Summing two stereo signals before monitors

[Greg Reierson]

Seems to me you want switching, not summing. A simple input selector with DAC A on input 1 and DAC B on input 2 should do what you're looking for.

You could use something like Coleman Audio LS3 | Sweetwater.com if you're running unbalanced.

For balanced, the balanced Coleman is a great option.

[666666]

Yes, the LS3 is a cool little tool... have several, they work great.

[kingtoad]

As I say, I would rather do the switching inside the DAW if possible. It's just easier for my workflow to press the "s" key on the keyboard than reach out and flick a little switch. I don't think any added noise should make too much difference, right?

That said, I think I might have a lead on a cheap Coleman PS1A so will likely go with that now. Does anyone know how the input selection switches work on these devices? If I select one input are the others automatically deselected? I don't really mind either way as the PS1A switches seem nice and robust, but would be good to know.

[psycho_monkey]

Originally Posted by kingtoad

As I say, I would rather do the switching inside the DAW if possible. It's just easier for my workflow to press the "s" key on the keyboard than reach out and flick a little switch. I don't think any added noise should make too much difference, right?

That said, I think I might have a lead on a cheap Coleman PS1A so will likely go with that now. Does anyone know how the input selection switches work on these devices? If I select one input are the others automatically deselected? I don't really mind either way as the PS1A switches seem nice and robust, but would be good to know.

Summing with 2 open "sources" is likely to change the signal far more than a switching box and ITB level adjustment, wouldn't you think?

Any form of analogue trim is going to need extra components in the chain...I guess a passive attenuator is about as close as you're going to get to transparent.

[kingtoad]

Originally Posted by psycho_monkey

Summing with 2 open "sources" is likely to change the signal far more than a switching box and ITB level adjustment, wouldn't you think?

Any form of analogue trim is going to need extra components in the chain...I guess a passive attenuator is about as close as you're going to get to transparent.

Yeah, I guess you're right. I think I'm resigned to the Coleman/other switching box option, or I might just wait and get a Crookwood or similar, as that is the long term plan.