Reddit reviews Maker Hart LOOP MIXER - Portable Audio Mixer with 5 Channels, 5 x 1/8" Stereo and 1/4" Mono to Stereo DM2S Adapter

A small company called Maker Hart sells a small mixer like this. I bought one for my Volcas and Tb03 and its pretty great. https://www.amazon.com/LOOP-MIXER-Portable-Channels-Stereo/dp/B01M68UK38

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M68UK38?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

This is what I use and it works. They make a smaller one

https://www.amazon.com/JUST-MIXER-Audio-Mixer-Portable/dp/B01LPT8KQA/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=maker%2Bhart&qid=1564873309&s=gateway&sr=8-3&th=1&psc=1

Here's one that cheaper, 5 STEREO channels instead of mono, great reviews, and a USB out!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M68UK38/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3QY80NORGXT27

My suggestion is to have two docking stations and then use a usb switch (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BD8I2OY) for your mouse and keyboard.

To be even fancier, you can use Synergy by Symless to share your mouse and keyboard over the network. You could also get this sweet audio mixer to get audio from both computer into a single headset or speakers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M68UK38

This is basically what I do for my work and home computer.

https://www.amazon.com/LOOP-MIXER-Portable-Channels-Stereo/dp/B01M68UK38

Use one of these and you are problem free.

> The Bastl Dude seems cool for the little machines

People also recommend Maker Hart Loop mixer: https://www.amazon.com/LOOP-MIXER-Portable-Channels-Stereo/dp/B01M68UK38/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1498909040&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=audio+mixer&psc=1

I got the Maker Hart Loop Mixer for exactly this: https://www.amazon.com/Maker-Hart-LOOP-MIXER-Portable/dp/B01M68UK38

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It's small (75% width of the OP-Z, and about twice the height of one), has 5 stereo 3.5mm inputs, separate line out and headphone jack. Requires DC power and no battery, which is the only downside. Perfect for a small desk setup, and very easy to travel with.

This looks to be perfect for you though it's roughly 3 times more expensive.
LOOP MIXER - Portable Audio Mixer with 5 Channels, 5 X 3.5mm Stereo / 10 X Mono Inputs & 3 Outs

LOOP MIXER - Portable Audio Mixer with 5 Channels, 5 X 3.5mm Stereo / 10 X Mono Inputs & 3 Outs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M68UK38/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_0HbhAbP4VM96A

This one has 3.5mm jacks, so no adapters needed.

Enjoy!

Absolutely gorgeous device and a perfect fit but abit out of my rang right now.

Probably going to go with a Loop Mixer

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M68UK38/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3QY80NORGXT27&psc=1

I opted for the $59 5-channel Hart mixer instead.

I just got the maker hart loop mixer delivered last week. I was gonna get the Volca Mix but read a lot of complaints about it, so ended up on the Maker Hart.


The little I've tried so far is reasonable. Of course it's not going to be the best mixer ever at that price, but it's certainly portable and solid enough. Having 5 stereo inputs is great, too.


https://www.amazon.com/Maker-Hart-LOOP-MIXER-Portable/dp/B01M68UK38

It's called a mixer.

Here is one of many options. Maker Hart LOOP MIXER - Portable Audio Mixer with 5 Channels, 5 x 1/8" Stereo and 1/4" Mono to Stereo DM2S Adapter

This mixer would work [This] (https://www.amazon.com/Maker-Hart-LOOP-MIXER-Portable/dp/B01M68UK38/ref=pd_cp_267_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01M68UK38&pd_rd_r=9cc5cecc-64d9-11e8-82cb-956118da8fd6&pd_rd_w=XlE9z&pd_rd_wg=V1J26&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=80460301815383741&pf_rd_r=7HQG6E412XG699D2X0NP&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=7HQG6E412XG699D2X0NP)

check this out

I was wondering if anyone know of any reasonable priced stereo 1/4 inch mixers.

This mixer from Behringer would've been perfect for me in terms of size and price, but it outputs in MONO, and I was looking to get something that outputs in stereo.

The closest thing to what I want was this mixer. The only thing was that it's kind of expensive, so I was hoping that someone had a recommendation that was a bit cheaper.

Or alternatively, if someone has a suggestion for something else that can let me combine a bunch of input into one stereo output, i'm all ears.

Yeah, they're pretty cool, they started out being used by keyboard players.

I just looked at it more in depth, looks like it only has 2 dedicated stereo channels - 5/6 & 7/8, but bluetooth is possibly mono? Weird setup. Also there's no explaination how the USB track comes up and is controlled... usually on a pro mixer something like that would be on an assignable stereo monitor mix.

So this probably wouldn't work for you. I meant to give you this 10 channel link -

This one has all stereo inputs, or a mixture of mono mic (dynamic only) and line inputs - (no bluetooth). The only weird thing here is it uses adapter wires to connect standard sized plugs, (because they keep it small).

• https://www.amazon.com/Maker-Hart-LOOP-MIXER-Portable/dp/B01M68UK38/
  
  
  Here's a Behringer mixer that packs in 10 channels - 4 dedicated stereo inputs, 2 mono/line (either 2 mics, or line, or one extra stereo input panned hard L/R) plus a stereo tape-input for two more line inputs.
  
  It even runs on batteries if you needed a portable.
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-1002B-10-Input-Optional-Operation/dp/B0027B41P0/

I misunderstood you slightly, so the one I posted goes the other way, (2 inputs > 1 output) but a mic mixer is the same general price range.

