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Legacy Approved Media – MixPre II Series and MixPre Series

Sound Devices extensively tests removable recording media with the MixPre-3 II, MixPre-6 II, MixPre-10 II, and the legacy MixPre-3, MixPre-6, and MixPre-10T audio recorders. SD Cards Sound Devices recommends its own brand of SD card – the SAM-64SD and SAM-128SD, listed below – which has been optimized and extensively tested to ensure fast and flawless […]

Legacy Approved Media – 8-Series

Sound Devices extensively tests removable recording media with the 8-Series portable mixer-recorders. SD Cards Sound Devices recommends its own brand of SD card – the SAM-64SD and SAM-128SD, listed below – which have been optimized and extensively tested to ensure fast and flawless performance with the 8-Series. However, many SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards from […]

The 32-Bit Float Workflow

Join us for an overview of the 32-bit float recording process, from capture to post-production.

Repair FAQ

Sound Devices is proud to offer an incredibly capable, high-quality Service department and Tech Support group staffed by knowledgeable, highly trained professionals. As we cater to professionals who depend on our equipment to make their living, we offer a premium service experience – by professionals, for professionals. Every unit that comes in for on-premises repair […]

MixPre II Comparison Chart

Low Level Signals: 32-bit Float versus 24-bit

The most well-known benefit of 32-bit float files is that they have vast headroom, such that signal levels in excess of 0 dBFS do not clip. However there is an important fidelity benefit for very low signal levels too. We set up the following exaggerated scenario to highlight the differences between 32-bit float and 24-bit […]