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Re: Sound Devices MixPre-3 and 6, Part 7
« Reply #75 on: August 12, 2020, 11:43:52 AM »
Thank you
Mics:
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DPA 4018V (Supercardioid)
Earthworks TC25 (Omni) 

Pres and A/D's:
Grace Design Lunatec V3 (Oade ACM)
Edirol UA-5 (bm2p+ Mod)

Recorders:
Sound Devices MixPre10 II
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Re: Sound Devices MixPre-3 and 6, Part 7
« Reply #76 on: August 22, 2020, 08:26:47 PM »
So, is it safe to update to 7.1?  I don’t want to rebuild my presets if I should wait for the next one. But I do want the front panel lock.
Mics:
DPA 4023 (Cardioid)
DPA 4028 (Subcardioid)
DPA 4018V (Supercardioid)
Earthworks TC25 (Omni) 

Pres and A/D's:
Grace Design Lunatec V3 (Oade ACM)
Edirol UA-5 (bm2p+ Mod)

Recorders:
Sound Devices MixPre10 II
Edirol R-44 (Oade CM)
Sony PCM‑M10

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Re: Sound Devices MixPre-3 and 6, Part 7
« Reply #77 on: August 23, 2020, 09:27:24 AM »
Updated my Mixpre-6!  The lock controls are nice, but I haven't done extensive testing to find bugs.  I assume by the next time I can see a concert that someone will ferret out any issues and they will probably have an updated firmware with fixes. Upon initial use everything seems to be working just fine.

So, is it safe to update to 7.1?  I don’t want to rebuild my presets if I should wait for the next one. But I do want the front panel lock.
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Mics: DPA ST4011ER & 4018ER
Preamps: DPA MMA 6000 | Audioroot Femto
Recorders: Sound Devices Mixpre-10 II | Sony PCM A10

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Re: Sound Devices MixPre-3 and 6, Part 7
« Reply #78 on: August 23, 2020, 02:14:04 PM »
I updated to 7.1, haven't really done any bug testing but haven't encountered any in use either.  Thanks to COVID have only been doing some stereo ambience nature recording and have shifted more into dialog/conversational recording along with utilizing the MixPre-6 as a computer streaming interface use for with Zoom meetings etc.  Picked up some DPA mics to better fit these current recording applications as it'll probably be a while before resuming live music recording.   
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Re: Sound Devices MixPre-3 and 6, Part 7
« Reply #79 on: September 06, 2020, 05:15:36 PM »
can someone clarify something for me?

MixPre10 II:

If i'm taking a mixed/main out [XLR (left/right)] from a desk, would I be fine going XLR into the MixPre (phantom off, of course), or would I need to go into the MixPre with TRS?  Does it matter?

For example, I have channels 5 & 6 linked, Armed, Line In (not mic).  Am I good going XLR out from board - > XLR into deck?  Or should I go XLR out from board - > TRS into deck?  Does it matter?
« Last Edit: September 06, 2020, 05:27:28 PM by justink »
Mics:
DPA 4023 (Cardioid)
DPA 4028 (Subcardioid)
DPA 4018V (Supercardioid)
Earthworks TC25 (Omni) 

Pres and A/D's:
Grace Design Lunatec V3 (Oade ACM)
Edirol UA-5 (bm2p+ Mod)

Recorders:
Sound Devices MixPre10 II
Edirol R-44 (Oade CM)
Sony PCM‑M10

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Re: Sound Devices MixPre-3 and 6, Part 7
« Reply #80 on: September 06, 2020, 05:34:12 PM »
I always use xlr ins, prefer a locking connector. Never had an issue w line level desk feeds via this path.
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Re: Sound Devices MixPre-3 and 6, Part 7
« Reply #81 on: September 06, 2020, 08:10:32 PM »
With some decks, like the original Zoom F-8, you have to use TRS to get line level, but with the Mixpre-x you set line or microphone level via the menus and can use with XLR or TRS
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Re: Sound Devices MixPre-3 and 6, Part 7
« Reply #82 on: September 06, 2020, 08:29:51 PM »
I always use xlr ins, prefer a locking connector. Never had an issue w line level desk feeds via this path.

With some decks, like the original Zoom F-8, you have to use TRS to get line level, but with the Mixpre-x you set line or microphone level via the menus and can use with XLR or TRS

Thank y'all.  That's what I thought but wanted verification. 
Mics:
DPA 4023 (Cardioid)
DPA 4028 (Subcardioid)
DPA 4018V (Supercardioid)
Earthworks TC25 (Omni) 

Pres and A/D's:
Grace Design Lunatec V3 (Oade ACM)
Edirol UA-5 (bm2p+ Mod)

Recorders:
Sound Devices MixPre10 II
Edirol R-44 (Oade CM)
Sony PCM‑M10

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Re: Sound Devices MixPre-3 and 6, Part 7
« Reply #83 on: September 07, 2020, 08:19:20 AM »
I use XLR for mics channel 1 & 2, but I like right angle 1/4 cables for SBD feeds.  They are low profile and easy to situate in the bag at any position needed. 

