MixPre Series & M-Series Comparison

FEATURES MIXPRE-10T MIXPRE-10M MIXPRE-6 MIXPRE-6M MIXPRE-3 MIXPRE-3M
DESCRIPTION 10 input, 12-track audio recorder
w/timecode, mixing, and USB audio interface
FOR PRODUCTION SOUND MIXERS
12-channel multitrack audio recorder
w/overdub, mixing, effects and USB audio interface
FOR MUSICIANS AND SINGER/SONG WRITERS
6 input, 8-track audio recorder
w/mixing and USB audio interface
FOR FIELD RECORDING, PODCASTERS,
SOUND DESIGNERS, YOUTUBERS
6 input, 12-channel multitrack audio recorder w/
overdub, mixing, effects and USB audio interface
FOR MUSICIANS AND SINGER/SONG WRITERS
3 input, 5-track audio recorder
w/mixing and USB audio interface
FOR VIDEOGRAPHERS, PODCASTERS,
YOUTUBERS AND FIELD RECORDISTS
3 input, 12-channel multitrack audio recorder w/
overdub, mixing, effects and USB audio interface
FOR MUSICIANS AND SINGER/SONG WRITERS
RECORDER
Recording Media SD, SDHC, SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Auto-copy to USB Thumbdrive
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Tracks 12 (10 + mix) 12 (w/overdub) 8 (6 + mix) 12 (w/overdub) 5 (3 + mix) 12 (w/overdub)
Max Sampling Rate 192kHz 96kHz 192kHz 96kHz 96kHz 96kHz
Max Bit Depth 24 24 24 24 24 24
Audio File Format Wav Poly Wav Mono AAC or stereo Wav (Render) Wav Poly Wav Mono AAC or stereo Wav (Render) Wav Poly Wav Mono AAC or stereo Wav (Render)
Metadata Editing
a
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a
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a
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Sound Reports
a
-- -- -- -- --
Playback Audio Scrub 1/8x to 16x (FFWD and REW) 1/8x to 16x (FFWD and REW) 1/8x to 16x (FFWD and REW) 1/8x to 16x (FFWD and REW) 1/8x to 16x (FFWD and REW) 1/8x to 16x (FFWD and REW)
USB
USB Ports 2 (1 USB-A, 1 USB-C) 2 (1 USB-A, 1 USB-C) 2 (1 USB-A, 1 USB-C) 2 (1 USB-A, 1 USB-C) 2 (1 USB-A, 1 USB-C) 2 (1 USB-A, 1 USB-C)
USB Audio Streaming
Note: Maximum streaming on all models is 2 in/2 out from Windows w/o ASIO
®
driver.
12 in/4 out from Mac &/or Windows with ASIO
®
driver 12 in/4 out from Mac &/or Windows with ASIO
®
driver 8 in/4 out from Mac &/or Windows with ASIO
®
driver 8 in/4 out from Mac &/or Windows with ASIO
®
driver 5 in/2 out from Mac &/or Windows with ASIO
®
driver 5 in/2 out from Mac &/or Windows with ASIO
®
driver
MIXER
Simultaneous Recording, Mixing, USB audio streaming
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a
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Balanced Mic/Line Inputs 8 XLR/TRS combo 8 XLR/TRS combo 4 XLR/TRS combo 4 XLR/TRS combo 3 XLR 3 XLR
Aux/Mic In (3.5 mm)
Uses: Plug-in-Power Mic & 2-ch Line In
a
plus Camera Return & Timecode
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plus Camera Return & Timecode
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plus Camera Return & Timecode
a
48V Phantom
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Low Cut filters 40 - 160 Hz, 18dB/oct 40 - 160 Hz, 18dB/oct 40 - 160 Hz, 18dB/oct 40 - 160 Hz, 18dB/oct 40 - 160 Hz, 18dB/oct 40 - 160 Hz, 18dB/oct
Input Limiters Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog
Output Limiters Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital
Pair Linking Pairs 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 (Stereo and/or M/S) Pairs 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 Pairs 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 (Stereo and/or M/S) Pairs 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 Pair 1-2 (Stereo and/or M/S) Pairs 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12
Multichannel Linking 1-3, 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, 1-7, 1-8, 5-7, 5-8 -- 1-3, 1-4 -- -- --
Input Delay
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a
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Input Polarity Reverse
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Input Gain, Pan, and Fader Controls
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Input SOLOs
