Sound Devices MixPre-10 II Recorder

Overview
The Sound Devices MixPre-10 II is a versatile and high-performance audio recording device that is perfect for field recording, live music, or a home studio. It features eight ultra-low-noise Kashmir microphone preamps with adjustable limiters, allowing for high-quality audio capture in any setting. The built-in 10 x 4 portable mixer allows for easy mixing and recording of up to 12 tracks onto an SD card or USB thumb drive. With a 12-in, 4-out USB audio interface, the MixPre-10 II can also stream audio to a computer via USB-C, with customizable bit depths and sampling rates.

The MixPre-10 II is designed for professionals, with features such as an internal LTC timecode generator, timecode and record triggering via HDMI, and USB-A connectivity for control surfaces and keyboards. It also has in-unit ISO mixing, gain, pan, low-cut, phase inversion, and phantom power. The device has a sunlight-readable color touch screen and LED metering, making it easy to use in any environment. It is lightweight, durable, and small, making it perfect for on-the-go recording. The MixPre-10 II also includes a MX-8AA Battery Sled, XL-WPH3 AC Power Supply, and USB-C to USB-C cable. It can also be customized with plugins from the Plugin Store, such as the Musician Plugin for songwriting and the Ambisonics Plugin for recording in 360° audio.

About the Sound Devices MixPre-10 II Recorder
Please Note: Firmware update for Sound Devices MixPre-10 II

Fixed:

MixPre no longer enters a state where there are level discrepancies between channels.
MixPre-3, MixPre-3M, MixPre-3 II, MixPre-6, MixPre-6M, and MixPre-6 II now provide a higher current on USB-A when the unit is powered via USB-C. USB-A provides up to 500 mA. Use a powered hub if your peripherals require more than 500 mA.
Complex Productions, Simplified

Versatile. Durable. High-Performance.

If you record field audio, sound effects, audio for film, live music, or are just starting your audio journey, the MixPre-10 II is for you! With eight crystal-clear, ultra low-noise Kashmir preamps, you can record multiple actors, multiple podcasters, or audio for film with superior quality – all the way up to a 32-bit float bit depth and a 192 kHz sample rate. This newest generation of Sound Devices’ award-winning MixPre Series has been redesigned for increased performance and an astounding 142 dB of dynamic range.

Your MixPre-10 II is highly customizable to your needs. Record internally to a compatible SD card on set or stream your podcast over USB to your computer at home. Power with your computer, wall power, or record in the middle of nowhere with AA or Sony L-mount batteries. Adjust limiters, bit depth, sample rates, gain, pan, low-cut, phase inversion and phantom power to your liking. Stay in sync with your camera using the internal timecode generator, or feed timecode in via HDMI, Aux In, or BNC. The choice is yours!

Professionals love the flexibility of the MixPre Series. Don’t need all those options? Basic mode has you covered.

Your MixPre-10 II is rugged, lightweight, and small, so you can throw it in a bag or mount it to a tripod or camera – or get situated on set with our Wingman App and one of our four supported USB control surfaces. With the superior sound and build quality that you can expect from the industry leader in production audio recording, your MixPre-10 II can capture audio for any application. Our friendly and knowledgeable support team, based in the USA and Germany, is here for all your questions and comments. Our job is to make your job easier.

Customize With Plugins

Are you a songwriter or musician? Buy the Musician Plugin to easily create a song using your MixPre-10 II as a standalone recorder or USB interface. Use onboard features like overdub, bounce, reverb, and tracking to a metronome. Create Music Projects to lay down backing tracks and use them live or at home for writing or practicing. Capturing your song ideas has never been easier! While in Music Mode, the MixPre-10 II is limited to eight simultaneous live inputs.

Download the free Ambisonics Plugin to record in 360° audio and monitor binaurally with an ambisonic microphone like the Sennheiser AMBEO and your MixPre-10 II.

