Goodwood Audio 3 Channel Stereo Line Mixer Custom Junction
What is a stereo line mixer and how do I use it?
Stereo line mixers allow you to send multiple inputs to a master set of outputs.
In its simplest form, a line mixer will take 2 source signals (let's say an acoustic guitar and an electric guitar) and send them out 1, shared output. It does this without loading down the signals and keeping all of the tonal complexity of each signal in tact!
With this stereo 3 channel mixer you can now mix down 3 separate signals from your stereo guitar effects (maybe a stereo delay, reverb and tremolo) and send them all out of a master Left and Right output.
In addition ("But wait, there's more"), you also get a completely separate dry through with dry mute!
This means you can run your wet effects in kill dry (no dry makes it through the wet effects, only the effect itself such as delay repeats, reverb decay etc) and have a separate dry output with muting control.
More on the wet effect controls
Level Controls & Kill Dry
Not all wet effect come with a 'kill dry function'. When you're running parallel wet effects, this is a bit of a deal breaker.
But don't worry. We've got you covered.
If a wet effect doesn't have kill dry but does go 100% wet (only the effect is heard when the 'mix knob' is all the way clockwise), set that effect to 100% wet and control the level of that effect with the Line Mixer level knobs. You've now got kill dry on an effect that doesn't have kill dry!
Dial in the 3 different effects to just the right levels and get to shredding.
Mono and Stereo Input options
What happens if you want to run a stereo delay and stereo reverb into the line mixer but have fallen in love with your mono chorus?
Can you still run this mono effect in parallel with your stereo wet effects?
YES!
Just plug in your mono effect into the left return only. It will be sent to both the left and right master outputs along with your stereo wet effects!
You can use this on one, two or all three channels of your line mixer.
Polarity Switch
Although most wet effects tend to be in phase with each other, it's not always the case. Or maybe you're just feeling a little crazy and want to run overdrives (tend to be out of phase with each other) in your new line mixer to see how they sound in parallel.
No problem.
Loop 3 can invert polarity with the push of a button, keeping all of your parallel effects in phase with each other. You can use this switch regardless of stereo or mono inputs!
A few fun tips for Dry Through and Dry Mute
The dry through function is pretty straight forward, but we wanted to make sure you were covered for a large number of scenarios.
If you have 3 amps or outputs available to you, you don't need to read on. You can plug into the Left and Right wet outputs as well as the Dry output. Happy days.
The Dry Output will see only the pre-wet effect signal and the Left and Right outputs will see the 3 channel inputs mixed down to a stereo output.
However, if you think you will ever be in the situation where you will only have a stereo rig but still want to run parallel wet effects with a dry through, what are you supposed to do in this scenario? You need 3 outputs but only have the option of 2.
Got. You. Covered.
Hold down the footswitch for 2 seconds. That's 2000 milliseconds.
You have now engaged the dry through to all outputs. Now your dry signal is mixed in with your Left and Right outputs as well as the dry output.
You're effects are still in parallel but coming out of a stereo set of outputs.
Hit the dry mute switch as normal to mute your dry signal for instant ambience, turn it back on again for huge separation between wet effects and dry signal!
Important Note On Splitting!
This line mixer is designed to mix signals that are already in parallel. It will not split your signal however. You need a way to split your signal to the inputs of your pedals if you are wanting to run them in parallel!
Check out our 4 Way Buffered Split if you think this is something you might need.
We're here to answer any questions along the way!
Summing
In a pinch? Has your amp died mid set and you need to get that full stereo signal summed down to one amp? Unplug the right output and you're sorted. Your left and right outputs are now going out of the left output only!
Custom Junctions are designed to last and come with a 2 year warranty!
All Custom Junctions are made with high quality, durable components.
Channel 1, 2, 3 and Dry Input Impedances: 1M
Output Impedance for Left, Right and Dry: 100ohms
Power Requirements: 2.1mm, 9v center negative. 150mA current draw.
Enclosure Dimensions: 115mm x 90mm x 51mm (LxWxH)
Warranty & Returns
All New products are covered by the manufacturers new warranty. Please check their website for the length of warranty and warranty conditions. If an item you receive is faulty get in touch with us ASAP. Second Hand products come with a 4 week warranty from us. If there is an issue let us know ASAP! This covers normal use and does not cover accidental damage, misuse, wrong power plugged into it, modding, water damage or any other damage caused by mistreatment. Just treat it nice and all will be good!
Shipping
We send A LOT of packages every week so don't worry about the shipping side of things!
We've never lost a thing and your awesome new gear will be packed up really well to avoid any damage in transit.
If your order comes in before 2pm we will ship it same day. Most of the time we pack things up all the way to 4pm so just call if you need it to leave same day after 2pm.
We ship mainly with Australia Post but may use a courier depending on location and size of the package.
Free Post ships with Australia Post standard and expected shipping times are between 4-6 business days depending on location. It will be longer to outside of metro and rural areas.
Express Post will usually be with you next business day in metro areas of QLD, NSW, SA, VIC and TAS. WA will take 2 days to metro and extra days after that to out side metro and rural areas.
Everything we ship has a tracking number with the exception of some power cables and smaller envelope packages. You will be emailed tracking once your order has been shipped!
