Douk Audio
Little Bear MC5 Mini Portable Stereo 4 Channel Audio Mixer Passive Live Studio Console Recording Low Noise (No Power Needed)
Bottom line: The Little Bear MC5 Mini Portable Stereo 4 Channel Audio Mixer Passive: Passive design runs with no battery or external power needed; main trade-off: passive circuit adds no gain, so weak signals stay quiet.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Passive design runs with no battery or external power needed
- ✓ Four 3.5mm inputs mix CD players, instruments and recorders at once
- ✓ Switchable 1K/4.7K input impedance matches different audio sources
- ✓ Independent volume knob per channel with no cross-channel interference
Cons
- ✗ Passive circuit adds no gain, so weak signals stay quiet
- ✗ Only 3.5mm jacks, no XLR or 1/4-inch pro connectors
- ✗ No built-in EQ, effects, or USB recording output
- ✗ No phantom power for condenser microphones
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Little Bear MC5 Mini Portable Stereo 4 Channel Audio Mixer Passive… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the streaming gear category. Douk Audio's streaming gear lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Key Features
- Fully upgrade!!! Specially designed an input impedance switch to switch between 1K(default) and 4.7K, can match with different audio source well.
- MC5 stereo audio mixer with 4 channel 3.5mm inputs and 1 channel 3.5mm output, which is capable of mixing the signals from CD players, instruments, portable recording devices, video playback devices and so on.
- Mini size with exquisite appearance, passive circuit design won’t boost or reduce the audio signal. And MC5 can work without battery or external power, very convenient to carry and use any time any where.
- With one main output volume knob and four independent input volume knob, 4 channels input have no interference to each other. Providing the highest sonic quality even at maximum output level.
Full Specifications
| Brand | Douk Audio |
|---|---|
| Audio Input | AUX |
| Model Number | MC5 (4-CH) |
| Power Source | Unpowered |
| Compatibility | Switch |
| Number of Channels | 4 |
| Warranty Description | 18-month limited warranty. |
| Output Connector Type | AUX |
| Connectivity Technology | Auxiliary |
| Manufacturer Part Number | XX-MC5 |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 2.13"D x 3.29"W x 0.83"H |
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