Product Overview
The Sound Devices MixPre-6M is a 2-in-1 unit that gives musicians both a studio-grade multitrack recorder and high-performance USB audio interface. Combining the ease of dedicated hardware recording with the essence of computer-based music production software, this interface is setting a new standard for what’s possible from an audio recorder. This interface incorporates track laying, overdub, punch in/out, reverb and vocal air, a metronome, and bounce and render capabilities.
Sound Devices MixPre-6M Includes:
- MixPre-6M
- MX-4AA Battery Sled (batteries not included)
- MX-PSU AC Adapter
Sound Devices MixPre-6M Features:
- Portable DAWless Studio
- The MixPre allows you to simultaneously record, playback, mix, monitor, layer, and overdub up to 12 tracks- all without a DAW
- The bounce feature helps free up tracks
- The built-in metronome helps keep performances in time
- Premium-quality, silky-smooth reverb and vocal air effects add depth to the recordings
- Punch in and out capability and the ability to locate to cue points
- Exceptional Audio Quality
- The MixPre features four, high-performance, ultra-low-noise Kashmir™ microphone preamps by Sound Devices
- These custom-engineered preamps feature discrete, Class-A front-ends with analog limiters
- Premium USB Audio Interface
- The versatile MixPre-6M operates as a 8-in/4-out USB audio interface with quality that rivals a standalone converter paired with boutique preamps
- The MixPre-3M features the unique ability to simultaneously record to an SD card while streaming audio via USB
- Ideal for recording computer-based software instruments, or backing up your takes while you’re tracking to a computer
- Live Performance Companion
- Use as a mixer to feed a PA for smaller ensemble performances
- Play back pre-prepared multi-channel backing tracks for your solo performances
- Versatile I/O Routing
- The MixPre-6M offers four balanced XLR Mic/Line level inputs
- Each input has 96dB of gain, 48v phantom power, lowcut filters and limiters
- Features a 3.5mm 2-channel Aux/Mic input
- Four USB inputs from a Mac or PC
- Route any of these physical inputs to any channel knob, so you don’t have to have to re-plug inputs when you want to record an input to a differenttrack
- Musician-Inspired User Experience
- Musician-friendly, touch-screen interface
- Dedicated mixer knobs provide easy access to the tools you need to quickly
- At any time, share your multitrack song with other musicians, so that they can collaborate using their MixPre-3M or the DAW of their choice
- Made-for-the-Road Design
- The MixPre-6M is extremely durable and constructed with a die-cast, lightweight aluminum chassis
- Anytime, Anywhere Powering
- This interface can be powered from AA batteries in a convenient detachable sled of eight cells
- Has an optional sled that offers powering from up to two hot-swappable Sony L-Mount Li-Ion batteries
- Additionally the entire recorder can also be powered from a laptop's USB-C or USB-A connectors
- Metering and Monitoring
- The MixPre-6M incorporates easy-to-read ring LEDs and LCD metering with limiter activity for multitrack, mix, and USB return metering
- NOTE: For specifications please refer to the user guide located in the tab above.