{"title":"Mixers","description":"\u003cp\u003eMixers, for mixing things. Mostly sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"umx-5-channel-unity-gain-summing-mixer-2hp","title":"UMX: 5-channel unity-gain\/summing mixer (2HP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS MODULE IS NOW RETIRED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003eA 5-channel summing mixer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003eThink of it as a reverse mult - whereas a mult will take a single input and duplicate it \u003cem\u003en \u003c\/em\u003etimes, this mixer takes \u003cem\u003en\u003c\/em\u003e inputs and sums them together at a single output. The inputs and output are resistively coupled, so it'll handle both audio signals and control voltages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003eAs supplied, the mixer is set up to have unity gain (ie. what goes in, comes out) by default - if you want to alter the overall gain, there's a trimmer resistor on the rear of the board which will allow you to do this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003e2HP wide - supplied with Euro-to-JST power connector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"York Modular","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41170886721645,"sku":"UMX-2HP-2","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/7115\/1213\/files\/IMG20231104131442.jpg?v=1774565353"},{"product_id":"pmx3-2-3-channel-passive-mixer-2hp-black-panel","title":"PMX3.2 - 3-channel passive mixer (2HP - black panel)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA three-channel passive mixer - handy to fill in an annoying gap in your set up as well as doing something useful (well, hopefully). The inputs are DC-coupled, so you can mix CVs without having any DC bias removed but bear in mind that the mixing resistors will lead to some signal attenuation which may need to be compensated for further down the signal chain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt'll handle modular-level audio signals as well, subject to the caveat above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis module is functionally identical to its predecessor, except that it now has a black faceplate with gold ENIG lettering,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIF YOU'RE PLANNING TO MIX CVs THAT FEED INTO A VCO, THIS MODULE PROBABLY ISN'T WHAT YOU WANT\u003c\/strong\u003e - an active mixer would be better for that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixing resistors are 10k by default - if you'd prefer a different value then you can either do it yourself (you'll need to be confident with surface-mount soldering) or I can do it for you, subject to an additional customisation fee.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"York Modular","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41611363909741,"sku":"PMX3.2-BLK","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/7115\/1213\/files\/IMG20240223165810.jpg?v=1774564163"},{"product_id":"amx3-2-3-channel-active-mixer-2hp-updated-design","title":"AMX3.2: 3-channel active mixer (2HP - updated design)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn updated version of the AMX active mixer module - functionally the same as its predecessors but now quite a bit cheaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs one of my 'high turnover' modules (ie. I sell a lot of 'em) the bulk of the assembly is now handled by the board fabricators with the final assembly and testing taking place 'in house'. There are several advantages to this: first, I can take advantage of the fact that parts from the fabricator are very cheap (economies of scale etc.) and second, I spend far less time faffing around with surface-mount components, leaving me to do final fitting of any through-hole parts plus any testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA companion module to the 3-channel passive mixer - the inputs are resistively coupled, so any DC offset in the signal will be preserved. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince this is an \u003cem\u003eactive\u003c\/em\u003e, rather than a passive, mixer, it is a better choice if you wish to mix control voltages, since each input is buffered prior to the mixing stage, and there is an additional gain stage to make up for any signal loss across the mixing resistors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2HP wide, supplied with a EURO-to-JST power adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"York Modular","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55995225866618,"sku":"AMX3.2-COMPLETE","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/7115\/1213\/files\/IMG20240401123927.jpg?v=1774551017"},{"product_id":"amx3-2-3-channel-active-mixer-2hp-partial-build","title":"AMX3.2: 3-channel active mixer (2HP - partial build)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a PCB\/panel set for the AMX3.2 active mixer module.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll surface-mount components have been pre-soldered\u003c\/em\u003e - it is up to you to provide the necessary through-hole componentry to complete the build. These are updated boards which have been fabricated by a PCB assembly service - the hand-built modules are now sold out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following will be required:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3x Alpha RK097\u003c\/strong\u003e pots (or compatible) - 10k linear taper recommended. Audio-taper pots are also suitable if they fit your particular use-case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4x PJ301M-12\u003c\/strong\u003e (aka THONKICONN) jacks (or compatible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3x knobs to suit\u003c\/strong\u003e - one for each pot. Due to the small size of the module, micro-knobs are  your best bet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkmodular.co.uk\/products\/eurorack-to-jst-power-adapter\" title=\"Eurorack to JST power adapter\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEurorack-to-JST power adapter\u003c\/a\u003e🔗(unless you want to roll your own)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower cable and mounting hardware (M3x6 machine screws will suffice). \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior to assembly, snap off the two 'ears' adjacent to the power connector footprint (you'll see the mousebites along the edge of the board) - these are placed as an aid to fabrication and are not part of the functional design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"York Modular","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55995230454138,"sku":"AMX3.2-PARTIAL","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/7115\/1213\/files\/IMG20251024212315.jpg?v=1774550661"},{"product_id":"pm4x4-4x4-passive-matrix-mixer-pcb-panel-set-14hp-copy","title":"PM4x4: 4x4 passive matrix mixer (14HP, prebuilt)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA re-release of one of my older modules - a 4x4 passive matrix mixer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those not in the know, a matrix mixer is a device that routes multiple input signals to multiple output destinations. It allows for flexible and complex routing of signals, enabling users to create custom mixes and effects chains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a traditional mixer, which typically combines inputs into a single output, a matrix mixer provides individual control over the routing and mixing of each input to each output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTL;DR - you can do funky mixing effects with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that as this is a passive mixer, meaning that you won't be able to generate feedback and other squally effects using the module on its own (you'd need some external amplification for that) but it's still good for taking up to four sources, mashing them together and then sending them to up to four different destinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote also that as this is a passive device there's a considerable tradeoff between mixer resistance value and voltage drop\/channel crosstalk. I use 10k resistors by default.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are three options available - please state which you want:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResistive coupling\u003c\/strong\u003e - best if you're planning to mix CV sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacitive coupling\u003c\/strong\u003e - removes any DC offset from the channel; best for audio or non-CV signals. Not recommended for CV mixing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNone\u003c\/strong\u003e - if you'd rather fit your own components to the inputs; in this case the relevant footprints (JP1-JP4) will be left unpopulated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the absence of any other information I will assume that resistive coupling is OK.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"York Modular","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56221676863866,"sku":"PM4x4","price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/7115\/1213\/files\/IMG20260417192007.jpg?v=1776758922"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.yorkmodular.co.uk\/ja\/collections\/mixers.oembed","provider":"York Modular","version":"1.0","type":"link"}