Ideal for fast turnaround productions where there is no time for post, live broadcast and streaming, preview on set, feeds to video village, IFB feeds, rough guide mixes, and more, the Sound Devices NoiseAssist Plug-In for MixPre-6 II Recorder is used to suppress unwanted background noise instantly. Featuring an advanced signal-processing algorithm, the plug-in reduces noises such as traffic, generators, HVAC noise, and more, while preserving dialog clarity. NoiseAssist continuously monitors background noise to give you clean audio for the entire take.

This version of NoiseAssist provides 1 instance. Up 2 instances can run simultaneously on your MixPre II.

Suppress Background Noise Instantly    For MixPre-6 II Recorder    1 Instance

• An instance is a single occurrence of NoiseAssist. You can set an instance of NoiseAssist to run in one place on your MixPre.
• An instance can be applied to any single channel, any single bus, or mix track (L or R).
• If you have the two-instance NoiseAssist plug-in, you can apply NoiseAssist in any two places, for example, on Bus L and Bus R, on two channels, or a channel and a bus.
• NoiseAssist can be used at sample rates 48.048 kHz and less, and at 24 or 32-bit float bit depth.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can set up post fade insulated tracks with Mixpre Series II recorders at 32 Bit (to feed post fade signal directly to ISO tracks?

A: Hi Renzo. Post-fade signals are audio signals that are after or "post" the ISO inputs and tracks. Generally, post-fade signals are not sent to ISO tracks. Please feel free to send an email to support@sounddevices.com with technical questions. Thank you!

Q: 2. Can you record in 32-bit while interfacing with a computer, or is it limited to 24-bit?

A: Yes, the Sound Devices MixPre-6 II can be used to record 32-bit audio on the recorder while simultaneously using it as a USB audio interface to record audio on your computer.

Q: 3. Can you mount this on a tripod then mount a camera on top? What would be the weight limit?

A: Yes you can.

Q: 4. The Sound Devices Mixpre series has had quite a few quality control issues. I purchased the Mixpre 6 when it first came out and it never worked. Why should I be confident in any Sound Devices product?

A: Hi Scott, I am sorry to hear your MixPre-6 II "never worked." Can you please clarify what this means? Did you contact our support team to determine what/if anything is wrong with your unit?

Q: 5. Can I run 4 shotgun mics through the xlr inputs and 1 lav through the line input and have 5 separate tracks in post?

A: Yes, you can input 4x phantom powered mics with the MixPre-6 II XLR inputs and 1x Stereo/2x Mono Mic/Line level signals into the 3.5mm Aux In jack. The Aux In does not provide phantom power, but does have a preamp to boost signals.

Q: 6. Is this recorder capable to solo and mute channels to the headphone out, while recording?

A: Hi Alejandro. Yes, both mute and solo are available while recording. Please note that mute will also mute it from the currently recording tracks.

Q: 7. Specs list D/A @ 115db. Is that on the 3.5mm Stereo Output &/or HeadPhone out or both?

A: This specification is for both stereo-out and headphones.

Q: 8. I have a power bank with 2 usb-a ports, (1) 5V 2.1A and (1) QC 2.0: 5V 2A - 9V 2A - 12V 2A, in this case do I have to plug both USB-A’s ? Or this could damage my device ?

A: If you’re using the MX-USBY cable you should plug both USB-A ports (Data & Power) into the same destination to properly power the MixPre. MX-USBY: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1333784-REG/sound_devices_mx_usby_y_cable_usb_c_to_2x.html We also recommend looking at our Powering Options page to get a list of powering methods that we have tested: https://www.sounddevices.com/mixpre-3-mixpre-6-powering-options/ Any powering method/battery bank not on that list means it has been tested and we cannot guarantee it will work as expected.

Q: 9. For a standard two camera angle and external sound shoot, how many Tentacle sync/other brand TC boxes are necessary? Two or three?

A: You would need one (1) Tentacle Sync E for each device that you plan to use for recording in your setup. In the case of two (2) cameras with one (1) Sound Devices MixPre-6 II 6-Channel / 8-Track Multitrack 32-Bit Field Recorder, you would need three (3) Tentacle Sync E units.

Q: 10. The B&H article on these second-gen MixPres says, "you can power the MixPre II series recorders via AA or Sony L-mount batteries, USB bus power, or an external power source." How? The pictures don't show any DC power input or an L-mount... just the flimsy, unacceptable USB.

A: That is what they chose to use on the 2nd generation, the MX-PSU power supply with USB connector, or the MX-LMount sled.