would really like all of this but with 8 xlr/trs inputs.
tempted for the mixpre6 but don't want to jump the gun if they have an 8 coming...
Same here, but if that's coming at all, I bet it will be a full-on replacement for the 788 and priced accordingly.
Honestly when I saw the $250 price difference between the MixPre-3 and the -6, I figured the -6 must have 6 combo inputs / pres. I was very disappointed when I saw it only has ONE more, and the only other added functionality seems to be enabling options in software, unless the 3 and the 6 really do use different chips and typologies. In other words, are these recorders sort of like the AETA 4Minx in the sense that the different versions have the same core hardware and software, and you pay more for the added hardware pieces and to enable the software to use them? Maybe Paul can shed some light on this.
With the MixPre-6 at $899, I feel like it has to be compared directly to the Zoom F8 which is only $100 more. The Zoom is a better value from a features standpoint (8 preamps, more recording channels, dual-media recording, full TC function) but the MixPre-6 wins on design, powering, and (probably) overall quality, certainly in pedigree and in customer service. The analog limiters are also a huge if your work needs limiters. Which way will customers in this price range go? Even if SD wins handily in absolute sound quality (and we'll have to wait for the tests on that), is the target customer of the MixPre series (podcasters and DSLR filmmakers) going to even notice or appreciate that quality difference? I feel if SD could have squeezed in two more combo jacks and preamps, it would be much more attractive, even if they had to raise the price to $1000.