Topic: Sony DMX-P01 mixer

[leegeddy]

October 9, 2002

Sony Electronics introduced the DMX-P01, a lightweight and portable digital field-mixing unit developed for electronic news gathering (ENG) and electronic field production (EFP) recording.

"Designed to address remote location recording for ENG, EFP and film production, the key to this new digital mixer is its outstanding sonic performance," said Paul Foschino, senior manager of reseller marketing for Sony Electronics' Business Solutions and Systems Company. "This can be attributed to a 32-bit, full digital sound processing."

According to Foschino the unit also features a digital limiter/compressor, which is a real asset for any kind of recording.
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The unit's unique Scene Memory Recall feature enables users to instantly recall up to ten different user-defined parameter settings, providing the DMX-P01 portable digital mixer with the ability to store and recall settings including limiter and compressor. This allows users to recall favorite settings instantly, which is very useful when switching between different recording environments.

Features of the new mixer include:

    * 32 bit, full digital sound processing
    * 24-bit, AD/DA conversion
    * 4ch analog MIC/LINE inputs with 48V microphone powering
    * 2ch outputs (Analog/Digital)
    * I/F for camera audio monitoring
    * External DC12 V connections via 4-pin XLR or jack
    * Digital cascade available for locations requiring more than 4ch with no compromise to sound quality
    * Sampling rate is selectable from either 48kHz or 96kHz
    * Digital output AES/EBU and S/PDIF coaxial interfaces

The DMX-P01 portable digital mixer is scheduled to be available in February 2003 at a suggested retail price of $2,800.

For more information, visit their web site at www.sony.com.

anyone seen one of these in the field?

marc

[spyder9]

Here's one of eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Sony-DMX-P01-Portable-Digital-Mixer-sound-devices_W0QQitemZ7348204533QQcategoryZ23785QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[hammerhorror]

I just bought one! 

I needed a new field mixer for work ( I am a freelance camera-man) with 4 inputs. I got a good deal on it, so hopefully I can get some use out of it for taping as well.

It was either this or the Sound Devices 442. I got a much better price on this than the SD 442.

I'll post my thoughts on this mixer once it arrives and I get a chance to use it.

[cfbarlow]

Hey John,

Man, thats such an awesome mixer!!!  +T  I can't wait to see that thing.  Whats you next show?  I've been pretty low key, not to much to tape.  Let me know.

-Charlie

[zowie]

I just bought one! 

I needed a new field mixer for work ( I am a freelance camera-man) with 4 inputs. I got a good deal on it, so hopefully I can get some use out of it for taping as well.

It was either this or the Sound Devices 442. I got a much better price on this than the SD 442.

I'll post my thoughts on this mixer once it arrives and I get a chance to use it.

Do let us know how it sounds!

[hammerhorror]

Hey,

Time to revive this thread. I have finally gotten around to taping a show with the DMX-P01. I bought the mixer for work, but since I am without a pre or a/d converter right now, I used it to tape The Vandermark 5 last night.

Source info for the recording is: Peluso CEMC6 CK-2 Omni Capsules > Mounted on a Jecklin Disk aprox. 30" high onstage w/ musicians > Bumblebee MiAGi-II Silver Clad Custom Mic Cables > Sony DMX-P01 > Marantz PMD671 @ 24/48, digital spdif in.

I dithered down the sample to 16/44.1 so everyone could listen to it.

Let me know what your thoughts are on the sound quality of the Pres and A/D converter in the DMX-P01. I think the recording turned out pretty nice! I may just have to keep using it and not buy anything else to replace it. 

Here is the sample: http://www.mytempdir.com/347908

the file is 15.1mb, and 1:30 in length, so be a little patient.

Thanks, let me know your impressions of the Sony DMX-P01.

[esteyes]

hey HHorror, i also run a 671 and use an FP33. i am very interested in the sony you purchased. any hints on what you paid? best i've seen was around 2500. will try to listen to your clip later tonite.

neil in san marcos

[hammerhorror]

hey HHorror, i also run a 671 and use an FP33. i am very interested in the sony you purchased. any hints on what you paid? best i've seen was around 2500. will try to listen to your clip later tonite.

neil in san marcos

I paid 1600 It was a demo unit. I got a great deal. Download this show if you want to hear what this machine sounds like:  http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=80188

[esteyes]

well, it got me. i just ordered one for $2200 new. got some taping coming up including derek truck not too far away. will have to see whats up when it gets here. i like the fact that it ships with 2 battery sleds. i wish all manufacturer's would do that.

it would be amazing if itturns out as sweet as i hope... a true two box rig!!!

neil in san marcos

[esteyes]

well it came. ran it last nite for the first time and found i like it a lot. headphones not asd loud as the shure, but good enuff to hear what was going on. sooo easy to use. tried changing stored setting on the fly and found no glitches, it just worked beautifully. now the shure goes up for sale!!