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MixPre v9.02 Firmware
Released: July 18, 2024
Download v9.02Changes
- There was a version update in the factory settings
MixPre v9.01 Firmware
Released: November 29, 2023
Download v9.01New
- Added the ability to have audio on Aux In 1 and timecode on Aux In 2 or vice versa.
Fixed
- ISOs set to MS linking when in Custom Mode are no longer MS decoded in Mix Only Mode after a power cycle.
- Limiter settings now persist over a power cycle (MixPre Series II).
- Activating the slate mic no longer mutes channels that are not routed in the Slate Routing menu.
- In Musicians mode, tracks 5/6 no longer playback to the LR mix regardless of their fader position (Only MixPres with Musicians Plugin installed).
- Aux In Mode>Timecode Aux In 1 is no longer hidden (MixPre-3, 6 Series I only)
- In Ambisonics mode, the binaural meters now work correctly (MixPre-6 I and II with Ambisonics plugin only).
- In Custom mode, USB Outputs no longer get set to Track L after a power cycle.
MixPre v9.00 Firmware
Released: October 31, 2023
Download v9.00New
- Support for 2-instance NoiseAssist plugin for the MixPre-Series II. The new 2-instance plugin is available from the Sound Devices Online Store.
- Support for +2ch plugin for the MixPre-3 (Series I and II). Turns the MixPre-3 from a 3-channel/5-track into a 5-channel/7-track recorder by adding mixable and recordable channels 4 and 5. The +2ch plugin is available from the Sound Devices Online Store.
- Added the ability to have both timecode and audio output on the Stereo Out 3.5mm connector (MixPre-3 II, MixPre-6 II only)
- Added a full slate mic routing matrix to the MixPre-10.
- Added Headphone + Ch1 knob and Headphone + Ch2 knob shortcuts to allow quick access to the extra channel settings (Ch 5&6 on MixPre-6, Ch 9&10 on MixPre-10, Ch 4&5 on MixPre-3 with +2ch plugin installed)
- Added adjustable virtual faders for channels 5,6 (MixPre-6), channels 9,10 (MixPre-10, and channels 4,5 (MixPre-3 with optional +2ch plugin).
- Extra channels can now be sourced from any Aux or USB input.
Fixed
- Aux input gains changing after playback or a power cycle, no longer occur.
- With a controller connected, a channel no longer shows Low Cut as '200Hz' when set to 160 Hz.
MixPre Firmware v8.00
Released: May 10, 2022
Download v8.00MixPre Firmware v8.01, v8.02, v8.03
- Identical in operation to v8.00. Internal changes for manufacturing and testing only.
New
- Support for the Reporter Plugin - an optional paid plugin for MixPre-3, MixPre-3 II, MixPre-6, and MixPre-6 II. Simplify the settings of your MixPre so your contributors can focus on capturing great content. The Reporter plugin allows you to configure your MixPre in advance and then lock the menus. Send it off with a journalist, interviewee, or another contributor in confidence!
Change
- File transfer mode and USB audio with both class compliant and ASIO drivers are now approved for use with Windows 11.
- Elapsed record time now includes the pre-roll time.
- Take number is reset to 001 when a new project is created.
- Firmware updating is now prohibited when power is low.
Fixed
- Legacy MixPre-3, MixPre-6, and MixPre-10T now always format SD cards that are 32 GB or less. This was not an issue with the MixPre II Series.
- Limiters no longer remain disabled when changing from Advanced to Basic mode.
MixPre Firmware v7.17
Released: April 21, 2022
Download v7.17Fixed
- Rare, brief interruptions of audio in recorded files and USB outputs no longer occur.
MixPre Firmware 7.16
Released: January 04, 2022
Download v7.16New
- USB 3 and 4 can now be routed to MixPre-6 and MixPre-6 II channels 5 and 6 or MixPre-10T and MixPre-10 II channels 9 and 10.
Changed
- USB File Transfer mode can no longer be initiated from a USB Keyboard while MixPre is recording.
Fixed
- Limiters are no longer incorrectly disabled in some Custom Mode setups.
MixPre Firmware 7.15
Released: November 08, 2021
Download v7.15Fixed
- Last digit of the elapsed record time no longer displays incorrectly when the recording is longer than one hour.
- Take numbers are now correctly reset to 001 if the take name is changed and the MixPre is power cycled before recording.
- Loud pop in the headphone monitor no longer occurs when entering playback while monitoring an isolated channel.
- Rare events where a channel suddenly experiences a brief crackle no longer occur.
MixPre Firmware 7.14
Released: August 12, 2021
Download v7.14New
- Added 100 Hz Low Cut Filter option.
Fixed
- Gain ranges are now always correctly applied after loading settings.
- Ring LED brightness is no longer affected by channel mute status.
- Opening a Song Project from Audio Mode no longer incorrectly opens the last Song Project instead of the selected Song Project.
