Sound Devices KASHMIR MixPre Series User manual

The Smallest 10-Input/12-Track Recorder
The MixPre-10T is the newest member of the groundbreaking MixPre Series of audio
recorders. This lightweight, 10-input, 12-track recorder offers world-class sound quality,
mixing, exible powering, and a built-in, highly accurate timecode generator/reader –
perfect for production sound mixers, eld recordists, and sound designers. It also may be
used as a multichannel USB audio interface for computer-based applications.
Mic Preamps
Exceptional Audio Quality
The MixPre 10T features eight Kashmir™ microphone preamps. These high-performance,
ultra-low-noise, discrete, Class-A mic preamps were custom-engineered by Sound
Devices. The Kashmir mic preamps feature a -130 dBV noise floor, analog limiters, and
new 32-bit A-to-D converters, and ensure the highest quality audio recordings that far
surpass those of other recorders using simple off-the-shelf IC-based mic preamps.
Synchronization in Any Environment
Accurate Timecode Generator/Reader Plus Wordclock
As its name suggests, the MixPre-10T features a built-in, high accuracy timecode
generator and reader. Even when turned off or all power is removed, the MixPre-10T
continues to hold accurate timecode for hours, more than long enough even for the
most extended lunch break (or break in production)! With its dual BNC, Aux, and HDMI
timecode connections, all common frame rates and timecode modes are supported as
well as the ability to lock to or output wordclock.
Wireless Control
The MixPre features integrated Bluetooth
Smart® for easy wireless connection, control
and metering via the free Sound Devices
Wingman app on iOS and Android devices.
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MixPre-10T
Audio Recorder with USB Audio Interface and Built-In Timecode
Flexible Powering
For the ultimate in portability and
convenience, the MixPre-10T features a
locking 4-pin Hirose connector (10-18V)
for either external battery powering or
AC-powering (with optional AC adapter).
The MixPre-10T comes with a
detachable battery sled for eight AA
cells. An optional sled for up to two,
hot-swappable Li-Ion batteries is
also available. Based on its multiple
powering options, the MixPre-10T is
capable of automatically switching from
one power source to another without
stoppage in operation.
MixPre Series

MixPre SERIES COMPARISON CHART MixPre-10T MixPre-6 MixPre-3
Recorder
Max Sampling Rate | Bit Depth 192 kHz | 24 192 kHz | 24 96 kHz | 24
Metadata Editing aaa
Playback Audio Scrub 1/8x to 16x (FFWD and REW) 1/8x to 16x (FFWD and REW) 1/8x to 16x (FFWD and REW)
Media | Auto-copy SD card | a(USB thumbdrive) SD card | - SD card | -
USB
USB Ports 2 (1 USB-A, 1 USB-C) 2 (1 USB-A, 1 USB-C) 2 (1 USB-A, 1 USB-C)
USB Audio Streaming (Mac &/or Windows w/ASIO driver) 12 in / 4 out 8 in / 4 out 5 in / 2 out
Mixer
Balanced Mic/Line Inputs 8 XLR/TRS combo 4 XLR/TRS combo 3 XLR
Aux/Mic In (3.5 mm)
4 uses: Camera Return, Plug-in-Power Mic, 2 ch Line In & Timecode aaa
48V Phantom aaa
Low Cut Filters 40 - 160 Hz, 18 dB/Oct 40 - 160 Hz, 18 dB/Oct 40 - 160 Hz, 18 dB/Oct
Input Limiters Analog Analog Analog
Input Pair Linking (stereo and M/S) Pairs 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 Pairs 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Pairs 1-2
Input Delay & Polarity Reverse a a -
Input Gain, Pan, and Fader Controls aaa
Input SOLOs (Individual or Multiple) aaa
Balanced L/R Outputs (TA3) w/routing matrix a- -
Unbalanced Stereo Output (3.5 mm) w/routing matrix aaa
Headphone Output (3.5 mm; wide bandwidth, high gain) aaa
User-Programmable Headphone Presets aaa
Metering: LCD (3 meter views) & Multi-color Ring LEDs aaa
Slate Mic | Tone Generator a|a - | a- | a
Control Interface
Touchscreen, Sunlight-Readable aaa
Transport Controls & Ergonomic Channel Knobs aaa
Operation Modes: Basic, Advanced, Custom aaa
Load/Save User Setup 4 internal, unlimited to SD card 4 internal, unlimited to SD card 4 internal, unlimited to SD card
Remote Control via Record Start/Stop Triggers a (HDMI Flag or Timecode) a (HDMI Flag or Timecode) a (HDMI Flag or Timecode)
Multi-function Shortcut(s) 2 (via switch) 1 (via button) -
Timecode
Generator | Wordclock a (Free Run, Rec Run) | a- | - - | -
Reader Time of Day, HDMI
or LTC via BNC or Aux In
Time of Day, HDMI
or LTC via Aux In
Time of Day, HDMI
or LTC via Aux In
Physical
Size (W x D x H) 8.15 in x 6.88 in x 1.40 in
(207 mm x 175 mm x 36 mm)
6.53 in x 4.65 in x 1.40 in
(166 mm x 118 mm x 36 mm)
5.68 in x 4.35 in x 1.40 in
(144 mm x 110 mm x 36 mm)
Weight 32.0 oz (.90 kg) 19.9 oz (.56 kg) 16.8 oz (.48 kg)
Features, nomenclature, and specications subject to
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MixPre-10T
Multichannel Recorder | Mixer | USB Audio Interface
User Guide

