In car mixer?

Posted by: rob

In car mixer? - 17/02/2006 15:42

Cambs Car Audio will be doing an install for me soon, but there's one aspect they can't help with. I need to source an in car mixer so I can connect..

- Empeg
- Sat Nav
- Hands Free Kit
- iPod Jack

..all mixed in to the master. I realise some of those sources won't be at line level but that's easy to fix. What isn't easy is finding a suitable mixer! I've seen them in show cars but I can't find a source - any ideas?

Thanks!

Rob
Posted by: tfabris

Re: In car mixer? - 17/02/2006 15:45

If you can't find a commercial one, you of all people should have the resources at your disposal to build a line-level resistance mixer.

I think there's even a post here on the BBS somewhere with the schematic...
Posted by: tfabris

Re: In car mixer? - 17/02/2006 15:48

Ah yeah, here's the thread.

http://empegbbs.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Board=empeg_tech&Number=229304
Posted by: Robotic

Re: In car mixer? - 17/02/2006 15:59

My first thought when reading the post title "In car mixer" under the "ICE" topic was mobile-margaritas!

But we all know the rule: Drinking and Driving- Don't Mix!
(it takes your attention away from the road)
Posted by: rob

Re: In car mixer? - 17/02/2006 16:00

Quote:
If you can't find a commercial one, you of all people should have the resources at your disposal to build a line-level resistance mixer.

Yes, in fact we have some mixers at Alesis which can run on 12V, however in this case I'm looking for something packaged appropriately for the application. The ones I've seen bolt into the DIN bays in the trunk where the DVD or CD Changer would normally go, and have rotary faders to set the levels. I guess I could hack something together but I don't have much time at the moment

Rob
Posted by: furtive

Re: In car mixer? - 19/02/2006 14:26

Is this the sort of thing you are looking for?

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_...9bb0ebfd043b1d3

Posted by: rob

Re: In car mixer? - 21/02/2006 14:43

That's getting close, and in fact other products at that site are closer. However, none of them quite do what I'm looking for - a 4 channel stereo mixer. It doesn't seem like such a lot to ask for but nodody seems to make them! The closest I've got:

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=31137&criteria=mixer&doy=21m2

However that seems designed for Mic inputs, and the SNR is terrible.

I'm going to have to make my own :-(

Rob
Posted by: rob

Re: In car mixer? - 21/02/2006 14:51

Aha! Got it!

http://www.douglas.bc.ca/ceit/pdf/equipment/Rollsmx122man.pdf

And there was much rejoicing.

Rob
Posted by: JBjorgen

Re: In car mixer? - 21/02/2006 16:06

Or..for a cheaper solution without the bells and whistles there's this:
http://www.artproaudio.com/downloads/specsheet/ARTcs_Specs0303_MacroMIX.pdf
Posted by: rob

Re: In car mixer? - 22/02/2006 13:54

Great minds think alike - I ordered the ART mixer yesterday. It has the added advantage of being available from UK dealers.

Rob
Posted by: boxer

Re: In car mixer? - 22/02/2006 19:52

Quote:
I ordered the ART mixer yesterday

B****r, I wish I'd picked up on this thread earlier, I've got the Maplin one sitting on a shelf, surplus to requirements - I got no takers on ebay!
Posted by: boxer

Re: In car mixer? - 22/02/2006 20:05

Quote:
I've got the Maplin one sitting on a shelf

Nope, mine's not in the current catalogue, it's 12v D.C., 3 stereo line + 1 Mic., line out + headphone.