giving it a spin soon...
i have a few Naztech 1500 and a few Monoprice usbc batteries . I have made a few rt angle hirose that i can use with the naztech to m2d2 . you should have quite a few options available out there . i doubt that this box will be real power hungry it all depends on the mics 48 v draw. I got his box a day or so ago and it comes with no ta3 cables so i have some ta3f coming and will build a set of break out mic cables and a ta3f to 3.5 right angle stereo . I'll also build a ta3f to xlr 110 ohm aes cable . i ordered a couple of usb to lightning and lightning to usbc cables that will work with a phone or tablet. for now i have a i pad that im going to play with . just waiting on connects . i have the cable and can solder . everything cable wise comes out the bottom so rt angle everything would be best ,
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Why not just get 2 x 18650 batteries and a charger - swap at some point - looks pretty easy to open and close the door
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yes i also have a couple extra 1865 batteries and a charger . came with a vape that bit the big one . batteries seem to be fine ,can always get new . the battery swap is quick but i'll have to see if the setting still stay the same . if you have to set it up again that could be an issue in a dark venue especially stealth.
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on another note to power this up you have to push both knobs at the same time and it powers up . not a real fast start up either . then to set it up you use left and rt knobs to scroll through the menu and set it up for your particular use . i think there is a preset menu that once encoded will make it easy . kind of like the mixpre 3,6.10
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while checking out my other 18650 batteries i noticed they have a raised button on the positive end .these type will not work in the sxm2d2. you should order the type that comes with the box. available on ebay .
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From the Sonosax FB page:
Sono Sax
October 30 at 10:23 AM
Users Warning!
The preamplifier-USB converter SX-M2D2 has three power supply options: USC-C, Hirose connector and internal removable battery.
The battery must be present in the device to ensure that all functions are always available.
The SX-M2D2 can be powered only from one of its connectors for a few moments when replacing a discharged battery with a charged one.
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From the Sonosax website.
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From the Sonosax website.
:drool:
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i can confirm that the 18650 battery is being charged while you use external power source. i hooked up hirose and a naztech . the 18650 had about half charge . let it run awhile and 18650 was at almost full charge when i came back . just wish i had the cables to do tests and get it out into the field. Most everything i have uses full size xlrs or are not the right thing. i have a tiny box (5 pin ta5 to xlr ) .
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so i plugged in hirose power and pulled the 18650 battery. 20 min later still powered up. i don't know if any functions are effected . but it's good to know that you could hot swap the 18650.
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so i plugged in hirose power and pulled the 18650 battery. 20 min later still powered up. i don't know if any functions are affected . but it's good to know that you could hot swap the 18650.
I would be cautious with that assumption, until it's better known what, if any functions are affected!?!
Once it's better known, you can choose if hot swapping is for you!?
*edit: known
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so i plugged in hirose power and pulled the 18650 battery. 20 min later still powered up. i don't know if any functions are affected . but it's good to know that you could hot swap the 18650.
I would be cautious with that assumption, until it's better know what, if any functions are affected!?!
Once it's better known, you can choose if hot swapping is for you!?
True that.
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Well i should have read the web site piece that said a usbc to lightning cable won't work .you have to use that dongal . so i have to run over to the apple store and pick one up. about 40 bucks . i couldn't figure out why the sxm2d2 wasnt being recognize by apogee app . live annd learn the hard way thats me.
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I think i'll pickup a iphone 7 or 8 to interface with this in stealth or situations where i go small . Question what would be the best app be for the iphone /sax . Opinions?
iphone SE (~$100) and apogee metarecorder ($5)
Thats the way i think i'll roll thanks jerry
NEW (not refurb) 32GB SEs at best buy for $60
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/simple-mobile-apple-iphone-se-silver/6370444.p?ref=8575135&loc=3e990c5404cd11eab54996e3530149c00INT&acampID=3e990c5404cd11eab54996e3530149c00INT&skuId=6370444
while 32GB is less than ideal (20-24GB recording left after OS) this is pretty a good deal as ive only ever seen refurbs at this price, considering it should have slightly better battery and better reliability. locked to simple mobile and needs 12 months of paid service (min $300 to unlock) but for a dedicated recorder where cellular radio does nothing but drain your battery and cause activity from other apps, its a good match for our needs
since space is small these are great (and allows you to backup from metarecorder without a computer - also can play flacs and mp3s from them in sandisk app)
https://shop.westerndigital.com/products/usb-flash-drives/sandisk-ixpand-usb-3-0#SDIX30C-032G-GN6NN
also worth mentioning this is the smallest iphone out there with modernish specs (and supported by apple), last series with a real 2.5mm headphone jack, battery life is good
SE has been discontinued for a year these may be the last new ones around. the rumored SE2 will be a larger format they say (and of course no headphone jack)
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I think i'll pickup a iphone 7 or 8 to interface with this in stealth or situations where i go small . Question what would be the best app be for the iphone /sax . Opinions?
iphone SE (~$100) and apogee metarecorder ($5)
Thats the way i think i'll roll thanks jerry
NEW (not refurb) 32GB SEs at best buy for $60
Thanks for the info .I went ahead and pulled on one . to good of a price. like you said nnot a monster on gigs but it's all i Need .once i transfer to my macbook pro i can archive it or store it as a flac .
