Sound Devices MixPre firmware v7.17

Sound Devices · Released Apr 21, 2022 · First seen Jul 20, 2026

v7.17 is not the latest firmware for the Sound Devices MixPre: the current version is v8.00 (May 10, 2022). Go to v8.00

What's in this update

Fixed

Rare, brief interruptions of audio in recorded files and USB outputs no longer occur.

MixPre Firmware 7.16 Released: January 04, 2022

New

USB 3 and 4 can now be routed to MixPre-6 and MixPre-6 II channels 5 a​nd 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

Fixed

  • 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

New

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

Fixed

  • 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

Fixed

  • 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 slat​e 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

Change

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

New

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.

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