# audio shuriken kit

simple passive six channel audio mixer for eurorack or DIY synths

- **Seller:** [wenzellabs](https://lectronz.com/stores/wenzellabs), Rosenheim, Germany
- **Price:** €20.00 (EUR, before shipping and taxes)
- **Availability:** In stock
- **Categories:** Synth, Kits, Cables and adapters
- **Country of origin:** Germany
- **HS code:** 92099480
- **Product page:** https://lectronz.com/products/audio-shuriken

## Links

- [Documentation](https://codeberg.org/wenzellabs/audio_shuriken/raw/branch/main/doc/en_assembly_guide_audio_shuriken.pdf)
- [Schematics](https://codeberg.org/wenzellabs/audio_shuriken/)

## Images

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## Description

# audio shuriken
or
# ghetto mixer
or
# simple passive mixer
or
# yellow snowflake mixer

<img alt="front view of the audio shuriken" src="https://codeberg.org/wenzellabs/audio_shuriken/media/branch/main/pic/audio_shuriken_front.jpeg">

<img alt="back view of the audio shuriken" src="https://codeberg.org/wenzellabs/audio_shuriken/media/branch/main/pic/audio_shuriken_back.jpeg">

## description

the `audio shuriken` or `ghetto mixer` or `simple passive mixer` or `yellow snowflake mixer` is an easy to set up passive analog audio mixer. it is very simple and simple to use.

it comes as a kit.

there are six "channels" any of which can be used as input or output. typically you will want to mix up to five inputs to one output.

it can be used and combined with may voltage leves such as eurorack or line-level audio or others.

<img alt="audio shuriken and some synth kits" src="https://codeberg.org/wenzellabs/audio_shuriken/media/branch/main/pic/audio_shuriken_and_synths.jpeg">

## pros

- no power supply needed
- no batteries
- simple
- all voltages supported
- almost always usable in modular setups
- typical use in
    - eurorack
    - synth kits
    - DIY synths
    - flying setup
    - audio contraptions

## cons

- the volume cannot be turned fully to zero
- cannot amplify
- only attenuates
- channels are not isolated, each output level changes the load seen by other channels
- mono (left/tip)

<img alt="audio shuriken and a classic eurorack cable splitter" src="https://codeberg.org/wenzellabs/audio_shuriken/media/branch/main/pic/audio_shuriken_on_splitter.jpeg">

## schematic

<img alt="audio shuriken schematic" src="https://codeberg.org/wenzellabs/audio_shuriken/media/branch/main/pic/audio_shuriken_schematic.png">


## assembly guide and notes on the schematic

here's <a href="https://codeberg.org/wenzellabs/audio_shuriken/raw/branch/main/doc/en_assembly_guide_audio_shuriken.pdf">the assembly guide and notes on the schematic </a> of the audio shuriken.


<img alt="audio shuriken and a cable splitter hanging on a hook" src="https://codeberg.org/wenzellabs/audio_shuriken/media/branch/main/pic/audio_shuriken_and_splitter.jpeg">


## Shipping policy

We will try to ship in-stock products within two to three business days.
For international customers outside the EU: Import duties, taxes and all other fees are the recipient's responsibility.