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/simple-mobile-apple-iphone-se-silver/6370444.p?ref=8575135&loc=3e990c5404cd11eab54996e3530149c00INT&acampID=3e990c5404cd11eab54996e3530149c00INT&skuId=6370444
while 32GB is less than ideal (20-24GB recording left after OS) this is pretty a good deal as ive only ever seen refurbs at this price, considering it should have slightly better battery and better reliability. locked to simple mobile and needs 12 months of paid service (min $300 to unlock) but for a dedicated recorder where cellular radio does nothing but drain your battery and cause activity from other apps, its a good match for our needs
since space is small these are great (and allows you to backup from metarecorder without a computer - also can play flacs and mp3s from them in sandisk app)
https://shop.westerndigital.com/products/usb-flash-drives/sandisk-ixpand-usb-3-0#SDIX30C-032G-GN6NN
also worth mentioning this is the smallest iphone out there with modernish specs (and supported by apple), last series with a real 2.5mm headphone jack, battery life is good
SE has been discontinued for a year these may be the last new ones around. the rumored SE2 will be a larger format they say (and of course no headphone jack)
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reportedly these are shipping with ios 11 which works fine with metarecorder
ios 12 also good
ios13 prob work fine with d:vice but it def is a little more buggy of an OS and also takes up more space i think
if using as a dedicated recroder id test your setup with whatever OS it comes with and leave it there
i dont think you can upgrade to 12 at this point (maybe if you jailbreak it but im not that dorky when it comes to these)
also since these are new they come with a year of apple tv+ if thats your jam ($60 value)
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I'm taking it out tomorrow night for Billy Strings at the Madison Covington Ky . Going to run it aes into my 744t .going to run one pair of DPA 4011c's .just a two channel pull .want to hear What this box has in it. i'll use a mobile phone later on after i try it out on some local gigs .that way if there are problems it's not as bad as a 40 dollar show.
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I'm taking it out tomorrow night for Billy Strings at the Madison Covington Ky . Going to run it aes into my 744t .going to run one pair of DPA 4011c's .just a two channel pull .want to hear What this box has in it. i'll use a mobile phone later on after i try it out on some local gigs .that way if there are problems it's not as bad as a 40 dollar show.
good luck, looking forward to hearing this swiss army knife of audio
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I'm taking it out tomorrow night for Billy Strings at the Madison Covington Ky . Going to run it aes into my 744t .going to run one pair of DPA 4011c's .just a two channel pull .want to hear What this box has in it. i'll use a mobile phone later on after i try it out on some local gigs .that way if there are problems it's not as bad as a 40 dollar show.
Looking forward to hearing your first impressions from the field. I hope to have a set of cables made, including an AES3 XLR cable, in the near future.
For spares for the internal batteries I ordered these Panasonic batteries (identical to the Panasonic battery that came with the M2D2).
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YJRNZ62/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I am leery about purchasing "shoddy bootleg batteries online" but the batteries that I received are identical to the battery that came with the unit. Made in Japan. Shipped from the USA. The price on this 6 pack has gone up $2 in the past week.
I'm using this "smart battery charger" for the M2D2 internal battery. it took between 5-6 hours to fully charge these batteries.
https://www.thomasdistributing.com/Nitecore-Digicharger-D2-Two-Channel-Universal-Battery-Charger_p_7065.html
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So last night at Billy Strings . Madison Th Covington .i was shut down before i got started . First they came outside and said no stands . so ok . Then they said no taping from the floor but the Balcony would be ok . So in i go and lug the bag up three flights to the balcony started to get gear out and they come up and say no taping tonight per management. so i ask for supervisor and he says the same thing so no go last night . Bummer . New management at the venue so i don't Know .It's a first for Billy hope this is not a new policy.
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I got my M2D2 last week and have had a chance to test it out. This was a replacement for a my first unit which presented tons of pink noise/distortion on chs. 1 and 2 after only 20 mins. My dealer was quick to resolve the problem and the new unit seems to present no such issues.
Some unorganized impressions follow. For reference, I do nature/field recording and run Schoeps Omnis in either AB or with a Jecklin disk. I have used the SD 702, the Nagra Seven and currently own the Sonosax R4+.
