Hawk Wood’s were showing their new MixPWR adaptors designed specifically for the Sound Devices MixPre.
Slot-in replacement
The Hawk Wood’s MixPWR mounts directly onto the rear of the mixer just like the Sound Devices original battery sled. There are two versions available – the SD-1 Sound Devices Mix Pre 3/6 Hirose input sled adaptor and the SD-2 Sound Devices Mix-Pre single MDV battery adaptor.
Hawk Wood’s MixPWR SD-1
This unit will allow a DC input to the Sound Devices Mix Pre 3 and 6 mixers. The power input is via a Hirose connector which is wired to UK standard.
The adaptor slots onto the rear of the mixer just like Sound Devices original battery sled, this will click into place to ensure a secure connection. This allows users to power the mixer from a external powering device. Input range is 10-20V.
Hawk Wood’s MixPWR SD-3
This unit will allow users to use MDV (Sony NPF-compatible) batteries on the Sound Devices Mix-Pre 3 and 6 mixers.
The adaptor slots onto the rear of the mixer just like the battery compartment, this will click into place to ensure a secure connection.
Hawk Wood’s MixPWR price and availability
The SD-1 retails for £90, and the SD-3 is £125.
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