Edit:  These have worked well for SBD feeds and are cheap.  We also use these with our Henry patchbox.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Audio2000s-E20112-12Ft-1-4-TRS-Right-Angle-to-XLR-3pin-Female-Microphone-Cable/221392638211?hash=item338c079103:g:rgwAAOxy0x1TUByF
« Last Edit: September 07, 2020, 03:15:58 PM by jbell »
Mics: DPA ST4011ER & 4018ER
Preamps: DPA MMA 6000 | Audioroot Femto
Recorders: Sound Devices Mixpre-10 II | Sony PCM A10

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Re: Sound Devices MixPre-3 and 6, Part 7
« Reply #84 on: September 14, 2020, 05:15:01 PM »
something weird just happened.

i put AA's in and powered on.

first screen said "new firmware detected - installing"

then it said "install successful, unit will restart now"

buuuuut i never put any new firmware on the SD card and it started and finished on 6.0.

so, whaaaaaat?
Mics:
DPA 4023 (Cardioid)
DPA 4028 (Subcardioid)
DPA 4018V (Supercardioid)
Earthworks TC25 (Omni) 

Pres and A/D's:
Grace Design Lunatec V3 (Oade ACM)
Edirol UA-5 (bm2p+ Mod)

Recorders:
Sound Devices MixPre10 II
Edirol R-44 (Oade CM)
Sony PCM‑M10

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Re: Sound Devices MixPre-3 and 6, Part 7
« Reply #85 on: September 15, 2020, 03:23:22 PM »
Pre-roll question:

I go into the record menu and have Pre-roll set for 10 seconds. 

But when I start a recording it always starts at zero on the timer.  My R-44 would start the timer 5 seconds (or whatever the pre-roll was).

Is the pre-roll even working?  Is it still saving 10 forward seconds even though the record timer starts at zero?  i'm confused.


ANSWER:

I ran a test.  Recorded exactly 10 seconds, then pressed play and it played for 20 seconds.  So, Pre-Roll works in the background without showing on the record counter.  Good to know.
« Last Edit: September 15, 2020, 03:32:20 PM by justink »
Mics:
DPA 4023 (Cardioid)
DPA 4028 (Subcardioid)
DPA 4018V (Supercardioid)
Earthworks TC25 (Omni) 

Pres and A/D's:
Grace Design Lunatec V3 (Oade ACM)
Edirol UA-5 (bm2p+ Mod)

Recorders:
Sound Devices MixPre10 II
Edirol R-44 (Oade CM)
Sony PCM‑M10

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Re: Sound Devices MixPre-3 and 6, Part 7
« Reply #86 on: January 07, 2021, 11:09:25 AM »
SD released information about using the MixPre-II series as an audio interface for mobile and suggested that some configurations MIGHT work with the original MixPre series.
https://www.sounddevices.com/mixpre-ii-series-as-audio-interfaces-for-tablets-and-phones/

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Re: Sound Devices MixPre-3 and 6, Part 7
« Reply #87 on: February 01, 2021, 09:52:00 AM »
SD released information about using the MixPre-II series as an audio interface for mobile and suggested that some configurations MIGHT work with the original MixPre series.
https://www.sounddevices.com/mixpre-ii-series-as-audio-interfaces-for-tablets-and-phones/

MixPre II Series as Audio Interfaces for Tablets and Phones
Posted on December 22, 2020
The following set-ups have been verified with the MixPre II Series, but may also work for the first generation MixPre Series.
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It *does* work for the original MixPre series, at least with the model 3. I have been using it as an audio interface to run SMAART tools on an iPad Pro.

Some comments:

- Avoid using the Lightning camera adaptor. It provides very flaky power and it causes trouble like the MixPre restarting repeteadly. Unintuitively, you should always
use the USB-A port in the MixPre with a normal USB-Lightning cable for the iPhone/iPad.

- Some iOS applications support multi channel audio (these recorders are class compliant USB devices so they won't need any driver). THe MixPre can happily
accomodate both.

If the app supports multichannel audio, use System->USB Audio->Normal. If it is limited to stereo, System->USB Audio->Stereo. Pretty straightforward.

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Re: Sound Devices MixPre-3 and 6, Part 7
« Reply #88 on: February 01, 2021, 08:50:11 PM »
I'm out of town and away from my MixPre at the moment.  I copied the files from the USB to my laptop before leaving.

I guess I accidentally turned the unit off before it saved to the USB.  So, I didn't get the last part of the show.

But there's a chance I turned the unit off before stopping the recording.... I can't remember.  If that's the case.  Will the last part of the show be on the SD card in the deck?
Mics:
DPA 4023 (Cardioid)
DPA 4028 (Subcardioid)
DPA 4018V (Supercardioid)
Earthworks TC25 (Omni) 

Pres and A/D's:
Grace Design Lunatec V3 (Oade ACM)
Edirol UA-5 (bm2p+ Mod)

Recorders:
Sound Devices MixPre10 II
Edirol R-44 (Oade CM)
Sony PCM‑M10

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Re: Sound Devices MixPre-3 and 6, Part 7
« Reply #89 on: February 01, 2021, 10:09:54 PM »
i imagine. whenever ive run out of power the last file is always there
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