-Build quality: this bests every recorder/preamp I've ever hand in my hands. Body and encoders are Leica-quality. The screen is small but readable.
-The unit turns on/off in an instant. It's immediately recognizable as a Core Audio device on macOS Sierra and, to my surprise, works with the iPhone flawlessly with the basic lightening to usb camera kit that SAX recommends.
-Audio quality: The preamps/AD are on par with the R4+ which is the best sounding portable recorder I've ever heard. Headphone stage is equally impressive. I use the Sennheiser HD 25s, which are efficient, so I have no idea how it might handle more taxing headphones.
-Powering: I set it up to run 2chs with P48 ON and headphones to see how long the battery would last. I wasn't actually sending the 1s and 0s to my iPhone, but that said I got 5 hours before it powered down.
My expectations were high for this product, and they've been met and surpassed so far.
If it works for me in the field, I might sell the R4+. I only run 2chs, and I don't believe I'll miss out on sound quality with the M2D2.
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SAX posted the following the FB Users Group:
"Message to SX-M2D2 users: We encountered an electronic component problem on the first series of devices.
The analog mic/line inputs may in some cases not support a short circuit of the 48 V phantom power supply. Therefore, it is imperative not to switch on the phantom power when connecting an unbalanced source to the analog inputs.
We apologize for this malfunction which is already fixed on the devices delivered from today. The first series will be modified at Sonosax's expense for users who request it."
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What’s the street price on this? Other than a phone, has anyone else had success with aes> spdif into a bit bucket?
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What’s the street price on this? Other than a phone, has anyone else had success with aes> spdif into a bit bucket?
1390.00 at Gotham sound . I've tested it aes into a 744t . and it sounded fine . also tested with iphone usb .also good . haven't had it out at a show yet.at least one that didn't shut me down.(see above ) . Will get this out on the 7th with i Phone .
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https://www.sonosax.ch/sononews-december-2019/
SONONEWS December 2019
"After exhibiting at IBC and AES in New York this fall, the Sonosax team moved to its winter quarters in Switzerland. There is no shortage of work: following an inversion of components, the SX-M2D2s in the first series are fragile. For safety, the entire first batch delivered was recalled to the factory and modified by us. Of course, the new devices do not have the defect and there are therefore no more defective devices in circulation today."
This was posted to the FB Sonosax Users group last week:
“Message to SX-M2D2 users: We encountered an electronic component problem on the first series of devices.
The analog mic/line inputs may in some cases not support a short circuit of the 48 V phantom power supply. Therefore, it is imperative not to switch on the phantom power when connecting an unbalanced source to the analog inputs.
We apologize for this malfunction which is already fixed on the devices delivered from today. The first series will be modified at Sonosax's expense for users who request it.”
I'm awaiting instructions from Trew Audio for returning my unit for repair.
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https://www.sonosax.ch/sononews-december-2019/
SONONEWS December 2019
"After exhibiting at IBC and AES in New York this fall, the Sonosax team moved to its winter quarters in Switzerland. There is no shortage of work: following an inversion of components, the SX-M2D2s in the first series are fragile. For safety, the entire first batch delivered was recalled to the factory and modified by us. Of course, the new devices do not have the defect and there are therefore no more defective devices in circulation today."
Ditto on my unit from gotham sound .waiting on word .
This was posted to the FB Sonosax Users group last week:
“Message to SX-M2D2 users: We encountered an electronic component problem on the first series of devices.
The analog mic/line inputs may in some cases not support a short circuit of the 48 V phantom power supply. Therefore, it is imperative not to switch on the phantom power when connecting an unbalanced source to the analog inputs.
We apologize for this malfunction which is already fixed on the devices delivered from today. The first series will be modified at Sonosax's expense for users who request it.”
I'm awaiting instructions from Trew Audio for returning my unit for repair.
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https://www.sonosax.ch/sononews-december-2019/
SONONEWS December 2019
"After exhibiting at IBC and AES in New York this fall, the Sonosax team moved to its winter quarters in Switzerland. There is no shortage of work: following an inversion of components, the SX-M2D2s in the first series are fragile. For safety, the entire first batch delivered was recalled to the factory and modified by us. Of course, the new devices do not have the defect and there are therefore no more defective devices in circulation today."
This was posted to the FB Sonosax Users group last week:
“Message to SX-M2D2 users: We encountered an electronic component problem on the first series of devices.
The analog mic/line inputs may in some cases not support a short circuit of the 48 V phantom power supply. Therefore, it is imperative not to switch on the phantom power when connecting an unbalanced source to the analog inputs.
We apologize for this malfunction which is already fixed on the devices delivered from today. The first series will be modified at Sonosax's expense for users who request it.”
I'm awaiting instructions from Trew Audio for returning my unit for repair.
Ditto on my unit that was purchased from Gotham Sound.
