Whirlwind podMIX User manual

The podMIX is a passive mixing device that combines a
microphone with a stereo line level audio source, for
connection into a single mic input of a sound system. Use it
with CD and MP3 players, computer sound card outputs, DJ
mixers, etc. along with a microphone in sports arenas,
conference rooms, banquet halls, gymnasiums and party
houses for paging or announcements over background music.
Accepts stereo line inputs and sums them with the
microphone into a single balanced mono output.
A variable attenuator on the line input allows level matching
and mixing between the music source and the microphone.
Mute switches on both the mic and line inputs provide
convenient on/off control of each signal.
Works with both dynamic and condenser microphones and
passes phantom power from the sound system to the mic
input.
Line signals are input via a single 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo TRS
jack or color-coded dual RCA jacks. The microphone input is
a balanced female XLR jack and the output is via a balanced
male XLR jack.
Features a ground lift switch on the line input to help
eliminate hum and buzz.
Can also be used as a high quality DI box.
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LINE INPUT
(RCA jacks and 3.5mm stereo jack)
Use to connect the audio outputs
from computer sound cards, CD
players, MP3 players, etc. The
3.5mm (1/8”) jack is a tip / ring /
sleeve type. The tip is connected to
the + side of the white RCA jack, the
ring is connected to the + side of the
red RCA and the sleeve is common
ground to both.
LOOP THROUGH
“Y” connection of the input signal
can be achieved by connecting the
appropriate cable to the unused
input jacks as both types are
connected in parallel.
LOW-Z BALANCED OUTPUT
Male XLR provides balanced low
impedance, mic level signals suitable
for connection to balanced, mic level
inputs (mixing console, sound system
input, etc.) Phantom power passes
through from this output to the mic
input XLR.
Whirlwind will, at its
option, repair or replace
the unit. This warranty does
not cover damage resulting
from abuse, unauthorized
modifications or use of the
product in unintended
applications.
BALANCED MIC INPUT
Female XLR for connecting either
dynamic or condenser microphones to
the podMIX. The mic signal passes
through an isolation transformer for
increased noise and hum rejection.
Phantom power is directly coupled from
the output to the mic input so that the
sound system can power the mic in the
same way it would if the podMIX was not
in use.
MUTE SWITCHES
Individual mute switches allow
separate on/off control of the mic and
line inputs.
LINE INPUT LEVEL CONTROL
Adjusts the level of the line inputs after
they are summed together. This is
convenient for balancing the line input
to the microphone level going into the
sound system.
GND/LIFT (Switch)
This switch is usually left in the “GND”
position (grounds are connected from
inputs to output). If hum occurs when
using the podMIX, setting the switch to
the “LIFT” position may help to reduce
or eliminate it. (This disconnects the
ground between the line inputs and the
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This product is warranted to
be free of defects in
materials or workmanship
to the original purchaser for
a period of 3 years from the
date of purchase. Should
w a r r a n t y s e r v i c e b e
required, return the unit
postage paid along with the
original sales receipt to: