Reddit reviews rolls Mini Mix IV 1/4 and 1/8 Mixer (MX44S)

I got a Rolls 4 channel stereo active mixer from Amazon that isn't noisy, at least to these ears. It has 1/4 and 1/8 inch TRS inputs and outputs. They make a passive version as well that doesn't require power but I wouldn't recommend it - a cheap Belkin headphone splitter would probably do the same as a passive mixer. https://www.amazon.com/rolls-MX44S-Mini-Mix-Mixer/dp/B00102VV46

Don't do this.

When you try to combine audio sources this way you end up sending one audio source into the output of the other audio source. output going into another output is not how it's supposed to work and the electronics don't like it.

What you really need is a mixer. If you have stereo mini (headphone sized) outputs then a mixer like this should do the trick.

I've been wanting to make a small battery-powered setup for a while. My idea was:

• A Gameboy with LSDJ
  
  
• A Monotron Delay
  
  
• This tiny little mixer
  
  
• Probably an OP-1 if I can ever afford one
  
  
• Either the new electribe sampler or volca sampler, since they're both battery powered
  

This is what I use.

How it works is there is 4 inputs in the front. I have my PC, PS4, and MP3 player plugged into it. On the back there is one output where you plug in your headset. It's one of the cheapest mixer out there and it works great with no noise and you can control the volume right on the mixer.

Search for 3.5mm audio mixer. This is an example of one. There are many options. One with microphone and audio will be harder to find / more expensive.

Audio Switch or Audio Mixer

This is the smallest one I could find: http://www.amazon.com/Rolls-ROLLS-MX44s-Mini-Mix-IV/dp/B00102VV46/ref=pd_cp_MI_0

Yeah it is total BS that there aren't better options for a portable battery powered mixer. Though there is http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00102VV46/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1414391107&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40 which seems like the best option really. It isn't really available here in the UK though...

There's also something like the Zoom H4N with two line inputs but it's just two line inputs and seems a bit overkill to get it just to mic signals.

I've been looking for some really nice mixers (2+ input to 1 output) and haven't really found anything besides this and it doesn't seem to be extremely high quality (I have one).

If you go with this mixer instead of the Fiio, then it will have plenty of oomph to amplify the pickup into headphones. It will also take an additional stereo mic, if you want to have more sound-isolating headphones and yet still hear the rest of the ensemble.
Be aware that it is really easy to turn headphones up to dangerous sound levels without being conscious that you are doing so.
I know a bunch of musicians at the highest level who play with either foam earplugs or have had an audiologist take a mold to make custom musicians' earplugs.
I also think you will be much much happier in the long run if you choose a better pickup such as the Fishman.

This is a cheap version of a mixer I own -- it's nice for your use since it accepts both sizes of headphone jacks. This is what I use -- more expensive, but powered to the point of not needing a headphone amp.

It works, but it isn't technically correct. The audio doesn't know which direction to go, so some of the signal coming out of your computer gets fed into the Echo, and some of the signal coming out of the Echo gets fed into your computer. This could cause damage to either of the devices.

However, I've NEVER heard of anyone suffering damage.

Still, the correct answer is the one at the top: You need a mixer. As a bonus, when you add a mixer, you get the ability to set the levels on each separately. A simple passive mixer like this one will work, but you will get significant losses, and would have to turn up the volume on both the Dot and your PC, with the loss in quality that comes with that. There are, however, powered mixers that also amplify the signal. I am using this one on my desk, and I am very happy with it.

Neither of them is all that cheap, though. :(

Audio builders of the world: I think there's a market for a cheap stereo 1/8" 2 channel mixer!!

You need to look for a mini audio mixer. This is a powered device that can mix different audio inputs to a singe output.

First plug the audio outputs from your motherboard and console into the mixer's inputs. (You might need some adapters/male to male 3.5mm audio cables for this.)

Next, you'll need to use the cable with the 2 leads included with your headset. Plug the audio input into the output of the mixer and the microphone output into possibly an extension cable and into your motherboard's mic input.

Or the ghetto cheap way would just be buying a cheap pair of ear plug earphones and using one of them for your chat audio while wearing the headset.

