Sound Devices MixPre-10 II 10-Channel / 12-Track Recorder & USB Audio Interface
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Your MixPre-10 II is rugged, lightweight, and small, so you can throw it in a bag or mount it to a tripod or camera or get situated on set with the Wingman App and one of Sound Devices' four supported USB control surfaces. With the superior sound and build quality that you can expect from the industry leader in production audio recording, your MixPre-10 II can capture audio for any application.
What's New in the MixPre-10 II?
• Bit depth up to 32-bit float for increased dynamic range
• Same intuitive interface, more powerful hardware
• Adjustable Limiters
• Increased output level to +18 dBu on TA3
OVERVIEW
• Eight ultra-low-noise Kashmir microphone preamps with adjustable limiters capture high quality audio in the field, on set, or with a computer.
• Create a mix using the built-in 10 x 4 portable mixer.
• Record up to 12 tracks to an SD card and backup to a USB thumb drive.
• 12-in, 4-out USB audio interface streams to your computer via USB-C.
• Choose bit depths from 16 to 32-bit float, and sampling rates from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz.
• Internal LTC timecode generator. Timecode In/Out via BNC or Aux In/Stereo Out.
• Timecode and record triggering via HDMI.
• USB-A for control surfaces, keyboards, and auto-copy to USB drive.
• In-unit ISO mixing, gain, pan, low-cut, phase inversion, and phantom power.
• Sunlight-readable colour touch screen and LED metering.
• Lightweight, durable, and small: perfect for bag use, mobile recording, or a home studio.
• Powerful 300mW + 300 mW headphone amp allows clear and accurate reference of audio.
• Includes a MX-8AA Battery Sled (batteries not included), XL-WPH3 AC Power Supply, and USB-C to USB-C cable.
Customize your MixPre-10 II
Your MixPre-10 II is highly customizable to your needs. Record internally to a compatible SD card on set or stream your podcast over USB to your computer at home. Power with wall power, or record in the middle of nowhere with AA or Sony L-mount batteries. Adjust limiters, bit depth, sample rates, gain, pan, low-cut, phase inversion and phantom power to your liking. Stay in sync with your camera using the internal timecode generator, or feed timecode in via HDMI, Aux In, or BNC. The choice is yours!
IN THE BOX
- Sound Devices MixPre-10 II 10-Channel / 12-Track Multitrack 32-Bit Field Recorder
- Sound Devices MX-8AA Battery Sled for MixPre-10 II*
- AC wall adapter
- USB-C to USB-C cable
- Limited 1-Year manufacturer's Warranty with 1-Year Extension upon Registration with Sound Devices
*batteries not included, media card sold separately
SPECIFICATIONS
Audio Inputs
Frequency Response
• 10Hz to 80kHz +/- 0.5dB re 1kHz @ 192kHz sample rate
THD + Noise
• 0.005% max (@1kHz, 22-22kHz BW, gain=20dB, -10dBu in)
ADC
• bit precision; 142dB dynamic range min (A-weighted, gain=10dB, fader=0dB)
Equivalent Input Noise
• -130dBV (-128dBu) max (A-weighting, gain=76dB, 150 ohm source impedance)
Inputs
• Mic: XLR active-balanced; 4k input
• Line: XLR active-balanced; 4k input
• Aux/Mic in: 3.5mm TRS, 2-channel unbalanced; 100k input
• Line: 1/4-inch TRS active-balanced; 4k input
• USB Audio: 4 channels
• All inputs fully RF-filtered and overload protected.
Gain
• Mic input: +6dB to +76dB
• Line input: -20dB to +30dB
• Fader: -inf to +20dB
• Headphone: -inf to +20dB
• Total, Mic-to-recording (max): +96dB
• Aux In (Mic): Gain = +10dB to +40dB
• Aux In (Line): Gain = -10dB to +20dB
• Total Aux Gain including Fader (Mic-to-recording): +60dB
Maximum Input Level
• Mic XLR: +14dBu (limiters on or off)
• Line XLR/ 1/4-inch: +28dBu (limiters on or off)
• Aux In (Mic): -10dBu
• Aux In (Line): +10dBu
Low Cut Filters
• 40Hz to 160Hz (adjustable), 18 dB/oct. First stage analog, subsequent stages digital.