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The analog mic/line inputs may in some cases not support a short circuit of the 48 V phantom power supply. Therefore, it is imperative not to switch on the phantom power when connecting an unbalanced source to the analog inputs.
Plugging in an unbalanced line or mic source could roast the mic/line input? Yeah, let them fix this for you.
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So Gotham sent me a ups return label and they will forward it onto sonosax. turnaround ?
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That's odd, I bought from Gotham and have had to deal directly with SAX. They've given me their FedEX account number, and I'm to arrange shipping there myself.
I admit that I'm a little miffed. I would have liked to have a new unit waiting for me stateside to switch out. But I understand SAX is a small company and the M2D2 is so nice that I'll get over it.
I'll keep folks updated on turn around time. I expect to ship mine out tomorrow.
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My pre shipped back to Trew Audio today. Trew will be shipping to Sonosax for repair and then arrange shipping back to me.
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From JWSound: https://jwsoundgroup.net/index.php?/topic/32028-sonosax-m2d2/&page=2&tab=comments#comment-368758&ct=1576852254
The download link is located in the accessories section at the Sonosax website: https://www.sonosax.ch/product/sx-m2d2/
DIY 3D files for SX-M2D2 Mounting accessory:
Sonosax provides these files for you to to play with and 3D print.
Slide your SX-M2D2 into this box, protective case, mounting accessory, whatever you like to call it. Hot shoe fixing slides allow you to attach it to a camera. You may also slide it into your sound bag. The connectors are protected and the cables come out elegantly on the side.
Feel free to modify the original file according to your needs and ideas. And if you do, send us your photos, the most beautiful ones will be published on the sonosax.ch website.
In this .zip file: DIY_MOUNTING_ACC you will find:
SX-M2D2_FRAME.SLDPRT (Solidworks 2015 or later 3D file)
SX-M2D2_FRAME.STEP (Exchange 3D file)
SX-M2D2_FRAME.STL (3D printer file)
Note: Sonosax does not provide this accessory in physical form. Only files for 3D printing are available.
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You may be able to send this to Shapeways and get them to produce it for you if you don't have access to a 3D printer with durable enough materials.
We have a cool "Makespace" in my town that has all sorts of gadgets that you can play with if you pony up for an annual membership. I should do it this year for stuff like this. I want to take a couple of AutoCAD classes and do things on my own.
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You may be able to send this to Shapeways and get them to produce it for you if you don't have access to a 3D printer with durable enough materials.
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You are correct. One of the JWSoundgroup users, Patrick Tresch, did send this to Shapeways for printing. I think that this is actually Patrick's design.
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New Firmware 1.1 available for the M2D2
Version 1.1 – December 16 2019: SX-M2D2 - Firmware tab
https://www.sonosax.ch/product/sx-m2d2/
Note: unzip archive and store both files into your USB drive root folder
Changelog:
• Fixed output level issue in phones output (only under rare circumstances)
• Fixed encoders push and long push events (was inverted in right navigation mode)
• Fixed main screen rotary encoders: they can now be driven simultaneously
• Modified dynamic mic preset (id 2) default input gain value (set to +30dB)
• Added power management: device can be shutdown on Hirose unplug event or encoders long press (see POWER/SETUP menu)
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Update: SAX gave me their FedEX account code and the M2D2 was shipped back to them on 13 December and is back stateside on the 24th, en route to my place. Very fast turnaround!
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New Firmware 1.1 available for the M2D2
Version 1.1 – December 16 2019: SX-M2D2 - Firmware tab
https://www.sonosax.ch/product/sx-m2d2/
Note: unzip archive and store both files into your USB drive root folder
Changelog:
• Fixed output level issue in phones output (only under rare circumstances)
• Fixed encoders push and long push events (was inverted in right navigation mode)
• Fixed main screen rotary encoders: they can now be driven simultaneously
• Modified dynamic mic preset (id 2) default input gain value (set to +30dB)
• Added power management: device can be shutdown on Hirose unplug event or encoders long press (see POWER/SETUP menu)
I don't have my unit with me at the moment (see above) but am I right in assuming that the USB driver root folder is on the M2D2 itself, and that once the files are moved to that directory, turning the machine on takes care of the update?
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Mine is on it’s way back
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Got mine back and checked it out . The good folks at sonosax up graded the firmware to 1.1
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Got mine back and checked it out . The good folks at sonosax up graded the firmware to 1.1
when is your next scheduled outing ?
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Got mine back and checked it out . The good folks at sonosax up graded the firmware to 1.1
when is your next scheduled outing ?
I taped a Local band called Salvadore Ross its up on the archive .org as community audio taped on new years . archive is down at the moment for maintenance . I taped using an IPHONE SE .
