Sound Devices MixPre-3 Audio Recorder/Mixer and USB Audio Interface
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Kashmir Microphone Preamps
USB Audio-Recording Interface
Small Stature Fits Most Environments
Navigation with Basic and Advanced Modes
Ring LED Metering per Channel
Built-In 1/4″-20 Mount for Videographers
Feed Timecode via HDMI & 1/8″ Inputs
Uses AA or Sony L-Mount Li-Ion Batteries
MX-4AA Battery Sled (No Batteries)
2 x USB Type-A to 1 x USB Type-C Y-Cable
Frequency Response 10 Hz to 40 kHz +/- 0.5 dB re 1 kHz @ 96 kHz sample rate
THD + N 0.005% max (@ 1 kHz, 22 Hz to 22 kHz BW, gain=20 dB, -10 dBu in)
ADC 32-bit precision; 120 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; 4-kOhm input Z
Line: XLR active-balanced; 4-kOhm input Z
Aux/Mic In: 1/8″ (3.5 mm) TRS, 2-channel unbalanced; 100-kOhm input Z
USB Audio: 2 channels
All inputs fully RF-filtered and overload-protected
Gain Mic Input: +6 to +76 dB
Line Input: -20 to +30 dB
Fader: -inf to +20 dB
Headphone: -inf to +20 dB
Total, Mic-to-Recording (Max): +96 dB
Maximum Input Level Mic XLR: +14 dBu (limiters on or off)
Line XLR: +40 dBu (limiters on or off)
Aux/Mic In: +10 dBu
Low Cut Filters 80 to 240 Hz (adjustable), 18 dB/oct. First stage analog, subsequent stages digital
Microphone Power Mic XLRs: 48 V via 6.8-kOhm resistors, 10 mA each
Mic 1/8″ (3.5 mm): 3 V @ 3-kOhm source Z
Limiter Limiter at all gain stages, range >40 dB. First stage analog, subsequent stages digital
Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) Stereo Out, Headphone Out: 32-bit precision; 115 dB dynamic range (A-weighted)
Stereo Output 1/8″ (3.5 mm) TRS stereo unbalanced, 500-Ohm output Z, +7.8 dBu max output level
USB Audio Interface (USB Type-C): 5-in/2-out; 44.1 to 96 kHz; 16-/24-bit; class-compliant USB 2.0 high-speed or ASIO (supplied)
Mass Storage (USB Type-C): USB 2.0 high-speed
Keyboard (USB Type-A): Text entry and control
Maximum Record Tracks 5 Tracks: Stereo mix + 3 ISOs
Sampling Frequency 44.1, 48, 96 kHz
Bit Depth 16, 24
Storage Type Type: SD, SDXC, SDHC card
Max Storage Size: 512 GB (SDXC)
Card format: FAT32 (32 GB or less) or exFAT (>32 GB)
File Type WAV (Broadcast Wave File Format) with embedded timecode stamp and metadata
Timecode Time of Day: File stamped w/current ToD
LTC Input: File stamped w/incoming LTC on Aux 1/8″ (3.5 mm)
HDMI TC: File stamped w/incoming TC from HDMI & sample clock slaved from HDMI sample clock. Only works on specific cameras that support HDMI TC
Frame Rates Supported Auto-Detects (FPS): 23.98 (same as 23.976)
24
25
29.97
29.97 DF
30
Remote Control Bluetooth Smart: Wireless control using Wingman app
HDMI: Auto-record start/stop trigger from cameras that output record flag over HDMI
Timecode: Auto-record start/stop trigger via Aux In timecode
Touchscreen 320×240; 1.6″, color, sunlight-viewable IPS LCD
Power AA Batteries: 4x AA sled (included); 8 x AA sled (optional accessory), NiMH recommended
From Computer: Bus-powered via USB Type-C port; use MX-USBY cable (included), connects one USB Type-C to two USB Type-A ports
AC Adapter: MX-Charge (not included)
Power supply wall adapter w/ USB Type-C connector; 15 W; has 4 adapter plugs for US, UK, AU, & Europe
L-Mount: Optional sled for 2x (hot-swappable) Sony L-type Li-ion batteries
Environmental Operating: -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C), 0 to 90% relative humidity; (non-condensing)
Storage: -40 to 185°F (-40 to 85°C)
Dimensions (H x W x D) 5.7 x 4.4 x 1.4″ (144 x 110 x 36 mm)
Weight 16.8 oz (.48 kg) without batteries
Packaging Info
Package Weight 2.45 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 10.4 x 7.5 x 4.2″