Microphone Powering
• Mic XLRs: 48V via 6.8k resistors, 10mA each
• Mic 3.5mm: 3V @ 3k source
Limiters
• Limiter at all gain stages, range > 40dB. First stage analog, subsequent stages digital. Adjustable Threshold, Ratio, and Release.
Audio Outputs
DAC feeding Stereo Out, Headphone Out: 32 bit precision; 115dB dynamic range (A-weighted)
L/R Out: TA3 2-channel balanced, 1.1K max output impedance, +18 dBu max output level
X1/X2 Out: TRS stereo unbalanced, 500 ohm output impedance, +7.8dBu max output level
Headphones Out: TRS stereo unbalanced, 300mW + 300mW, for use with any impedance headphones
USB
• Audio Interface (USB-C): 12-in/4-out; 44.1 to 96 kHz; 16/24-bit; Class-compliant USB 2.0 high speed or ASIO® driver (supplied via download)
• Mass Storage (USB-C): USB 2.0 high speed
• Keyboard (USB-A): Text entry and control
• Thumbdrive (USB-A): Manual or auto-copy to drive
• Midi Control Surface (USB-A)
Recording
File Types: Polyphonic WAV
Maximum Record Tracks: 12 Tracks: Stereo mix + 10 ISOs
Sampling Frequency: 44.1 / 47.952 / 48 / 48.048 / 96 / 192 kHz
Bit Depth: 16 / 24 / 32-bit Float
Recording Storage:
• Type: SD, SDXC, SDHC Card (USB thumbdrive, copy only)
• Max Storage Size: 512 GB (SDXC)
• Card format: exFAT
Timecode
Timecode Modes: Free Run, Time of Day (file stamped w/current ToD), Rec Run, Ext LTC (file stamped w/incoming LTC on BNC or Aux 3.5mm), Camera TC (file stamped w/incoming TC from cameras that output TC)
Timecode Frame Rates: Auto-detects (fps): 23.98 (same as 23.976) / 24 / 25 / 29.97DF / 29.97ND / 30 / 30DF
Sync Source: Internal, Word Clock, Ext LTC
BNC In (TC In):
• Switchable between Timecode (default) or Word Clock Input
• Timecode: 20k ohm impedance, 0.3 V - 3.0 V p-p (17 dBu - +3 dBu)
• Word Clock: 10k ohm impedance, 1.5V p-p
BNC Out (TC Out)
• Switchable between Timecode (default) or Word Clock Output
• Timecode: 1k ohm impedance, 3.0V p-p (+12 dBu)
• Word Clock: 75 ohm impedance, 5V p-p
HDMI: TC Reader via HDMI
Sample/Timecode Accuracy: 0.2 ppm (0.5 frames per 24 hours)
Remote Control
• Bluetooth LE: Wireless control using Wingman app
• HDMI (micro): Auto-record start/stop trigger from cameras that output record flag over HDMI
• Timecode: Auto-record start/stop trigger via Aux In timecode
Touch Screen: 320x256; 1.6-inch, colour, sunlight-viewable IPS LCD
Power
• AA Batteries: 8x AA sled (included). NiMH recommended
• L-Mount: Optional sled for 2x (hot-swappable) Li-ion batteries
• AC Adapter: XL-WPH3 (included): Universal, 45 W in-line AC-to-DC power supply Hirose 4-pin DC plug, with detachable IEC power cord. 100-240, 50/60Hz
Environmental
• Operating: -20C to 60C, 0 to 90% relative humidity; (non-condensing)
• Storage: -40C to 85C
Dimensions and Weight
• Dimensions: 36 mm x 206 mm x 175 mm (H x W x D); 1.375" x 8.125" x 6.875"
• Weight: 0.91 kg; 32.1 oz. (unpackaged, without batteries)
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