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Got mine back and checked it out . The good folks at sonosax up graded the firmware to 1.1
when is your next scheduled outing ?
I taped a Local band called Salvadore Ross its up on the archive .org as community audio taped on new years . archive is down at the moment for maintenance . I taped using an IPHONE SE .
thanks. sounds nice. the band is pretty good as well
been wanting to check this device out
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A question about the SX-M2D2 dynamic range. I read that the SX-R4+ dynamic range of 135dB is limited in the USA version to 114dB because of patent issues. Is the SX-M2D2 also limited in the US version?
EDIT: Got the answer to this question: No, it is not limited.
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A question about the SX-M2D2 dynamic range. I read that the SX-R4+ dynamic range of 135dB is limited in the USA version to 114dB because of patent issues. Is the SX-M2D2 also limited in the US version?
The SX-R4+ is limited as shipped, because of the Zaxcom patent, but the 135dB range is restored via a software update via the sonosax website. In other words, the limited range is a legal fiction.
I don't know if there is a similar issue with the SX-M2D2's dynamic range. But if there is, it is a non issue, solved in minutes by anyone with an internet connected computer.
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Sonosax does not limit the dynamic range on non-recorder devices such as the M2D2 or AD8+.
The patent only applies to a Recorder.
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A question about the SX-M2D2 dynamic range. I read that the SX-R4+ dynamic range of 135dB is limited in the USA version to 114dB because of patent issues. Is the SX-M2D2 also limited in the US version?
The SX-R4+ is limited as shipped, because of the Zaxcom patent, but the 135dB range is restored via a software update via the sonosax website. In other words, the limited range is a legal fiction.
I don't know if there is a similar issue with the SX-M2D2's dynamic range. But if there is, it is a non issue, solved in minutes by anyone with an internet connected computer.
Thanks for that info.
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Sonosax does not limit the dynamic range on non-recorder devices such as the M2D2 or AD8+.
The patent only applies to a Recorder.
Thanks. That's good to hear.
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interesting. how do zoom, lectrosonics, sound devices, etc "get around" the zax patents
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interesting. how do zoom, lectrosonics, sound devices, etc "get around" the zax patents
Maybe a circuit topological difference in the arrangement of the 2 AD's per channel - don't know for sure.
Zaxcom isn't the first company to come up with the idea (from what I have read that the idea is from the late 1980's to early 1990's) and is almost trolling the idea.
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My pre shipped back to Trew Audio today. Trew will be shipping to Sonosax for repair and then arrange shipping back to me.
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Just got my unit back from Trew Audio on Friday. I also recently received a very nice set of RA cables from Ted for the M2D2. Now I just need to get healthy enough to make it out the door...
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>The SX-R4+ is limited as shipped, because of the Zaxcom patent, but the 135dB range is restored via a software update via the sonosax website. In other words, the limited >range is a legal fiction.
>I don't know if there is a similar issue with the SX-M2D2's dynamic range. But if there is, it is a non issue, solved in minutes by anyone with an internet connected computer.
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I have no sympathy for Zaxcom, but we should remember that in US law, if you do not defend a patent, you lose the protection. I think Zaxcom is aggressively litigious anyway, but they probably have a lawyer telling them they must be seen to protect their patent, whether it is justifiable or not.
aside from that, can you provide a link to where on the "on the Sonosax site" the dynamic range upgrade for the US R4+ is available? I have looked hard and cant find it. Your mention is the first I have seen anywhere. If I could find such a link, I'd be a lot happier about paying full price for a "crippled" US version. 114 dB does not reach 24 bit depth.
The M2D2 has the full dynamic range, and the 'same preamps' as the EU recorder, says Sonosax.
I would think for USERS to download such a file and use it is our own business, like unlocking a phone, but for Sonosax to supply such a link on sisght might be construed as negating the 'US version" so-called patent avoidance (IMO we need not call it "patent compliance", because there is no proof there is a conflict, and Jacques does not want to test it at law with technical disclosure etc.). If they do it anyway, hurray for them.
TG
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https://www.sonosax.ch/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/SONONEWS_2015_10_EN.pdf
"This modification is reversible for those who may leave the US."
If you buy the machine, contact sonosax for the reversal.
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For at least this reason, I do not buy Zaxcom products. There is something about this that really bothers me. I think there is a chance that if Zaxcom sued Sonosax for selling the units in the U.S., and if Sonosax could afford good legal counsel, Sonosax could win. My 2 cents.
Meanwhile this SX-m2d2 sounds great.
I am sorry for not reading all the posts - but what would be a great recorder that would match it well?
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For at least this reason, I do not buy Zaxcom products. There is something about this that really bothers me. I think there is a chance that if Zaxcom sued Sonosax for selling the units in the U.S., and if Sonosax could afford good legal counsel, Sonosax could win. My 2 cents.
