Excuse me, but the MixPre has transformers on the inputs as well as the Mix=
Pre-D.
I really like the design of the MixPre, it is unclear whether the MixPre-D =
keeps the same quality.
--- In "natureguyusa" <> wro=
te:
>
> The MixPre-D doesn't look like anything to be excited about judging from =
the specs. It appears to be their old design with a couple of new features,=
and is more expensive. Transformer inputs are a joke in comparison to mode=
rn integrated circuits. The input noise and dynamic range of the digital ou=
t is comparable to a $200 Sony PCM-M10, which has an integrated recorder. T=
he 103dB digital output is a very inexpensive add-on and is closer to 16-bi=
t quality than being 24-bit. There is no spec given for input noise with th=
e phantom power turned on nor when at lower gains. It is certainly a batter=
y hog. The connectors for the dedicated output for DSLR use are uncommon, s=
o their idea is to sell an expensive cable to you that you will have troubl=
e finding if you needed one in a pinch. I am still trying to figure out wha=
t are the "mixer" features of this microphone preamp? It does give XLR, pha=
ntom power and novel AES and USB output, which are very useful features. Th=
e AES out can not be used at the same time as the XLR outputs. As a DSLR mi=
c amp, the signals are amplified then attenuated which just injects noise f=
rom from the circuitry. All the current DSLR mic amps do this, and my guess=
would be that at least the MixPre-D might be better than DSLR mic amps fro=
m BeachTek or JuiceLink, who don't even really give specifications for thei=
r products, but at almost twice the price.
>
> Just my thoughts from looking over the information,
> Bruce Rutkoski
> www.natureguystudio.com
>
>
> --- In Paul Jacobson <pj@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > Looks like Sound Devices have released a new version of the MixPre with=
usb interface.
> >
> > http://www.sounddevices.com/products/mixpre-d.htm
> >
> > Judging by the preview video it's a pretty neat bit of kit.
> >
> > cheers
> > Paul
> >
>
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