Topic: Sound Devices MixPre-3 and 6

[willndmb]

I will add that to me, the least stable power solution seems to be over USB. This connection wiggles up and down even with a right angle cable and I could see where it might break the solder off the board internally. It is kind of hard to pull the cable out, so I wouldn't be worried about a disconnect, just the strain on the connection if that makes sense.

slip and wrap the cable in and around the "handle" with the orange stripe on it.
Maybe even gaff it there??

That's what I was thinking of doing to relieve stress from anything from weight to popping out and such

[johnw]

I will add that to me, the least stable power solution seems to be over USB. This connection wiggles up and down even with a right angle cable and I could see where it might break the solder off the board internally. It is kind of hard to pull the cable out, so I wouldn't be worried about a disconnect, just the strain on the connection if that makes sense.

slip and wrap the cable in and around the "handle" with the orange stripe on it.
Maybe even gaff it there??

That's what I was thinking of doing to relieve stress from anything from weight to popping out and such

Maybe that would work.

On another note, I charged the Enloop Pro AAs and tried again. This time I got 5 1/2 hours on 8 Enloop Pro at 24/48 with 30-40 gain on 4 channels phantom power with 5/6 turned off and brightness at LCD1, LED 2. This was using PFAs for a KCY and a Nbox cable and schoeps caps.

My first test was with the Enloop Pro batteries fresh out of the package. I thought they came fully charged, but looks like I was wrong. With a recent fresh charge, I'm pretty confident I could get through a 3-4 hour show no problem.

I think I'm going to forget about the L mount batteries and just get another 8 AA sled to have as a backup..

[johnw]

I finally received my anker power core plus battery and can confirm it powers with green light over usb c to c cable. Also this cable as well as an a to c and an a to micro is included with the battery for $65

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014ZO46LK/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&sr=1-10&tag=ianker-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=B014ZO46LK&keywords=battery+charge&qid=1496882761&kwr_id=179

The included c to c cable does not protrude significantly further out than the right angle c cable ted has

I haven't had a chance to test it yet, but it seems like a nice cheap backup option to the 8x aa sled

[vwmule]

Got notice from B&H this evening that the MP6 is shipped and due to arrive tomorrow. Initially they said it was on back order and site had July 6 availability. Guess more units arrived. I placed order several weeks ago.

[dactylus]

I spoke with Trew Audio yesterday and they told me that my MP6 wouldn't be shipping to me for another 2-3 weeks.  Last week they told me that it would be shipping to me this week...  It appears that they did NOT get what they were expecting from SD last week.   

[rigpimp]

I got my tracking number from Dale Pro audio.  It should arrive Tuesday. 

Has anyone used the wingman app on It?  I'm considering an used outdated iPad mini so I can control it remotely.

[johnw]

Yes it works ok. Not sure how useful it is as I'm usually within Bluetooth range of my gear and could adjust the knobs on the unit. Also not sure how much Bluetooth impacts battery life. I'll test it tonight to see what range I can get if you'd like

[dallman]

Got notice from B&H this evening that the MP6 is shipped and due to arrive tomorrow. Initially they said it was on back order and site had July 6 availability. Guess more units arrived. I placed order several weeks ago.

Same here, but my tracking from B and H says Priority Shipping delivery June 12. I think maybe we have different ideas on what Priority means, but it is nice to know it is on the way. I only ordered it about a week ago though.

[celticrogues]

I got my tracking number from Dale Pro audio.  It should arrive Tuesday. 

Has anyone used the wingman app on It?  I'm considering an used outdated iPad mini so I can control it remotely.

I love the wingman app. Its most useful for renaming tracks and files, and editing metadata so you don't have to go in and use the headphone encoder to do it one letter at t time on the MixPre.

Its also great for arming/disarming tracks if you do that a lot.

-Mike

[rippleish20]

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1340191-REG/strut_str_mp6_fit_field_case_for.html

[vwmule]

> slip and wrap the cable in and around the "handle" with the orange stripe on it.
Maybe even gaff it there??

Can I see a photo of this. Mine just arrived. Def smaller than imagined, even after seeing pictures on this board. In some ways not as sturdy as I imagined (that battery sled, for example) but very cool.

[willndmb]

> slip and wrap the cable in and around the "handle" with the orange stripe on it.
Maybe even gaff it there??

Can I see a photo of this. Mine just arrived. Def smaller than imagined, even after seeing pictures on this board. In some ways not as sturdy as I imagined (that battery sled, for example) but very cool.

i don't own one yet to take pics but in my mind it's beautiful

[johnw]

Here's a shot of the right angle (this one is to spec and doesn't provide full power)

And Anker straight USB


In my mind, the small space savings offered by the non-spec right angle cables isn't worth it

[noahbickart]

Forgive me if I've missed this, but why can't one use channel linking when the GAIN is on BASIC? this would be so useful.

[sos]

Forgive me if I've missed this, but why can't one use channel linking when the GAIN is on BASIC? this would be so useful.

Paul Isaacs has mentioned that this will be addressed in a future firmware update...

Hmmm... When I switch my MP6 to custom mode and set everything except gain to advanced, I don't see an option to link channels...

FYI - We are aware of this and plan to make linking available even when Gain is set to Basic.

thx

Paul