MixPre Firmware 7.13
Released: May 11, 2021
Download v7.13Fixed
- MixPre no longer enters a state where there are level discrepancies between channels.
- MixPre-3, MixPre-3M, MixPre-3 II, MixPre-6, MixPre-6M, and MixPre-6 II now provide a higher current on USB-A when the unit is powered via USB-C. USB-A provides up to 500 mA. Use a powered hub if your peripherals require more than 500 mA.
MixPre Firmware 7.12
Released: April 27, 2021
Download v7.12Fixed
- MixPre-10T and -10 II no longer change trim levels after a power cycle when the extra channels and Aux inputs are in use.
- MixPre-10T and -10 II Aux input signal is no longer incorrectly routed to an output when assigned an isolated post-fade channel.
- MixPre-10T and -10 II timecode no longer resets to BNC In after using the slate mic when timecode is set to Aux In.
- Channel audio no longer disappears following a render with MixPre-M models or the Musician Plugin.
MixPre Firmware 7.11
Released: March 15, 2021
Download v7.11Change
- Default isolated track names in Audio projects are now “Ch1”, “Ch2”, “Ch3”, etc.
Fixed
- MixPre no longer becomes unresponsive following Low Cut Filter changes when a channel is off.
- Pressing a channel knob no longer incorrectly accesses the Channel screen while in a Music project and connected to a fader control surface with the channel knobs locked.
- MixPre M models no longer have to be power cycled before recording or playing back if factory defaults are loaded while connected as a computer audio interface.
- MixAssist now functions properly following a power cycle on MixPre II models.
MixPre Firmware 7.10
Released: July 28, 2020
Download v7.10New
- Introducing front panel locks. Press channel knobs 1, 2, and 3 to enter the new Front Panel menu. Lock transport controls, touchscreen, channel knobs, and/or the headphone knob to avoid accidental changes or when you are leaving your MixPre unattended.
- Additional USB keyboard shortcuts:
- Ctrl + M = Add cue marker
- Ctrl + F = File transfer mode
- 9, 0 = Channel screens 9 and 10 on MixPre-10T and MixPre-10 II
- Ctrl + 1-0 = Toggle arm status of channels 1-10
- Option + 1-0 = Solo channels 1-10
- Ctrl + Option + 1-0: Mute channels 1-10
- 1 + 2 + 3 = Enters Front Panel menu
Change
- Holding down a key on a USB keyboard for >0.5s now repeats the command. This improves usability of keyboards for setting gain and other functions.
Fixed
- Elapsed time display is no longer missing from the home screen status bar of the MixPre-3, MixPre-3 II, MixPre-6, and MixPre-6 II.
MixPre v7.00
Released: June 22, 2020
Download v7.00When updating from v6.00 or below to v7.00 or above, the firmware update process must be run twice. See installation instructions included within this firmware download for more information.
New
- Introducing NoiseAssist, an optional paid plugin for one instance of adaptive ambient noise suppression. NoiseAssist is an advanced signal processing algorithm that reduces background noises such as traffic, generators, HVAC noise, and more. It features a simple user interface with only one adjustment, the amount of background noise to suppress. The plugin is available now at store.sounddevices.com for an introductory price of $300. Available in Advanced mode or Custom modes with Record or Channel set to Advanced. (MixPre II Series Only)
- MixPre-3 II and MixPre-6 II now have output delay available.
When sending audio to video operators on a production set, output delay ensures that audio is in sync with camera video feeds. Outputs can be delayed from 0 to 400 ms. - Output delay now applies to USB Outputs.
Prior to firmware v7.00, output delay only applied to analog outputs. Delay may be used to keep audio from USB outputs in sync with video streams, which inherently have more latency than audio.
(Only applies to MixPre-3 II, MixPre-6 II, MixPre-10 II, and MixPre-10T) - Support for P.I. Engineering’s X-keys® Programmable Keypads, Sticks & Keyboards.
X-keys products are programmable via P.I Engineering software to any standard USB keyboard functions. When mapped to the same keyboard functions as the MixPre’s USB Keyboard Shortcuts, these compact control surfaces can offer quick, tactile control of MixPre functions. Functions include Record, Stop, Play, and many more. - USB 1 and 2 can now be used as sources for headphone presets in Audio mode.
- MixAssist is now available with all sampling rates at or below 48.048 kHz.
Fixed
- MixPre no longer goes unresponsive when a keyboard command is sent while in the File List.
- Aux 1 and 2 routed to channels 5, 6 on MixPre-6 and -6 II or to channels 9, 10 on MixPre-10 T and -10 II no longer change levels when Playback is stopped.
- Audio level discrepancies between channel gain in basic mode and the USB Outputs no longer occur.
- Channels 5, 6 on MixPre-6 and -6 II or channels 9, 10 on MixPre-10T and -10 II are no longer panned incorrectly following a power cycle when Outputs are set to basic.
- Headphone Presets with linked pairs no longer only play one side of the linked pair.
