Topic: Sound Devices MixPre-3 and 6, Part 7

[jbell]

This one is a little more affordable!  The SD version looks more stream line.  You could use a Dtap battery with this for a more robust connection.  I've linked an example of that as well.  I also linked a Dtap cable. 

https://www.cabletechniques.com/product-page/mx-powersled-external-dc-power-adaptor-for-sound-devices-mixpre-3-6

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HCNQTX8/?coliid=I36OSWIOM5VDSC&colid=1Y1Y6TPXA6QXE&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0869518CZ/?coliid=I1QA4Y9NA0KFTB&colid=1Y1Y6TPXA6QXE&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Is anyone using the MX-Hirose sled? Looks pretty solid. Expensive though. Is there a battery with a more solid connection than a USB on the battery side that could be used with this sled? It would be nice to have solid connections on both ends of the power supply.

https://www.sounddevices.com/product/mx-hirose/

[justme]

To power my MP 6 Ii, I created my own by adding a a Hirose connector on a spare 4AA sled and mounted a high efficiancy Traco DC/DC converter TSR3-24150 inside to feed the internal connectors.
Unfortunately a lot of my audio equipment is down in basement storage so I can't find any photo of it.

I would guess that's what you would find if one took a peek under SD's own Hirose sled.

[ts]

Thanks guys. Right now I'm using one of the approved Ankers and a right angle usb-c cable (both ends). I run the mixpre end thru the front handle which helps quite a bit with stability and on the battery end I use a piece of gaffers tape. It works but always looking for a better solution. Not sure I want to spend $350, but it's what I'm looking for. 

[jbell]

I'm using a Max Oak K2 battery with a Hirose cable Ted built for me!  I have a Mixpre 10 II so it has a 8 AA sled.  I've never run into problems with power.  I do prefer the Hirose over the usbc on my old Mixpre 6. 

Thanks guys. Right now I'm using one of the approved Ankers and a right angle usb-c cable (both ends). I run the mixpre end thru the front handle which helps quite a bit with stability and on the battery end I use a piece of gaffers tape. It works but always looking for a better solution. Not sure I want to spend $350, but it's what I'm looking for.