Meanwhile this SX-m2d2 sounds great.
I am sorry for not reading all the posts - but what would be a great recorder that would match it well?
iphone?
recorder is kinda irrelevant if it can capture digital audio successfully
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Ran it today with DPA 4081 mics into a battery box (Church Audio), using a cable Sonosax made me to go from the 1/8" stereo out of the battery box into the line/mic in TA-3 inputs of the SX-M2D2. From there to an iPhone with Apogee Metarecorder. I have been using these mics into an iPhone with the DPA MMA-A for two years or more. While the Sonosax setup is much bulkier (not only the SX-M2D2 itself, but also 9V battery for the mics), I am convinced the sound improvement is major. No direct apples-to-apples comps, though. One nice thing is that with the battery box powering the mics, the internal SX-M2D2 battery ran for two hours and seemed only about 1/3 down.
I intend to run it tomorrow as backup, I will use Schoeps MK21 caps with phantom from the Sonosax (and an external USB battery on the Sonosax). My main pair (on piano and violin) will be Schoeps MK22s > Zoom F8n.
One nice thing: the DPA MMA-A is limited to 30 dB gain, with the 4081s on a quiet chamber music group I need to boost this at least 25 dB in post. I ran too low today anyway (and both MMA-A and SXM2D2 take the 20dB boost with little damage). But the SX-M2D2 will let me dial in 72 dB of gain.
Jeff
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Doesn't the clock precision on the recorder matter - or does it not in this case because it is being fed a digital signal that stays digital? Thank you in advance.
For at least this reason, I do not buy Zaxcom products. There is something about this that really bothers me. I think there is a chance that if Zaxcom sued Sonosax for selling the units in the U.S., and if Sonosax could afford good legal counsel, Sonosax could win. My 2 cents.
Meanwhile this SX-m2d2 sounds great.
I am sorry for not reading all the posts - but what would be a great recorder that would match it well?
iphone?
recorder is kinda irrelevant if it can capture digital audio successfully
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Ran it today with DPA 4081 mics into a battery box (Church Audio), using a cable Sonosax made me to go from the 1/8" stereo out of the battery box into the line/mic in TA-3 inputs of the SX-M2D2. From there to an iPhone with Apogee Metarecorder. I have been using these mics into an iPhone with the DPA MMA-A for two years or more. While the Sonosax setup is much bulkier (not only the SX-M2D2 itself, but also 9V battery for the mics), I am convinced the sound improvement is major. No direct apples-to-apples comps, though. One nice thing is that with the battery box powering the mics, the internal SX-M2D2 battery ran for two hours and seemed only about 1/3 down.
I intend to run it tomorrow as backup, I will use Schoeps MK21 caps with phantom from the Sonosax (and an external USB battery on the Sonosax). My main pair (on piano and violin) will be Schoeps MK22s > Zoom F8n.
One nice thing: the DPA MMA-A is limited to 30 dB gain, with the 4081s on a quiet chamber music group I need to boost this at least 25 dB in post. I ran too low today anyway (and both MMA-A and SXM2D2 take the 20dB boost with little damage). But the SX-M2D2 will let me dial in 72 dB of gain.
Jeff
Between bad luck and the coronavirus shutdown I have not been able to get far with this testing.
The violin/piano session I mentioned in late February had a surprise. The artist management organization for the musicians decided (without prior notice to us) to video the event for online streaming in the late spring. Their crew brought in three or four cameras and wanted my mics out of the sightlines. So no close spots on the piano and no central pairs where they wanted a camera and their mics. I explained that the recorded balance for the archival tape would be off, nobody cared. I was relieved for a moment that they decided to record the audio with their own Schoeps MK21s, until I noticed the setup for the pair was together about 3-4" apart and totally parallel. Not sure that wide cardioids in that setup would do much for a stereo image. I ended up going with my Sonosax to iPhone recording, but I was too far from the violin and attempts to fix this in Rx7 with Debleed have not done a whole lot to improve it. Two weeks later the weekly concert series was shut down until further notice for the virus.
I did do a recording in the same venue (before the campus was shut down completely to outsiders) of cello and piano, with the main setup I wanted in late February, except MK4s as main pair, and it came out splendidly. But it was a Sunday night (no audience) session with lots of multiple takes, and I didn't bring the Sonosax to keep things simple.
Now there are no concerts to record, anywhere. So tune in next year for an update!
Jeff
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Doesn't the clock precision on the recorder matter - or does it not in this case because it is being fed a digital signal that stays digital? Thank you in advance.
clock precision always matters in any system, as the jitter encountered on the recording side results in permanent distortion in the recording
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got an email from sonosax saying they are shipping and filling orders if anyone was curious
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Sonosax is taking part in Sound Devices' "Sound Summit" event today. The time slot for the SX-M2D2 is listed as 13:10 CDT = 2:10 p.m. U.S. Eastern time = 11:10 a.m. U.S. Pacific time.
https://thesoundsummit.org/
[edited later to add] The above address now contains links to the video recordings of this event's two days.
