Hi guys (girl or two possibly),
I'm needing a little help with a small project.
6 into 1 mixer - mono channels.
I need to record the drums (rough recording, but still fairly clear) for a band and I would rather build a simple mixer for the purpose as opposed to buying one.
I'd rate my electronic skills / knowledge on a scale of 1 - 10 as a firm 2... highly dangerous!
At first, i thought that a severely simple circuit of inputs -> pot -> output would work, but my research shows otherwise.
I've pulled a simple schematic for a 2 into 1 mixer that is simple enough. The problem arises when you add more inputs. Apparently i'll pick up a lot of unwanted noise and the attenuation will drop.
**broken link removed**
while this is for RCA's it's easy enough to modify for 1/4" jacks.
I then found a 6 line mixer schem and this is where i got scared...
**broken link removed**
I don't understand the majority of the symbols and reasoning behind the use thereof.
So i ask you, with tears in my baby blues:
1. What components are needed to complete this project?
2. Is there an easier way?
3. Would i be able to modify the simple 2into1 by adding another 4 inputs into the equation?
Sorry about the absolute Noob Q's...
(For those wondering, Moegoe is Afrikaans for 'idiot'... )
I'm needing a little help with a small project.
6 into 1 mixer - mono channels.
I need to record the drums (rough recording, but still fairly clear) for a band and I would rather build a simple mixer for the purpose as opposed to buying one.
I'd rate my electronic skills / knowledge on a scale of 1 - 10 as a firm 2... highly dangerous!
At first, i thought that a severely simple circuit of inputs -> pot -> output would work, but my research shows otherwise.
I've pulled a simple schematic for a 2 into 1 mixer that is simple enough. The problem arises when you add more inputs. Apparently i'll pick up a lot of unwanted noise and the attenuation will drop.
**broken link removed**
while this is for RCA's it's easy enough to modify for 1/4" jacks.
I then found a 6 line mixer schem and this is where i got scared...
**broken link removed**
I don't understand the majority of the symbols and reasoning behind the use thereof.
So i ask you, with tears in my baby blues:
1. What components are needed to complete this project?
2. Is there an easier way?
3. Would i be able to modify the simple 2into1 by adding another 4 inputs into the equation?
Sorry about the absolute Noob Q's...
(For those wondering, Moegoe is Afrikaans for 'idiot'... )