Sound Devices, LLC
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Revision History
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1-A Oct 2017 v1.50 Initial release
This document is distributed by Sound Devices, LLC
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MixPre-10T User Guide • Oct 13, 2017

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Table of Contents
Intro
Powering
Flexible Powering Options ..............7
Panels
Front Panel ........................9
Left Side Panel ......................9
Right Side Panel ....................10
Back Panel ........................10
Touch Screen
Home Screen ......................11
Main Menu Screen ..................12
Channel Screen ....................13
Using Star Shortcuts (*/**) ..........14
Modes and Presets
Setting the Mode ...................17
Basic Mode .......................17
Advanced Mode ....................18
Custom Mode ......................19
User Presets .......................20
Inputs
Channel Inputs .....................21
Linking Channels ...................22
Gain Staging with Linking ............23
Setting Input Delay .................23
Inverting Phase ....................23
Inputs Menu ......................24
Selecting Input Sources for Ch. 9 & 10 . .24
Conguring Aux In Mode ............24
Outputs
Routing L/R and X1/X2 Outputs .........27
Adjusting Output Level and Delay ......28
Headphone Out ....................28
Creating a Custom HP Preset .........29
Recording and Playback
Formatting SD Cards & USB Thumbdrives. .32
Transport Controls ..................33
Record Arming .....................33
Record Menu ......................34
Metering
LEDs and Meter Views ................35
USB
USB Audio Interface .................37
Low-latency Monitoring ...............37
USB File Transfer ...................38
USB Keyboard .....................38
Copying to a USB Drive ...............39

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Timecode
Timecode/Sync ....................41
Timecode Modes ...................41
Free Run ........................41
Rec Run ........................41
BNC In, Aux TC In (External LTC) ......42
HDMI TC In ......................42
Time of Day (TOD) ................42
O ............................42
Timecode Display ...................42
Setting the Frame Rate ...............43
Setting Generator Timecode and UBits ....43
Jamming Timecode ..................44
BNC Out - Timecode or Word Clock ......45
BNC In - Timecode or Word Clock .......45
Sync Ref .........................45
Projects and Files
Managing Projects ..................48
File Name Format .................49
Naming a Recording .................50
Track Names and Notes .............50
Undo, Trash File ...................51
Sound Reports .....................51
Remote Control
Wingman Application ................53
Connecting to a MixPre Recorder ......54
HDMI Record Trigger .................55
Linear Timecode (LTC) Record Trigger ....55
Keyboard .........................56
USB Keyboard Shortcuts ............56
Appendix A
Basic/Advanced Mode Dierences .......57 System Settings ....................58
Specifications
Audio Inputs ......................59
Audio Outputs .....................60
Recorder .........................60
USB ............................60
Touch Scr e e n ......................60
Timecode .........................61
Remote Control ....................61
Power ...........................61
Environmental .....................62
Dimensions and Weight ..............62
Software License
FCC Compliance Statement

