Sound Devices MIXPRE-6 User Manual

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MixPre-6

Audio Recorder | USB Interface

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing the MixPre-6. This Quick Start Guide provides the initial steps necessary to set up and begin using the MixPre-6. The following table shows what is included in the box.

QUANTITY	ITEM
1	MixPre-6
1	Battery sled for 4 AA batteries (not included)
1	Y-cable USB-C to two USB-A
1	Anti-rotation pin
1	Allen wrench
1	Quick Start Guide

After receiving your purchase, remove all contents from the box to ensure there are no missing parts and that all parts were received without damage.

Featured Usage

The MixPre-6 is an incredibly versatile audio recorder that is ideal for the following scenarios, and more.

	Musicians		Videographers			Field Recording
•	Singer/Song Writer		• Audio for DSLRs		•	Interviews / Podcasts
•	Live Performance				•	Corporate Meetings
•	Music Recitals				•	Nature Recording
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For a full description of all product features, user-based procedures, specifications, and safety information, please refer to the product’s User Guide located on the Sound Devices website. Use the QR code or respective link to access and download the guide.

Full User Guide

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1. Choose a Power Source & 2. Insert SD Card

The MixPre-6 may be powered via:

•AA Batteries - The MX-4AA battery sled holds four AA batteries. An optional MX-8AA sled accessory holds eight AA batteries. Sound Devices recommends using NiMH rechargeable AA cells.

•L-Mount Batteries - The optional MX-LMount sled holds two Lithium-Ion batteries.

•Computer - Use the USB-C to USB-A Y-Cable or a USB-C to USB-C cable.

•AC Wall Outlet - The optional MX-Charge comes with a USB-C plug and several universal wall adapters.

To insert batteries and an SD card:

1.Press the release tab at one end of the battery sled to remove it and access the back panel.

2.Insert batteries into the sled

3.Insert approved SD card into the slot provided.

4.Reattach battery sled.

Release Tab	SD Card Slot	Battery Sled

Back Panel

To power the MixPre-6 from a computer:

Connect the USB Y-cable to the MixPre-6’s USB-C port and two USB-A ports on a computer.

MixPre-6 Left Panel

Y-cable USB-C to USB-A

Connect a USB-C to USB-C cable to the MixPre-6 and a USB-C power source.

To power the MixPre-6 from an AC wall outlet:

Connect the MX-Charge external USB-C Wall Adapter accessory to the USB-C port on the MixPre-6 and an electrical outlet.

Power Switch

USB-C Power Supply

To power on your MixPre-6:

Slide the Power switch—located on the left panel—to the right.

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Home Screen

The MixPre-6’s touch screen displays important metering and record information at a glance on the Home screen.

Current File Name

File List Icon

Power Status Icon

Time Counter

Menu Icon

Meter View

	SD Card Remaining Record Time					Current			Headphone Preset
					Status Bar
	Feature	Description
	File List icon	Tap this icon to view the list of recorded files.
	Current file name	The name of the current file appears red when recording and green when playing.
	Power status icon	Displays an icon representing type of power source (USB or battery); the battery
		icon also indicates the current batteries’ remaining power level.
	Menu icon	Tap this icon to access the main Menu screen. When displaying menus, this icon
		changes to the Home icon.
	Meter view	The stereo meter view shows the left and right mix channels
	Status bar	Tap the status bar to toggle through three views of information that includes date
		and time, current headphone presets, remaining record times, sample rate and bit
		depth.
	Time counter	Displays elapsed time or the timecode, which is stamped on each recorded file and
		can help simplify audio-to-video synchronization during post-production editing.
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3. Format SD Card

SD cards used with the MixPre-6 must be formatted by the MixPre-6.

To format the SD Card:

1.Power on the MixPre-6.

2.Tap .

[There are three pages of Menu settings, as indicated by dots. The solid black dot denotes which page is displayed.]

3.Tap Menu (dots) to view the 2nd page of settings.

	Page 1		Page 2

4.Tap Card > Edit > Format.

This will erase all contents of the SD Card!

5.When asked to confirm the command to format the card, tap OK.

The status bar displays the SD card’s remaining record time, which will vary based on the storage capacity of the card being used. Other variables that affect digital recording times include concurrent audio track count, sample rate, and bit depth. Here are some record time estimates for a 16 GB SD card.

Format & Rate	Tracks	Recording Time
WAV - 48 kHz / 24 bits	8	4 hours 2 ¾ minutes
WAV - 96 kHz / 24 bits	2	8 hours 5 ½ minutes
WAV - 192 kHz / 24 bits	2	4 hours 2 ¾ minutes
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