Sound Devices MixPre-3 and 6, Part 4

[Gordon]

My mixpre6 developed a problem this summer where once the deck was recording, the stop button wouldn't work and I have to use the wingman app to stop recording. I was also unable to use the playback functions.

I sent it back to SD, and they repaired it for free.

where you able to still control gain etc?  mine wouldn't let me do anything.

[larrysellers]

I ran the test twice with the hypergear battery and after switching to the AA's it shutdown gracefully both times once they drained. How many mics were you phantom powering during the test?

[noahbickart]

My mixpre6 developed a problem this summer where once the deck was recording, the stop button wouldn't work and I have to use the wingman app to stop recording. I was also unable to use the playback functions.

I sent it back to SD, and they repaired it for free.

where you able to still control gain etc?  mine wouldn't let me do anything.

Yes, everything worked except the stop button and the transport controls. I was able to change menu settings, adjust gain, and everything. I recorded all the Phish BD shows that way, and sent it to SD after. Now works fine.

[Gordon]

I ran the test twice with the hypergear battery and after switching to the AA's it shutdown gracefully both times once they drained. How many mics were you phantom powering during the test?

just 2 phantom.  did it switch to aa on it's own or did the message come up about changing to battery power?

[vwmule]

> did stop work and then it locked up?

No, it happened after I stopped (and saved) the recording.

[rigpimp]

I'm nervous about running for Matisyahu tonight.  Problems with both the Anker batteries and fw 1.20 have me tweaking a bit.

[yug du nord]

I'm nervous about running for Matisyahu tonight.  Problems with both the Anker batteries and fw 1.20 have me tweaking a bit.

Run your SX-M2 in front of it...  use the XLR outputs on SX-M2 > MixPre and the 1/8" output on SX-M2 > M10.
Safety safety safety!!!

[dallman]

I'm nervous about running for Matisyahu tonight.  Problems with both the Anker batteries and fw 1.20 have me tweaking a bit.

I have had no issues, but I did roll back to 1.20. I do not have any Anker Batteries, and I continue to run without issue. Just use a different battery and if you have not had issues there should be no problems.

[Gordon]

Now wondering if my issues are related to the usb c to c cable I was using.   see my post in the battery thread........

[rigpimp]

No problem with my recorder or battery last night although there is an intermittent problem with either my KCY or the PFA I connect it with.  My mid-side pull is hosed.

[dallman]

Now wondering if my issues are related to the usb c to c cable I was using.   see my post in the battery thread........

If you look at USB C to C cable reviews on Amazon, there have been issues with some brands.

[rigpimp]

I'm gonna retract part of what I said above.  I have my ORTF pair set to output so I can listen in the car on the way home.  It's always worked and is part of my presets.  I could not get any of the 5 files to play for the life of me.

[dactylus]

Already heard back from support with follow up questions.  Like Paul said everyone affected please email with the settings file!

Has anyone heard anything further from SD on the v1.51 firmware issues?

[Gordon]

I sent an email on the 16th asking for any updates. This was the response.

Thanks for your e-mail.  Our team is currently running tests trying to duplicate this behavior.  Once we know more we can certainly reach out.

[dactylus]

I sent an email on the 16th asking for any updates. This was the response.

Thanks for your e-mail.  Our team is currently running tests trying to duplicate this behavior.  Once we know more we can certainly reach out.

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Thanks Gordon!