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I wonder if this thing is making the prices of those manufacturers' microphones even more expensive? I have quite a few DPA microphones, they are very good, and if their price goes up, I will only be happy about it.

I hope to find time to listen to it! Thanks for sharing.

Short field experience with MixPre-6 II and heat During a recent sauna aroma ritual recording, I had my Sound Devices MixPre-6 II powered on (not recording) about 15–20 minutes before the start. The recorder was placed under a wooden platform, where the ambient temperature was likely around 40–50 °C. A few minutes before the session, I tried to start recording via the Wingman app, but the recorder was unresponsive and appeared to have powered itself down. After power-cycling the unit manually, it booted normally and worked flawlessly for the entire recording. I’m not sure whether this was a thermal protection shutdown or a standby-related behavior under elevated temperature, but it’s worth noting. Interestingly, I’ve used the same recorder at around –7 °C without any issues, where I initially expected cold to be the bigger risk. Just sharing this as a real-world data point for others working in warm environments.

Bell chimes of St. John’s Church (Jaani Kirik) in Tallinn, Estonia, recorded outdoors at Vabaduse Square on January 20, 2026 at 11:00. Recorded using a Sound Devices MixPre-6 II with a Schoeps MiniCMIT GR microphone. N.Asst was set to -7 dB. This recording was made using two connected 1.5 m S25 Connect 212 Audio | XLR cables. Air temperature during the recording was -7°C. Link: https://freesound.org/people/inspire153/sounds/842634/

https://www.tascam.eu/en/fr-av4 869 €

Yes, but people walking through the door and they can stumble in cables, stumble, etc.

For protecting the recorder (Sound Devices MixPre-6 II) in a warm and moderately humid sauna environment, my plan is to keep it inside an Orca OR-270 bag, which already provides a good barrier against direct moisture and steam. In addition, I may loosely place a thin cotton or microfiber cloth around or over the bag (not airtight), mainly to slow down sudden temperature and humidity changes, not to fully seal it. I will also keep silica gel inside the bag. The recorder will be placed as far away from the heater as possible, potentially under a platform/bench, where the temperature and humidity are usually more stable. Final placement will be decided on site, based on the safest and coolest spot available. The main goal is to avoid condensation, rather than to completely isolate the recorder.

I use for a mobile phone and they are completely waterproof. For example, if I go to the river with a kayak. I would be interested in the same thing for the recorder?

I made my first recordings at the ruins of Pirita Convent, using a Schoeps MiniCMIT GR microphone with a Rycote Windshield Kit MiniCMIT: Recorded on 29 December 2025 at the ruins of Pirita Convent Link: https://freesound.org/people/inspire153/sounds/840366/ This recording was made using two connected 1.5 m S25 Connect 212 Audio | XLR cables. I also tested different NoiseAssist plugin settings: –14 dB, –3 dB, 0 dB, and –5 dB. Yes, the NoiseAssist plugin is a very powerful tool. I currently own only one license, but I will probably need to purchase a second one in the future, so I can apply it to both channels when working with stereo recordings. I’m also including a screenshot from iZotope.

We respect the situation and the people involved. At the same time, this forum clearly matters to many of us, and if there is a way to help it continue in the future, I believe the community would be willing to support that.

I do not argue. I just wanted something good and got it. I have had expensive things that I did not have to be satisfied with. Including RCA cables that were expensive, but the connection to the nest was too dense and it was very bad to unify and unify them. There have been expensive USB stick, which gave very quickly ends (deaths away) etc. I am pleased with this cable. Yes, maybe a small overkill, but I got what I wanted.

The specifications for the In-Akustik S25 cable shown in Paul F’s photo can be found earlier in this thread (on the first page), as we received these details directly from the manufacturer (specifications for the In-Akustik Exzellenz Connect 212 Audio cable from the manufacturer).

Who do you think I am? 😄 This is a very serious audio cable, and what makes it special is the fact that it is very well shielded, which ensures a clean signal even when used near Wi-Fi sources and power cables. Both cables are 1.5 m long, and if needed I can connect them together — for example when using my shotgun microphone — to get a total length of 3 m. I’m already very excited to hear how much of a difference this will make in my recordings. I already have the first location picked out where I’ll use it, and yes — I’m basically planning to record silence in the courtyard of an ancient monastery (Pirita Convent).

I received the cable today from the Estonian company Audiomarket. I placed the package under the Christmas tree — it arrived just in time for Christmas! 🎄 I’ll also add a photo to the post.

Unknown answer, I hope the forum is in good hands. This forum is with a very good engine (in my opinion).