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Intro
Hello and thank you for buying the MixPre-10T! At Sound Devices, we are pas-
sionate about audio. We’ve unleashed our design and engineering team and
asked them to create a groundbreaking device that sets new standards for
what’s possible from a super compact and aordable, multi-channel audio re-
corder. From the ground up, we’ve designed the MixPre-10T to be a versatile
production audio workhorse. We’ve harnessed our storied heritage in eld re-
cording to create an incredible piece of kit! We think that you’ll nd the unique
mix of performance, size, ease-of-use, design and build quality to be an invalu-
able part of your life and creative passion for many years to come.
The MixPre-10T has been meticulously engineered to oer extreme exibility
and sound quality, operating in three fundamental ways:
• 10 input (8 mic/line XLR/TRS input + 2ch Aux input), 4 channel output mix-
er with our exclusive Kashmir™ discrete, Class A mic
preampliers with analog limiters and low-cut lters.
• SD card recording of 12 channels (channels 1-8 and Aux in ISO tracks and
LR mix) at 44.1, 47.952, 48, 48.048, 96 and 192kHz, 16 and 24-bit
resolution.
• 12-in, 4-out USB computer audio interface
The possible uses for the MixPre-10T are virtually unlimited, but a few common
ones are:
• Location sound recording for video production
• Field recording for capturing sound FX
• Recording for live events
• Premium-quality 12x4 USB audio interface for any DAW application
The MixPre-10T’s versatility is augmented by the various powering options.
Whether you want to power the MixPre-10T from AA batteries, L-mount batter-
ies, external battery, or an optional AC wall plug adapter, it’s ready, willing and
able to go anywhere, anytime—always handling your audio needs with grace.
We’ve designed the MixPre-10T to be easy to use for the novice without taking
away professional-level features for the seasoned pro user. With that in mind,
the MixPre-10T ships from the factory in Basic mode - this is ideal for less ex-
perienced users and will satisfy many audio applications. If you want to dive
straight into the full array of professional features, we recommend setting to
Advanced mode. See Modes and Presets for more information.
We sincerely hope that you enjoy working with the MixPre-10T as much as
we’ve enjoyed creating it! Please drop us an email at support@sounddevices.
com and share your experiences as we’d love to see how the MixPre-10T is fur-
thering your passion.

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Powering
Flexible Powering Options
In designing the MixPre-10T, we felt that it was important for it to be able to
operate in a wide array of applications and environments. To support that goal,
power can be supplied from several possible sources:
• 12 VDC via 4-pin Hirose from an external battery or AC power supply (an
optional accessory called XL-WPH3).
• Eight AA NiMH rechargeable or Lithium primary batteries installed in the
provided 8-AA battery sled, called MX-8AA.
• One or two Sony-type L-mount batteries installed in the optional L-mount
battery sled accessory, called MX-LMount.
The master power switch for the MixPre-10T is located in the upper right corner
of the left side panel.
Power Switch
For preservation of battery power, 4-pin Hirose power sources take priority over
batteries if both are connected.

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Panels
Front Panel
Power light, transport joystick, toggle switch for Star (*/**) shortcuts, Channel
knobs, Channel knob ring LEDs, and touch screen
Channel Knobs 1-4
Channel Knobs 5-8
Channel Knob Ring LEDs
Power Light
Touch Screen
Star Shortcuts
Transport Joystick
Left Side Panel
BNC output for LTC/Word Clock, BNC input for LTC/Word Clock, USB
connections, XLR/¼-inch TRS inputs 1-4, X1/X2 unbalanced, 2-channel 3.5 mm
output, and power switch
Power SwitchUSB-A Port
XLR/ ¼-inch TRS Inputs 3.5 mm X1/X2 Output
USB-C Port
BNC Input
BNC Output

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Right Side Panel
3.5mm headphone output, 3.5mm Aux/Mic input, main L/R balanced TA3
outputs, XLR/¼-inch TRS inputs 5-8, headphone encoder, HDMI TC input
HDMI TC InputHP Encoder
XLR/ ¼-inch TRS Inputs
3.5 mm Headphone Output
3.5 mm Aux/Mic Input
L/R TA3 Outputs
3.5 mm Headphone Output
Back Panel
Battery mounts, 4-pin Hirose connection, SD memory card slot, Allen wrench
(for ¼-inch-20-thread captive screw), anti-rotational pin
SD Card Slot
Battery Mounts
Allen wrench & Anti-rotational Pin
4-Pin Hirose

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Touch Screen
The MixPre-10T has a sunlight-viewable, high-resolution, touch-screen-based
user interface. The touch-screen interface consists of the Home screen, Main
Menu screen, Channel screen and File List views. As you will notice, there are
several touch zones on the touch screen for controls. As you become familiar
with the user interface, changing settings for inputs, outputs, recording and
metering will become fast and intuitive.
Current File Name
Power Status Icon
Menu Icon
Remaining SD Card/File Elapsed Time Current Headphone Preset
Timecode Display
File List Icon
Meter View
Status Bar
Home Screen
The Home screen view is the default view that appears on the touch screen
when the device is powered up. On it, you will nd items such as:
• File list icon and current le name
• File elapsed time counter
• Timecode display
• Power status icon
Power Status Icon Description
(Green Battery)
Healthy connection via Hirose to external power.
(Green Battery)
Healthy battery. Plan to change batteries when green level
drops to about ¼ full.
(Flashing Red Battery)
Battery power is critically low. Change batteries.
• Menu icon
• Meter view (cycle views by touching)
◦ Two channel mix track meters
◦ Two channel mix track meters, ten individual track view
◦ Two channel mix track meters, two USB input meters, two aux input
(camera) meters (when Aux In Mode is set to Camera)

