Sound Devices MixPre-3 II Audio Recorder and Interface

Record Anytime, Anywhere
If you’re a sound designer, podcaster, videographer, or YouTuber, you’re about to get a serious sonic upgrade. The Sound Devices MixPre-3 II eclipses its predecessor with faster, more advanced hardware and 32-bit/192kHz converters. A trio of custom-engineered Kashmir mic preamps delivers pro-grade audio. A quick glance at the MixPre-3 II's comprehensive metering and sunlight-readable, color LCD touchscreen tell you everything you need to know. You also get internal LTC generation, adjustable analog limiters, an auto-copy function, and a 10-second pre-roll buffer. With the MixPre-3 II, you can record anytime, anywhere — with world-class quality.




Pro-grade sound from top-shelf mic pres and 32-bit converters
You'll be shocked at how great this unassuming little device sounds. Sound Devices outfitted the MixPre-3 II with three of their great-sounding Kashmir mic preamps. These pres offer a super-low noise floor and adjustable analog limiters to keep your signal clean. The 32-bit/192kHz converters ensure that everything is captured with sublime quality. You'll see the MixPre-3 II is a definite upgrade from cheap recorders with off-the-shelf IC-based preamps.


Record directly to SD card — back up to USB
You can capture anything with the MixPre-3 II. When you're in the field, it functions standalone, recording audio directly to an SD card. On top of that, an auto-copy to USB drive function ensures that you’ll never lose a recording again. At Sweetwater, we've found that the MixPre-3 II is great for Skype or FaceTime interviews, and recording audio for podcasts or vlogs is a piece of cake.




It's only as difficult as you make it
Even though the MixPre-3 II is packed to the gills with useful features, Sound Devices realizes that not every YouTuber or vlogger is a recording engineer. That's why this portable recorder offers two modes of operation. Basic mode lets you start recording right out of the box. It takes the guesswork out of recording and is great for recording interviews, vlogs, and podcasts. Advanced mode lets you really dig into the MixPre-3 II features. It gives you access to metering, routing, time code, mic pre gain, stereo and mid-side channel linking, headphone presets, and more. You also get a Custom mode, if you’re so inclined.


Tailor-made for videographers
Pairing the MixPre-3 II with your camera is easy, thanks to its retractable 1/4-20 mounting capacity. It can generate internal LTC for perfect audio/video synchronization, and you can also feed time code into the MixPre-3 II from an external time-code generator. This flexible recorder can receive record triggers via HDMI from your camera to start and stop recording via the camera's Record button. And because it can be powered via batteries, USB bus, or AC, taking it out into the field is an easy endeavor.



Sound Devices MixPre-3 II Features:

3 custom-engineered Kashmir microphone preamps deliver pro-grade audio
Full-featured mixer with ergonomic gain controls, pan and soloing, and easy-to-see ring LED metering
32-bit/192kHz converters ensure that everything is captured with sublime quality
Adjustable analog limiters minimize clipping from excessive recording levels
Record directly to an SD card — no computer required
Auto-copy to USB drive function ensures that you’ll never lose a recording again
10-second pre-roll buffer makes punch recording a breeze
Basic, Advanced, and Custom modes for intuitive operation
Retractable 1/4-20 mounting capacity for pairing with your camera
Internal LTC generation and output 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


Tech Specs

Audio Interface:5 x 2 USB 2.0 Interface/SD Recorder
A/D Resolution:24-bit/192kHz (internal 32-bit float)
Simultaneous Rec Tracks:5 (3 + L/R)
Analog Inputs:3 x XLR (mic), 1 x 1/8" (mic/line)
Analog Outputs:1 x 1/8" (stereo out)
Headphones:1 x 1/8"
Memory (removable):SD/SDXC/SDHC Card Slot (512GB max SDXC)
File Format:WAV
USB:1 x Type A, 1 x Type C
Bluetooth:Yes (control only)
Clock I/O:Internal LTC, External LTC (1/8"), Camera TC (micro HDMI)
Other I/O:1 x Micro HDMI (cam TC in)
Software:Wingman App
Power Supply:4 x AA (sled included) / AC adapter power supply / Optional 8 x AA (sled sold separately) / USB bus powered
Stand Mountable:1/4"-20 Mounting Thread
Height:1.40"
Width:5.68"
Depth:4.35"
Weight:1.05 lbs. (without batteries)
Manufacturer Part Number:MixPre-3 II


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