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Which USB powerbank and cable to power a mixpre 6II??
« on: August 18, 2024, 04:53:41 AM »
I wonder what people use nowdays to power the unit and which cable. 

I tested all my larger powerbanks without sucess(Ravpower PB/Talentcell PB which I use with my R44).  But both units failed and the display showed "usb power source low". 

I guess I need new PB and a new cable.  Any advice will be good advice...

Thanks in advance!

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Re: Which USB powerbank and cable to power a mixpre 6II??
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2024, 12:28:31 PM »
I use a Talentcell Rechargeable 12V/11000mAh 9V/14500mAh 5V/26400mAh DC Output Lithium ion.  I think many of us with the MP6ii do (?).  I have a custom DC -> Hirose cable with the SDevices Hirose sled.  Most of us don't (!), but the locking Hirose sold me over a USB connection.
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Re: Which USB powerbank and cable to power a mixpre 6II??
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2024, 07:46:35 PM »
In my opinion, the most reliable USB power bank method is to use a bank that has a USB-C Power Delivery (PD) output on it, along with a sturdy USB-C to USB-C cable. I use a 6-inch right-angle to right-angle cable that fits between my mixpre-6ii recorder and the power bank tucked into the recorder bag outside pocket. I’ve been using this for years without incident. I keep an MX-Lmount with two small L-mount batteries on the back as backup, but have never needed to fall back on them. I have several brands and sizes of power bank, and they all fully power (green rather than orange battery display) the recorder with their USB-C PD output.

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Re: Which USB powerbank and cable to power a mixpre 6II??
« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2024, 02:28:39 PM »
In my opinion, the most reliable USB power bank method is to use a bank that has a USB-C Power Delivery (PD) output on it, along with a sturdy USB-C to USB-C cable. I use a 6-inch right-angle to right-angle cable that fits between my mixpre-6ii recorder and the power bank tucked into the recorder bag outside pocket. I’ve been using this for years without incident. I keep an MX-Lmount with two small L-mount batteries on the back as backup, but have never needed to fall back on them. I have several brands and sizes of power bank, and they all fully power (green rather than orange battery display) the recorder with their USB-C PD output.

Can you please provide me a link to the cable you are using.  Thanks to all for the detailed information so far.  I will test the Anker PowerCore 10000mAk Redux, Powerbank USB-C Power Delivery (18W) power bank.

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Re: Which USB powerbank and cable to power a mixpre 6II??
« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2024, 03:20:29 PM »
I use the Anker 535/537 Powerbanks with my MixPre 6 II with the USB-C cable that comes with the Powerbank - no problems. I‘ll get approx 4h running time with 15%-20% capacity (4 mics phantom powered). Alternatively I use the UGREEN Nexode 140W Power Bank with the USB-C cable that comes with the Powerbank - no problems, too and running time comparable to the Anker Powerbanks. 

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Re: Which USB powerbank and cable to power a mixpre 6II??
« Reply #6 on: August 19, 2024, 03:36:44 PM »
At home when I'm using the MixPre6 as my daily-driver sound interface, I keep the original Sound Devices Y-cable plugged into my computer on the data side, and a A/C powered USB power bank on the power side.


In the field, I only use USB-C to USB-C, as that's required in order to power more than two channels of "Kashmir" preamps.
I carry a USB-A to USB-C cable just in case, but that would only give me two mic preamps, the other signals would have to come in at line level, or I suppose in a pinch I could use the non-Kashmir preamp on channels 5-6 if phantom was not required.


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Re: Which USB powerbank and cable to power a mixpre 6II??
« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2024, 06:35:08 AM »
Received the Anker Power bank and it is charging at the present....will report back if it powers the Mixpre 6II or not!


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Re: Which USB powerbank and cable to power a mixpre 6II??
« Reply #8 on: August 20, 2024, 02:44:09 PM »
The anker battery works fine with cable that was inside the box.  I bought 2 PB so I have an extra if I tape 2 days in a row.

If I recall it correct, I saw a posting a while ago, about an 90 degree USC-C cable to be used with an mixpre 6II.  I searched for for it, but I can't find it


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Re: Which USB powerbank and cable to power a mixpre 6II??
« Reply #10 on: August 23, 2024, 03:39:50 AM »
This is the USB-C cable I use between my power banks and Mixpre-6ii It is exactly the right length to run between the main compartment and outer pouch of my Orca bag.
https://www.amazon.com/zdyCGTime-Extension-Connector-Supports-Charging/dp/B07SN9DJ5G?pd_rd_w=8p5gy&content-id=amzn1.sym.528bfdfa-ea96-478b-a7d9-043e650836af&pf_rd_p=528bfdfa-ea96-478b-a7d9-043e650836af&pf_rd_r=WWMYBQPDP5XH956KC9HM&pd_rd_wg=mYbeb&pd_rd_r=78985619-ccbd-4cf5-b149-b20a5209365b&pd_rd_i=B07SN9DJ5G&ref_=pd_basp_d_rpt_ba_s_25_t&th=1

Thanks for the link, but I am situated in Germany and Amazon Germany hasn't lsited this item.  In the meantime I bought 2 cables thru Amazony with
90 degree plugs.  The plugs work great, but the cables are to sturdy and will damage the USB C conncetion of the recorder. 

Still wonder where to find the thread with the flat right angle cable in this forum. 

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Re: Which USB powerbank and cable to power a mixpre 6II??
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Re: Which USB powerbank and cable to power a mixpre 6II??
« Reply #12 on: August 23, 2024, 06:55:16 AM »
Perhaps you were thinking of this one?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCJLS4R5?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

This seems to be a good option, thanks for the info...will look for an equivelant version here in Germany or order thru Amazon US.

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Re: Which USB powerbank and cable to power a mixpre 6II??
« Reply #13 on: August 23, 2024, 07:14:29 AM »
Perhaps you were thinking of this one?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCJLS4R5?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

I have several of these cables in different lengths, they're really useful to avoid strain on connectors
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Re: Which USB powerbank and cable to power a mixpre 6II??
« Reply #14 on: August 23, 2024, 12:51:16 PM »
I bought this one and the cable is really sturdy as well, but the plug sits flat with the recorders case and I can tape it pretty well to keep it in place. 

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0CT58R9P2?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

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