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Item ID: MixPre

2-channel Compact Field Mixer with Input Overload Protection

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From Our Research Team:

Great sound on the go!

The MixPre from Sound Devices is a studio-quality two-channel, portable, stereo microphone mixer. Its impressive audio performance and comprehensive features, including pan switches, built-in slate microphone, 1kHz tone oscillator, and headphone monitoring, make it ideal for the front end of any studio or field production system. Radio, television, and film production engineers value the compact size and ability to withstand extremes in the field. The MixPre combines rugged mechanical and electrical construction, compact size, and high-quality components. The MixPre gives no-compromise performance for any application.

Sound Devices MixPre at a Glance:
  • Premium Lundahl input transformers and discrete 6-transistor balanced output drivers
  • "Unclippable" input peak limiters


Premium Lundahl input transformers and discrete 6-transistor balanced output drivers
Nothing has as big as an impact on the quality of your sound as the components involved with the inputs and outputs. That's why Sound Devices equipped the MixPre with Lundahl input transformers and 6-transistor balanced output drivers. These devices ensure that the signal coming in and going out of the MixPre stays as clean and clear as possible. You, in turn, have amazing sounding audio for your broadcast.

"Unclippable" input peak limiters
Things can get interesting in the field and you don't always have the means to keep a constant eye on your levels. But thankfully, Sound Devices is a step ahead of you! By placing "unclippable" input peak limiters in the signal path, the MixPre is watching your levels even when you can't be!

Sound Devices MixPre Features:
  • Dynamic range exceeding 110 dB
  • 10 Hz to 50 kHz audio bandwidth
  • Maximum of 66 dB of gain per input
  • Premium Lundahl input transformers
  • Discrete 6-transistor balanced output drivers
  • Sealed, conductive plastic potentiometers
  • Seven-segment, sunlight-readable GaN LED meters
  • Phantom power, 48 volts or 15 volts
  • High-pass filters @ 80 or 160 Hz, 6 dB per octave
  • Inputs hard panned to left, center, or right outputs
  • High-power headphone monitoring
  • "Unclippable" input peak limiters via two-stage opto-isolator circuit with adjustable limiter threshold (per input)
  • Dual mono or linked stereo limiter operation
  • Two internal AA batteries
  • External 5 to 17 VDC powering
  • Power LED indicates low battery power
  • RF filtering on all inputs and outputs. Free from "Pin 1" grounding problems
  • High-strength, extruded aluminum chassis with protective metal end panels
  • All-metal connectors solidly connected to chassis

Sound Devices Mix Pre - Being mobile doesn't mean sacrificing quality!

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Manufacturer Part Number Mix Pre

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Reviews

good for the money

by Colin Heath from VA
March 16, 2010
Music Background: Film production sound
I have been using this for the past week, Great preamps. sounds very good and has a professional sound. Right now im just borrowing one, but soon i going to buy the 302 from sound devices. Which is th... read more [+]e mixpre plus much more. Also the limiters on the mixpre are great, i had lots of yelling on my shoot and to be honest, i havent heard any distortion. REASON TO BUY or use. close [-]

Fantastic little pre-amp

by Alex from Knoxville, TN
March 9, 2010
Music Background: Production and audio post for film/TV
The Sound Devices MixPre is a handy tool for on-the-go audio.

For smaller projects, it's perfect for run-and-gun with a single mic. For stereo recording, it's a solid two-channel pre-a... read more [+]mp. And if your field mixer needs an extra input, the MixPre is there to help.

The MixPre has its limitations. Output is only at line-level, and input is only at mic-level. The meters are not nearly as sweet as those on the 302, 442, and 552, but they are reliable and have brightness settings for day or night viewing. Hard L-C-R pan switching isn't as useful as rotary pan control (you have to go to the 442 or 552 for that feature) but still offers a few choices in signal routing.

The pre-amps are very good with tons of headroom. Powering a Rode NTG-3, I was able to get plenty of signal, little/no noise and didn't have to crank the input level to get what I wanted. The "unclippable," two-stage input limiting is also a lifesaver.

Battery life is okay. I used Energizer E2 Lithiums on a recent project and got about three hours before having to change batteries, and +48v Phantom was running. The battery compartment is very easy to access, though, making battery changes quick.

In all, this is a solid piece of gear. There are so many places where a basic, two-channel preamp is handy. The MixPre fits the bill. It's also perfect for boom ops, with a headphone return for monitoring from a remote mixer, recorder, or camera. close [-]
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