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MixPre-10T
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Table of Contents
Intro
Powering
Flexible Powering Options ..............7
Panels
Front Panel ........................9
Left Side Panel ......................9
Touch Screen
Home Screen ......................11
Main Menu Screen ..................12
Modes and Presets
Setting the Mode ...................17
Basic Mode .......................17
Advanced Mode ....................18
Right Side Panel ....................10
Back Panel ........................10
Channel Screen ....................13
Using Star Shortcuts (*/**) ..........14
Custom Mode ......................19
User Presets .......................20
Inputs
Channel Inputs .....................21
Linking Channels ...................22
Gain Staging with Linking ............23
Setting Input Delay .................23
Outputs
Routing L/R and X1/X2 Outputs .........27
Adjusting Output Level and Delay ......28
Recording and Playback
Formatting SD Cards & USB Thumbdrives. . 32
Transport Controls ..................33
Metering
LEDs and Meter Views ................35
USB
USB Audio Interface .................37
Low-latency Monitoring ...............37
USB File Transfer ...................38
Inverting Phase ....................23
Inputs Menu ......................24
Selecting Input Sources for Ch. 9 & 10 . .24
Conguring Aux In Mode ............24
Headphone Out ....................28
Creating a Custom HP Preset .........29
Record Arming .....................33
Record Menu ......................34
USB Keyboard .....................38
Copying to a USB Drive ...............39
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Timecode
Timecode/Sync ....................41
Timecode Modes ...................41
Free Run ........................41
Rec Run ........................41
BNC In, Aux TC In (External LTC) ......42
HDMI TC In ......................42
Time of Day (TOD) ................42
O ............................42
Projects and Files
Managing Projects ..................48
File Name Format .................49
Naming a Recording .................50
Remote Control
Wingman Application ................53
Connecting to a MixPre Recorder ......54
HDMI Record Trigger .................55
Timecode Display ...................42
Setting the Frame Rate ...............43
Setting Generator Timecode and UBits ....43
Jamming Timecode ..................44
BNC Out - Timecode or Word Clock ......45
BNC In - Timecode or Word Clock .......45
Sync Ref .........................45
Track Names and Notes .............50
Undo, Trash File ...................51
Sound Reports .....................51
Linear Timecode (LTC) Record Trigger ....55
Keyboard .........................56
USB Keyboard Shortcuts ............56
Appendix A
Basic/Advanced Mode Dierences .......57 System Settings ....................58
Specifications
Audio Inputs ......................59
Audio Outputs .....................60
Recorder .........................60
USB ............................60
Touch Screen ......................60
Timecode .........................61
Remote Control ....................61
Power ...........................61
Environmental .....................62
Dimensions and Weight ..............62
Software License
FCC Compliance Statement
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Intro
Hello and thank you for buying the MixPre-10T! At Sound Devices, we are passionate about audio. We’ve unleashed our design and engineering team and
asked them to create a groundbreaking device that sets new standards for
what’s possible from a super compact and aordable, multi-channel audio recorder. From the ground up, we’ve designed the MixPre-10T to be a versatile
production audio workhorse. We’ve harnessed our storied heritage in eld recording to create an incredible piece of kit! We think that you’ll nd the unique
mix of performance, size, ease-of-use, design and build quality to be an invaluable part of your life and creative passion for many years to come.
The MixPre-10T has been meticulously engineered to oer extreme exibility
and sound quality, operating in three fundamental ways:
• 10 input (8 mic/line XLR/TRS input + 2ch Aux input), 4 channel output mixer with our exclusive Kashmir™ discrete, Class A mic
preampliers with analog limiters and low-cut lters.
• SD card recording of 12 channels (channels 1-8 and Aux in ISO tracks and
LR mix) at 44.1, 47.952, 48, 48.048, 96 and 192kHz, 16 and 24-bit
resolution.
• 12-in, 4-out USB computer audio interface
The possible uses for the MixPre-10T are virtually unlimited, but a few common
ones are:
• Location sound recording for video production
• Field recording for capturing sound FX
• Recording for live events
• Premium-quality 12x4 USB audio interface for any DAW application
The MixPre-10T’s versatility is augmented by the various powering options.
