audio shuriken
or
ghetto mixer
or
simple passive mixer
or
yellow snowflake mixer
comes as a kit.
the audio shuriken or ghetto mixer or simple passive mixer or yellow snowflake mixer is an easy to set up passive analog audio mixer. it is very simple and simple to use.
there are six "channels" any of which can be used as input or output. typically you will want to mix up to five inputs to one output.
it can be used and combined with may voltage leves such as eurorack or line-level audio or others.
pros
- no power supply needed
- no batteries
- simple
- all voltages supported
- almost always usable in modular setups
- typical use in
- eurorack
- synth kits
- DIY synths
- flying setup
- audio contraptions
cons
- the volume cannot be turned fully to zero
- cannot amplify
- only attenuates
- channels are not isolated, each output level changes the load seen by other channels
- mono (left/tip)
assembly guide and notes on the schematic
here's the assembly guide and notes on the schematic of the audio shuriken.
Photos