User manual
Sound Devices MixPre-3 Multi-Track Field Recorder

User Manual for Sound Devices MixPre-3 Multi-Track Field Recorder and Audio Bag Kit

• Product category: Portable Digital Recorders Sound Devices
• Brand: Sound Devices
• Description and content of package
• Technical information and basic settings
• Frequently asked questions – FAQ
• Troubleshooting (does not switch on, does not respond, error message, what do I do if...)
• Authorized service for Sound Devices Portable Digital Recorders

Product description

• Sound Devices MixPre-3 Audio Recorder/Mixer and USB Audio Interface
  • Hands-On Review: Sound Devices MixPre-3 and MixPre-6
  • The MixPre Series by Sound Devices
  The MixPre-3 Audio Recorder/Mixer and USB Audio Interface from Sound Devices is a high-resolution audio recorder with integrated USB audio streaming combined with durability that offers high-quality sound for professionals. It can be used by musicians, sound designers, podcasters, videographers, YouTubers, and field recordists in various audio applications.The MixPre-3 features Sound Devices' Kashmir ultra-low-noise, discrete, and Class-A microphone preamp. Built with 32-bit A-to-D converters, the MixPre-3 ensures audio recordings surpass those of off-the-shelf, IC-based mic preamps. The unit can function as a USB audio interface and record audio to an SD card while simultaneously streaming multiple channels of audio via USB.Furthermore, the sunlight-readable color LCD of the MixPre-3 provides convenient navigation. It is constructed with a die-cast aluminum chassis, is lightweight, and has a robust build. Plus, it is compact and will fit in your pocket, which makes it well suited for jobs on the run.Finally, with intuitive operations and advanced mixing capabilities such as ergonomic gain-control knobs, pan and soloing, timecode input jacks, 1/4"-20 mounting capacity, 1/8" headphone monitoring, and the AA battery/Sony L-Mount lithium-ion battery powering options, the MixPre-3 is sure to meet all your audio-application needs.
  Anytime, Anywhere Audio
  • The MixPre-3 is a lightweight, high-resolution audio recorder with integrated USB audio streaming and offers professional sound quality combined with durability that is suitable for musicians, sound designers, podcasters, and videographers.
  Solid Audio Quality
  • Featuring handcrafted, high-performance, ultra-low-noise, discrete, Class-A Kashmir microphone preamps, the MixPre-3 has a -130 dBV noise floor, analog limiters, and 32-bit A-to-D converters. These features ensure quality audio recordings.
  USB and Recording
  • The MixPre-3 makes for a versatile USB audio interface, offering the unique ability to record audio to an SD card while simultaneously streaming multiple channels of audio via USB. It is handy for interviews, podcasts, or simply as a backup recorder to your computer, and the MixPre-3 can be used for Skype or Facetime interviews and to record audio for podcasts or video blogs.
  Pocket-Sized, Unintimidating Design
  • The small stature and design of the MixPre-3 will fit most production environments. It features a touchscreen for simple and intuitive operation and a sunlight-readable color LCD for convenient navigation. Constructed with a die-cast aluminum chassis, it is both lightweight and robust. The MixPre-3 is compact, so much so that it can fit in your pocket, and it's ideal for jobs on the run.
  Intuitive Operation
  • The MixPre-3 bridges the gap between sound engineers, musicians, and YouTubers with user-friendly navigation featuring Basic and Advanced modes. It is designed to allow a user to start recording right out of the box. The MixPre-3's pre-roll feature captures five seconds of audio before the record button is pressed, ensuring the capture of crucial audio even when the operator can't start recording fast enough.
  Advanced Mixing Capabilities
  • With a full-featured mixer, the MixPre-3 offers ergonomic gain-control knobs for fast and accurate mixing. Other key features include pan, polarity inversion, and soloing plus easy-to-see ring LED metering per channel. It also includes a 3.5mm jack for headphone monitoring with user-programmable presets from its wide-bandwidth headphone amp.
  A Videographer's Dream
  • As an added benefit to DSLR users, the MixPre-3 has a retractable 1/4"-20 mounting thread, making it a good match for a wide variety of cameras. This design allows for solid, low-profile tripod/camera mounting; because the male and female 1/4"-20 threads are captive, they cannot be lost and are always available. Capable cameras can feed timecode to the device over its HDMI input, which provides synchronization of sound and video. Timecode can also be fed into the unit's 3.5mm input from an external TC generator. The MixPre-3's HDMI input can also receive "record triggers" from popular cameras, which automatically start and stop recording via the camera's record button.
  Flexible Powering Options
  • The MixPre-3 has multiple powering options. It can receive power from AA batteries in a convenient detachable sled of either four or eight cells. Also available is a sled that offers powering from up to two hot-swappable, Sony L-Mount lithium-ion batteries. Additionally, the entire recorder can be powered from a laptop's USB Type-C or USB Type-A connectors, offering convenient connection and powering with just one cable. For applications where AC power is available, Sound Devices offers an optional AC adapter as well.
  Bluetooth Remote Control
  • Sound Devices Wingman, which is a free downloadable app for iOS/Android devices, communicates with your MixPre-3 (running the Musician plug-in) via Bluetooth Smart to give users touchscreen access to high-resolution meters, record/stop/play operations, track naming/arming, and more.
  USB Control Surface Support
  • Control fader, trim (gain), pan, low-cut filtering, reverb, record, stop, and more from the Korg nanoKONTROL Studio, Korg nanoKONTROL2, Akai MIDImix, or Novation Launch Control XL USB control surfaces (all available separately).
  UPC: 854454006237
• K-Tek Stingray MixPro Audio Bag for MixPre-3, MixPre-6, DR-70D & DR-701D Recorders
  • Hands-On Review: Sound Devices MixPre-3 and MixPre-6
  • The MixPre Series by Sound Devices
  The K-Tek Stingray MixPro Audio Bag is designed for Sound Devices MixPre-3 and MixPre-6 recorders with a couple of wireless systems, NP-1 batteries, and various accessories. Also compatible with the Tascam DR-70D and DR-701D, as well as the Zoom F4 and F8, it can help turn your small recorder into a portable workstation with a multitude of options for accessing connectors, controls, and SD card, in various recording environments when working in the field.The Stingray MixPro features multilayer exterior walls and a rigid vertical frame that allows the bag to better stand on its own, while protecting equipment and providing full access to the sides and bottom of the recorder. The combined front and bottom flap opens wide to access the internal battery packs and media compartments on the bottom of the MixPre units, and can even reattach to the back of the MixPro. It also allows for front-mounting of the recorder to the bottom of a camera.The removable front pouch storage compartment is large enough to hold NP-1 batteries with cup adapters, while curved zippers encircle each side panel for full access to cabling into the main compartment. MOLLE straps and D-rings offer plenty of rigging points for additional accessories and allow the Stingray MixPro to be connected by harnesses and waist belts (available separately). A built-in kickstand enables the bag to sit at an angle when placed on a tabletop or when resting on the ground.The Stingray MixPro ships with a shoulder strap and a removable, clear vinyl cover that provides an unobstructed view of the recorder's screen, while shielding it from rain or splashing.
  Key Features
  • • Designed for Sound Devices MixPre-3 and MixPre-6 recorders
    • Fits Zoom F4 and F8, as well as Tascam DR-70D and DR-701D recorders
    • Rigid, internal vertical frame for strength and stability
    • Strong protective exterior with multilayer walls
    • Soft, orange, high-contrast interior
    • Removable front pouch storage compartment large enough to hold NP-1 batteries with cup adapters
    • Dual, curved zippers encircle each side panel for full access to inputs, outputs, and controls
    • Oversized MOLLE-style straps on the front of the bag accommodate additional accessories
    • Built-in kickstand enables convenient access to controls and comfortable viewing whether the user is sitting or standing
    • Four D-rings for use with included shoulder strap or Stingray waist belt (available separately)
    • Includes clear vinyl shield to cover the exposed top opening—can be folded back or easily removed
  Front and Bottom Flaps
  • • Front flap gives access to battery / media compartment
    • Bottom flap gives access to MixPre-3 and MixPre-6 top-mounting points
    • Front flap folds down and reattaches to bag's bottom front
    • Bottom flap folds completely back and up, to reattach to bag's back top
  Compatibility
  • • Up to four wireless devices
    • Up to two NP-1 batteries
    • One BDS
    • IFB TX
    • Camera hop TX
    • Small accessories (pens, screwdrivers, and more)
  UPC: 649906207658