Whether you want to power the MixPre-10T from AA batteries, L-mount batteries, external battery, or an optional AC wall plug adapter, it’s ready, willing and
able to go anywhere, anytime—always handling your audio needs with grace.
We’ve designed the MixPre-10T to be easy to use for the novice without taking
away professional-level features for the seasoned pro user. With that in mind,
the MixPre-10T ships from the factory in Basic mode - this is ideal for less experienced users and will satisfy many audio applications. If you want to dive
straight into the full array of professional features, we recommend setting to
Advanced mode. See Modes and Presets for more information.
We sincerely hope that you enjoy working with the MixPre-10T as much as
we’ve enjoyed creating it! Please drop us an email at support@sounddevices.
com and share your experiences as we’d love to see how the MixPre-10T is fur-
thering your passion.
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Powering
Power Switch
Flexible Powering Options
In designing the MixPre-10T, we felt that it was important for it to be able to
operate in a wide array of applications and environments. To support that goal,
power can be supplied from several possible sources:
• 12 VDC via 4-pin Hirose from an external battery or AC power supply (an
optional accessory called XL-WPH3).
• Eight AA NiMH rechargeable or Lithium primary batteries installed in the
provided 8-AA battery sled, called MX-8AA.
• One or two Sony-type L-mount batteries installed in the optional L-mount
battery sled accessory, called MX-LMount.
The master power switch for the MixPre-10T is located in the upper right corner
of the left side panel.
For preservation of battery power, 4-pin Hirose power sources take priority over
batteries if both are connected.
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Panels
Channel Knobs 1-4
Channel Knobs 5-8
Channel Knob Ring LEDs
Power Light
Touch Screen
Star Shortcuts
Transport Joystick
Power SwitchUSB-A Port
XLR/ ¼-inch TRS Inputs
3.5 mm X1/X2 Output
USB-C Port
BNC Input
BNC Output
Front Panel
Power light, transport joystick, toggle switch for Star (*/**) shortcuts, Channel
knobs, Channel knob ring LEDs, and touch screen
Left Side Panel
BNC output for LTC/Word Clock, BNC input for LTC/Word Clock, USB
connections, XLR/¼-inch TRS inputs 1-4, X1/X2 unbalanced, 2-channel 3.5 mm
output, and power switch
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HDMI TC InputHP Encoder
XLR/ ¼-inch TRS Inputs
3.5 mm Headphone Output
3.5 mm Aux/Mic Input
L/R TA3 Outputs
3.5 mm Headphone Output
SD Card Slot
Battery Mounts
Allen wrench & Anti-rotational Pin
4-Pin Hirose
Right Side Panel
3.5mm headphone output, 3.5mm Aux/Mic input, main L/R balanced TA3
outputs, XLR/¼-inch TRS inputs 5-8, headphone encoder, HDMI TC input
Back Panel
Battery mounts, 4-pin Hirose connection, SD memory card slot, Allen wrench
(for ¼-inch-20-thread captive screw), anti-rotational pin
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Touch Screen
Current File Name
Power Status Icon
Menu Icon
Remaining SD Card/File Elapsed Time
Current Headphone Preset
Timecode Display
File List Icon
Meter View
Status Bar
The MixPre-10T has a sunlight-viewable, high-resolution, touch-screen-based
user interface. The touch-screen interface consists of the Home screen, Main
Menu screen, Channel screen and File List views. As you will notice, there are
several touch zones on the touch screen for controls. As you become familiar
with the user interface, changing settings for inputs, outputs, recording and
metering will become fast and intuitive.
Home Screen
The Home screen view is the default view that appears on the touch screen
when the device is powered up. On it, you will nd items such as:
• File list icon and current le name
• File elapsed time counter
• Timecode display
• Power status icon
Power Status Icon Description
(Green Battery)
(Green Battery)
(Flashing Red Battery)
• Menu icon
• Meter view (cycle views by touching)
◦ Two channel mix track meters
◦ Two channel mix track meters, ten individual track view
◦ Two channel mix track meters, two USB input meters, two aux input
(camera) meters (when Aux In Mode is set to Camera)
Healthy connection via Hirose to external power.
