Description

Sound Devices MixPre-D Compact Field Analog Mixer Overview:

The MixPre-D sets a new standard for compact, high-performance portable audio mixers. Powered by only two-AA batteries or 10-18 VDC, the MixPre-D is designed specifically for audio professionals needing the most flexible connectivity in production applications where capturing great sound is important, but size and weight are a concern. The MixPre-D is also a class compliant USB portable audio hardware interface for Mac OS, Windows or Linux computers.

Two-Channel Portability
At the heart of the MixPre-D are two studio-grade mic/line inputs with limiters, high-pass filters and available phantom power. Inputs can be linked in standard of MS mode for stereo recording applications. All input functions are configured with front panel controls.

Output Flexibility
To accommodate the increasing variety of cameras and devices used in production, the MixPre-D has incredible output flexibility. Outputs include balanced mic/line XLR, digital AES (XLR), dedicated consumer mic-level on a locking TA3 connector (designed specifically for DSLR-type inputs) and an aux-level output on 3.5 mm connection.

Easily Works with Your Device
The D in MixPre-D indicates the infusion of extensive digital technology. In addition to 24-bit AES digital outputs, USB audio streaming is provided for Mac OS, Windows or Linux computers. When the MixPre-D is connected to a computer with a USB cable, the operating system recognizes it as a USB Audio-Class-compliant device. No driver installation is required.

Complements Larger Production Mixers
A wide range of additional features in the MixPre-D make it a great complement to larger mixers, such as Sound Devices 302 Compact Production Field Mixer or 552 Portable Production Mixer. These features include: MS stereo matrix, tone oscillator, internal slate microphone, return monitoring of both analog and USB audio, high-gain headphone output and powering via two AA batteries or external 10-18 VDC source.

Features:

• Transformer-balanced mic/line selectable inputs
• 48-volt or 12-volt phantom power
• Unclippable input peak limiters, dual- mono or stereo linked operation
• Input panning to Left, Center or Right outputs
• Mid-Side Stereo (MS) matrix with width control and front-panel channel flip
• Return can be used as ch3/ch4 aux-level inputs, selectable pan and level control
• High-pass filters, 80 Hx or 160 Hz
• Slate microphone and tone oscillator
• Mic/Line/AES digital selectable outputs, digital SR of 44.1k, 48k, 96k
• USB streaming audio output for interconnection with Mac OS, Windows, and Linux
• Dedicated mic-level output on locking TA3 connector for unbalanced camera inputs
• Headphone monitoring of program audio or external return audio
• Sunlight-viewable, 16-segment GaN LED output meter with adjustable brightness
• Internal battery-power from two AA
• External power input, 10-17 VDC
• High-strength, extruded aluminum chassis with metal connectors

Specifications:
Frequency Response
20 Hz – 30 kHz, +0.2, -0.5 dB (relative to 1 kHz level with 150 ohm source, gain controls set at 50%)

Equivalent Input Noise
-126 dBu (-128 dBV) maximum mic in to line out, (150 ohm source, flat weighting, 22 Hz – 22 kHz bandwidth, gain control set at 50% or higher, phantom power off)

Input Clipping
-10 dBu minimum (mic level), +28 dBu minimum (line level)

Output Clipping Level
Line: +22 dBu minimum with 100k ohm load
Mic: -18 dBu minimum with 100k ohm load

Gain
Mic to Line, max: 66 dB
Line to Line, max: 26 dB
Line to Mic, max: -14 dB
Mic to Mic, max: 26 dB
Mic (TA3) relative to Line out: -36 dB

Dynamic Range
110 dB minimum, mic input to line output

THD + Noise
0.05% maximum (from 50 Hz to 22 kHz @ +4 dBu output level)

Common Mode Rejection Ratio
100 dB minimum at 80 Hz, 60 dB minimum at 10 kHz

Inputs
Transformer-balanced, 2k mic input impedance, 16k line input impedance

Outputs
XLR-Line/Mic: active-balanced, 100 ohm output impedance
XLR-AES3: balanced, 110 ohm, two-channel, on right XLR connector
TA3: unbalanced mic-level output, pin-2 left, pin-3 right, pin-1 ground, 200 ohm output impedance
Tape (3.5 mm) Unbalanced, tip-left, ring-right, sleeve-ground, 2.1k ohm output impedance

A/D Converter for USB
103 dB typical, A-weighted; sample rate selectable 44.1k, 48k, or 96k

Output Noise
-100 dBu (-102 dBV) maximum (22 Hz – 22 kHz bandwidth, flat filter)

High Pass Filters
80 Hz or 160 Hz (switch selectable), 6 dB per octave

Phantom Power
12-volt through 680 ohm resistors or 48-volt through 6.8k resistors (switch selectable)

Limiter
Threshold adjustable, +8 dBu to +18 dBu, 20:1 limiting ratio, 1 mS attack time, 200 mS release time.

Metering
16 segment x 2 GaN (Gallium Nitride) meters, peak + VU responding, wicked bright

Power
Internal: 2 AA alkaline batteries, 4 hours life typical, no phantom power
External: 10-17 VDC via 4-pin Hirose, pin 4 = +, pin 1 = -, completely isolated floating supply

USB Connectivity
USB class-compliant device, analog input to USB output, USB monitoring in headphones

Temperature
Operating: -20C to 60C, 0 to 95% relative humidity; (non-condensing), storage: -40C to 85C

Weight
0.7 kg, 1.5 lbs with batteries

Dimensions
43 mm x 94 mm x 140 mm (h x w x d), (1.7″ x 3.7″ x 5.5″)

In the Box:
1 x MixPre-D
1 x USB-A to USB-mini-B, 5-pin cable
4 x Adhesive Rubber “Bumpers”
1 x Product registration card
1 x Full-line Audio Catalog