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Video made for Sound Summit 2020.
Sonosax - Episode 1 - SX-M2D2 (https://youtu.be/dZnElbB31vQ?t=191)
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Video made for Sound Summit 2020.
Sonosax - Episode 1 - SX-M2D2 (https://youtu.be/dZnElbB31vQ?t=191)
:coolguy: :coolguy:
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sonosexy!
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SONOSAX SX-M2D2
From serial number 00300 (the old numbers are from 00000 to 00299), the SX-M2D2 provides power for 5V electret microphones. A procedure allows you to configure the device to work at 48V or 5V.
This new possibility cannot be modified on the previous series.
This procedure is made a little tedious on purpose , to minimize the risk of connecting electret microphones with 48V, which would be fatal to them!
We have a great success with this compact device, in very diverse directions, coupled with cameras, classical music recording of very high quality with Smartphone, teleconference, etc.
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This device looks incredible. Looking back at older posts, it seems like some people got them just in time for concerts to be shut down. I’d love to hear any updates if anybody has used this in the last few months.
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i've got 2 one 0029 and the other 0330 or something like that ( i'm down stairs and units are upstairs right now ) i bought one of the first ones and had to send it back for a hardware
fix that sonosax let us know about . liked it so much that i bought another . Right now i use both line in to my zoom f8n or aes into my sd833. but this unit can run line in to any small recorders like a r05 or a sony a10 . Can also go into android or apple phones . i bought a couple apple se's.and have had good luck with them.
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i've got 2 one 0029 and the other 0330 or something like that ( i'm down stairs and units are upstairs right now ) i bought one of the first ones and had to send it back for a hardware
fix that sonosax let us know about . liked it so much that i bought another . Right now i use both line in to my zoom f8n or aes into my sd833. but this unit can run line in to any small recorders like a r05 or a sony a10 . Can also go into android or apple phones . i bought a couple apple se's.and have had good luck with them.
awesome. I was about to bite the bullet when COVID started and held off. Still thinking about it. Havent purchased a new front end in a long time and wanted to check it out and use the USB audio feature
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I'm a little late to this thread.. but I just got an SX-M2D2 and I'm looking forward to using it as a front end to my SD 633 via AES for a demonstration video of various wind/brass instruments
Testing it at home on acoustic guitar and voice the improved level of detail is very noticeable. Haven't tried it with iphone yet, but plan on it.
I'll be using it with schoeps, but I'm very interested in seeing how it sounds with ribbon mics as well.
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Just got serial #207!
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Just got serial #207!
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I've seen a few Phish sources pop up using the M2D2 into SD Mixpre 6/10 recorders. Not being familiar with the SD units, are they going analog in to the recorders or are these capable of sending a digital signal via USB?
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I've seen a few Phish sources pop up using the M2D2 into SD Mixpre 6/10 recorders. Not being familiar with the SD units, are they going analog in to the recorders or are these capable of sending a digital signal via USB?
Maybe reach out to BigPerm as he runs this, more specifically for the Phish sources that you are seeing.
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Analog!
I've seen a few Phish sources pop up using the M2D2 into SD Mixpre 6/10 recorders. Not being familiar with the SD units, are they going analog in to the recorders or are these capable of sending a digital signal via USB?
Maybe reach out to BigPerm as he runs this, more specifically for the Phish sources that you are seeing.
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I've seen a few Phish sources pop up using the M2D2 into SD Mixpre 6/10 recorders. Not being familiar with the SD units, are they going analog in to the recorders or are these capable of sending a digital signal via USB?
M2D2 is capable of sending audio over usb. I record on to an iphone7 but i dont think the mixpres can accept usb audio
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I've seen a few Phish sources pop up using the M2D2 into SD Mixpre 6/10 recorders. Not being familiar with the SD units, are they going analog in to the recorders or are these capable of sending a digital signal via USB?
M2D2 is capable of sending audio over usb. I record on to an iphone7 but i dont think the mixpres can accept usb audio
Is the co-ax signal you have been giving me to use with the 680 digi in, analog or digital out from the Sax?
edit to address Gutbucket's comment (or my poor word choice!): Changed the wording from spdif out, to coax signal.
and now, it is obvious the answer to the audball question is: digi out via co-ax/spdif AND USB, but the mix pre's may not take USB in (or do they is the next question from a guy who doesn't use a mix-pre device?)
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^ SDPIF is always digital.
OT, but FYI the coax dig-in on the 680 can be used for two purposes:
1) recording a 1 or 2 channel SPDIF (coax/electrical) or AES/EBU format digital source.
