Mix-It2 THE ORIGINAL POCKET SIZE AUDIO MIXER AND AMPLIFIER

Description

Mix-It2
The Original Pocket Size Audio Mixer and Amplifier.
Hear it all: radar detector, talking GPS, MP3, CB, Satellite radio... ANY four devices with a headphone jack, simultaneously!
What does the Mix-It2 do?
The problem
: Many motorcycle riders would like to listen to music from their MP3 players, CD player, AM/FM radio, etc. while still being able to hear a radar detector alert, GPS turn-by-turn directions, or CB radio. Until now, the only solution has been to listen to one device or the other (for instance, listening to music and counting on visual alerts from the radar detector which is not easily seen during daytime riding), or buying a cheap 'Y' cord from an electronics store to connect two devices together. The problem with the 'Y' cord approach is that some devices are not compatible with each other, and one device can damage another by using this type of cord. When you have invested so much money in your equipment, do you really want to take that risk? In addition to compatibility problems, some audio devices simply are not loud enough to be heard clearly while riding.
The solution
: The Mix-It2! Of course! The Mix-It2 allows the user to plug in up to 4 devices simultaneously and keeps them electrically isolated so they cannot damage one another. It has been tested and is compatible with many devices: MP3 players, CD players, cassette players, AM/FM radios, satellite radio receivers, essentially ANY device with a headphone output! It also has a built-in amplifier and volume control to boost audio levels so they can be heard above road noise, which itself is a great benefit to the user. The output of the Mix-It2 can also be connected to the AUX input of other devices: car stereo systems, Autocom and J&M CB communications systems, nearly anything with a line-level input.
How it works
: A common setup is a music player and radar detector. Set the volume control on the Mix-It2 between 1/4 to 1/2 way. Plug in and turn on your music player and set it to a comfortable volume level using it's volume control. Then turn on the radar detector and set it's volume to a level so you can hear it distinctly over the music. Since the radar detector only generates a tone when there is an alert, you will primarily only hear your music. This sets the "balance" of the device volume levels. The volume control on the Mix-It2 is then used to adjust the volume level heard of both devices with one convenient control. Why four inputs? You likely will not listen to four devices at once, but you can connect them all and then power on the ones you want to hear at any given time and power off the others. Connect your MP3 player, FM radio, radar and GPS and if you grow tired of the FM radio (or travel out of range of your favorite station) turn the FM radio off and MP3 player on - no need to mess with wires and volume levels - set them and forget them!
Note
: The Mix-It2 does not provide a microphone interface or communications capability and will not work for conducting conversations on a cell phone or CB radio without additional hardware and/or cables.
Specifications:
On/Off power control & master volume.
Green power indicator
Red low-battery indicator
Stereo output jack connects to:
Earphones
Helmet speakers (motorcycle, snow mobile)
Powered speakers
AUX (line) input of Autocom, J&M CB,
car power amplifier, etc.
(2) stereo inputs (MP3 players, CD, FM radio, etc.)
Mono isolated input (no need for special isolation
cables) for GPS, radar detectors, CB radio, etc.
Audio is presented in both ears.
Priority mono input mutes all other inputs when a signal is present.
12v noise filtered external power jack (power cord included)
9v battery compartment (battery included)
Belt/tankbag clip
Additional specifications:
Dimensions: 5.5"L x 2.75"W x 1"H
New amplifier design provides 25dB gain (9x!), CD quality signal to noise ration (95+dB)
Battery low indicator comes on with approximately 1 hour battery life remaining
Filtered external power jack elimnates ignition noise.
Dual powered (9v battery OR 12v external power)
Battery life: 24 hours continuous use
External power range of 11v-18v, no converter or step-down required.
0.25 amp power draw when on (surface draw of .2mA when powered off)
Will XM satellite receivers work with the Mix-It2?
Yes! This is a very popular use for the Mix-It2. Due to design limitations of satellite radio receivers, the output from these devices is not great enough to hear on a motorcycle. Indeed, people using them at home find they have to turn up the volume on their stereos much higher than they normally have to for other components such as CD, MP3 and DVD players. Many satellite radio receivers do not have volume controls built in! They do offer limited volume settings via a menu, but even the maximum output level is not sufficient for motorcycle use. Even though the satellite radio receivers are line-output devices, they work great with the Mix-It2.
What devices work with the Mix-It2?
The Mix-It2 has been used with numerous devices, really too many to list. The most popular items, and those include: Apple iPod, Lyra MP3 player, Personal Music Jukebox, iRiver CD player, Sony cassette walkman, Sangean AM/FM radio, Valentine 1 radar detector, Escort Passport radar detector, Garmin StreetPilot III, Garmin 2610/2620 GPS, etc.
How is the Mix-It2 powered?
The Mix-It2 operates of a standard 9 volt battery, for approximately 24 hours of continuous use. It can also be plugged into bike power using the included power cord. The external power jack of the Mix-It2 is noise filtered and does not require an external power filter. The power jack can accept a voltage input of 9v to 18v without the need for a voltage converter! To hard wire the Mix-It2 into your bike, connect the black wire to a fused +12 volt source, and the black wire with white trace to ground, and you're done!
Why do Escort/Bell/Cobra detectors require a different cable than the Valentine One?
The Valentine One audio break-out box has a headphone jack that is a stereo output and uses a 3.5mm stereo jack. Other detectors are monaural output and thus require a mono cable. Most others (notably Escort, Bell, and Cobra) also have ungrounded outputs and require isolation. Other products sell isolation cables at ridiculous prices, while the Mix-It2 has the isolation built into two mono inputs.
Why do the Garmin GPS units require a special cable?
Earlier Garmin GPS units (mono ouputs, typically those without MP3 or satellite radio capability) use an ungrounded amplifier output. Other products require a special isolation cable, the Mix-It2 does not. The GPS just needs the proper cable to plug into an isolated input on the Mix-It2 (either a PC-GPS2 for 2610/2620 models). Later models (28xx, Zumo, Nuvi, etc) with stereo jacks can be plugged into a stereo input on the Mix-It2.
What is a priority over-ride?
A priority over-ride is a special circuit associated with one of the inputs of a mixer which, when a signal on that input is present, mutes the other inputs giving this signal "priority". In some systems, the other signals are completely muted, some simply reduce the volume making the priority signal more prominent. Here is how it works: let's say you have a MP3 player, talking GPS and radar detector plugged into a priority mixer. The radar detector is plugged into the prioritized input. Normally, you would be listening to music, your GPS might announce directions once in a while, but when the detector produces an alert signal, the music and GPS are muted so you only hear the radar signal. When the radar signal stops, the music and GPS function again. Many customers requested the feature, so it was added to the Mix-It2.