- USB Output routing no longer allows both pre- and post-fade routing while in Custom modes with gain set to Basic and channel and outputs set to Advanced.
- Output and Headphone Limiters no longer remain active when switching to 32 Bit Float from 16- or 24-Bit with the limiters on.
MixPre Series v6.00
Released: January 14, 2020
Download v6.00New
- 32-bit float USB audio streaming. Requires Mac OS Catalina (version 10.15+) and an application that supports 32-bit float. Find out if your application of choice supports 32-bit float audio streaming here.
(MixPre II Series only)
Fixed
- MixAssist can now be enabled during Playback with ReMix on.
(MixPre-3, MixPre-6, MixPre-10T, MixPre-3 II, MixPre-6 II, MixPre-10 II) - HDMI record triggers no longer create several recordings if the cable was connected while the camera was actively recording.
(MixPre-3, MixPre-6, MixPre-3 II, MixPre-6 II) - Various system enhancements and improvements.
MixPre Series v5.01
Released: November 27, 2019
Download v5.01MixPre Series v5.01 (MixPre-3, -6, -10T, -3M, -6M, -10M, -3 II, -6 II, and -10 II)
Fixed
- Sound Reports are now available on original MixPre-3 and MixPre-6.
- USB Output routing matrix no longer links Track L with channels 1-10 on MixPre-10T and MixPre-10 II.
MixPre Series v5.00
Released: November 26, 2019
Download v5.00MixPre Series v5.00 (MixPre-3, -6, -10T, -3M, -6M, -10M, -3 II, -6 II, and -10 II)
New
- Support for optional MixAssist automixer plugin.
MixAssist reduces ambient noise and reverberation when mixing and recording with multiple microphones. The advanced automixer incorporates multiple proprietary algorithms for reducing noise and phase artifacts, including Noise Adaptive Threshold, MaxBus, Last Mic Lock-on, Off-Attenuation, and NOMA (Number of Open Mic Attenuator).
The MixAssist Plugin is available for purchase at the Sound Devices Plugin Store. (available for MixPre-3, -6, 10T, -3 II, -6, II, and 10 II). - Flexible USB Output routing. The new USB Output routing matrix allows control of what signals are sent to the computer and in which order they get sent. The matrix allows for mix-minus and selection between pre-fade vs. post-fade isolated channels (M models and music projects allow post-fade only).
- Sound Reports added to MixPre-3, MixPre-6, MixPre-3 II, and MixPre-6 II.
- Expanded list of cameras supported for HDMI timecode and triggers including cameras from Blackmagic, Canon, Nikon, and Fujifilm in addition to the already supported Sony and Panasonic cameras.
- USB Hub support: connect and simultaneously use a USB keyboard, USB Controller, and a USB Thumb-drive via a USB Hub.
Note: USB Drives are supported by the MixPre-3 II, MixPre-6 II, MixPre-10 II, MixPre-10M, and MixPre-10T. - USB Auto-Copy copying status now more prominent: status is displayed on all meter view status bars and by a flashing record LED in stop mode.
- USB Auto-Copy can now be suspended when powering down the MixPre and auto-resume when powered back on.
- Quicker front panel knob response for low latency fader adjustments
- Improvements to reduce power consumption. Unused channels can be set to Off when not in use to maximize battery life.
- USB Audio Class 1 (Windows without ASIO driver) now supports up to 96 kHz sample rates.
- Music Mode (MixPre M models) now allow USB returns from a computer to be routed directly to headphones, bypassing the need to route it to a channel.
- Channel screen usability improvements for more immediate access to channel gain and solo.
- Trim gain is automatically selected when entering a channel screen
- New menu option to automatically solo the channel when entering a channel screen
- Removed time out when setting parameters
Fixed
- Various improvements to USB Drive Auto-Copy feature.
- Various improvements to SD Card performance.
- Rare instances where MixPre boots up with a black screen have been eliminated.
- MixPre-10T and MixPre-10 II no longer ignore record triggers from Aux In timecode.
- MixPre recorded files no longer show 00:00:00:00 timecode and duration values in the Wingman Take List.
- Rare instances of Left track meter activity freezes no longer occur.
- System lock up no longer occurs when attempting to load a music project from a formatted SD card.
- Audible click no longer occurs when turning the slate mic on or off.
- Sound Report Bit Depth field for 32-Bit files are no longer left blank.
- Record Run values are now properly held over power cycles.
- System lock up when quickly entering record after opening a pre-existing project no longer occurs.
- Power switch is no longer unresponsive after rapidly switching between music and audio projects.
- System lock up no longer occurs when turning on pre-roll with no armed tracks.
- Front panel knob levels between 91 and 96 dB in 32-Bit mode no longer attenuate the signal.
- Improved switching between 32-Bit Float, Ambisonics, and Music modes to improve overall system stability.
- Various noises have been eradicated when tone generator is active and changes are made to sample rates or transport states.
- Noise on channels when restoring defaults from Ambisonics mode has been eliminated.
