The MixPre-3 features Sound Devices' new Kashmir microphone preamps. These high-performance, ultra-low-noise, discrete, Class-A mic preamps were hand-crafted by Sound Devices. The Kashmir mic preamps feature a -130dBV noise floor, analog limiters, and new 32-bit A-to-D converters to ensure the highest quality audio recordings that far surpass those of other recorders using simple off-the-shelf IC-based mic preamps.

3 custom-engineered Kashmir microphone preamps and 32-bit converters deliver pro-grade audio

Full-featured mixer with ergonomic gain controls, pan and soloing, and easy-to-see ring LED metering

Record directly to an SD card or use the built-in USB audio interface to stream multiple channels of audio to your computer

Basic and Advanced modes for intuitive operation

Accepts time code from your camera for perfect audio/video synchronization

Trigger recording from your camera via HDMI

Powered via batteries, USB bus, or AC

Wireless control via your iOS device and Wingman app

Frequency Response:
10Hz to 40kHz +/- 0.5dB re 1kHz @ 96kHz sample rate

THD + Noise:
0.005% max (@1kHz, 22-22kHz BW, gain=20dB, -10dBu in)

ADC:
32 bit precision; 120dB 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 Z
Line: XLR active-balanced; 4k input Z
Aux/Mic in: 3.5mm TRS, 2-channel unbalanced; 100k input Z
USB Audio: 2 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

Maximum Input Level:
Mic XLR: +14dBu (limiters on or off)
Line XLR: +40dBu (limiters on or off)
Aux/Mic in: +10dBu

Low Cut Filters:
80Hz to 240Hz (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 Z

Limiters:
Limiter at all gain stages, range > 40dB. First stage analog, subsequent stages digital.

DAC feeding Stereo Out, Headphone Out:
32 bit precision; 115dB dynamic range (A-weighted)

Stereo Out:
3.5mm TRS stereo unbalanced, 500 ohm output Z, +7.8dBu max output level

Headphones Out:
3.5mm TRS stereo unbalanced, for use with any impedance headphones

USB:
Audio Interface (USB-C): 5-in/2-out; 44.1 to 96 kHz; 16/24-bit; Class-compliant USB 2.0 high speed or ASIO (supplied)
Mass Storage (USB-C): USB 2.0 high speed
Keyboard (USB-A): Text entry and control

Maximum Record Tracks:
5 Tracks: Stereo mix + 3 ISOs

Sampling Frequency:
44.1 kHz
48 kHz
96 kHz

Bit Depth:
16, 24

Recording Storage:
Type: SD, SDXC, SDHC Card
Max Storage Size: 512 GB (SDXC)
Card format: FAT32 (32GB or less) or exFAT (>32GB)

File Type:
WAV (Broadcast Wave File Format) with embedded timecode stamp and metadata

Timecode Modes:
Time of Day (file stamped w/current ToD)
LTC Input (file stamped w/incoming LTC on Aux 3.5mm)
HDMI TC (file stamped w/incoming TC from HDMI & sample clock slaved from HDMI sample clock. Only works on specific cameras that support HDMI TC.

Timecode Frame Rates:
Auto-detects (fps): 23.98 (same as 23.976)
24
25
29.97
29.97DF
30

Remote Control:
Bluetooth Smart: Wireless control using Wingman app
HDMI: 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:
320x240; 1.6-inch, color, sunlight-viewable IPS LCD

Power:
AA Batteries: 4x AA sled (included); 8x AA sled (optional accessory). NiMH recommended
From computer: Bus-powered via USB-C port; use MX-USBY cable (included), connects one USB-C to two USB-A ports
AC Adapter: MX-Charge (not included) Power supply wall adapter w/ USB-C connector; 15W; has 4 adapter plugs for US, UK, AU & Europe
L-Mount: Optional sled for 2x (hot-swappable) Sony L-type Li-ion batteries

Environmental:
Operating: -20°C to 60°C, 0 to 90% relative humidity; (non-condensing)
Storage: -40°C to 85°C

Dimensions and Weight:
Dimensions: 144 mm x 110 mm x 36 mm (H x W x D); 5.68" x 4.35" x 1.40"
Weight: .48 kg; 16.8 oz. (unpackaged, without batteries)

Included:
MixPre-3
MX-4AA Battery Sled (batteries not included)

Y-Cable Two USB-A to One USB-C