EDIT: Something like [this] (https://www.amazon.com/rolls-MX44S-Mini-Mix-Mixer/dp/B00102VV46).

Do you know if a small mixer would adversly affect quality? Something like this or this. I want to add speakers to a setup currently served only by headphones, and want to eliminate the need for plugging/unplugging things with multiple audio sources. Partially for convenience and partially to avoid wear and tear on the cables.

Thank you for the work you provide in this subreddit.

Something like this?

Edit: wrong model

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00102VV46/ref=psd_mlt_nbc_B0002BG2S6_b

I've got this on my desk. you can put four lines of stereo input to one single stereo output. After that, I've got it running through a small tube amp.

Edit- Forgot to mention, the amp isn't necessary, you can plug your headphones directly into the mixer.

What i'd do is get two of these:

http://www.amazon.com/rolls-MX44S-Mini-Mix-Mixer/dp/B00102VV46/

And some long audio cables. Pump the game sound through one of them to split out to the three headphones, and then pump the mics through the other one to mix into the stream.

Assuming you already own headsets, total cost ends up being around $100 after cables.

Something like this although I'm not currently using one so no idea how good this one is:
https://smile.amazon.com/Rolls-MX51S-Four-Channel-Stereo-Mixer/dp/B0002BG2S6/
or
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00102VV46/

Alternatively, you could just use a stereo mixer. There's a decent amount of options out there for mixers, just find something that works with your setup.

Something like this.

Anything cheaper, and it likely doesn't provide stereo out. I'd only go this route if the receiver in use is higher end, really, as you'd still need to invest in the chat adapter for mic input and party chat output, the cables, et. al. If you have a HTIB (Home Theater In a Box) for a receiver, you'll probably get better sound from the DSS2. Which would cost less than the mixer, and has a mixer function built into it.

Yeah, your all in one solutions are generally more ideal for ease of use. Hopefully in the near future we see more games going with binaural, or 3D sound, settings allowing us to make use of simple stereo hookups and no additional 3D processing for headset surround sound.

https://www.amazon.com/rolls-MX44S-Mini-Mix-Mixer/dp/B00102VV46

Have one. 3 years old now. Use it in the car to mix GPS, media, and police scanner audio to my car speakers.

I think this will work http://www.amazon.com/Rolls-ROLLS-MX44s-Mini-Mix-IV/dp/B00102VV46/

I bought it thinking I may use it. Haven't used it all and it's still sealed :/ wanna buy it from me?

You need a line mixer. Either a mixing console or something smaller, like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00102VV46/ref=psdc_11974881_t2_B0002BG2S6

Oh yeah, didn't see that one. Well, it kinda sucks, but i think i could live with only 2 inputs. I wouldn't use the switch and the ps4 at the same time anway, so i just could switch between them.

Or i go with https://www.amazon.com/rolls-MX44S-Mini-Mix-Mixer/dp/B00102VV46 which i would need to import :-/

http://www.amazon.com/rolls-MX44S-Mini-Mix-Mixer/dp/B00102VV46

I have this for my Volcas and Boutiques. It's ok, not as cheap as I would have liked and it's a little noisy. Does the job, though.

no, you cant do that. i mean you can but you can fry the controller's or the PC's sound jack or both.

you cannot do this safley without an audio mixer.

example:

http://www.amazon.com/Rolls-ROLLS-MX44s-Mini-Mix-IV/dp/B00102VV46/ref=pd_cp_MI_1

one potential solution to do this cheaply would be to use a 3.5mm audio cable out of the PS4 controller and into the blue input jack of your PC. then use the virtual sound mixer built into windows to listen to your PS4 through the PC's sound system. the only potential problem with this issue, is that depending on your sound card, there MAY be a slight delay in hearing the PS4 audio. this would not be present with a mixer.

The "double headed" cable is a 1/8" (3.5mm) TRS cable. This provides a stereo signal to the amplifier. I have the same issue with my receiver not having enough inputs. The easiest workaround I can think of is utilizing a small mixer to combine the inputs from your two devices.

Here is one that uses 1/8" (3.5mm) jacks so you don't need adapters or new cables.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00102VV46/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_PLWCyb4Y6QGZH