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Re: Sound Devices MixPre-3 and 6, Part 5
« Reply #465 on: January 30, 2019, 12:27:45 AM »
I really think SD should step up and actually offer some proper usb-c power cables other the massive dual usb to usb-c one they ship it with. By themselves or as a coop.
Some kits of 1,2 and 3 feet long cables with both straight and angled and low profile connectors. Which do not break and put excessive stress on the usb c jack.

The mixpres are a bag-able and desktop workhorse where the usb c seems to be meant as a desktop power option while in bag it should be powered by the 4- or 8- AA cell pack. Or via a could of different hirose battery adaptor options.
Yet many of us want to use the external usb c power banks - which is what have put us in this creative and inventive spot. :)


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Re: Sound Devices MixPre-3 and 6, Part 5
« Reply #467 on: January 30, 2019, 09:59:11 AM »
Anyone want to be the guinea pig with these adapters?

https://www.amazon.com/Poyiccot-2-Pack-Degree-Adapter-Extension/dp/B071XHQJG8
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Re: Sound Devices MixPre-3 and 6, Part 5
« Reply #468 on: January 30, 2019, 12:20:03 PM »
I've never had a lick of problems with this $6 right-angle USB-C cable.  I tuck it inside the left bar and it just stays connected forever.

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Re: Sound Devices MixPre-3 and 6, Part 5
« Reply #469 on: January 30, 2019, 03:18:33 PM »
Am I missing something or is there no way to delete internally saved presets?
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Re: Sound Devices MixPre-3 and 6, Part 5
« Reply #470 on: January 31, 2019, 04:40:33 AM »
No, USB-C > USB-C is not necessary! I am successfully running the MixPre on full power over a USB A > USB-C cable. The only thing that matters is the cable has to signal the MixPre that it is capable of carrying high currents. This is done using a a 56 kOhm pull-up resistor in the cable. And of course your battery needs to be able to supply that current.
SD have gone to great lengths explaining how to power the MixPres properly. I would not deviate from their recommendations especially given the chaos and nonsense in the PC peripheral market.

Deviating from standards, especially with power devices involving decent amounts of current is a recipe from disaster.

Most of the ways recommended by SD are pricey (L-mount batteries are probably the most solid) but they have identified a very affordable USB-C battery that seems to give good results, the Anker battery they mention in their tech note. I got one and it fits very well inside a Sachtler SN607 bag. With a bit of care the USB-C cable should be fine even though it's not so solid as a Hirose.
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Re: Sound Devices MixPre-3 and 6, Part 5
« Reply #471 on: January 31, 2019, 04:52:54 AM »
Not sure if Ive posted this before but these Tzumi (samsung) powerbanks are 42 bucks at best buy and come with a 3” usb c to c and a 3” usb a to c. I use an old r44 bag and the battery fits snug on top of the mp6 with the usb c cable at perfect length from battery to mp6. 20,000 mah and has an led readout for battery life. Never really get below mid 90’s with 4ch phantom. Think I used 2 at a 3 day festival last summer.
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Re: Sound Devices MixPre-3 and 6, Part 5
« Reply #472 on: January 31, 2019, 05:00:31 AM »
Hi, guys!

Would this charger -> https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01MXXOQTE/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A2PGPJL0BBLHLX&psc=1 be ok with Mix-Pre 3?
And another question:
Say I have two AC chargers with USB inputs (something like that: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11456) in them. Would it be possible to use stock Mix-Pre 3 USB cable with two chargers like that? I mean one USB cable end goes to one charger and another one USB cable end goes to another charger. Or is it overkill? :)

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Re: Sound Devices MixPre-3 and 6, Part 5
« Reply #473 on: January 31, 2019, 12:06:17 PM »
Why not use an actual USB-C charger for this USB-C device?

Hi, guys!

