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First post, by Ozzuneoj

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I have been considering getting something like this for my MIDI sound modules:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807239594458.html
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805121457519.html
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806982701845.html

The broken descriptions and messed up pictures make it very hard to tell if each "input" is taking in the actual Right and Left signals from a stereo device (using a TRS jack), and then mixing each input in separate Right and Left channels, and then outputting separate right and left channels. I am finding the same units on Amazon (for more than twice the price) and the reviews there seem to confirm that you do in fact get 6, 8 or 10 stereo inputs with separate channels, which then mix to two separate channels at the output.

Seems like a perfect solution for a midi stack. I think the only thing I would prefer is that the knobs were on the front so it could more easily go into a stack or rack.

I figured I'd post about them now since there seems to be a sale going on and they are a bit cheaper than normal. I will probably grab an 8 channel so that I never need anything larger. Yes. I'm sure that will work. 😊

Has anyone used one of these specific models before?

I am currently using one of these (branded as Amoon AM-228) and it works perfectly fine but you have to control each channel individually, which is irritating for stereo sources. It also requires twice as many connectors on the back since they are all mono, which leads to a pretty huge wiring mess even with just four devices connected to it.

Now for some blitting from the back buffer.

Reply 1 of 2, by SuperDeadite

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Never used that one, but currently I use a Moukey MAMX3, and I'm happy with it. I do wish it had audio level indicator lights, but noise level is perfectly fine for old tech.

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Reply 2 of 2, by Ozzuneoj

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SuperDeadite wrote on 2024-08-26, 04:10:

Never used that one, but currently I use a Moukey MAMX3, and I'm happy with it. I do wish it had audio level indicator lights, but noise level is perfectly fine for old tech.

Yeah, I had one of those "saved for later" on Amazon for at least a year or two. I decided to check Aliexpress and found that other style. I think having all the knobs in a row is easier for my brain to keep organized, and it should be slightly slimmer. Otherwise, I'm sure they are basically the same inside.

I just found something that is very intriguing... if only they made higher power models:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806547709118.html

8-way guitar effect pedal power supply. Guitar pedals seem to be 9V center-negative, which is what most (not all!) sound modules are. If they made one which was rated at 1A or 1.5A per jack that could be cool. It sure would save a HUGE mess with all of those power bricks dangling all over. The USB port would even run the mixer. Still... powering hundreds or thousands of dollars worth of vintage sound modules with one cheap power supply seems a tad risky. 😁

Also, does anyone know of a cheap way to get very short 6.35mm TRS (stereo) to 2x 6.35mm (mono) cables? Or even just TRS to 2x RCA. I'd like to have all matching cables for once so I should get enough to fill all of the mixer's inputs if I ever need them. Having to buy 8 of them at the normal prices though is... not very appealing. If anyone sells them in bulk or in lots of 5+ I would like to get them that way. I'm not real concerned about needing high quality cables since we're talking about a foot or less of cable connected to 30 year old equipment.

Now for some blitting from the back buffer.