Used digital audio recorder, mixer, and USB interface with studio quality mic preamps and 5 track recording capability (Mix and 3 ISO channels). Mix Minus. Phantom power, MS decode, Timecode. Can be USB-C externally powered.

Very good condition. Minor scuff scratches and wear on enclosure (see photos). All functions tested and working.

Includes accessories:

Two AA battery sleds (Batteries NOT included), Dual USB power cable, 32GB SanDisk Extreme Pro SD card (95Mb/s), Rode coldshoe mounts (for wireless), Wooden camera 15mm rod clamp, 

Porta-Brace case.  Designed for a different recorder but well suited to the MixPre-3. Clear top window, multiple side and back entry points for cabling. Front pocket with 2 loops for securing professional wireless receivers. Shoulder strap. 

Latest Firmware installed (9.0.2). 

User manual and recent firmware updates still available on Sound Devices website. 

Manufacturers description:

VERSATILE. DURABLE. HIGH-PERFORMANCE.

If you record field audio, sound effects, audio for film, podcasts, voice-overs, music, or are just starting your audio journey, the MixPreSeries is for you! Lightweight, durable, and small, this powerhouse audio recorder and USB interface will help you capture audio for any application. With Sound Devices’ hand-crafted, crystal-clear, ultra low-noise Kash-mir preamps, you’ll record audio in superior quality..The MixPre is highly customizable to your needs. Record internally toa 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. Use the MixPre’s high-precision internal timecode generator to trigger the camera, or feed timecode in. The choice is yours!Professionals love the flexibility of the MixPre Series. Don’t need all those options? Basic mode has you covered.

Specifications:

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

10 Hz to 40 kHz +/- 0.5 dB re 1 kHz @ 96 kHz sample rate

THD + NOISE

0.005% max (@1kHz, 22-22kHz BW, gain=20dB, -10dBu in)

ADC* 

32 bit precision; 120dB 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 Z

Line: XLR active-balanced; 4k input Z

Aux/Mic in: 3.5 mm TRS, 2-channel unbalanced; 2.2k

USB Audio: 2 channels

All inputs fully RF-filtered and overload protected

GAIN

Mic input: +6 dB to +76 dB

Line input: -20 dB to +30 dB

Fader: -inf to +20 dB

Headphone: -inf to +20 dB

Total, Mic-to-recording (max): +96 dB

Aux In (Mic): Gain = +10 dB to +40 dB

Aux In (Line): Gain = -10 dB to +20 dB

Total Aux Gain including Fader (Mic-to-recording): +60 dB

MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL

Mic XLR: +14 dBu (limiters on or off)

Line XLR: +40 dBu (limiters on or off)

Aux In (Mic): -10 dBu

Aux In (Line): +10 dBu

LOW-CUT FILTERS

40 Hz to 160 Hz (adjustable), 18 dB/oct. First stage analog,

subsequent stages digital

LIMITERS

Limiter at all gain stages, range > 40 dB

First stage analog, subsequent stages digital

MICROPHONE POWERING

Mic XLRs: 48 V via 6.8k resistors, 10 mA each

Mic 3.5 mm: 3 V @ 3k source

STEREO OUTPUT

3.5 mm TRS stereo unbalanced, 500 ohm output impedance, +7.8

dBu max output level

HEADPHONE OUTPUTS

3.5 mm TRS stereo unbalanced, 300 mW + 300 mW, for use with any

impedance headphones

DAC FEEDING STEREO OUT, HEADPHONE OUT

32 bit precision; 115 dB dynamic range (A-weighted)

OUTPUT LIMITERS

Digital

USB

Audio Interface (USB-C): 6-in/2-out (from computer); 44.1 kHz/48

kHz/96 kHz; 16/24-bit; Class-compliant USB 2.0 high speed or ASIO

(supplied)

Mass Storage (USB-C): USB 2.0 high speed

Keyboard (USB-A): Text entry and control

Midi Control Surface (USB-A)

USB Hub

RECORDING

5 Tracks: stereo mix + 3 ISO’s

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz, sampling frequencies

16, 24, bit depths

Polyphonic WAV

RECORDING STORAGE

Type: SD, SDXC, SDHC Card

Max Storage Size: 512 GB (SDXC)

FAT32 formatted (32GB or less), exFAT for (>32GB), on-board memory

card formatting

TIMECODE

Modes: Time of Day (file stamped w/current ToD), Ext LTC (file

stamped w/incoming LTC on 3.5mm Aux In), HDMI TC (file stamped

w/incoming TC from HDMI & sample clock synched from HDMI sample

clock. Only works on specific cameras that support HDMI TC

Frame Rates: auto-detects (fps): 23.98 (same as 23.976), 24, 25,

29.97DF, 29.97ND, 30,

3.5 mm Aux In Timecode Input: 20k ohm impedance, 0.3 V - 3.0 V p-p

(–17 dBu - +3 dBu)

TC Reader via HDMI

POWER

AA Batteries: 4x AA sled (included); 8x AA sled (optional accessory).

Energizer Ultimate Lithium recommended

L-Mount: Optional sled for 2x (hot-swappable) Li-ion batteries

From computer: Bus-powered via USB-C port: included MX-USBY

cable, connects one USB-C to two USB-A ports, optional USB C to USB

C cable

AC Adapter: MX-PSU (optional) Power supply wall adapter w/ USB-C

connector; 15 W; has 4 adapter plugs for US, UK, AU & Europe

REMOTE CONTROL

Bluetooth Smart: Wireless control using Wingman app

HDMI (micro): Auto-record start/stop trigger from cameras with output

record flag over HDMI

Timecode: Auto-record start/stop trigger via Aux In timecode

ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating: -20°C to 60°C, 0 to 90% relative humidity; (non-

condensing)

Storage: -40°C to 85°C

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

36 mm x 144 mm x 110 mm (H x W x D); 1.40” x 5.68” x 4.35”

Weight: .48 kg; 16.8 oz. (unpackaged, without batteries)

Touch Screen: 320x240; 1.6-inch, color, sunlight-viewable IPS LCD