I’m taping for the first time in 15 years on Friday. I got a Mixpre 6 II this week and I’ve ready all the post since version 6 of them his thread, but I’m a little in my head right now since it’s been so long.
1. I have two 64GB cards, I was going to record in 32 bit float with two channels. Is that enough memory for a two set show?
2. I’m in basic mode for the input. If I turn channels 3 and 4 all the way down are they off or do I need to do anything else?
3. I know in float you can be more generous with clipping, but any guess where a safe starting point is in the gain? Hopefully they have an opening act, but it’s my first time with this rig.
Ive got an ankle battery and four eneelop batteries for the sled.
Welcome back
Things have changed, for the better, but some investment of time is needed.
1. You should be fine, unless it's a verrry long show.
2. Custom mode ftw. For a ton of reasons that matter. Turning down channels doesn't turn them off. If you would like, I can share my settings folder with various presets. PM me.
3. Float means that practically speaking, you cannot over-record. Set them to 11.
The MP-6 is awesome, and is different in design goals/philosophy from the recorders of 15 years ago. Spending time going through every menu was my way in to understanding the different perspective and getting to the point where it all made sense.
Biggest difference from 15 years ago: with enough SD card & battery, 32 bit float means set the recorder and forget it for the rest of the show. For real.
Enjoy!