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Balanced L/R Outputs (TA3) a (w/routing matrix)
a
-- -- -- --
Unbalanced Stereo Output (3.5 mm) a (w/routing matrix)
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Headphone Output (3.5 mm; wide bandwidth, high gain)
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User-Programmable Headphone Presets
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LCD Metering 3 meter views 1 meter view 3 meter views 1 meter view 3 meter views 1 meter view
Multi-Color Ring LED Metering
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Internal / Slate Mic
a a
-- -- -- --
Tone Generator
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TIMECODE
Built-in TC Generator a (Free Run, Rec Run) -- -- -- -- --
Word Clock
a
-- -- -- -- --
TC Reader Time of Day, Camera or LTC via BNC or Aux In -- Time of Day, Camera or LTC via Aux In -- Time of Day, Camera or LTC via Aux In --
MUSIC CREATION
Overdub a (via Musician Plug-in)
a
a (via Musician Plug-in)
a
a (via Musician Plug-in)
a
Effects: Reverb & Vocal Air a (via Musician Plug-in)
a
a (via Musician Plug-in)
a
a (via Musician Plug-in)
a
Punch In/Out a (via Musician Plug-in)
a
a (via Musician Plug-in)
a
a (via Musician Plug-in)
a
Bouncing a (via Musician Plug-in)
a
a (via Musician Plug-in)
a
a (via Musician Plug-in)
a
Cue Points a (via Musician Plug-in)
a
a (via Musician Plug-in)
a
a (via Musician Plug-in)
a
Metronome a (via Musician Plug-in)
a
a (via Musician Plug-in)
a
a (via Musician Plug-in)
a
Render (Export) Stereo Mix (.wav or .aac) Multichannel (.wav) a (via Musician Plug-in)
a
a (via Musician Plug-in)
a
a (via Musician Plug-in)
a
CONTROL INTERFACE
Sunlight-Readable Touchscreen
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Ergonomic Channel Knobs
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Transport Controls Joystick w/LED Ring Joystick w/LED Ring Backlit Buttons Backlit Buttons Backlit Buttons Backlit Buttons
Operation Modes: Basic, Advanced, Custom
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a
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Load/Save User Setup 4 internal, unlimited to SD card 4 internal, unlimited to SD card 4 internal, unlimited to SD card 4 internal, unlimited to SD card 4 internal, unlimited to SD card 4 internal, unlimited to SD card
Multi-function Star Shortcut(s) 2 (via switch) 2 (via switch) 1 (via button) 1 (via button) -- --
REMOTE CONTROL
Wingman iOS & Android app (via integrated Bluetooth Smart)
a
--
a
--
a
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Record Start/Stop Trigger a ( Flag or Timecode) -- a( Flag or Timecode) -- a ( Flag or Timecode) --
PHYSICAL
Die Cast Aluminium Chassis
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Powerin
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1/4-inch, 20-thread Mounting
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Size (W x D x H) 8.15 x 6.88 x 1.40 inches (207mm x 175mm x 36mm) 8.15 x 6.88 x 1.40 inches (207mm x 175mm x 36mm) 6.53 x 4.65 x 1.40 inches (166mm x 118mm x 36mm) 6.53 x 4.65 x 1.40 inches (166mm x 118mm x 36mm) 5.68 x 4.35 x 1.40 inches (144mm x 110mm x 36mm) 5.68 x 4.35 x 1.40 inches (144mm x 110mm x 36mm)
Weight 32.0 oz (.90 kg) 32.0 oz (.90 kg) 19.9 oz (.56 kg) 19.9 oz (.56 kg) 16.8 oz (.48 kg) 16.8 oz (.48 kg)
POWERING
Power Source 4-pin Hirose, 8x AA, L-mount 4-pin Hirose, 8x AA, L-mount 4x AA or 8x AA, L-mount, USB-C 4x AA or 8x AA, L-mount, USB-C 4x AA or 8x AA, L-mount, USB-C 4x AA or 8x AA, L-mount, USB-C
ACCESSORIES
MX-8AA Battery Sled a (included) a (included)
a a a a
Y-Cable (1 USB-C to 2 USB-A) -- -- a (included)
a
a(included)
a
MX-4AA Battery Sled -- -- a(included) a(included) a(included) a(included)
MX-Lmount Battery Sled (Li-Ion)
a a a a a a
XL-WPH3 (Wall PSU w/Hirose)
a
a (included) -- -- -- --
MX-PSU (Wall PSU w/USB-C) -- --
a
a(included)
a
a (included)
MixPre Series & M-Series Comparison
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