Topic: Sound Devices MixPre-3 and 6, Part 8

[jbell]

I'm always surprised by how many people don't use the backup USB on the Mixpre 6/10! 

[Ronmac]

Interested in hearing feedback on the save to usb stick feature.
I'm heading out for a tour with a lot of travel and trying to lighten my kit. Could leave my macbook at home if not needed for backups.
Is it completely solid? Any tricks/tips?

Recommendation for usb stick appreciated.

TIA

I use this and it works great.  Faster than the other one I tried but it does add time at the end of the night.  Sometimes I'll just leave the deck on in my bag after packing up.

If you're formatting the SD card I would still want a 2nd copy just to be safe.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D7Q41PM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

If you are in a hurry to strike you can shut down as normal. When you next power up the MixPre it will resume copying to USB.

[Gordon]

true

[checht]

I use this and it works great.  Faster than the other one I tried but it does add time at the end of the night.  Sometimes I'll just leave the deck on in my bag after packing up.

If you're formatting the SD card I would still want a 2nd copy just to be safe.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D7Q41PM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

Thanks, Gordon!
I won't format the SD card until I'm home and have backed up to my Mac. Sounds like a viable option and will allow me to lighten up.
On a long tour, every bit of weight matters now that I'm AARP-eligible and have back issues 😀.

[GLouie]

The slowness of the USB backup can be a little annoying. I also like to use file transfer mode to copy the SD card files instead of having to remove the batteries to physically get to the card. It's too bad the USB speed is limited to USB2, despite the C connector.

(edit: re: MixPre10ii. I was told not to make a new thread for the MP10)

[checht]

Manual has info on 'suspending' the copy by powering down, then resuming by powering and hitting record. Seems like a solution for the slowness.

Will report back on how reliable this is.

... but also, I run a fairly complicated setup and it takes me a while to break down. Might be a good match, timewise 😀.

[Gordon]

Going from memory here but you can also stop it by hitting the flashing record button (it flashes while copying) and answering the prompt to stop.  Next time you turn the deck on it will resume.

[vantheman]

I would like to find an attachment with 1/4” threading that I can use to mount an Anker battery to the MixPre6ii. I’m really not crazy about the two being connected only by USB wire and I’m actually surprised I haven’t had the battery accidentally disconnect yet. Does anyone have a solution for this?

[jbell]

This is correct!  Hit the record button and it stops the backup process.  The next time you turn it on backup will start again.

Going from memory here but you can also stop it by hitting the flashing record button (it flashes while copying) and answering the prompt to stop.  Next time you turn the deck on it will resume.

[mnm207]

@vantheman - would the tether block from Tether Tools work for you? It's intended to keep a USB cable from being disconnected from a camera during tethered shooting. It won't mount the battery to the recorder, but would tie the cable tightly to the bottom of the recorder. It's a little pricey for what it does. My current cameras came with dedicated cable brackets and the clunky Block has been relegated to my just-in-case-pile.

https://tethertools.com/product/tetherblock/

[aaronji]

Gaffer tape...

[DavidPuddy]

I would like to find an attachment with 1/4” threading that I can use to mount an Anker battery to the MixPre6ii. I’m really not crazy about the two being connected only by USB wire and I’m actually surprised I haven’t had the battery accidentally disconnect yet. Does anyone have a solution for this?

Manfrotto cell phone mount would probably work depending on how wide/thick the battery is

[Ronmac]

I would like to find an attachment with 1/4” threading that I can use to mount an Anker battery to the MixPre6ii. I’m really not crazy about the two being connected only by USB wire and I’m actually surprised I haven’t had the battery accidentally disconnect yet. Does anyone have a solution for this?

Small rig make one....

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1482395-REG/smallrig_bub2336_holder_for_portable_power.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAy9msBhD0ARIsANbk0A_8nPg61gdlFtffaxiCHl5PPiY7XvhXSa2iG7Cxw97qDJ9Ov9m63icaAokdEALw_wcB

[grawk]

I used a cell phone holder with a clamp to hang it from the mic stand when I used one of those anker batteries for my f3, and a 1/4 thread clamp to hold the f3 to the mic stand as well

[checht]

I use small cloth drawstring bags for gear in the pack. Battery in a bag, bag hanging by drawstring from the stand or recorder mount. Light and no cost.