What is a stereo line mixer and how do I use it?
Stereo line mixers allow you to send multiple inputs to a master set of outputs.
In its simplest form, a line mixer will take 2 source signals (let's say an acoustic guitar and an electric guitar) and send them out 1, shared output. It does this without loading down the signals and keeping all of the tonal complexity of each signal in tact!
With this stereo 3 channel mixer you can now mix down 3 separate signals from your stereo guitar effects (maybe a stereo delay, reverb and tremolo) and send them all out of a master Left and Right output.
In addition ("But wait, there's more"), you also get a completely separate dry through with dry mute!
This means you can run your wet effects in kill dry (no dry makes it through the wet effects, only the effect itself such as delay repeats, reverb decay etc) and have a separate dry output with muting control.
More on the wet effect controls
Level Controls & Kill Dry
Not all wet effect come with a 'kill dry function'. When you're running parallel wet effects, this is a bit of a deal breaker.
But don't worry. We've got you covered.
If a wet effect doesn't have kill dry but does go 100% wet (only the effect is heard when the 'mix knob' is all the way clockwise), set that effect to 100% wet and control the level of that effect with the Line Mixer level knobs. You've now got kill dry on an effect that doesn't have kill dry!
Dial in the 3 different effects to just the right levels and get to shredding.
Mono and Stereo Input options
What happens if you want to run a stereo delay and stereo reverb into the line mixer but have fallen in love with your mono chorus?
Can you still run this mono effect in parallel with your stereo wet effects?
YES!
Just plug in your mono effect into the left return only. It will be sent to both the left and right master outputs along with your stereo wet effects!
You can use this on one, two or all three channels of your line mixer.
Polarity Switch
Although most wet effects tend to be in phase with each other, it's not always the case. Or maybe you're just feeling a little crazy and want to run overdrives (tend to be out of phase with each other) in your new line mixer to see how they sound in parallel.
No problem.
Loop 3 can invert polarity with the push of a button, keeping all of your parallel effects in phase with each other. You can use this switch regardless of stereo or mono inputs!
A few fun tips for Dry Through and Dry Mute
The dry through function is pretty straight forward, but we wanted to make sure you were covered for a large number of scenarios.
If you have 3 amps or outputs available to you, you don't need to read on. You can plug into the Left and Right wet outputs as well as the Dry output. Happy days.
The Dry Output will see only the pre-wet effect signal and the Left and Right outputs will see the 3 channel inputs mixed down to a stereo output.
However, if you think you will ever be in the situation where you will only have a stereo rig but still want to run parallel wet effects with a dry through, what are you supposed to do in this scenario? You need 3 outputs but only have the option of 2.
Got. You. Covered.
Hold down the footswitch for 2 seconds. That's 2000 milliseconds.
You have now engaged the dry through to all outputs. Now your dry signal is mixed in with your Left and Right outputs as well as the dry output.
You're effects are still in parallel but coming out of a stereo set of outputs.
Hit the dry mute switch as normal to mute your dry signal for instant ambience, turn it back on again for huge separation between wet effects and dry signal!
Important Note On Splitting!
This line mixer is designed to mix signals that are already in parallel. It will not split your signal however. You need a way to split your signal to the inputs of your pedals if you are wanting to run them in parallel!
Check out our 4 Way Buffered Split if you think this is something you might need.
We're here to answer any questions along the way!
Summing
In a pinch? Has your amp died mid set and you need to get that full stereo signal summed down to one amp? Unplug the right output and you're sorted. Your left and right outputs are now going out of the left output only!
Custom Junctions are designed to last and come with a 2 year warranty!
All Custom Junctions are made with high quality, durable components.
Channel 1, 2, 3 and Dry Input Impedances: 1M
Output Impedance for Left, Right and Dry: 100ohms
Power Requirements: 2.1mm, 9v center negative. 150mA current draw.
Enclosure Dimensions: 115mm x 90mm x 51mm (LxWxH)
Warranty & Returns
All New products are covered by the manufacturers new warranty. Please check their website for the length of warranty and warranty conditions. If an item you receive is faulty get in touch with us ASAP. Second Hand products come with a 4 week warranty from us. If there is an issue let us know ASAP! This covers normal use and does not cover accidental damage, misuse, wrong power plugged into it, modding, water damage or any other damage caused by mistreatment. Just treat it nice and all will be good!
Shipping
We send A LOT of packages every week so don't worry about the shipping side of things!
We've never lost a thing and your awesome new gear will be packed up really well to avoid any damage in transit.
If your order comes in before 2pm we will ship it same day. Most of the time we pack things up all the way to 4pm so just call if you need it to leave same day after 2pm.
We ship mainly with Australia Post but may use a courier depending on location and size of the package.
Free Post ships with Australia Post standard and expected shipping times are between 4-6 business days depending on location. It will be longer to outside of metro and rural areas.
Express Post will usually be with you next business day in metro areas of QLD, NSW, SA, VIC and TAS. WA will take 2 days to metro and extra days after that to out side metro and rural areas.
Everything we ship has a tracking number with the exception of some power cables and smaller envelope packages. You will be emailed tracking once your order has been shipped!
