Sound Devices MixPre-6 Audio Recorder/Mixer: Initial Impressions

The Sound Devices MixPre-6 (and MixPre-3) are the newest recorder/mixer series from Sound Devices. These are targeted at enthusiast filmmakers, Vloggers, podcasters, mobile musicians, and even as backup recorders for professional sound mixers.

In this episode I share my initial impressions after having the MixPre-6 for about 48 hours and having used it for a voice-over job.

If I had to sum it all up: Amazing value, great preamps with analogue limiters and low-cut filters, good ergonomics, tough build quality. Does not replace pro-level recorders but a great feature set for the price and a good option for enthusiast filmmakers, video makers, mobile musicians, and podcasters.

Skip ahead:
00:50 Audio Samples
02:48 Intro
03:47 Tour of Controls/Panels
03:47 Touch Screen
11:15 Power via USB-C
12:31 Headphone Output
14:36 Timecode Inputs
15:51 Power Options
18:27 Audio Interface
20:15 Kashmir Preamplifiers
21:17 Limiters (and limiter demo)
23:57 Low-cut Filter
24:43 Size Comparison
29:11 Notes/Missing Features
34:00 Conclusion

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Gear used to record this episode:
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Sound Devices MixPre-6 Audio Recorder & Mixer

B&H, Sweetwater: https://geni.us/O8e0

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DPA 4017b Shotgun Microphone (my pro-level outdoor mic)

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2mb6pr6

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Audio Technica AT4053b Microphone (my pro-level indoor mic)

Amazon: https://geni.us/EBVuZ

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2lIMLCz

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RODE NTG2 Shotgun Microphone (good prosumer outdoor mic)

Amazon: https://geni.us/xh5Z6DB

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2mdI8Fy

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ElectroVoice RE50L Dynamic Reporter’s Microphone

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2nUIoXc

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Panasonic GH5 Camera

Amazon: https://geni.us/aJOgGM

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2oIdG7o

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Panasonic Lumix 12-35mm f/2.8 Lens (1st Generation)

Amazon: https://geni.us/LtRtBR3

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2qLWz1Q

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Lifecharge USB Battery (for powering the MixPre-6)

Amazon: https://geni.us/cpk7

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Copyright 2017 by Curtis Judd

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