Sound Devices MixPre-6 II

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Portable audio recorder with USB audio interface

8 Tracks: Stereo mix + 6 single inputs
Recordings with maximum 32-bit float / 192 kHz
Dynamic range: 142 dB (A weighted, gain = 10 dB, fader = 0 dB)
Built-in timecode generator
Kashmir microphone preamplifier with 76 dB gain
Noise of unit: -128 dBu maximum (A-weighting, gain=76 dB, 150 Ohm source impedance)
Limiter per channel
Low Cut Filter 40 Hz to 160 Hz adjustable with 18 dB/octave
8-in/4-out Audio Interface (USB-C)
SD, SDXC or SDHC card recording up to 512 GB
Timecode input
4 Mic/line combo Inputs
Stereo aux/mic input with 3.5 mm jack
48 V Phantom power
3.5 mm Stereo output
Headphone output
Powered by 4 x AA batteries, bus-powered via USB-C or power supply adapter
Free Wingman app for remote control of the MixPre II series
Scope of delivery: MX-4AA battery case and MX-PSU power supply unit
Dimensions (H x W x D): 36 x 166 x 118 mm
Weight: 0,56 kg (without batteries)
Suitable optional bags: Art.484629, Art.484632, Art.485319 (not included)

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available since September 2019

Item number 473241

sales unit 1 piece(s)

Recording / Playback Channels 8x4

Number of Mic Inputs 4

Number of Line Inputs 6

Number of Instrument Inputs 0

Number of Line Outs 4

Headphone Outs 1

Phantom power Yes

Number of S/PDIF Connectors 0

Number of ADAT Connectors 0

Numer of AES/EBU Connectors 0

Number of MADI Connectors 0

Ethernet 0

Other Connectors No

MIDI interface No

Word Clock No

Max. sample rate (kHz) 192 kHz

Max. resolution in bit 32 bit

USB Bus-Powered Yes

Incl. power supply No

USB Version 2.0

Width in mm 166 mm

Depth in mm 118 mm

Height in mm 36 mm

Connection Format USB port Type C, Type A

Recording Tracks 6

Microphone Inputs 4

48 V Phantom power 1

Line Inputs 4

Storage Medium SD/SDHC/SDXC Card

Max. Memory 512

Headphone connection 1

Resolution max. 32 bit

Max. Sample Rate 192 kHz

Limiter 1

Recording Format WAV

Power Feed Power Supply, Batterie, Bus-powered

Dimensions 36 x 166 x 118 mm

Weight 560 g

Included In Delivery MX-4AA Battery Box; Power Supply

Included in delivery X-4AA Battery housing; Power Supply

Zero latency monitoring 1

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Pristine audio

tacocat 07.09.2022

It's small, and designed for field use, which means there's some compromises that have to be made just in order to fit so much on such a small device.

Especially in terms of powering solutions, I am not a fan of AA batteries, and I'm not going to pay the asking price for a plastic sled to mount Sony batteries either.
You get very good operation times with just about any USB charge pack however, in my experience.
A 5V 1Amp pack is only able to power 2 preamps at the time, that's still plenty for my needs in most situations as I can still use the other inputs for line-in for instruments, etc.
My 10400mAh USB charge pack which delivers 2.1A for tablets etc. fully powers this for hours, should I need more microphones, and you get much larger capacity packs.

My only concern then is the USB-C prone to wear and tear, but it's somewhat protected by the XLR plugs going into channel 1-2, so I'm not too concerned powering it like this for now, but I'll want to invest in a bag with internal frame to protect it better and I'll fix a cable to the frame so it doesn't accidentally pull on the socket of the unit.

Overall I think they have done a great job in terms of fitting so much versatility and features into such a small device, and the quality is overall superb.
It's really well built, sounds crystal clear, very nice preamps.
Operation is intuitive and well thought through, the touch screen is very snappy. Very flexible in terms of various use scenarios. It's clear that Sound Devices have put a lot of thought into this.

Very happy with it, I'll be carrying it everywhere.

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Professional, handy and easy to use.

ericberenguer 08.10.2019

This is professional, high quality and very compact device. I've been working with different hardware for a long time but I feel that I made my next with this one. I'm sound designer and I use to work doing field recording and processing and mixing sound in the studio. The Sound Device Mixpre 6 II allows with no complications move from home to outside with no problem, in a handy way and not bringing so much weight. One of the things that I really like of the second generation of Sound Device is that allows to record up to 32/192 giving me the option to transform more the sound without losing quality.

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Amazing Sound Device

raffrack 20.05.2020

Superb pre-amps , the best sound card and portable recorder I ever worked with.
Just a con... battery last not too much.

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Great Quality - Great User Interface

FabianHk 15.04.2023

It's small, the material quality feels sturdy and made for if it gets busy and hectic on set. With a proper V-Mount battery and a boom mic that always requires phantom power you get super long battery life.
With the recorder being small the touch screen and knobs are as well, you have to get used to that a little bit.
I think a good interface for a fast workflow is super important when it gets busy and this device excels at that. Having those 4 mic pre combo inputs at real 32bit conversion at that price is amazing.

That being said if you want to use a v-mount battery you need to buy the v-mount holder extra. It's quality is bad and it is extremely overpriced in my opinion, but since this is the review of the recorder itself it still gets 5 stars from me. Just be warned.

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