USA – Building on the clever innovation that is a hallmark of Whirlwind, they introduced earlier this year the podMIXai. An active mixing device, the podMIXai combines a dynamic microphone with an unbalanced stereo audio source for connection to a single line level input of a sound system. Use it with CD and MP3 players, mobile phones, computer sound cards, etc. along with a microphone for announcements over background music. The output is mono-balanced line-level. The compact, rugged podMIXai, includes a wall adapter power supply, which provides 12VAC at 1-Amp.
More details from Whirlwind (www.whirlwindusa.com ):
Features include:
• Variable level controls on both the mic and music inputs allow level matching and mixing between the music source and the microphone. The mic input accepts dynamic microphones and can provide up to 60 dB of gain. The music input can boost the signal 20 dB.
• On/Off switches for both the mic and music inputs allow muting control of each signal. A bass cut switch on the mic input can reduce handling and wind noise.
• Music signals are input via a single 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo TRS jack which are summed to mono. The microphone input is a balanced female XLR jack and the output is via a balanced male XLR jack.
