Sonosax SX-M2D2 Portable Dual Preamp Interface

Sonosax SX-M2D2 Portable Dual Preamp Interface

The Sonosax SX-M2D2 Portable Dual Preamp Interface with an embedded digital matrix allows any input to be routed to any output or to an internal stereo mixer. The fully digital controls allow menu access to all features with only two rotary encoders. A high-brightness graphic display shows the available options and settings as well as four modulometers assignable in pairs to any signal source. The power supply from a standard battery, recharged in the device, guarantees hours of autonomy, even if the two power sources available to the SX-M2D2 are unplugged.

• A very high quality stereo preamplifier
• An analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converter
• A headphone and monitoring amplifier
• A USB sound card compatible with any type of computer or smartphone
• An audio mixer with an integrated full featured compressor-limiter.

Implementation Possibilites:

As a complement to a TV cinema recording equipment or as a small stand-alone mixer.
As an AD converter preamplifier for a boom operator, with the possibility of mixing talkback with local monitoring
For a radio journalist who will be able to record and monitor 2 mics interviews on his smartphone.
For the musician or podcast creator who wants to benefit from very high quality inputs and outputs on his computer (PC or Apple-Mac) or smartphone (iOs or Android).
For the audiophile who will benefit from a DA converter coupled with an exceptional headphone amplifier.

Key Features

• Two mic/line analog inputs with 135dB dynamic range
• Independent line and phones outputs
• AES42/AES3 input, AES3 output
• Two channels in/out USB audio 2.0
• Powered by removable Li-ion battery, Hirose or USB with intelligent energy management

Technical Specifications

• Inputs / Outputs
• 2x mic/line inputs on TA3, electronically balanced, with phase reversal, 48V phantom, LF cut and level control
• 1x AES3/AES42 on TA3, transformer balanced input with phase reversal and level control
• 1x line output on TA3, 2 channels analog unbalanced
• 1x AES3 output on TA3, 2 channels transformer balanced with ASRC (48/96/192k)
• 1x USB audio 2 channels input/output on micro USB type C connector
• independent line/headphones stereo output on mini-jack

Performance

• 135 dB (A-weighted) overall dynamic range
• THD < 0.001%
• 90 kHz overall frequency response @192kHz
• 24-bit 48/96/192kHz

Powering

• external DC 9-18V on Hirose 4-pin
• external DC 5V on micro USB
• removable 18650 lithium-ion battery cell, charged with external DC input
• intelligent energy management
• About 4.5 hours run-time with a full charged 11.5Wh battery and two Schoeps 48V microphones
• The battery must be present in the device to ensure that all functions are always available.
• The SX-M2D2 can be powered without a battery for a few moments when replacing a discharged battery with a charged one.

User Interface

• 128×64 monochrome OLED display
• two rotary encoders for gain control
• 2 or 4 channels peak meters
• intuitive menu navigation

Mechanical

• Machined aluminum housing
• overall dimension: 74 x 28 x 130 mm (2.9’’ x 1.1’’ x 5.1’’)
• weight 336g (0.74lbs) with battery
• mounting holes on both sides

Sonosax provides the files to 3D print your own mounting accessory, protective case. You can download the file here 3D Printing Files

Alternatively we can 3D print for you at Raycom, please call us to discuss your options (colour, design, logo etc!) and we’ll provide a quote.

DELIVERY INFORMATION

All orders are delivered via next day tracked carrier. When placing an order please provide a suitable e-mail address and mobile number.

On despatch you will receive a notification from our carriers DPD along with updates right up to the point of delivery.

On the day of delivery you will get an accurate 1 hour time window for the items arrival.

You’ll even be able to contact your driver and track his progress!

Track your parcel here: DPD Tracking

Delivery Rates

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Returns Policy:

Not happy with your purchase?
Don’t worry, you can return goods ordered from us at any time within 14 working days of receipt for a full refund or for an exchange for a different product. Before returning any items, notify us so we know what to expect.
All we ask is that you return the items to us in the same condition that we supplied them to you. Please package the items up securely and safely so that they are not damaged during transit. Uuse the original delivery packaging where possible.

We strongly recommend using a recorded or tracked delivery service. Please send the return items to:
Returns, Raycom Ltd, Unit 8 Abbey Court Lane, Abbey Lane, Evesham, WR11 4BY

Returns Terms & Conditions:

Returns of an order for a refund or an exchange:

• Cost of return – The costs of returning goods to Raycom shall be borne by you, the customer, in all circumstances without exception, unless otherwise agreed upon with Raycom.
• Loss & damage – Return items must be packed suitably and insured against the event of loss in transit. Raycom Ltd will not be responsible for lost or damaged returned goods. Lost or damaged goods may effect the level of refund on equipment.
• Delivery costs – The original postage and packaging costs will not be refunded under any circumstances unless agreed with Raycom Ltd
• Upon receipt of the goods, to Raycom Ltd, and with prior arrangement, we will give you a full refund of the amount paid or an exchange credit as required and agreed

The right to return goods to us will not apply in the following circumstances:

• in the event that the product has been used, in any way, shape or form, other than limited useage when the goods are unpacked
• in the case of software, audio or visual products, where the packaging has been unsealed, broken or is incomplete
• to any products that we have made on special order and or customised specifically for you

The provisions of this clause do not affect your statutory rights. For more information, please see our Terms & Conditions, or should you have a question regarding this policy, please do get in touch.

Cancelling an order:

In accordance with the distance selling regulations, any order with us can be cancelled before we have dispatched your items. In this instance we will refund you in full using the chosen payment method. Terms for our cancellation and returns policy.

If you wish to cancel your order:

• Notify us by email sales@raycom.co.uk before we have dispatched the goods to you, or
• where goods have already been dispatched to you, by returning goods to us in accordance with our returns policy

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