Brand new to the forum, diving into a big project...

jumpfroggy · 28th December 2007, 05:39 PM

Hello All!
James here from Rhode Island. I've been into computers (and taking things apart with screwdrivers) for just about as long as I can remember. I've also been into music (playing guitars) for a while now, and I'm interested in some DIY music equipment. I'm "mechanically inclined" as my mom would say, and I like to tinker with chips, a soldering iron, and some multimeters. I've done a bit of work here and there (fixing laptops, soldering cables together, etc), but never really ended up putting any big circuits together.

I've always wanted to start a big project, and now I think I will. I have a band where each person needs to be able to hear their own mix, and traditional mixers don't support that many (we need 7 inputs and 6 individual mixes out, most mixers are up to 4 mixes out). I just want something simple, so my first thought is a matrix mixer (aka. headphone monitor). Right now I'm looking at a very simple design, just inputs, pots to mix them all, and opamps for amplification.

I'd love to post my ideas and get advice... which forum should I post to?

Thanks all, can't wait to get into this project!

James

Cal Weldon · 28th December 2007, 05:52 PM

Hello James and welcome to the forums. You might wish to post in Musical Instruments. That where most PA stuff goes.

jumpfroggy · 28th December 2007, 08:35 PM

Thanks so much for the reply. I'll post in there with more details. I think I've found a good source for the components, so I'm getting more excited. Can't wait to start building!

salesmonster · 30th December 2007, 07:59 AM

Welcome aboard!

I think you will be amazed at both the talent and the generosity of the people here.

Later!
Dave

jumpfroggy · 3rd January 2008, 10:32 AM

Thanks again for the replies, I posted my project here:
Need help with my first project; 7x6 headphone/monitor/matrix mixer

28th December 2007, 05:39 PM	#1
jumpfroggy diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2006	Brand new to the forum, diving into a big project... Hello All! James here from Rhode Island. I've been into computers (and taking things apart with screwdrivers) for just about as long as I can remember. I've also been into music (playing guitars) for a while now, and I'm interested in some DIY music equipment. I'm "mechanically inclined" as my mom would say, and I like to tinker with chips, a soldering iron, and some multimeters. I've done a bit of work here and there (fixing laptops, soldering cables together, etc), but never really ended up putting any big circuits together. I've always wanted to start a big project, and now I think I will. I have a band where each person needs to be able to hear their own mix, and traditional mixers don't support that many (we need 7 inputs and 6 individual mixes out, most mixers are up to 4 mixes out). I just want something simple, so my first thought is a matrix mixer (aka. headphone monitor). Right now I'm looking at a very simple design, just inputs, pots to mix them all, and opamps for amplification. I'd love to post my ideas and get advice... which forum should I post to? Thanks all, can't wait to get into this project! James

28th December 2007, 05:52 PM	#2
Cal Weldon Speakerholic diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: British Columbia	Hello James and welcome to the forums. You might wish to post in Musical Instruments. That where most PA stuff goes. __________________ Next stop: Margaritaville Some of Cal's stuff \| Cal Weldon Consulting

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28th December 2007, 08:35 PM	#3
jumpfroggy diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2006	Thanks so much for the reply. I'll post in there with more details. I think I've found a good source for the components, so I'm getting more excited. Can't wait to start building!

30th December 2007, 07:59 AM	#4
salesmonster diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2007	Welcome aboard! I think you will be amazed at both the talent and the generosity of the people here. Later! Dave

3rd January 2008, 10:32 AM	#5
jumpfroggy diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2006	Thanks again for the replies, I posted my project here: Need help with my first project; 7x6 headphone/monitor/matrix mixer

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