- Timecode jam screen on MixPre-10T and MixPre-10 II no longer freezes when there is no incoming timecode signal present.
- USB Controllers can no longer mute a channel in basic audio mode.
- Extra channels (5 and 6 on MixPre-6/II and 9 and 10 on MixPre-10T/II) no longer send live signal instead of the recorded track to the headphone monitor during playback.
- Extra channels 9 and 10 on a MixPre-10T/II no longer switch to off after activating the slate mic.
- Improved the accuracy of the Timecode Jam menu difference display.
- Various system enhancements and improvements.
Wingman v5.00
- Sound Reports are now available for MixPre-3/II and MixPre-6/II.
- MixPre recorded files no longer show 00:00:00:00 timecode and duration values in the Wingman Take List.
- Track arm indicators no longer flicker green during playback in music projects.
- Rare application crash when splitting recording no longer occurs.
- Android Take List is now called File List to be consistent with iOS version.
- False Take button is now grayed out in Basic mode on Android.
- Various display fixes for iOS Dark Mode.
Known Issues
- Sound Reports are not available on original MixPre-3 and MixPre-6.
- USB Output routing matrix is linking Track L with channels 1-10 on MixPre-10T and MixPre-10 II.
MixPre Series v4.01
Released: September 23, 2019
Download v4.01Changed
- Limiter settings are now available in Custom Mode setups with Gain set to Advanced (MixPre-3 II, MixPre-6 II, and MixPre-10 II).
Fixed
- Improvements to SD card writing performance (all models).
- AAC rendering of Music Projects no longer results in error (applies to all models with Music features).
- Files with only Track R recorded now playback correctly (does not apply to M models).
- Record Buffer Errors no longer occur after cycling power while using Record Run timecode (MixPre-10T only).
- Various stability issues no longer occur when switching in and out of 32-bit float operation (MixPre-3 II, MixPre-6 II, MixPre-10 II).
- Brief gap in LTC timecode output signal no longer occurs during a record split (MixPre-3 II and MixPre-6 II).
- Timecode no longer drifts or stamps to the file with an offset. (MixPre-3 II and MixPre-6 II)
- Various performance improvements.
Installation Instructions
Please read and follow the steps below carefully. You may want to print them before upgrading firmware.
Sound Devices recommends saving a setup file prior to loading new firmware.
Prepare to Update
- Download the MixPre firmware file MixPre_ 4.01.zip using the link above.
From the zip archive, extract the file within named MixPre_ 4.01.prg file. Copy this .prg file to the root level (not within a folder) of an SD memory card that has already been formatted by the MixPre recorder. - Power the MixPre via USB-C to external DC power or via “fully charged” batteries. Do not perform the update with low batteries or unstable power sources.
- Insert the SD card with the .prg file.
- Power on the MixPre.
- Navigate to System > Update Firmware and follow the on-screen instructions.
- When the update is complete the recorder will power cycle itself. The version number MixPre_ 4.01 will be displayed briefly on the splash screen while booting up. A message box appears “Firmware updated successfully Version: MixPre_ 4.01”. Tap “OK”. Please note any changes or additions to the main Menu (if applicable). Consult product documentation for details.
MixPre v3.03
Released: April 08, 2019
Download v3.03Fixed
MixPre-3, -6, -10T
- Rare occurrence of a zero length file due to pre-roll settings has been eliminated.
- MixPre buffer errors no longer inaccurately reported as Media Slow errors.
All Models
- Improved error handling and reporting.
- Other performance optimizations and stability improvements.
Installation Instructions
Please read and follow the steps below carefully. You may want to print them before upgrading firmware.
Sound Devices recommends saving a setup file prior to loading new firmware.
Prepare to Update
- Download the MixPre firmware file
MixPre_ 3.03.zipusing the link above.
From the zip archive, extract the file within namedMixPre_ 3.03.prgfile. Copy this .prg file to the root level (not within a folder) of an SD memory card that has already been formatted by the MixPre recorder. - Power the MixPre via USB-C to external DC power or via "fully charged" batteries. Do not perform the update with low batteries or unstable power sources.
- Insert the SD card with the .prg file.
- Power on the MixPre.
- Navigate to System > Update Firmware and follow the on-screen instructions.
- When the update is complete the recorder will power cycle itself. The version number
MixPre_ 3.03will be displayed briefly on the splash screen while booting up. A message box appears "Firmware updated successfully Version:MixPre_ 3.03". Tap "OK". Please note any changes or additions to the main Menu (if applicable). Consult product documentation for details.
