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Sound Devices MixPre-6 II
$1150
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Sound Devices MixPre-6 II vs Sony PCM-D10
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Sony PCM-D10 is cheaper at $499.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Sony
Sony PCM-D10
$499.99Cheaper
Released 2019
Which is better: the Sound Devices MixPre-6 II or Sony PCM-D10?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Sony PCM-D10 is the cheaper at $499.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Sound Devices MixPre-6 II | Sony PCM-D10 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1150 | $499.99 |
| Brand | Sound Devices | Sony |
| Released | — | 2019 |
| Xlr inputs | 4 | 2 |
| Max tracks | 8 | 2 |
| Max bit depth bits | 32 | 24 |
| Max sample rate (kHz) | 192 | 192 |
| Thirty two bit float | Yes | No |
| Phantom power | Yes | Yes |
| Built in mics | No | Yes |
| Storage type | SD | SD |
| Display type | color-touch | — |
| Power source | AA | AA |
| Battery life hrs | — | — |
| Weight grams | — | — |
Sources — Sound Devices MixPre-6 II: web.archive.org (verified 2026-07-11). Sony PCM-D10: pro.sony (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Sound Devices MixPre-6 II and Sony PCM-D10?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Xlr inputs: Sound Devices MixPre-6 II 4 vs Sony PCM-D10 2
- Max tracks: Sound Devices MixPre-6 II 8 vs Sony PCM-D10 2
- Max bit depth bits: Sound Devices MixPre-6 II 32 vs Sony PCM-D10 24
- Thirty two bit float: Sound Devices MixPre-6 II true vs Sony PCM-D10 false
- Built in mics: Sound Devices MixPre-6 II false vs Sony PCM-D10 true