Build your own Portable Console for Audio Recorders / Mixers - $30 DIY - MixPre-D

[mrmccormack]

For "dual system audio" I build this DIY console to hold and protect my equipment. It works very well!

Set on any flat surface or easily mount to a tripod.

Super easy to build.

Lots of images here:
https://whatyougottoknow.com/2017/01/22/diy-sound-devices-mixpre-d-console/

Shown with:
Sony PCM-M10 Portable Audio Recorder and Sound Devices MixPre-D Compact Field Mixer.

 

[TheDingo]

I also use a Sony PCM-M10 with my SD MixPre-D mixer, but use this 8 inch cable to connect the PCM-M10 to the MixPre-D TAPE OUT, so I can tuck the M10 recorder into the front pocket of a Porta-Brace mixer bag, and still run XLR OUTS to the camera.

 

[mrmccormack]

I also use a Sony PCM-M10 with my SD MixPre-D mixer, but use this 8 inch cable to connect the PCM-M10 to the MixPre-D TAPE OUT, so I can tuck the M10 recorder into the front pocket of a Porta-Brace mixer bag, and still run XLR OUTS to the camera.

Hey Thanks... my cables were cheap ones, and too long. Also, I like the angled connector you suggested. I'll order.

Note: I have a mixer bag for this, and I'll post that soon. I put the whole rig in my bag - the MixPre-D is so small, it would slip to the bottom of my DIY mixer bag.

I'm no pro, but I'm sure seem to be getting some very quiet recordings with this combo.
Rob

 

[TheDingo]

I'm no pro, but I'm sure seem to be getting some very quiet recordings with this combo.

Yes, SD mixers have a 110+ dB of dynamic range and when combined with Sony PCM-M10 recorder ( using little to no GAIN on the recorder ) the results are extremely good. :love4: