Sound Devices adds to the M-Series with new MixPre- 3M and 6M models
Audio interfaces join the 10M in ultra-portable recorder range
Sound Devices has announced the launch of two new interfaces to its ultra-portable audio interface range; the MixPre-3M and MixPre-6M.
Joining the existing MixPre-10M in the M-Series, both 3M and 6M models feature the same 12-track (up to 96kHz/24-bit) recording capabilities as the 10M, but with fewer inputs for simultaneous recording.
Other key features of the M-Series include; overdub, track laying, punch in/out, bounce, reverb, vocal air, and metronome. While the Kashmir™ mic preamps and ultra-low-noise A-to-D architecture take care of the excellent transparency associated with Sound Devices products.
The new field-recording interfaces are aimed at songwriters, with the main differences being the 3M’s three XLR inputs and a 3.5mm Aux-in connector, compared to the 6M’s four XLR/TRS inputs and 2-channel 3.5mm Aux/Mic connections.
Both the 3M and 6M are available for $549 and $799, respectively. Check out the Sound Devices website for more info.
MixPre-3M and MixPre-6M highlights
- Track-laying and overdubbing a multi-layered song without a DAW
- Premium-quality USB audio interface for any DAW
- Streamlined tracking-to-editing workflow in a DAW
- Mixing and recording small ensemble live performance
- Playback of multichannel pre-recorded backing tracks
- Recording live events, concerts, and band rehearsals
For existing MixPre-3, MixPre-6 and MixPre-10T users, Sound Devices has also released a Musician Plugin. For $99, the Musician Plugin adds all the musician-inspired features of the M-Series, including overdub, punch in/out, track-laying, bounce, reverb, vocal air, and metronome. The plugin can be purchased from Sound Devices' new online store.
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