Healthy battery. Plan to change batteries when green level
drops to about ¼ full.
Battery power is critically low. Change batteries.
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• Status bar (cycle status info. by touching)
◦ SD card status: card/drive activity, available recording time, le duration,
elapsed time, and headphone preset
◦ USB drive status: remaining space on drive and when it is actively copying
◦ Sample rate and bit depth
◦ Date and time
Main Menu Screen
The Menu screen is where most of the features and functions are selected and
set up.
To enter the Menu screen:
X Tap on the Home screen.
There are three Menu screen views. These views are indicated by the Dots icon
. Tapping it will toggle between the three Menu views.
The Menu has its own submenus that may be displayed by tapping them.
To return to the main Menu from a submenu at any time:
X Tap .
To return directly to the Home screen from the main Menu:
X Tap .
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TOUCH SCREEN
Page Sub-menu Description
1 Presets Lets you save and load user presets to and from SD card and
internal memory. Also allows resetting all settings to factory default.
1 Project Lets you create new projects, open or trash existing projects, create
sound reports, or enter metadata information for sound reports.
1 Inputs Provides settings for the 3.5 mm Aux/Mic input as well as access to
Channel screens for channels 9 and 10.
1 Outputs
2 Timecode Provides access to timecode and sync settings.
2 Tone/Slate Provides access to slate mic levels and tone settings and routing.
2 Record
2 SD Card Displays SD card and allows for format and empty trash card
3 USB Drive Displays USB thumbdrive information and allows for formatting the
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3 System Provides settings for Basic/Advanced/Custom mode, Custom mode
3 Power Select the type of batteries being used (Alkaline, NiMH, L-Mount) to
Shortcuts
*
*
**
Provides routing and gain settings for the main L/R and X1/X2
outputs.
Provides record settings for LR mix gain, sample rate, bit depth, LR
linking, and HDMI record trigger.
functions.
drive.
Assigns various functions as shortcuts to the * / ** toggle switch on
the front panel.
setup, limiters, Date/Time settings, File Transfer, Bluetooth®,
Wingman App password, adjusting LCD/LED brightness, updating
rmware, and viewing version and regulatory information.
ensure that the Power Status icon on the Home screen accurately
displays remaining battery level.
** Some Record sub-menu options are only available in Advanced mode
* Sub-menu/setting appears in Advanced mode only
Channel Screen
The Channel screen is where you will nd channel-specic settings, such as
Channel name, Input selection, Pan, 48v phantom power and Low Cut ltering.
In Advanced mode, additional settings are available via second and third
channel pages accessed by tapping the Dots icon.
L The top left corner of the Channel screen displays an editable Channel name.
Touch this region to give the channel an easy to identify name, like Vocals or Bob.
Below the Channel name is a Channel meter to aid in setting audio levels.
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Page Sub-menu Description
1 Solo
1 Arm
1 Gain
1 Pan Lets you position the channel’s audio in the stereo image of the LR
2 Input Lets you select one of the available Mic, Line, Aux or USB inputs to
2 Phantom Lets you apply full 48v phantom power to the channel’s mic or line
2 Low Cut Sometimes referred to as a high pass lter (HPF), the Low Cut lter
2 Phase
3 Delay
3 Linking
*
*
*
*
*
*
Lets you solo the selected channel in the headphone output. Soloing
by default is Individual (exclusive) in that only one input at a time
will be soloed. When a channel is soloed, its light ring will ash
orange. Soloing can be set to Multiple (non-exclusive) in the HP
Preset submenu.
Allows pre-fade recording of the channel to its own isolated (ISO)
track on the SD card.
Sets the sensitivity of the input. Generally, the gain should be set
so that the loudest parts of the audio signal just touch the red
segments of the meters.
mix and stereo out.
route to the chosen channel.
input.
can be set up to roll o bass frequencies or reduce mic handling
noise, wind noise, and other undesirable low frequencies. The lter
has a carefully crafted 18 dB/octave slope.
Allows the signal’s phase to be inverted 180 degrees.
