Sound devices 442 vs. Sony DMX-P01 at DVinfo.net

Gary Siu · July 5th, 2007, 10:49 AM

Hi. I'd like to hear comments from experienced sound techs in their opinion of these two mixers. I'll be purchasing one soon, and originally had my heart on the Sony DMX-P01. Last weekend I rented the Sound Devices 442, and really enjoyed the ergonomics and functionality of it. (Once you figure out the set-up via dancing lights, it's easy)

Anyone?

Thanks.

Ty Ford · July 8th, 2007, 05:47 AM

Tough one. Do you need AES/EBU output?

I really like my 442. If I were to buy today, I'd probably buy a 302 for lighter weight simpler gigs.

Regards,

Ty Ford

Brooks Harrington · July 8th, 2007, 08:50 AM

Well, I've used neither. Have used the MixPre and the MM-1. I wasn't even aware of the Sony. I haven't seen the Sony displayed or sold at Sound shops specializing in film/video or ENG sound. Sound Devices have the Lundahl transformers on the inputs, transformers on outputs..... totally isolation from RF. Adds some warmth to the sound too. I think you could run over the 442 with a truck and it nothing would happen to it.

July 5th, 2007, 10:49 AM	#1
Gary Siu Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, BC Posts: 90	Sound devices 442 vs. Sony DMX-P01 Hi. I'd like to hear comments from experienced sound techs in their opinion of these two mixers. I'll be purchasing one soon, and originally had my heart on the Sony DMX-P01. Last weekend I rented the Sound Devices 442, and really enjoyed the ergonomics and functionality of it. (Once you figure out the set-up via dancing lights, it's easy) Anyone? Thanks.

July 8th, 2007, 05:47 AM	#2
Ty Ford Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Posts: 2,337	Tough one. Do you need AES/EBU output? I really like my 442. If I were to buy today, I'd probably buy a 302 for lighter weight simpler gigs. Regards, Ty Ford __________________ Ty Ford's Audio Bootcamp Field Guide Ty Ford's Audio Video Blog

July 8th, 2007, 08:50 AM	#3
Brooks Harrington Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 152	Well, I've used neither. Have used the MixPre and the MM-1. I wasn't even aware of the Sony. I haven't seen the Sony displayed or sold at Sound shops specializing in film/video or ENG sound. Sound Devices have the Lundahl transformers on the inputs, transformers on outputs..... totally isolation from RF. Adds some warmth to the sound too. I think you could run over the 442 with a truck and it nothing would happen to it.