MixPre Firmware v3.02
Released: December 21, 2018
Download v3.02- Fixed
- Noise floor no longer increases when phantom power is turned on and off. (All models)
- L/R Gain no longer changes when a USB controller is connected. (MixPre-10T, -10M)
- Stereo Out Gain no longer changes when a USB controller is connected. (MixPre-3, -3M, -6, -6M)
- MixPre no longer crashes when maximum note character limit (200 characters) is reached. (-3, -6, -10T)
- Shortcuts menu remains visible after setting nanoKONTROL2 to anything other than gain pots. (-3, -6, -10T)
- nanoKONTROL2 knobs can now be configured in the menu. (MixPre-3, -3M)
- Live audio for channels 5 and 6 returns after stopping playback with USB controller connected. (MixPre-6, -6M)
- Ambisonics: binaural recordings now have proper spatial image. (MixPre-6, -10T)
- Ambisonics: binaural monitoring with FuMa is now spatially correct. (MixPre-6, -10T)
- Noise floor no longer increases when phantom power is turned on and off.
- MixPre no longer crashes when maximum note character limit (200 characters) is reached.
- Shortcuts menu remains visible after setting nanoKONTROL2 to anything other than gain pots.
- Stereo Out Gain no longer changes when a USB controller is connected.
- nanoKONTROL2 knobs can now be configured in the menu.
- Known issues
- A rare known issue can occur resulting in recording of zero-length files or media slow errors. Sound Devices is aware of this problem and is rapidly developing a solution. Until informed otherwise, to prevent this from occurring please disable pre-roll. Additionally, if you have adjusted system time and/or date during your recording session, please cycle power after such adjustments. Please stay tuned for a firmware update to correct this issue by visiting our website or by registering your device so that you will receive an email regarding critical updates for the MixPre-Series. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
MixPre Firmware v3.01
Released: December 14, 2018
Download v3.01- Fixed
- For all models:
- The potential loss of recorded audio due to a failed automatic file split has been eliminated.
- For MixPre-3, -6, and -10T only:
- Media slow messages no longer appear when invalid or intermittent Aux In timecode is used with pre-roll.
- For all models:
MixPre Firmware v3.00
Released: December 10, 2018
- New
- For all models:
- USB control from the Korg NanoKontrol Studio, Korg NanoKontrol2, Akai MidiMix, and Novation
- Launch Control XL USB control surfaces. Other USB control surfaces are not supported.
- Includes support for fader, trim, pan, low cut, reverb, solo, mute, track arm, monitor, transport control, LR output level, and user-programmable shortcut buttons.
- Note: available features depend on the control surface being used and whether Audio or Music projects are enabled. For more information, see the USB Controller chapter in your MixPre User Guide.
- For MixPre-3, -6, and -10T only:
- Pre-roll: saves up to 10 seconds of audio before the “record” button is pressed. Select up to 10 seconds of pre-roll on the MixPre-10T and 5 seconds of pre-roll on the MixPre-3 & -6. Pre-roll time is reduced at 96 kHz and higher sampling rates.
- For MixPre-3 and 3M only:
- Phase invert option now available for the MixPre-3. Phase invert is already available for all other MixPre models.
- For MixPre-6 and -10T only:
- Ambisonics and binaural recording/monitoring (-6 and -10T Audio projects only). Requires installation of the Ambisonics Plugin available at the Sound Devices Plugin Store. See [Ambisonics user guide link]
- For all M models and Music projects on models with Musician Plugin:
- Bluetooth LE wireless remote control using the Android or iOS Wingman app. Includes 12-track monitoring, mix metering, transport control, time counter, track naming and arming.
- Support for the new Windows ASIO driver, v2.9.92.1. This enables a MixPre running a Music project to be used as a multichannel USB audio interface with Windows computers. This ASIO driver is required when using the MixPre-3M, -6M, or -10M or when running Music projects in the MixPre-3, -6, or -10T.
- For all models:
- Changed
- For all models:
- Meter scale now included on Channel screen meter.
- For all models:
- Fixed
- For all models:
- Noise that occurred when playing back MixPre-recorded 96 kHz or 192 kHz files at a fraction of their normal speed has been eliminated.
- The UI no longer occasionally switches to a Channel screen’s first page after selecting a linking option.
- Fader or gain levels now only display at the top of the Home screen when being adjusted.
- Improved handling of projects without an SD card connected.
- Rare event where USB audio inputs 3 and 4 were routed directly to the LR tracks has been resolved.
- Files with both Mix and ISO tracks now consistently import correctly.
- Imported files now consistently playback at correct speed.
- Ticking noises that occasionally occurred when playing back imported files containing cue markers have been removed.
- Sample rate stays consistent between the MixPre and a computer when changing projects without an SD card inserted.
- LR gain now remains correct after loading a preset with L and R unlinked and set to different gain values.
- When transitioning between playback and stop, solo’d track remains consistent.
- All channels of a linked group can be solo’d in the headphone output.
- Improved USB-A port connectivity.
- For MixPre-3, -6, and -10T only:
- Playback meters now display in Audio projects when meters are set to Off.
- Custom Mode with Gain set to Basic and Headphones set to Advanced now allows deselecting of all sources in the Headphone Preset matrix.
- Live audio now returns consistently after playback when device is connected via USB to a computer.
- For all M models and Music projects on models with Musician Plugin:
- The maximum number of cue markers in Music projects has been increased to 99.
