1.1. What problem does a Microphone Mixer solve?

In the commercial environment, it is often necessary to interrupt music playback with announcements

  • In retail areas

  • In waiting rooms

  • At the hotel

During the announcement, the music signal should be quieter and the microphone level should be easily adjustable.

1.2. How does trivum implement Microphone Mixer?

trivum provides this function for each zone. The only requirement is that the respective zone can access a line input.

As soon as you have selected the line input for the microphone in the zone setup, the microphone icon appears as an action area in the zones. For an announcement you only have to start the action.

1.3. Advantages of Microphone Mixers

The simple integration into the music interface makes it easy to make an announcement. The volume ratios during the announcement can be adjusted at any time during the announcement.

1.4. How can you customize Microphone Mixer?

The following options are available:

  • Line input selection

  • Volume of the microphone signal

  • Music signal volume

  • Microphone on/off

1.5. What are the limitations of Microphone Mixer?

The line input of a trivum device is designed for CD players, TV etc. and the sensitivity of the input for microphones may be too low.

In order to be able to connect any microphone, we recommend using a microphone preamplifier. Common microphone preamplifiers also support other helpful functions such as:

  • Limiters

  • Compressor

  • Deesser

  • 48V phantom power

Please find out which functions are recommended for your microphone and adjust the relevant settings on the preamp accordingly.