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INTRODUCTION TO THE MX-5
Upon designing a more complex version of this kit, the MX-10, we determined
that not everyone needed all of the features in the world, so we came up with
this simple design. This is a high quality low-noise mixer capable of handling
two stereo line inputs and one mono microphone input. This gives most users
all the inputs that they will ever need for making car tapes, DJing for a wedding,
using with our stereo transmitter kits etc.
Mixers are used in all sorts of audio applications such as rock concerts, DJ
booths in bars, radio stations, recording studios and so on. If you've ever
looked at a mixer board for a concert, you would notice that they have upwards
of fifty or so channels, and seven or more controls for each channel. Each
channel has reverb, tone controls, delay, and more. Our MX-5 has only two
inputs for the line level which may include a CD player and a tape deck. The
MX-5 does not have any tonal controls for each channel, but almost all users of
this project will want a flat response anyhow. If they do not, they will run the
output of the mixer directly into an equalizer to custom-tailor their sound. For
example when a person makes a car tape, they may want to boost the bass to
get over road noise.
The MX-5 was designed for simplicity, low noise, and low cost. Its small size
makes it easy to carry around and store. Its long travel on the controls make it
easy to mix audio signals smoothly and accurately. We hope you enjoy building
and using the MX-5, we sure did at Ramsey!
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