- All tracks are now present after importing non-native files into Music projects.
- Imported non-native content does not disappear after overdubbing.
- A lockup no longer occurs if the HP encoder is pressed when viewing an empty History list.
- For MixPre-3 and -6 models only:
- A lockup that occasionally occurred when switching from a battery source to a low USB power source has been resolved.
- For MixPre-6 and -10T models only:
- Linking settings remain correct when switching between Music and Audio projects.
- Live audio for channels 9 & 10 (on MixPre-10T) and channels 5 & 6 (on MixPre-6) return after playback.
- For MixPre-10T only:
- Timecode generator reset warning no longer appears when booting up in Music projects.
- Record Trigger setting is now stored across power cycles.
- For MixPre-10T and -10M only:
- In Stop mode, navigation no longer skips between cue marks (on MixPre-10M or in Music projects on the MixPre-10T).
- For all models:
MixPre Firmware v2.21
Released: May 31, 2018
- New
- For all models:
- Increased maximum number of cue markers to 99 per file for Audio Projects and 99 per song for Music Projects.
- Cue Marker Names are now readable by compatible DAWs e.g. Adobe Audition, Reaper.
- For all models:
- Fixed
- For all models:
- Windows 7 and 8 were not able to import or read MixPre .wav audio files.
- Wave file header was not always being updated for file splits.
- For all models:
MixPre Firmware v2.20
Released: May 24, 2018
- New
- For all models:
- Output gain range increased by 20dB.
- Added Output Mute option.
- Added Output Mute * shortcut option.
- For MixPre-10M:
- Import of WAV audio files (native and non-native) when creating a Music Project.
- For MixPre-10T:
- Displays a timecode reset notification in Free Run and Time of Day modes when timecode is reset after the timecode hold time of 4 hrs is exceeded.
- For MixPre-3 and MixPre-6 only:
- Jump to cue marks by holding Play and rotating the headphone encoder.
- For MixPre-3, -6, and -10T only
- Plugin support: A new System > Plugins submenu for installing future licensed plugins.
- New Record > Record Bells menu option to disable record bell notifications.
- Added Inputs MS Decode submenu to select MS decoding to both ISOs and Mix or Mix Only.
- Recordings that are split across multiple files now playback seamlessly.
- Playback of non-native WAV files in Audio Projects.
- For all models:
- Changed
- For all models:
- Channel Screen meter remains visible and active when adjusting channel gain.
- Headphone Clip Indicator is now displayed in power/battery level indicator in the top right of the screen.
- Post fade channel clipping is now indicated by a channel's ring LED illuminating red.
- Projects are now sorted by creation date/time in the Project > Open menu.
- Menu screens now allow the user to switch from one parameter to another with a single touch.
For MixPre-3, -6, and -10T only:- A file's 'Name' has been increased to a maximum of 20 characters.
- For all models:
- Fixed
- For all models:
- Jumping between cue marks has been improved.
- Media I/O Error message was incorrectly displayed for a full SD card.
- In some DAWs, MixPre audio file signal clipping was occurring at -0.1dBFS.
- Zero byte split files were created on some SD cards.
- Pop-up dialog windows could appear one on top of the other.
- Improved handling of pop up dialog boxes.
- Improved audio scrubbing.
- Improved transport handling.
- Improved media performance.
- For MixPre-10T only:
- USB Thumbdrive was prematurely shown as full.
- Time of Day timecode was incorrect after power cycling within the timecode hold time (4 hours).
- For MixPre-10M only:
- Mute was not muting tracks with Input source set to Click.
- Metronome Volume and Click track level were inconsistent.
- Rendered audio files were not automatically copied to the USB Drive.
- Cue marks that fell outside of the Play In / Stop region were still embedded in the rendered wav file.
- Cue marks set as Play In, Record In, Record Out, Stop were not being moved correctly.
- Rendered isolated wav files would occasionally contain discontinuities at crossfades.
- Phantom Power setting was not carrying over to the linked input in a linked pair.
- Playback would not always work after recording the first take in a music project.
- 44.1 kHz sample rate would not carry over to new projects.
- For MixPre-6 and -10T only:
- MixPre-6 channels 5 & 6 and MixPre-10T channels 9 & 10 were displaying 6dB too high.
- Solo and Mutes were not linked when Link Type was set to 'All'.
- For MixPre-3, -6, and -10T only:
- Audio bleed-through into the record start/stop bells.
- MS balance control was occasionally resetting to center.
- Cue marks were not copied from the original file to the re-recorded file.
- Track Arm indicators would flash after playing back.
- Phantom Power setting could be displayed incorrectly in the Channel screen after playback.
- Re-recording was only possible when the source file contained three or more tracks.
- Headphone monitoring source would change after playback.
- Previous project was not loading when reinserting the SD card.
- Recording would stop when recording automatic file splits to daily folders over midnight.
