Mix-It Products (IT Designs)

[FJRBluesman]

For those wanting to integrate multiple electronic devices (Radios, GPS, RADAR detectors, etc) on their scoot read below.

Big props to John Brown at IT Designs (Mix-It, mixitproducts.com). I recently purchased a Mix-It2 from John's website. I'm very pleased so far with the Mix-It2, it works as advertised. I have a Garmin Nuvi 780 and an Escort Passport 8500 X50 RADAR detector. I tried mickey-rigging this stuff together and it didn't work well. I was getting a loud hum that drowned out my Passport audio. I had a few options; however, the Autocom, and the Mix-It2 were at the top. I preferred the Mix-It2 after I had numerous E-mail correspondences with John and he answered all my questions in great detail. The biggest factor was that the Mix-It2 was specifically designed to isolate the noise between the Garmin and Passport units, without all the extra cables, etc.

The Mix-It2 unit has 2 mono inputs (one with priority override); two stereo inputs; a stereo output; combined on/off switch and volume control; power indicator (green); low battery indicator (red); power input and optional power input cord (supplied); 9V battery included. The unit has a small clip that can clip onto your pocket or tank bag. It also comes with a couple stereo cables, I asked for two mono cables since I have plenty of stereo cables.

John who is proprietor of IT Design and made the Mix-It2, rides bikes and made the original Mix-It for himself then marketed it for other riders. After receiving input from other riders John has since improved the unit and created the Mix-It2.

The built in amplifier is not really needed for my setup, both of my devices are plenty loud, but it helps. The unit is a nicely made package, easy to read nomenclature for the all the inputs, etc. Low battery light and priority override. The unit works as advertised.

To update: I just used this set up on a ride (about 6 hours of continuous use) and it worked perfectly, no issues, no noise.

 

[Bounce]

+1 on a good product with a good focus on their customers. i've been running them since the MixIt(1) and they keep working and working and working. I sold the Mixit when I bought the MixIt2 for the ability to have 1 item prioritized (over rides all other inputs). Af far as I know, it's still working for its new owner.

 

[BKR CHK]

Count me as another satisfied customer. I purchased a Mix-It 2 back in 2007 and it recently died, I suspected it was a bad DC power supply. I emailed John asking about the repairs, he replied the next day and told me to send it to him for repairs and the cost would be 10 dollars plus return shipping. In a couple of days after John received the Mix-It2 John emailed me that indeed it was a bad DC power supply, and there were additional problems and needed to do further trouble shooting. After a few more days I received an email from John that he had fully repaired my Mix-It2 and it was in the mail and I could pay him after I received it, and he only charged me the 10 dollars + shipping.

Kudos go to John and the Mix-it products. There was very good communication with him and very reasonable costs for the repairs. I will purchase another product from him when I need something, and the Mix-It2 is a great product.

Lori Magers

 

[FJRBluesman]

I have to bump this up again and give huge props to John at Mixitproducts.com. :yahoo:

I keep asking him silly questions and he answers them quickly.

I wanted to make some wild cable for my RADAR detector that I saw done at Fairlaners tech day. I needed an audio mono, 3.5mm cable, with 90º male connectors. These are not easy to find. John had some on his website right here, for cheap and he sent them out quick and gave me status on the shipment.

Customer satisfaction is superlative! :yahoo: