Maker hart JUST Mixer S Portable 3 Channels Stereo IN Mini Audio Mixer/2 Stereo Output/Battery/USB Power/3C Device

I bought this tiny mixer based on my good experience with the Maker Hart Loop mixer, which I also recommend. Specifically, I wanted a clutter free way to hook up an electronic instrument (like a synth, sampler or drum machine) with an effects pedal & headphones so I can explore the capabilities of the pedal. This unit allows me (with the right cables) to easily set up a stereo instrument connected to a stereo effects pedal(s) and monitor it with my Sony MDR V6 headphones. Right now I'm powering it with the included alkaline batteries without issue. It works well for that. Granted, my hearing isn't what it was once upon a time, but the sound is very clean and good quality at reasonable levels. I could conceivably use this to mix up to 3 stereo instruments (and it does have a line out in addition to the headphone out), but I've got the Maker Hart Loop Mixer for that. :)

The mixer works for what I want, I split the PS5 audio between my speakers and this mixer, the mixer is used to hear PS5 and discord at the same time through the same headset, though because of the audio quality past half, which is heavily distorted and un-usable, it will never be competitive for games like Siege because the quality through the mixer is too diminished. BUT if you're getting it to more casually game on something like Destiny or CoD, the volume can go high enough for that. VERY IMPORTANT: If you are using a Blue Yeti mic, you MUST get a ground loop isolator or you WILL get a horrible hissing but it goes away completely with the ground loop. Make sure you plug the loop isolator into the yeti mic headphone port, not the mixer. Honestly I'd just get a couple just in case for other use cases, but I don't have that hissing noise everyone is talking about because of the ground isolator. If you're still noticing some hissing, try the Output side instead of the Headphones, it is quieter but can sometimes sound a little better. I like that it can use batteries.

The sound management quality was excellent... simple to operate... and, all controls (gain for each of the three channels and the master volume control) function with great smoothness and linearity! Two quality connecting cables are included— one for power access, the other for audio interconnection. The unit operates on a pair of AAA batteries (included), or via the use of the enclosed USB power cable. Additionally there are two front panel audio output jacks one for headphones, the other for direct connection to an external amplifying audio device. A 3-position slide switch provides a power-off option, an internal battery power source option, or a USB external power feed. A very bright colorful (2 colors) led illuminates to show which power source is in operation. Also, the packaging is first class and the large printed instruction sheet is among the best I’ve ever seen! I use it for my amateur radio station multi-devices audio integration control. It works very well and it is totally free of any 60 Hz hum. I would recognize that the most common use for this mixer is to provide merged audio mixing for up to three devices (I.e. tablets, I-pods, radios, etc.).

Totally does what I wanted which is mix my phone and keyboard together for little goof off jams. It works well with batteries. I accidentally left it on over night once and it was still working in the morning. There's occasionally a little line noise but like I said I'm doing this to entertain myself not making this the centerpiece of a studio which would be ridiculous.

I needed a mixer that combines inputs from three 3.5mm jack audio sources into one output, and this seemed like the perfect one for my live streaming setup. Once I received it, I tested it with the following audio sources: 1) Laptop audio via headphone/microphone combination jack 2) Video game console audio through monitor headphone jack 3) My commentary audio via Blue Yeti headphone jack Listening to all audio sources works wonderfully with minimal noise once all gain knobs have been properly adjusted. HOWEVER, once I started recording with my Blue Yeti (a USB condenser microphone), there was a horrible noise coming through the headphones. This noise only disappeared when I removed both the computer audio and game console audio cables from the device, which defeats the purpose of using the mixer. As a work-around, I was able to minimize the noise by using the Blue Yeti as a speaker for my PC, then mixing the microphone headphone jack with the game console monitor headphone jack. This works, but it is not ideal, as I would have preferred to control the laptop audio on the mixer separately from my microphone monitoring audio. A ground loop isolator on my inputs may help, but I haven't gotten the chance to try this yet. Admittedly, this is a marginal use case, so let's go over the pros and cons to this mixer: Pros: - Small form factor make it easy to fit into your setup and to transport. - Battery or USB power sources allow this mixer to be used portably. - Simple controls make the mixer easy to use and understand. - Combines playback sources effectively and with minimal noise (once the input gain knobs have been set correctly. - Low price make this suitable for casual use cases and low end applications. Cons: - High amounts of noise when recording with a USB microphone (as described in my example above). - Simple controls also mean less control over output (only input gain and master volume output). - Only comes with one TRS audio cable. Some important notes: Make sure that your input devices are turned up to maximum, then adjust the gain knobs accordingly. Having the gain turned up past 50% results in a lot of noise on the output. Make sure you are using TRS audio cables, as all of the input and output jacks on the mixer are TRS. Overall, the mixer does what I need it to do, albeit with some compromises. It's not ideal for my application, but it's a good value. If you need a simple solution to combine three playback audio sources, this is a good choice. But if you need something to combine audio for a live streaming setup, for example, I'd advise that you look elsewhere.

First off, I have many years of experience in pro audio. I ran a DJ / mobile audio company for some time in my younger years so I have plenty of experience and exposure to audio devices and their use. I wasn't expecting much from this mixer, my use case is extremely simple. I have two computers on the same desk, and I wanted to use a single set of speakers for both computers, rather than having to switch back and forth. Very simple. I didn't want to invest in a small desktop studio mixer, so I thought I'd give this a try, but it was a complete failure even for this simple use. After wiring both computer line out to the mixer, and setting the gain to about 25-30% on all inputs and output, and connecting the USB power, I couldn't hear anything. I reconnected my speakers directly to the mac, and could clearly hear the music playing at normal volume. Mac volume was 100%, and spotify was 100% volume, speakers were at maybe 15% volume, which is comfortable level. Plugged back in to the mixer and again couldn't hear anything. I turned up the speakers and could finally hear music at a VERY low level. Again, double the original speaker volume from when the speaker was directly connected to the source. I was hesitant to increase gain on the mixer as I knew the quality would suffer, and I was right. As soon as I increased gain, audio quality tanked, and noise increased dramatically. Increasing input and output gain to what I would consider original input volume levels was unlistenable quality-wise. I gave up and returned the unit because it is worse than useless. Not only does it not work, it also LOWERS input volume to unusable levels, and when you increase gain to attempt to hear your source audio, the quality is so low it is unlistenable!

I purchased my mixer April 2021 and it's still going strong. It is one of the most critical pieces of hardware for my home office setup as I'm able to mix audio from my personal laptop, my work laptop, and a third source if I want. The price is perfect for this sort of simple use case. Others have complained that the sound gets distorted if you turn the volume too high and to those people I say what were you expecting from a low powered audio mixer. Even $1000 audio mixers will distort audio if you turn the volume high enough. If you're an audiophile looking for a mixer, this isn't the right one for you and you should know better than to skimp on your passion. If you're someone looking for something cheap that just works, you'll find no better product.

First off to start, I was looking for a small temporary mixer between a phone and a computer or 2 computers into headphones. This product was just the one that I found that would fit my temporary needs. There is problems that I ran into but since it was the only minor issues that you can avoid I kept it and just went around the issues. Pros: -mix up to 3 devices with 2 outputs -headphone output -speaker stereo output -4 knobs to control 3 inputs and master output -USB powered so its really portable -smol c: Cons: -slight static noise -after 50% there is distortion if there is a lot of bass coming from one of the inputs -anything past 75% knob turn it sounds just straight up bad -instant noise reduction that is about 25% -this will not drive high end headphones.... -really heavy bass will get it distorted instantly Workarounds: -put all input devices on max volume -at most keep any of the 3 inputs at 50% -have the master knob put up all the way at 100% -add a DAC after the output for headphones -use a clean power source that is not connected to audio usb port that would be on a motherboard (USB 2/0 or 3.0) -have good cables for the inputs/outputs What I wish was better or had: -be able to have any audio go past 50% without distortion -provide another cable Overall I like the device, it gets me around my issue but the device isn't perfect. I will be keeping it and be using it at for now until I move and get a bigger mixer like the GoXlr, Behringer 502, 802 or 1204.

L'ho acquistato per fare RSI (remote simultaneous interpreting) perché consigliato da una brava collega e l'ho usato per un po'. Non so perché, ma a un certo punto sentivo un brutto rumore di fondo. Non avendo tempo di approfondire, sono passata a un mixer più professionale. Lo tengo ancora perché è piccolo e molto leggero, sperando di risolvere magari un giorno il problema. Ma forse è proprio la leggerezza e scarsa solidità a renderlo meno affidabile.

Ich nutze es mit mehreren Bluetooth Transmittern um mehrere Geräte mit Ausgabe an einen Bluetooth Kopfhörer zu senden. Das klappt soweit gut, allerdings gibt es manchmal leichte Störgeräusche, liegt aber an den Adaptern. Bin zufrieden.

I am completely blown away with the quality of this small mixer. I needed one as when I combined the audio from my phone (for music) with the audio output from my laptop docking station (work meeting audio etc) the music audio was "dulled" due the differing impedances of the items. With this little mixer there is none of the dulling and it also amplifies quite a bit too (added bonus). Separate volume controls for each input too - although not really required for me as I can turn up the music audio independently (iPhone) and also docking station audio independently (laptop controls). It was more costly than I wanted to pay, but I had read other good reviews and knew that if it's no good then I can return it. Not a chance it will go back unless it dies (which I doubt as it seems very well built - as though care has been taken with it's design)

Ik heb hem in een hoekje van mijn (oude maar uitstekende) Yamaha klavinova staan waardoor ik een aantal extra bronnen door de speakers van de klavinova kan laten klinken: - muziek uit mijn ipad om mee mee te spelen - mijn elektrische Roland sax - geluid van de klavinova zelf via midi en een Hammond emulator in een iPhone of iPad Signaal/ruis verhouding lijkt goed in orde

Works well enough on battery power but as soon as you plug it into a USB lead to power it, there is a very noticeable 60 buzz. Very disappointing considering it wasn't priced like a toy that it turned out to be.