- For all models:
MixPre Firmware v2.10
Released: April 12, 2018
- New
- Re-mix (-3, -6, -10T only). Ability to playback any existing file and create a new LR mix by adjusting its ISO tracks' fader levels and pans. Re-mix is enabled in the Record menu and is only available in Advanced Mode or Custom Mode with Gain set to Advanced. Re-mixing requires that the source file include at least one ISO track.
- Re-record LR (-3, -6, -10T only). Ability to record the LR mix during remixing. All metadata from the source file is transferred to the re-recorded 2-ch LR mix poly wav file. A re-recorded file's name is the same as the original source file name but prefixed with the characters 'R_'. Re-recording requires Remix to be enabled and the source file to have at least one ISO track.
- Cue Marks. Support for cue marks to allow jumping directly to points of interest within a wav file. Cue marks can be added during recording or playback and can be deleted, named and moved. Jump directly to a cue mark by selecting it from a file's Cue List and then pressing play. On the 10T, skip from cue to cue using FFWD and REW joystick. Cue marks are embedded in the wav file's metadata and can be read and displayed by compatible computer applications (e.g. Adobe Audition, Reaper.)
- Option to set the USB Audio interface to output only 2 channels in order to increase compatibility with applications that do not support multichannel USB audio. Go to Menu>System>USB Audio and select Stereo Out.
- Additional channel linking options (-6, -10T only). For the MixPre-10T, additional options include 1-3, 1-5, 1-6, 1-7, 1-8, 5-7 and for the MixPre-6, option 1-3 is added.
- Link Type menu (-6, -10T only) providing the ability to choose which parameters are linked when linking three or more channels. Selecting the 'All' option links input type, trim gains, faders, limiters, low cuts, record arms, and delays. Selecting the 'Faders Only' option only links the faders.
- Changed
- Four button layout is now changed to six button layout in the Channel screens.
- Rendering start and stop points are now determined by the Play In and Stop cues if set. This is ideal for rendering out only a part of a project. (10M only)
- Cue markers are now embedded into rendered WAV files. (10M only)
- Mute now deactivates the input. Previously mute would only mute the input in the headphone monitor.
- Mute is now accessible via the Channel screen.
- 10T factory default mode is now set to Advanced instead of Basic.
- Monitor button is now grayed out when Input is set to Off. (10M only)
- The track that is using 'Air' is now displayed in the greyed out button of other tracks. (10M only)
- Fixed
- Headphone clip indicator was only being displayed when adjusting headphone level
- Some USB keyboard shortcuts were not working (10M only)
- Brief audio burst when soloing a channel (10M only)
- Enabling a track's input monitor would incorrectly enable other tracks' input monitors during record (10M only)
- Transport stability, media performance and UI navigation have been improved
- Timecode Menu and USB Drive Status Error Handling have been improved (10T only)
- Fast Forward and Rewind were not responsive in the Channel screens. (10T and 10M only)
MixPre Firmware v1.53
Released: January 18, 2018
- Changed
- The MixPre-10T transport control's orange LED brightness is dimmed in stop mode to make it clearer when the unit is recording.
- The Take List indicates which file is playing back by displaying it in green text.
- Fixed
- Limiters are not always enabled when switching from Advanced to Basic Mode
- Pans were not always correct after switching to Basic Mode from Advanced Mode with Inputs Linked.
- If timecode backup time expired when the MixPre-10T was powered off, TOD timecode was incorrect when next powered on.
- Rare stuttering of audio during playback of some files
- Audio crackling noise in headphones when turning HP encoder
- Incorrect gain values when channels are MS linked
- Sound Reports were not automatically copied to the USB thumbdrive (MixPre-10T only)
- New Project Name was not retained after a power cycle if no files were recorded in that project
- Long file names were not being displaying fully
MixPre Firmware v1.52
Released: November 29, 2017
- Fixed
- Rare issue where input level would momentarily change
MixPre Firmware v1.51
Released: October 30, 2017
- Changes
- Date/Time settings moved to System Menu plus simplified method of entry.
- New Project folders are now only created when the first file is recorded, preventing the SD card filling up with empty folders.
- USB keyboard shortcut [Shift + 8] performs the * Button function. (MixPre-6 only). On the MixPre-10T, the Shift + 8 shortcut performs the * (left toggle) Switch function, and Ctrl + Shift + 8 performs the ** (right toggle) Switch function.
- Fixed
- Activating Record is now prevented while in USB File Transfer Mode. (MixPre-10T only)
- Improved battery type detection.
- MixPre-3 Input Delay values now hold over power cycles.
- Files can now be selected for playback from the File List while the MixPre is still playing back a file.
- Cleaned up typos and incorrect messages in various popup dialog boxes.
- Corrected three sample offset between isolated and mix track recorded files.
- Virtual keyboard screens were not saving and exiting on the first press of the enter key.
- Channel knob and gain range values could be wrong after changing a channel source to Aux In or switching Aux In Mode between Mic and Line.
