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- #123 in Portable Studio Recorders
Product Description
MixPre-6 II
- Four ultra-low-noise Kashmir microphone preamps with adjustable limiters capture high quality audio in the field, on set, or with a computer.
- Create a mix using the built-in 6 x 2 portable mixer.
- Record up to 8 tracks to an SD card and backup to a USB thumb drive.
- 8-in, 4-out USB audio interface streams to your computer via USB-C at bit depths up to 32-bit float.
- Choose bit depths from 16 to 32-bit float, and sampling rates from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz.
- Internal LTC timecode generator. Timecode In/Out via Aux In/Stereo Out.
- Timecode and record triggering via HDMI.
- USB-A for control surfaces, keyboards, and auto-copy to USB drive.
- In-unit ISO mixing, gain, pan, low-cut, phase inversion, and phantom power.
- Sunlight-readable color touch screen and LED metering.
- Lightweight, durable, and small: perfect for bag use, mobile recording, or a home studio.
- Powerful 300 mW+300 mW headphone amp allows clear and accurate reference of audio.
- Includes a MX-4AA Battery Sled (batteries not included), MX-PSU AC Power Supply, and USB-C to USB-C cable.
- Customize with plugins from the Plugin Store.
Anytime, Anywhere Audio
If you record field audio, sound effects, podcasts, voice-overs, music, audio for film, or are just starting your audio journey, the MixPre-6 II is for you! With four crystal-clear, ultra low-noise Kashmir preamps, you can record multiple actors, multiple podcasters, or audio for film with superior quality – all the way up to a 32-bit float bit depth and a 192 kHz sample rate. This newest generation of Sound Devices’ award-winning MixPre Series has been redesigned for increased performance and an astounding 142 dB of dynamic range.
Your MixPre-6 II is highly customizable to your needs. Record internally to a compatible SD card on set or stream your podcast over USB to your computer at home. Power with your computer, wall power, or record in the middle of nowhere with AA or Sony L-mount batteries. Adjust limiters, bit depth, sample rates, gain, pan, low-cut, phase inversion and phantom power to your liking. Trigger your camera with the internal timecode generator, or feed timecode in via HDMI or Aux In. The choice is yours!
Professionals love the flexibility of the MixPre Series. Don’t need all those options? Basic mode has you covered.
Your MixPre-6 II is rugged, lightweight, and small, so you can throw it in a bag or mount it to a tripod or camera – or get situated on set with our Wingman App and one of our four supported USB control surfaces. With the superior sound and build quality that you can expect from the industry leader in production audio recording, your MixPre-6 II can capture audio for any application. Our friendly and knowledgeable support team, based in the USA and Germany, is here for all your questions and comments. Our job is to make your job easier.
What’s New in the MixPre-6 II?
- Bit depth up to 32-bit float for increased dynamic range.
- 32-bit float USB Audio Streaming – the only 32-bit float USB audio interface on the market.
- Same intuitive interface, more powerful hardware.
- Internal LTC Timecode Generation and Output.
- Adjustable Limiters.
- Auto-copy to USB Drive.
- Pre-roll buffer increased to 10 seconds.
heatwinch
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2024
This was bought as an upgrade from a Tascam DR40x and it blows the Tascam away. Easy to operate, easy to use, and it sounds fantastic! I am currently using pairs of EM272 clippy mics, RODE NTG1s, and DIY hydrophones. I am very happy with the purchase.
RunnerMan
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2022
Using the MixPre-6 II was a shock. I didn't expect it to improve my audio quality as much as it did. It allowed me to hear the differences in self-noise that my shotgun and condenser mics exhibited, whereas before their differences were buried in the noise of my camera preamps. The MixPre 6 II preamps are almost noiseless and better than any preamps in a DSLR, Mirrorless, or Cinema camera. I found the headphone preamp from the MixPre6 II was incredibly clear and detailed... monitoring the same audio from my C70 sounded like I was underwater. If you own an expensive microphone you'll be limiting its potential if you don't buy an equally excellent audio recorder. The MixPre 6 II is that for me, and a huge step up for my video production!
Isabelle
Reviewed in Canada on February 6, 2021
There's nothing to say about this other than it's the single most awesome piece of gear I've ever had.
Alexander
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2021
Great quality. There was an issue with my device, after the recording I couldn't get the xlr cables out - I used some of the really cheap xlr cables. Contacted the customer support by email, and they responded promptly and took care of everything, including shipping and service. Before buying the mixpre6 I've read in the reviews of this company's fantastic customer service, and I can also say they are excellent! They mentioned that the mixpre should work with any xlr cable, but my guess is that it is probably best to use the better cables, like the ones that have Neutrik connectors.
Charles
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2020
This mixer / recorder is great for shoots. I have used it for podcasts in studio and works well there also. the recorder is a good backup for computer recording in studio. This version has a time code generator a good add-on. Plan to use it a lot.
Mark
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2020
I am absolutely in love with this recorder. I am primarily using it for on location environmental recordings including ambisonics, but I also use it for some voiceover and podcast work. The preamps are insanely clean, and 32-bit float has entirely changed the way I work. I can focus more on getting the mics into the proper locations and less on watching my meters.
Scott Hiddelston
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2020
First off, at this price point this is hands down the best sounding recorder available. Beautifully transparent and quiet. The transport buttons and the channel switches are large, clear and very easily used. The build is excellent and the menus are easy to understand and use. However, if like me you are a one-man-band prosumer, there are a few things that you need to be aware of before choosing this model. This recorder is designed to be used in a bag. Yes, Sound Devices will tell you it was designed to also be used under a camera on a tripod, but in this configuration there are many frustrations to deal with. The first is the retracting screw on the top of the unit. You cannot access it without clear access to the bottom of the unit, meaning changing anything mounted on top means disconnecting anything mounted on the bottom. Second, removing the 4AA batteries from the sled p[provided is impossible without a sharp tool. And believe me, the 4AA battery option will last about 15 minutes of "on" time, meaning bring LOTS of batteries. A better choice, and probably the most practical one is to purchase a Sony "L" battery, a charger for it, and the optional sled to mount it, another $100. Other external power supplies need to connect either by USB-C or TWO USB-A cables. Yes its that power hungry. And powering using these cables makes the power switch almost impossible to get to.But there's no denying the wonderful atmospheric sound the recorder delivers - again, unequaled at the price.
Curtis
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2020
If you're wanting to move up into some higher in audio gear, Sound Devices is a great place to look. This thing has all the bells and whistles, easy to use interface, finally a timecode generator built in too so you can jam it and not have to keep a sync box hooked to it, nice layout of buttons and more room to get your fingers around stuff which is why I ended up passing on the Zoom F-6, dials are too close together on that one imo.Only thing I don't like is the battery sled, it's a bit awkward to use.
Rod
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2020
The most pristine sound for the money.
Aldo Candia Balderas
Reviewed in Mexico on March 13, 2020
Excelente grabadora portatil, su preamplificador de audífonos realmente me sorprendió por su gran calidadd sonora. Sus preamplificador kashmir están increíbles.
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