• MixPre-3 Audio Recorder/Mixer and USB Audio Interface uwbzbbbbcaxbyqtbefebcyxaxvsdubysxu
• MX-4AA Battery Sled
• Y-Cable (2 x USB Type-A to 1 x USB Type-C)
• Anti-Rotation Pin
• Allen Wrench
• Limited 2-Year Warranty

• K-Tek - Stingray MixPro Audio Bag for MixPre-3, MixPre-6, DR-70D & DR-701D Recorders

Upload User Manual

Please enter here the link to the user manual of this product: OR Enter here the file with the user manual of this product from your computer/phone: (60MB max; Permitted formats: PDF) 0%

Technical parameters

• Sound Devices MixPre-3 Audio Recorder/Mixer and USB Audio Interface

  Number of Tracks	5 (3 Inputs + Stereo Mix)
  Max Sample Rate/Resolution	96 kHz / 24-Bit
  Built-In Speaker	No
  Display	Color LCD
  Memory Card Support	SD, SDHC, SDXC (Up to 512 GB) Card format: FAT32 (32 GB or less) or exFAT (>32 GB)

  Audio File Formats	BWF, WAV
  Sample Rates	44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz
  Bit Depth	16/24-Bit 32-Bit (AD/DA Conversion)
  Signal Processing	Limiter, Low-Cut Filter
  Timecode	No
  Frame Rates Supported	23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 29.97 DF / 30

  Analog I/O	3 x XLR 3-Pin Active-Balanced Line/Mic Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Unbalanced Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Unbalanced Output
  Digital I/O	1 x HDMI Type-D Timecode Input
  Phantom Power	+48 V
  Phantom Power Current	10 mA per Channel
  Plug-In Power	Yes, 3 V At 3 kOhms Source Impedance
  Host Connection	1 x USB Type-A (Control, Text Entry) 1 x USB Type-C (I/O, USB 2.0)

  Frequency Response

  10 Hz to 40 kHz Rating 86% users recommend this product to others. And what about you? This product has already been rated by 24 owners. Add your rating and experience with the product. Discussion Ask our technicians if you have a problem with your settings, or if anything is unclear in the user manual you have downloaded. You can make use of our moderated discussion. The discussion is public and helps other users of our website who may be encountering similar problems. The discussion is empty - enter the first post Post a new topic / query / comment: Items marked with * are required. Your name *: E-mail : Subject *: Message *: Your email address will not be displayed. Do not forget to fill it in if you want to receive a reply to your enquiry/contribution. Processing of personal data in accordance with GDPR