The MixPre-3 has been meticulously-engineered to offer extreme flexibility and sound quality, operating in three basic ways:

• 3 mic/line input, 2 channel output mixer with our exclusive Kashmir™ discrete mic preamplifiers with user-selectable analog limiters and low-cut filters.

•  SD card recording and playback of individual channels and the main mix simultaneously at 44.1, 48, 96 kHz, 16, 24-bit files.

•  5-in, 2-out USB computer audio interface.

The possible uses for the MixPre-3 are virtually unlimited, but a few common ones might be:

•  Paired with a DSLR camera recording high-quality audio for video, complete with timecode and HDMI record triggering.

•  Podcast or music recording using up to three high-quality voice-over microphones (or other sources) interfacing via USB to a computer.

•  Stand-alone audio recorder for House-of-Worship, mixing a direct feed from the PA system with a stereo feed of ambient congregational response, singing and music from a stereo microphone.

The MixPre-3’s application flexibility is augmented by the various powering options. Whether you wish to power the MixPre-3 from a USB connection, AA batteries, L-mount batteries or an optional AC wall plug adapter, it’s ready, willing and able to go anywhere, anytime - always handling your audio needs with grace.

The MixPre-3 is designed to be easy to use for the novice without taking away truly professional-level features for the seasoned pro user. With that in mind, the MixPre-3 ships from the factory in Basic mode - this is ideal for less experienced users and will satisfy the majority of audio applications. If you want to dive straight into the full array of professional features, Sound Devices recommends setting to Advanced mode.

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