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• Status bar (cycle status info. by touching)
◦ SD card status: card/drive activity, available recording time, le duration,
elapsed time, and headphone preset
◦ USB drive status: remaining space on drive and when it is actively copying
◦ Sample rate and bit depth
◦ Date and time
Main Menu Screen
The Menu screen is where most of the features and functions are selected and
set up.
To enter the Menu screen:
XTap on the Home screen.
There are three Menu screen views. These views are indicated by the Dots icon
. Tapping it will toggle between the three Menu views.
The Menu has its own submenus that may be displayed by tapping them.
To return to the main Menu from a submenu at any time:
XTap .
To return directly to the Home screen from the main Menu:
XTap .

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TOUCH SCREEN
Page Sub-menu Description
1 Presets Lets you save and load user presets to and from SD card and
internal memory. Also allows resetting all settings to factory default.
1Project Lets you create new projects, open or trash existing projects, create
sound reports, or enter metadata information for sound reports.
1Inputs Provides settings for the 3.5 mm Aux/Mic input as well as access to
Channel screens for channels 9 and 10.
1 Outputs*Provides routing and gain settings for the main L/R and X1/X2
outputs.
2Timecode Provides access to timecode and sync settings.
2 Tone/Slate Provides access to slate mic levels and tone settings and routing.
2 Record** Provides record settings for LR mix gain, sample rate, bit depth, LR
linking, and HDMI record trigger.
2SD Card Displays SD card and allows for format and empty trash card
functions.
3USB Drive Displays USB thumbdrive information and allows for formatting the
drive.
3* Shortcuts Assigns various functions as shortcuts to the * / ** toggle switch on
the front panel.
3System Provides settings for Basic/Advanced/Custom mode, Custom mode
setup, limiters, Date/Time settings, File Transfer, Bluetooth®,
Wingman App password, adjusting LCD/LED brightness, updating
rmware, and viewing version and regulatory information.
3 Power Select the type of batteries being used (Alkaline, NiMH, L-Mount) to
ensure that the Power Status icon on the Home screen accurately
displays remaining battery level.
* Sub-menu/setting appears in Advanced mode only
** Some Record sub-menu options are only available in Advanced mode
Channel Screen
The Channel screen is where you will nd channel-specic settings, such as
Channel name, Input selection, Pan, 48v phantom power and Low Cut ltering.
In Advanced mode, additional settings are available via second and third
channel pages accessed by tapping the Dots icon.
LThe top left corner of the Channel screen displays an editable Channel name.
Touch this region to give the channel an easy to identify name, like Vocals or Bob.
Below the Channel name is a Channel meter to aid in setting audio levels.

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Page Sub-menu Description
1 Solo*Lets you solo the selected channel in the headphone output. Soloing
by default is Individual (exclusive) in that only one input at a time
will be soloed. When a channel is soloed, its light ring will ash
orange. Soloing can be set to Multiple (non-exclusive) in the HP
Preset submenu.
1Arm*Allows pre-fade recording of the channel to its own isolated (ISO)
track on the SD card.
1Gain*Sets the sensitivity of the input. Generally, the gain should be set
so that the loudest parts of the audio signal just touch the red
segments of the meters.
1 Pan Lets you position the channel’s audio in the stereo image of the LR
mix and stereo out.
2Input Lets you select one of the available Mic, Line, Aux or USB inputs to
route to the chosen channel.
2Phantom Lets you apply full 48v phantom power to the channel’s mic or line
input.
2Low Cut Sometimes referred to as a high pass lter (HPF), the Low Cut lter
can be set up to roll o bass frequencies or reduce mic handling
noise, wind noise, and other undesirable low frequencies. The lter
has a carefully crafted 18 dB/octave slope.
2 Phase*Allows the signal’s phase to be inverted 180 degrees.
3Delay*Inserts an adjustable delay in the signal path. Often used for phase
alignment of multiple mics or lip synchronization for video.
3Linking*Lets you link two and/or four channels. For more details, see Linking
Channels.
* Sub-menu/setting appears in Advanced mode only
To access the Channel screen:
XPress the associated Channel knob.
LYou can access Channel screens for channels 9 and 10 via MENU > Inputs, or by
using the Star (* / **) toggle switch, when those shortcuts are set to Ch 9/10
Screen.
Using Star Shortcuts (*/**)
For your convenience, we have included a front panel user-programmable
toggle switch with two positions, * and **. This lets you dedicate a hardware
shortcut to frequently used functions without having to navigate the menus.
To program functions to the Star toggle switch:
1. Tap .
2. Select * Shortcuts > * Shortcut (or ** Shortcut).
3. When the * Menu screen appears, select your preferred function.