Inserts an adjustable delay in the signal path. Often used for phase
alignment of multiple mics or lip synchronization for video.
Lets you link two and/or four channels. For more details, see Linking
Channels.
* Sub-menu/setting appears in Advanced mode only
To access the Channel screen:
X Press the associated Channel knob.
L You can access Channel screens for channels 9 and 10 via MENU > Inputs, or by
using the Star (* / **) toggle switch, when those shortcuts are set to Ch 9/10
Screen.
Using Star Shortcuts (*/**)
For your convenience, we have included a front panel user-programmable
toggle switch with two positions, * and **. This lets you dedicate a hardware
shortcut to frequently used functions without having to navigate the menus.
To program functions to the Star toggle switch:
1. Tap .
2. Select * Shortcuts > * Shortcut (or ** Shortcut).
3. When the * Menu screen appears, select your preferred function.
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Any of the following functions may be programmed as Star shortcuts:
• Ch 9/10
• Solo/Mute screen
• Project screen
• SD Card screen
• Undo
• Slate Mic
• Tone
To activate the * or ** shortcut(s):
X Toggle the switch to the * or ** position.
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Setting the Mode
We’ve designed the MixPre-10T to be easy to use for the novice without taking
away truly professional-level features for the seasoned pro user. We want both
the newcomer and the career professional to enjoy a quick, easy setup and
foolproof results. To accommodate this, we’ve incorporated three modes of
operation into the MixPre-10T: Basic, Advanced, and Custom.
To set the mode:
1. Turn all channel knobs to O (at full counterclockwise position).
2. Tap .
3. Tap System > Mode. Options include: Basic, Advanced, and Custom.
Basic Mode
Basic mode is intended for hassle-free, plug-and-play use. This mode is ideal
for the new user and amateur needing only the basic functionality of the
MixPre-10T.
Screen Sub-menu Description
Menu Presets Save and load user presets to and from SD card and internal
memory. Also allows resetting all settings to factory default.
Menu Project Create new projects, open or trash existing projects, create
sound reports, or enter metadata information for sound
reports.
Menu Inputs Provides settings for the 3.5 mm Aux/Mic In, as well as access
to the Channel screen for channels 9 and 10.
Menu Timecode Provides settings for timecode and sync.
Menu Tone/Slate Turn the test tone/slate mic on or o, set tone routing, and
adjust slate mic level. By default, the test tone is a 1kHz sine
wave at -20dBFS. By default, the slate mic level is 25 dB, but
may be adjusted from 0 to 50 dB.
Menu Record Choose to auto start/stop recording via HDMI from a camera or
from LTC.
Menu SD Card Displays SD card info and allows for formatting SD cards and
and emptying their trash folder.
Menu * Shortcuts Sets user-denable */** toggle switch as shortcuts to key
functionality.
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Screen Sub-menu Description
Menu System Provides settings for Basic/Advanced/Custom mode, Custom
mode setup, limiters, Date/Time, File Transfer, Bluetooth®,
Wingman App password, adjusting LCD/LED brightness,
updating rmware, and viewing version and regulatory
information.
Menu Power Select the type of batteries being used (Alkaline, NiMH,
L-Mount) to ensure that the Power Status icon on the Home
screen accurately displays remaining battery level.
Menu HP Preset Select LR Stereo, X1X2 Stereo or USB 1,2 or USB 3,4 as
headphone sources.
Channel Pan Pan the channel’s signal Left, Center or Right in the stereo LR
mix and Stereo Out.
Channel Input Select one of the available Mic, Line, Aux, or USB inputs to
route to the chosen channel.
Channel Phantom Turn on 48V phantom power when using a condenser
microphone in the chosen channel.
Channel Low Cut Select the frequency at which a low cut lter will be placed.
The lter has a carefully-crafted 18db/octave slope. Low Cut
options are only On/O in Basic mode.