I would go with this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Maker-Hart-LOOP-MIXER-Portable/dp/B01M68UK38

It's a little more expensive, but can handle more inputs and has 3 separate output channels. (so PC + tablet, plus you can connect headphones for monitoring what the mic sounds like.)

So I currently use a pair of headphones plugged into a FIIO ALPEN 2-E17K usb amp. I have been using a stereo splitter to plug in multiple sources (PS4,Wiiu,3DS) to my line in port, but the sound is too low for some of them and there is constant hissing. What do I need to be able to have all of those consoles audio come into my PC and into my headphones through my amp? Something like this? https://www.amazon.com/LOOP-MIXER-Portable-Channels-Stereo/dp/B01M68UK38/ref=sr_1_7?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1500284081&sr=1-7&keywords=stereo+mixer

I think the general consensus of budget mixers with included FX is that they're not very good. I don't have firsthand experience with the 1202fx, but I'd rather handle the fx separately anyway as I have a lot of pedals. If you want fx, consider looking at one of the Zoom multifx pedals as they're pretty cheap but offer a lot of freedom in what you can do with them.

I have a Dude. I like it and use it with my portable stuff, but if you weren't aware, it's mono only and powered. I were to get another smaller mixer I'd probably go with the Maker Hart Loop Mixer. 5 stereo inputs with a lot more options, and you can stack multiple mixers together should you need more room.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M68UK38/?coliid=I2O0YX9QG0HL2U

From another newbie, I spent a lot of time weighing strengths and weaknesses of different mixers for the volcas and wound up getting this and I'm really happy with it:

https://www.amazon.com/Maker-Hart-LOOP-MIXER-Portable/dp/B01M68UK38/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1543002133&sr=8-2&keywords=loop+mixer+maker+hart

Can do mono and stereo, has a headphone output, cheap, already has all 1/8" jacks so no adapters needed.

I've been sitting here for a few minutes now considering this, and I genuinely don't know what the best way to do this is.

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First thought: You'd need to build a full HTPC with a pretty good video card to drive 5 TVs. That seems pretty expensive. Probably min $600-800. So let's go to idea 2.

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Second thought: Streaming sticks. In theory, with enough streaming services and and HDHomeRun, you could handle this really easily... except depending on your wifi you may start saturating things pretty quickly.

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Third idea: Raspberry Pis. As long as you are only using HDHomeRun and PSVue, you could run Kodi on all those Pis, plug each one into a gigabit switch, and everything would work great. If you are depending on services not available in Kodi though, this wouldn't work.

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Fourth idea: Cheap wintel boxes! https://www.amazon.com/ACEPC-T8-x5-Z8350-Graphics-Computer/dp/B07D9YX3W6?keywords=windows+stick+ethernet&qid=1540840765&sr=8-18&ref=sr_1_18 Each one of these is about $100 and already comes with Windows and can theoretically play 4k content. They also have ethernet. Plug them all into a gigabit switch. Install Synergy (a mouse and keyboard sharing program) on all the devices, so a single mouse can control them all. Profit.

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You can also accomplish the same thing with Fire TV Cubes (current version with ethernet). Except there you'll need 5 different remotes. It's also slightly more expensive. https://www.amazon.com/Fire-TV-Cube-hands-free-with-Alexa-and-4K-Ultra-HD-and-All-New-Alexa-Voice-Remote/dp/B0791T9CV7?keywords=fire+tv&qid=1540841484&sr=8-5&ref=sr_1_5

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Each of these ways would probably be pretty fun and impressive for friends.

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Edit: Just saw the goal of being able to also stream audio to a receiver. No problem. Grab the audio out from either the TV or device depending on what you are using. Pull it all into a 5 channel mixer. Send that to your receiver. For e.g. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M68UK38/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B01M68UK38&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=f52e26da-1287-4616-824b-efc564ff75a4&pf_rd_r=YMRFG6VP060T8G9TPEZT&pd_rd_wg=o8OkC&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_w=VothI&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pd_rd_r=f5532ae8-dbb2-11e8-9a6a-33a8eee8b3d9

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At this point, you could probably start charging for beer and popcorn.

Just saw this: https://www.amazon.ca/Maker-Portable-Audio-Mixer-Adapter/dp/B01M68UK38/ref=pd_rhf_dp_s_cr_simh_0_6/137-5386091-4038218?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01M68UK38&pd_rd_r=0af6f2e6-e890-4649-b058-fca55d8139d6&pd_rd_w=IG1r5&pd_rd_wg=ZAIu1&pf_rd_p=dc0745e6-bccc-4a65-9613-73d8814429b2&pf_rd_r=38C8KDBRTNRM6N4N91Q4&psc=1&refRID=38C8KDBRTNRM6N4N91Q4

No sure how the loop function works but it seems like I'd be able to input everything into one mixer, then loop it over to the second (with no other inputs) to be able to do 2 mixes. not sure if im understanding loopback right though

This littel guy https://www.amazon.ca/Maker-Portable-Audio-Mixer-Adapter/dp/B01M68UK38/ref=asc_df_B01M68UK38/?tag=googlemobshop-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=292975451929&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1687820180428900493&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9000926&hvtargid=pla-380177247551&psc=1

And some proper cables. Because all the inputs are 1/8’ trs.