Would this charger -> https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01MXXOQTE/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A2PGPJL0BBLHLX&psc=1 be ok with Mix-Pre 3?
And another question:
Say I have two AC chargers with USB inputs (something like that: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11456) in them. Would it be possible to use stock Mix-Pre 3 USB cable with two chargers like that? I mean one USB cable end goes to one charger and another one USB cable end goes to another charger. Or is it overkill? :)
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Preamps:    Schoeps VMS 02iub, Naiant IPA, Sound Devices Mixpre6 I
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Re: Sound Devices MixPre-3 and 6, Part 5
« Reply #474 on: January 31, 2019, 03:19:35 PM »
Why not use an actual USB-C charger for this USB-C device?

Hi, guys!

Would this charger -> https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01MXXOQTE/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A2PGPJL0BBLHLX&psc=1 be ok with Mix-Pre 3?
And another question:
Say I have two AC chargers with USB inputs (something like that: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11456) in them. Would it be possible to use stock Mix-Pre 3 USB cable with two chargers like that? I mean one USB cable end goes to one charger and another one USB cable end goes to another charger. Or is it overkill? :)

I haven't got one. So if I buy random USB TYPE-C to USB cable and stick USB to random casual USB charger, will it be enough to power MixPre-3?

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Re: Sound Devices MixPre-3 and 6, Part 5
« Reply #475 on: January 31, 2019, 08:13:30 PM »
Why not use an actual USB-C charger for this USB-C device?

Hi, guys!

Would this charger -> https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01MXXOQTE/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A2PGPJL0BBLHLX&psc=1 be ok with Mix-Pre 3?
And another question:
Say I have two AC chargers with USB inputs (something like that: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11456) in them. Would it be possible to use stock Mix-Pre 3 USB cable with two chargers like that? I mean one USB cable end goes to one charger and another one USB cable end goes to another charger. Or is it overkill? :)

I haven't got one. So if I buy random USB TYPE-C to USB cable and stick USB to random casual USB charger, will it be enough to power MixPre-3?

I don't know what either "random" or "casual" mean with regard to DC power.

Lot's of people claim that their usb-A gear powers they devices just fine, YMMV, but I wouldn't risk it.

I do know that in spec USB-C cables and chargers power the mixpre3 and micpre6 very well, as they too are in spec usb-c devices.
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Capsules: Schoeps mk41v (x2), mk22 (x2), mk3 (x2), mk21 & mk8
Cables: 2x nbob KCY, 1 pair nbob actives, GAKables 10' & 20' 6-channel snakes, Darktrain 2 & 4 channel KCY and mini xlr extensions:
Preamps:    Schoeps VMS 02iub, Naiant IPA, Sound Devices Mixpre6 I
Recorders: Sound Devices Mixpre6 I, Sony PCM m10

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Re: Sound Devices MixPre-3 and 6, Part 5
« Reply #476 on: January 31, 2019, 10:29:46 PM »
If you're going to pay $6-800 on the recorder, why not budget a few more dollars and grab the correct Anker battery pack? It's not worth potentially voiding your warranty IMO.
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Re: Sound Devices MixPre-3 and 6, Part 5
« Reply #477 on: February 02, 2019, 06:19:07 PM »
Can someone with the MX-LMount adapter provide/test the output voltage that is being sent to the recorder?  I am trying to determine if there is a regulator in there or if it is just sending the raw 8.1-6.8 volts to the device. 
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Re: Sound Devices MixPre-3 and 6, Part 5
« Reply #478 on: February 07, 2019, 09:20:43 AM »
Am I missing something or is there no way to delete internally saved presets?

edit:  Answer from SD....

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You can restore the whole unit to factory state by holding down the headphone encoder and CH1 fader while booting the unit. Note that this will reset everything.


I've done a factory reset by just going to preset > factory settings but apparently there are two types of factory resets.....



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Re: Sound Devices MixPre-3 and 6, Part 5
« Reply #479 on: February 17, 2019, 01:15:09 PM »
Has anyone had problems with the auto file split? My recording from last night is not gapless. v3.02
Mics: mk4v/mk41v/mk22 > CMC1L/Nbobs, 4061, MKE2
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