- Time is now updated on the Status Bar if left as the active display.
- Rare system lock up that could occur after hours of using Camera timecode.
- External UBits are now stamping correctly as hex values.
- With Channel 1 set to USB1, lInking 1-4 would assign channels 1-4 as USB1, USB1, USB2, USB3 instead of USB1, USB2, USB3, USB4.
- Multiple other system enhancements and improvements.
MixPre Firmware v1.50
Released: September 30, 2017
- New
- This is the initial firmware release for the MixPre-10T, the newest member of the MixPre Series of recorders, mixers, and USB audio interfaces. This lightweight, 10-input/12-track recorder offers world-class sound quality, flexible powering, and built-in, highly accurate timecode generator/reader – perfect for production sound mixers, field recordists and sound designers.
MixPre Firmware v1.20
Released: September 28, 2017
- New
- The MixPre-6 now offers 4-channel linking. (This feature is only available on the MixPre-6.) When channels 1-4 are linked, gain, fader, limiters, track arming, low cut filters, and input delay are all linked and controlled from Channel 1 screen and knob.
- Note: Available options vary based on set mode.
- Input Delay, a feature already available on the MixPre-6, is now supported on the MixPre-3. Available on channels 1-3, adjustable from 0 to 30 ms in 1 ms increments.
- The MixPre-6 now offers 4-channel linking. (This feature is only available on the MixPre-6.) When channels 1-4 are linked, gain, fader, limiters, track arming, low cut filters, and input delay are all linked and controlled from Channel 1 screen and knob.
- Changed
- Yhe Linking feature was moved from Custom Setup > Gain > Advanced to Custom Setup > Channel > Advanced. This change now lets you link inputs while still having the option of one or two gain stages.
- Users wanting to link inputs, but control all levels from the front-panel channel 1 knob should set System > Mode to Custom and then in Custom Setup, set Gain to Basic and Channel to Advanced.
- Users wanting to link inputs with two gain stages while in Custom mode, ensure that Gain and Channel are both set to Advanced. Then, you can adjust gain levels for linked channels from the Channel 1 screen and adjust fader levels for linked channels with the Channel 1 knob.
- Fixed
- Corrected offset in timecode file stamps when using external LTC via the 3.5 mm Aux Input.
- Limiter Indicator would not properly show activity after unlinking input channels.
- Input delay for linked channels 1-2 incorrectly applied to linked channels 3-4 after power cycle.
- Gain not correctly applied to MS-linked line level inputs.
- Aux gain fader range display issues.
- Playback issue where isolated tracks were not routed correctly to outputs.
MixPre Firmware v1.11
Released: June 26, 2017
- New
- When playing back a file, the file's remaining time is now shown in the Status Bar.
- Changed
- The File List Number is now editable from 1 to 9999.
- The Current Project name is now displayed in the Menu > Project header.
- The Headphone output is briefly muted when Aux In Mode is changed to prevent loud audible pops.
- Various system improvements and enhancements.
- Fixed
- In some custom setups, ISO Tracks were recorded low level when Tracks L and R were disarmed.
- File corruption when power was depleted mid-recording.
- Some custom mode settings were not retained after a power cycle; for instance, 40 Hz Low Cut Filter setting was set to 80Hz after a power cycle.
- After a power cycle, channel gain was not set correctly until the channel knob was slightly adjusted.
- Channel 5 and 6 did not correctly show limiter activity when Input Source was set to Aux In.
- Clip indicator showed twice for one clipping event.
- Changing headphone gain while in the Solo/Mute screen caused incorrect monitoring and routing of signals to the headphone output.
- Gain and pan controls were not grayed out on channel 2 when channels 1 and 2 were linked as a stereo or MS pair. (MixPre-3 Only)
- Engaging record with a full SD card inserted created small files.
- Incorrect message was displayed when attempting to record with a locked SD Card inserted. Now, 'SD Card is Locked' is reported.
- Camera Meters (C1, C2) did not display signal activity in Custom Mode with Advanced Headphone Settings.
- Camera and USB Meters didn’t show any activity during playback.
- USB Audio Routing was incorrect while playing back.
- The Open Project Menu list was displayed incorrectly when rapidly scrolling through it.
- Audio Delay could have been incorrect after changing sample rate.
- A recording's first sample could have been incorrect after changing sample rate.
- Improved stability of HDMI Timecode.
- USB Keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Z did not perform Undo.
- USB Keyboard shortcut F2 did not enter the File List.
- The Record/L&R Gain setting incorrectly altered the L&R track playback levels. The setting should only affect the L&R record levels, not the L&R playback levels.
MixPre Firmware v1.01
Released: May 30, 2017
- Fixed
- Upon startup with an SD card inserted, the MixPre-3 or MixPre-6 could enter a power cycle loop.
MixPre Firmware v1.00
Released: January 01, 2017
Initial release.
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Current Release: 2.9.96.2
Released: March 16, 2020
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- Added support for 32-Bit Float USB Audio.
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