Audio Inputs
Frequency Response 10Hz to 80kHz +/- 0.5dB re 1kHz @ 192kHz sample rate
THD + Noise 0.005% max (@1kHz, 22-22kHz BW, gain=20dB, -10dBu in)
ADC 32 bit precision; 142dB dynamic range min (A-weighted, gain=10dB, fader=0dB)
Equivalent Input Noise -130dBV (-128dBu) max (A-weighting, gain=76dB, 150 ohm source impedance)
Inputs Mic: XLR active-balanced; 4k input
Line: XLR active-balanced; 4k input
Aux/Mic in: 3.5mm TRS, 2-channel unbalanced; 100k input
Line: ¼-inch TRS active-balanced; 4k input
USB Audio: 4 channels
All inputs fully RF-filtered and overload protected.
Gain Mic input: +6dB to +76dB
Line input: -20dB to +30dB
Fader: -inf to +20dB
Headphone: -inf to +20dB
Total, Mic-to-recording (max): +96dB
Aux In (Mic): Gain = +10dB to +40dB
Aux In (Line): Gain = -10dB to +20dB
Total Aux Gain including Fader (Mic-to-recording): +60dB
Maximum Input Level Mic XLR: +14dBu (limiters on or off)
Line XLR/¼-inch: +28dBu (limiters on or off)
Aux In (Mic): -10dBu
Aux In (Line): +10dBu
Low Cut Filters 40Hz to 160Hz (adjustable), 18 dB/oct. First stage analog, subsequent stages digital.
Microphone Powering Mic XLRs: 48V via 6.8k resistors, 10mA each
Mic 3.5mm: 3V @ 3k source
Limiters Limiter at all gain stages, range > 40dB. First stage analog, subsequent stages digital.
Adjustable Threshold, Ratio, and Release.
Audio Outputs
DAC feeding Stereo Out, Headphone Out 32 bit precision; 115dB dynamic range (A-weighted)
L/R Out TA3 2-channel balanced, 1.1K max output impedance, +18 dBu max output level
X1/X2 Out 3.5mm TRS stereo unbalanced, 500 ohm output impedance, +7.8dBu max output level
Headphones Out 3.5mm TRS stereo unbalanced, 300mW + 300mW, for use with any impedance headphones
USB Audio Interface (USB-C): 12-in/4-out; 44.1 to 96 kHz; 16/24-bit; Class-compliant USB 2.0 high
speed or ASIO® driver (supplied via download)
Mass Storage (USB-C): USB 2.0 high speed
Keyboard (USB-A): Text entry and control
Thumbdrive (USB-A): Manual or auto-copy to drive
Midi Control Surface (USB-A)
Recording
Maximum Record Tracks 12 Tracks: Stereo mix + 10 ISOs
Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz
47.952 kHz
48 kHz
48.048 kHz
96 kHz
192 kHz
Bit Depth 16
24
32 Float
Recording Storage Type: SD, SDXC, SDHC Card (USB thumbdrive, copy only)
Max Storage Size: 512 GB (SDXC)
Card format: exFAT
File Types Polyphonic WAV
Timecode
Timecode Modes Free Run
Time of Day (file stamped w/current ToD)
Rec Run
Ext LTC (file stamped w/incoming LTC on BNC or Aux 3.5mm)
Camera TC (file stamped w/incoming TC from cameras that output TC)
Timecode Frame Rates Auto-detects (fps): 23.98 (same as 23.976)
24
25
29.97DF
29.97ND
30
30DF
Sync Source Internal, Word Clock, Ext LTC
BNC In (TC In) Switchable between Timecode (default) or Word Clock Input
Timecode: 20k ohm impedance, 0.3 V – 3.0 V p-p (–17 dBu – +3 dBu)
Word Clock: 10k ohm impedance, 1.5V p-p
BNC Out (TC Out) Switchable between Timecode (default) or Word Clock Output
Timecode: 1k ohm impedance, 3.0V p-p (+12 dBu)
Word Clock: 75 ohm impedance, 5V p-p
HDMI TC Reader via HDMI
Remote Control Bluetooth LE: Wireless control using Wingman app
HDMI (micro): Auto-record start/stop trigger from cameras that output record flag over HDMI
Timecode: Auto-record start/stop trigger via Aux In timecode
Touch Screen 320×256; 1.6-inch, color, sunlight-viewable IPS LCD
Power AA Batteries: 8x AA sled (included). NiMH recommended
L-Mount: Optional sled for 2x (hot-swappable) Li-ion batteries
AC Adapter: XL-WPH3 (included): Universal, 45 W in-line AC-to-DC power supply Hirose
4-pin DC plug, with detachable IEC power cord. 100-240, 50/60Hz
Environmental
Operating -20°C to 60°C, 0 to 90% relative humidity; (non-condensing)
Storage -40°C to 85°C
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions 36 mm x 206 mm x 175 mm (H x W x D); 1.375” x 8.125” x 6.875”
Weight 0.91 kg; 32.1 oz. (unpackaged, without batteries)

Eight ultra-low-noise Kashmir microphone preamps with adjustable limiters capture high quality audio in the field, on set, or with a computer.
Create a mix using the built-in 10 x 4 portable mixer.
Record up to 12 tracks to an SD card and backup to a USB thumb drive.
12-in, 4-out USB audio interface streams to your computer via USB-C.
Choose bit depths from 16 to 32-bit float, and sampling rates from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz.
Internal LTC timecode generator. Timecode In/Out via BNC or Aux In/Stereo Out.
Timecode and record triggering via HDMI.
USB-A for control surfaces, keyboards, and auto-copy to USB drive.
In-unit ISO mixing, gain, pan, low-cut, phase inversion, and phantom power.
Sunlight-readable color touch screen and LED metering.
Lightweight, durable, and small: perfect for bag use, mobile recording, or a home studio.
Powerful 300 mW+300 mW headphone amp allows clear and accurate reference of audio.
Includes a MX-8AA Battery Sled (batteries not included), XL-WPH3 AC Power Supply, and USB-C to USB-C cable.
Customize with plugins from the Plugin Store.