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TOUCH SCREEN
Any of the following functions may be programmed as Star shortcuts:
• Ch 9/10
• Solo/Mute screen
• Project screen
• SD Card screen
• Undo
• Slate Mic
• Tone
To activate the * or ** shortcut(s):
XToggle the switch to the * or ** position.

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Modes and Presets
Setting the Mode
We’ve designed the MixPre-10T to be easy to use for the novice without taking
away truly professional-level features for the seasoned pro user. We want both
the newcomer and the career professional to enjoy a quick, easy setup and
foolproof results. To accommodate this, we’ve incorporated three modes of
operation into the MixPre-10T: Basic, Advanced, and Custom.
To set the mode:
1. Turn all channel knobs to O (at full counterclockwise position).
2. Tap .
3. Tap System > Mode. Options include: Basic, Advanced, and Custom.
Basic Mode
Basic mode is intended for hassle-free, plug-and-play use. This mode is ideal
for the new user and amateur needing only the basic functionality of the
MixPre-10T.
Screen Sub-menu Description
Menu Presets Save and load user presets to and from SD card and internal
memory. Also allows resetting all settings to factory default.
Menu Project Create new projects, open or trash existing projects, create
sound reports, or enter metadata information for sound
reports.
Menu Inputs Provides settings for the 3.5 mm Aux/Mic In, as well as access
to the Channel screen for channels 9 and 10.
Menu Timecode Provides settings for timecode and sync.
Menu Tone/Slate Turn the test tone/slate mic on or o, set tone routing, and
adjust slate mic level. By default, the test tone is a 1kHz sine
wave at -20dBFS. By default, the slate mic level is 25 dB, but
may be adjusted from 0 to 50 dB.
Menu Record Choose to auto start/stop recording via HDMI from a camera or
from LTC.
Menu SD Card Displays SD card info and allows for formatting SD cards and
and emptying their trash folder.
Menu * Shortcuts Sets user-denable */** toggle switch as shortcuts to key
functionality.

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Screen Sub-menu Description
Menu System Provides settings for Basic/Advanced/Custom mode, Custom
mode setup, limiters, Date/Time, File Transfer, Bluetooth®,
Wingman App password, adjusting LCD/LED brightness,
updating rmware, and viewing version and regulatory
information.
Menu Power Select the type of batteries being used (Alkaline, NiMH,
L-Mount) to ensure that the Power Status icon on the Home
screen accurately displays remaining battery level.
Menu HP Preset Select LR Stereo, X1X2 Stereo or USB 1,2 or USB 3,4 as
headphone sources.
Channel Pan Pan the channel’s signal Left, Center or Right in the stereo LR
mix and Stereo Out.
Channel Input Select one of the available Mic, Line, Aux, or USB inputs to
route to the chosen channel.
Channel Phantom Turn on 48V phantom power when using a condenser
microphone in the chosen channel.
Channel Low Cut Select the frequency at which a low cut lter will be placed.
The lter has a carefully-crafted 18db/octave slope. Low Cut
options are only On/O in Basic mode.
Advanced Mode
Advanced mode is intended for use by professionals and users who want to
have every available setting and option at their disposal. All settings available
to Basic Mode apply to Advanced Mode in addition to:
Screen Sub-menu Description
Menu Outputs Provides routing, gain and delay settings for the main L/R and
X1/X2 outputs plus output delay settings.
Menu Tone/Slate Provides additional Tone mode (Continuous and Left Identify)
and Tone Level settings.
Menu Record Provides additional record settings for gain, sample rate, bit
depth and LR linking.
Menu HP Preset Provides additional HP presets for LR Mono, User Presets 1-4,
Edit HP Preset utility and HP Solo mode selection. Camera
Stereo and Camera Mono are also available when Aux In Mode
is set to Camera.
Menu System >
Limiters
Lets you turn limiters on or o.
Channel Solo Lets you “solo” the selected channel in the headphone output.
Solo mode can be set to Individual or Multiple in the HP Preset
menu. When a channel is soloed, its light ring will ash
orange.
Channel Arm Allows pre-fade recording of the channel to an individual track
on the SD card.
Channel Gain Sets the sensitivity of the input. Generally, the Gain should be
set so that the loudest parts of the audio signal just touch the
red segments of the meters.