2) sinc'ing clock of the 680 to another clock source without actually recording the signal.
1 also does 2.
2 does not require 1.
Most tapers will be familiar with 1 from using external preamps that have a digital output. I used to do the second when running both DR-680 and R-44 simultaneously so both machines would share the same clock (that of the R-44) and thus eliminate drift, even though the two recorders shared no recorded tracks in common. That way, using tracks from both machines in the same mix afterwards only required initial time-alignment between those made on one recorder verses the other, without any subsequent drift over a long recording that would ordinarily require time-stretching to correct.
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can anyone confirm the line output on m2d2 is/ is not true analog, ie mic inputs will go through ad/da stage before hitting line out.
thx
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can anyone confirm the line output on m2d2 is/ is not true analog, ie mic inputs will go through ad/da stage before hitting line out.
thx
Correct. And it won't matter, there will be less risk of degradation to the sound from that digital generation than from an analog split.
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What's a good way to get a 3rd or 4th mic signal into m2d2. I suppose it has to be to aes input since usb is used for recording.
Schoeps cmd?
Any less expensive aes out there?
I've never used aes
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What's a good way to get a 3rd or 4th mic signal into m2d2. I suppose it has to be to aes input since usb is used for recording.
Schoeps cmd?
Any less expensive aes out there?
I've never used aes
Check with Sanasac, but I don’t think you can do that
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It's a 6x2 digi mixer. Pretty sure it's possible. I'm trying to figure out what's a good way to do it.
Sonosax has a quick video about cmd going into one.
Not sure I want to lock into schoeps tho with cmd
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It's a 6x2 digi mixer. Pretty sure it's possible. I'm trying to figure out what's a good way to do it.
Sonosax has a quick video about cmd going into one.
Here's the video where they discuss the CMD / AES input mixing with a stereo pair. He also mentions the ability to use the other vocal mic in his hand, but I'm not sure how it would be connected.
https://youtu.be/0v0JD8vygdA?t=470
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I think what i'm looking for is a low profile not so expensive mic pre with aes output or commit to schoeps.
not a lot of aes boxes around these days
https://www.audioroot.fr/product/upre-mkii/ probably a good solution
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A Sound Devices MixPre D is worth a look.
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I got my hands on an M2D2. This thing sounds incredible, especially for its size. It’s become my go-to for studio and mains pairs work. I can’t wait to break it in for taping use.
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I got my hands on an M2D2. This thing sounds incredible, especially for its size. It’s become my go-to for studio and mains pairs work. I can’t wait to break it in for taping use.
i love mine. sold my v3 again. LOL
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I finally picked up a 744T, does anyone have experience in running the AES3 out of an M2D2 to the AES3id BNC input of a 744T for channels 3/4? I found a Lundahl 1.2:1 (110 to 75 ohm) transformer, I plan to build my own junction box to make the match between AES formats.
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I've ran mine about 6 times so far with 4 nights at the recent Phish run. I absolutely love this box. These were all ran directly into my iPhone with no issues, but I did have Ted make a AES>coax cable for running into a PMD-661.
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wforwumbo, for best reliability, a transformer of that kind belongs at the far end of the main cable, i.e. the recorder end, with the shortest possible cable for the unbalanced part. Interference isn't generally the issue so much as impedance matching. And higher sampling rates are more critical about that kind of matching than lower ones are. Do you have proper AES/EBU signal cable with 110 Ohm characteristic impedance, or are you using ordinary analog mike cable?
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wforwumbo, for best reliability, a transformer of that kind belongs at the far end of the main cable, i.e. the recorder end, with the shortest possible cable for the unbalanced part. Interference isn't generally the issue so much as impedance matching. And higher sampling rates are more critical about that kind of matching than lower ones are. Do you have proper AES/EBU signal cable with 110 Ohm characteristic impedance, or are you using ordinary analog mike cable?
Hi David, thanks for chiming in. That falls in line with the electrical engineering theory of running an unbalanced line - shorter distances are better and prevent the transmission channel from shifting the phase angle of the load impedance seen by the source. I do intend to run at 24/96 (and occasionally 24/192).
I plan to use TA3F out of the M2D2 into my box. The Lundahl transformer I found presents a primary impedance of 110 ohms and a secondary impedance of 75 ohms, so I'm all set there, and the mic cabling I build just needs to correct the right ports of AES3 out of the M2D2 to the correct taps of the transformer. I should probably specify that I intend to build the cabling myself, insuring that I'll be impedance matched throughout.
As a temporary stopgap, I purchased a Canare impedance converter for going from AES3 to AES3id/SPDIF and converts from 110 ohms to 75 ohms; I am willing to gamble it has a similar transformer that I plan to use in my own build.