Sound Devices MixPre II Series Field Recorders | First Look

Sound Devices recently released the MixPre 3 II, MixPre 6 II and MixPre 10 II field recorders to accommodate an array of scenarios and working styles. Improved functionality and new features make this line of recorders perfect for beginners and seasoned pros, including location recordists, sound designers, podcasters, songwriters and aspiring musicians. What projects will you be using these impressive field recorders for? Let us know in the comments below!
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[@BandH]

Which MixPre II are you adding to your kit?

[@ParallelBarrel]

I just got my Mixpre 3 II today and man it's incredible. Just a quick note...the 3 channel version is XLR only, not combo XLR/TRS like it's stated in the video.

[@BandH]

Hey Jeremy,
Thanks for watching and thank you for pointing that out... I realized after publishing the video that I didn't make that distinction, so I appreciate the input (no pun intended). =) -AB

[@russellmedley1862]

Note the musicians plugin is not actually a plugin at all but it removes the timecode features... from the mixpre II . So essentially you are paying an extra $99 to cripple the device.

[@FreshSqueezedLightning]

This is awesome! Been using a Roland R-26 for 9 years and while it's been great, the handling noise is ridiculous and the fact that 32-bit float is a thing now, why shoot myself in the foot with 24 bit anymore? Great review!

[@Matt.Gillard]

Awesome Vid! Totally ordering the mkII- Merry Christmas to me!

[@SergioManuelSanchez]

IMPORTANT ISSUE !!! When I play a clip in Mixpre-3 II (off rec mix st, 32 bits mode, mono track) I listend a shrill-strident-clipping sound very unpleasant in the beggining of the track. I can see in the monitor of Mixpre-3 II clipping all the tracks. It sound very strong and damage my ears when I use headphones. Not happen in other modes (16, 24 bits) or mix st included in the file. This doesn't happen in the sound editor (pc), only when I play the clips in the mixpre 3 II. It is obviously not normal. Is it a mistake of my unit? Should I return to the store?
Steps to Reproduce:
Rec solo track mono (imput 1,2 or 3), off rec mix st, 32 bits mode, playing clip in Micpre-3 II.
Actual Results:
Strident sound clipping in the beginning of the track. I listen in my headphones and see in the monitor clipping all the tracks (included not rec)
Does anyone else have this problem? Thanks!

[@BandH]

Check your gain levels and check for any feedback. If you have additional questions e-mail us at: [e-mail] >Mark

[@BandH]

If you feel the unit may be defective pleae contact us directly:
B&H Customer Service Team:
Call: 800.221.5743 or 212.239.7765
Email : [e-mail]
>Mark

[@elvispresley2542]

Super cool

[@krishnansrinivasan830]

Nice & Thanks :)

[@dragonstone6594]

Dam, I want one.

[@gurugamer8632]

What is the workflow for videographers capturing audio on the MixPre 6 ii (32bit float). I think most video editing apps don’t support 32bit.

[@BandH]

This should help:
Pro Tools 10 has the ability to create 32 floating point audio files when recording
Modern, professional DAW software can read 32-bit float files. When a DAW first reads a 32-bit file, signals greater than 0 dBFS may first appear clipped since, by default, files are read in with 0 dB of gain applied. By applying attenuation to the file in the DAW, signals above 0 dBFS can be brought below 0 dBFS, undistorted, and used just like any 24- or 16-bit file.
For 32-bit float recording, exact setting of the trim and fader gain while recording is no longer a worry, from a fidelity standpoint. The recorded levels may appear to be either very low or very high while recording, but they can easily be scaled after recording by the DAW software with no additional noise or distortion. This can be seen with these sample files. This is the same source, one recorded with 24-bit fixed and the other with 32-bit float. Both files appear clipped when initially read into DAW software, but the 32-bit file’s gain can be scaled by the DAW.
Each audio sample for 32-bit float files consumes 32 bits of space on a hard disk or memory, and for a 48 kHz sampling rate, this means that 32 x 48,000 = 1,536,000 bits per second are needed for 32-bit, 48 kHz files. So for 33% more storage space compared to 24-bit files, the dynamic range captured goes from 144 dB up to, essentially, infinite (over 1500 dB). But more importantly, audio signals above 0 dBFS are preserved in the file, rendering clipped audio a thing of the past.
Recording 32-bit float audio files, along with high performance analog and digital electronics that can take advantage of its massive dynamic range, offer sound designers and sound mixers a new way to record audio. This is especially useful for applications where very loud, unexpected sounds can be captured without the use of limiters. The trade-off for using 32-bit float files is larger file sizes compared to 24-bit files.
For more information, please see these related Support Articles:
www.sounddevices.com/the-32-bit-workflow/
www.sounddevices.com/32-bit-float-usb-audio-with-the-mixpre-ii-series/
>Mark