Advanced Mode
Advanced mode is intended for use by professionals and users who want to
have every available setting and option at their disposal. All settings available
to Basic Mode apply to Advanced Mode in addition to:
Screen Sub-menu Description
Menu Outputs Provides routing, gain and delay settings for the main L/R and
Menu Tone/Slate Provides additional Tone mode (Continuous and Left Identify)
Menu Record Provides additional record settings for gain, sample rate, bit
Menu HP Preset Provides additional HP presets for LR Mono, User Presets 1-4,
Menu System >
Channel Solo Lets you “solo” the selected channel in the headphone output.
Channel Arm Allows pre-fade recording of the channel to an individual track
Channel Gain Sets the sensitivity of the input. Generally, the Gain should be
X1/X2 outputs plus output delay settings.
and Tone Level settings.
depth and LR linking.
Edit HP Preset utility and HP Solo mode selection. Camera
Stereo and Camera Mono are also available when Aux In Mode
is set to Camera.
Lets you turn limiters on or o.
Limiters
Solo mode can be set to Individual or Multiple in the HP Preset
menu. When a channel is soloed, its light ring will ash
orange.
on the SD card.
set so that the loudest parts of the audio signal just touch the
red segments of the meters.
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Screen Sub-menu Description
Channel Pan Lets you position the audio of the channel anywhere between
Channel Linking Lets you link channels 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6, and 7 and
Channel Low Cut Lets you select the frequency at which a low cut lter will be
Channel Phase Lets you set phase to either Normal or Inverse.
Channel Delay Sets the delay from 0 to 30 ms in 1 ms increments.
Custom Mode
Custom mode is intended for users who want to customize the features and
functionality available to them. This mode grants access to dierent sections of
Advanced Mode features, turning them on or o in the user interface as desired.
MODES AND PRESETS
Left and Right in the stereo image of the LR mix and Stereo
Out.
8 either as a stereo pair, mid side pair, or turn linking o.
Channels 9 and 10 can also be linked as a stereo pair. Also lets
you link channels 1-4 and/or 5-8.
placed. Increased options in Advance mode include: O, 40160 Hz in 40 Hz increments.
To congure Custom Setup:
1. Tap .
2. Tap System > Mode, and then select Custom.
3. Tap System > Custom Setup to customize what features you want to
access.
Custom Setup options are:
Page Sub-menu Description
1 Channel Lets you access Solo, Track Arm, extended Pan, Input Select,
Phantom, Phase, delay, Linking, and Low Cut, which is
selectable by frequency.
1 Gain Lets you access two-stage Channel Gain controls (trim/fader).
1 Headphone Lets you access extended headphone source select options
including factory and user headphone presets, preset editing
and Solo setup for Individual/Multiple channels.
1 Record Provides additional record settings for gain, sample rate, bit
depth and LR arming/linking, as well as ISO track arming/
naming.
2 Metadata Adds ability to change track name, rename les, add notes and
undo recordings.
2 Outputs Provides routing and gain settings for the balanced LR outputs
and unbalanced X1 X2 outputs as well as limiters On/O, and
Tone mode and level.
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User Presets
Flexibility is the MixPre-10T’s M.O. To make it easy for you to use the recorder
in a wide variety of situations, we created a slick feature where you can store
and recall snapshots of all of the MixPre-10T’s settings. There are four internal
Preset slots available. Also, the SD card can store virtually unlimited Presets.
Here are three common examples:
• One day, you may need the MixPre-10T to serve as the backbone of your
production audio rig as mixer and recorder.
• The next day, you need to have the MixPre-10T handle multichannel USB
audio interface duties for a computer-based audio editing session.
• On Saturday night, you’ve been asked to provide recording services for the
local orchestra and the MixPre-10T is your eager companion, providing eight
unparalleled mic preamps to capture every nuance of instruments and room
ambience.
Using Presets, you can optimize settings for each of these scenarios and then
save each setup to one of four internal preset locations or to the SD card. Once
saved, simply load the appropriate preset and BOOM! You’re ready to go in a
jiy! We think that you’ll really appreciate this functionality.
To save a Preset:
1. Tap .
2. Tap Presets > Save to Internal 1-4 or SD Card
3. Enter a Preset Name and tap OK.
To recall a Preset
1. Tap .
2. Tap Presets > Load Preset.
3. Select preset with encoder.
4. Tap OK.
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