Sound Devices / Professional Audio
Sound Devices MixPre-3 II
SKU: ARM-REC-SD-MIXPRE3II
Capture a compact session or build a lightweight location rig with the MixPre-3 II. Three microphone preamps feed a portable mixer-recorder that also works as a USB audio interface, making it a flexible choice for interviews, voice recording and small productions.
Key details
- Three microphone preamps and a three-channel mixer
- Up to five recorded tracks in the standard configuration
- 32-bit float recording at sample rates up to 192 kHz
- Integrated timecode and USB audio interfacing
- Includes MX-4AA sled and MX-PSU; batteries and optional channel-expansion licences sold separately
RRP $1,810.00 AUD
Price $1,810.00 AUD
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TECHNICAL DETAILS
Specifications
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System overview
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Microphone preamps | 3 Kashmir preamplifiers |
| Mixer channels | 3 |
| Recording tracks | 5 |
| Recording resolution | Up to 32-bit float / 192 kHz |
| Recording media | SD card |
| Timecode | Internal generator; LTC input via auxiliary connection |
| Display | Colour touchscreen |
| Monitoring | Headphone output with level control |
| Battery sled | MX-4AA; four AA cells |
| Included AC supply | MX-PSU |
| USB cable | USB-C to USB-C |
| Optional battery power | L-mount sled accessories |
Audio Inputs
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Frequency Response | 10 Hz to 80 kHz +/- 0.5 dB re 1 kHz @ 192 kHz sample rate |
| THD + Noise | 0.005% max (@1 kHz, 22-22 kHz BW, gain= 20 dB, -10 dBu in) |
| ADC | 32 bit precision; 142 dB dynamic range min (A weighted, gain = 10 dB, fader = 0 dB) |
| Equivalent Input Noise | -130 dBV (-128 dBu) max (A-weighting, gain = 76 dB, 150 ohm source impedance) |
| Inputs / Mic | XLR active-balanced; 4k input |
| Inputs / Line | XLR active-balanced; 4k input |
| Inputs / Aux/Mic in | 3.5 mm TRS, 2-channel unbalanced; 2.2k |
| Inputs / USB Audio | 2 channels |
| Inputs / 5 Total analog inputs | 3 mic-line inputs, 2 on Aux In |
| Inputs | All inputs fully RF-filtered and overload protected. |
| Gain / Mic input | +6 dB to +76 dB |
| Gain / Line input | -20 dB to +30 dB |
| Gain / Fader | -inf to +20 dB |
| Gain / Headphone | -inf to +20 dB |
| Gain / Total, Mic-to-recording (max) | +96 dB |
| Gain / Aux In (Mic) | Gain = +10 dB to +40 dB |
| Gain / Aux In (Line) | Gain = -10 dB to +20 dB |
| Gain / Total Aux Gain including Fader (Mic-to-recording) | +60 dB |
| Maximum Input Level / Mic XLR | +14 dBu (limiters on or off) |
| Maximum Input Level / Line XLR/¼-inch | +28 dBu (limiters on or off) |
| Maximum Input Level / Aux In (Mic) | -10 dBu |
| Maximum Input Level / Aux In (Line) | +10 dBu |
| Low Cut Filters | 40 Hz to 160 Hz (adjustable), 18 dB/oct. First stage analog, subsequent stages digital. |
| Microphone Powering / Mic XLRs | 48 V via 6.8k resistors, 10 mA each |
| Microphone Powering / Mic 3.5 mm | 3 V @ 3k source |
| Limiters | Limiter at all gain stages, range > 40 dB. First stage analog, subsequent stages digital. Adjustable Threshold, Ratio, and Release. |
Audio Outputs
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| DAC feeding Stereo Out, Headphone Out | 32 bit precision; 115 dB dynamic range (A-weighted) |
| L/R Out | 3.5 mm TRS stereo unbalanced, 500 ohm output impedance, +7.8 dBu max output level |
| Headphones Out | 3.5 mm TRS stereo unbalanced, 300 mW + 300 mW, for use with any impedance headphones |
USB
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Audio Interface (USB-C) | 6-in/2-out (from computer); 44.1 kHz/48 kHz/96 kHz; 16/24/32-bit integer, 32-bit float; Class-compliant USB 2.0 high speed driver |
| 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 |
| Details | Midi Control Surface (USB-A) |
Recording
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum Record Tracks | 5 Tracks Stereo mix + 3 ISO’s |
| Sampling Frequency | 44.1 kHz; 47.952 kHz; 48 kHz; 48.048 kHz; 96 kHz; 192 kHz |
| Bit Depth | 16; 24; 32 Float |
| Recording Storage / Type | SD, SDXC, SDHC Card, & USB thumbdrive (copy only) |
| Recording Storage / Max Storage Size | 512 GB (SDXC) |
| Recording Storage / Card format | exFAT |
| File Type | Polyphonic WAV |
Timecode
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Timecode Modes | Free Run; Time of Day (file stamped w/current ToD); Rec Run; Ext LTC (file stamped w/incoming LTC on 3.5mm Aux In); 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 |
| 3.5 mm Aux In | Timecode Input |
| 3.5 mm Aux In / Timecode | 20k ohm impedance, 0.3 V – 3.0 V p-p (–17 dBu – +3 dBu) |
| 3.5 mm Stereo Out | Timecode Output |
| 3.5 mm Stereo Out / Timecode | 1k ohm impedance, 3.0 V p-p (+12 dBu) |
| HDMI | TC Reader via HDMI |
| Sample/Timecode Accuracy | 0.2 ppm (0.5 frames per 24 hours) |
Remote Control
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| 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 |
File Delivery to Cloud
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Details | Compatible with Viviana Cloud |
Touch Screen
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Details | 320×256; 1.6-inch, color, sunlight-viewable IPS LCD |
Power
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| AA Batteries | 4x AA sled (included); 8x AA sled (optional accessory). NiMH recommended |
| From computer | Bus-powered via USB-C port; optional MX-USBY cable, connects one USB-C to two USB-A ports |
| L-Mount | Optional sled for 2x (hot-swappable) Li-ion batteries |
| From computer | Bus-powered via USB-C port |
| AC Adapter | MX-PSU (included) Power supply wall adapter w/ USB-C connector; 15 W; has 4 adapter plugs for US, UK, AU & Europe |
Environmental
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating | -20°C to 60°C, 0 to 90% relative humidity; (non-condensing) |
| Storage | -40°C to 85°C |
Dimensions (H x W x D)
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.6 cm x 14.4 cm x 11.0 cm; 1.40” x 5.68” x 4.35” |
Weight
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Details | 0.48 kg (unpackaged, without batteries); 16.8 oz (unpackaged, without batteries) |
Batteries and optional plugins are sold separately. Channel and track counts shown are the standard configuration; optional +2 expansion is separate.
Technical specifications from Sound Devices product information and user guides, organised for ARM. Features may depend on installed firmware and optional licences.