Zoom L6 // A Nearly Perfect Portable Mixer

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  • Опубліковано 21 лис 2024

КОМЕНТАРІ • 221

  • @harrisg5
    @harrisg5 22 дні тому +57

    That jumbo arm threw me.

  • @treschlet
    @treschlet 22 дні тому +14

    My jaw dropped when I saw them launch this. It's basically what I've been craving as a groovebox-guy forever

  • @BounceChord
    @BounceChord 22 дні тому +18

    Very stoked for this thing. I feel like we’re about to see some really well mixed modular jams on the tops of mountains and in the middle of the ocean and stuff.

  • @skywalnut
    @skywalnut 22 дні тому +27

    Apparently it's also a 12-in 4-out audio interface, which is pretty cool. That's a pretty good deal for 10 (plus 2 master) inputs, as well as being a recorder (and compact enough to fit on my desk with my synths!)

  • @dudfaz
    @dudfaz 22 дні тому +23

    Nice one Jorb!
    A very cool little thing. I don't understand why nobody wants to do stereo FX sends though, especially when it's digital.

  • @jeffryarchambeau5441
    @jeffryarchambeau5441 22 дні тому +22

    Now you've got me Jorbsing for an L6.

    • @JorbLovesGear
      @JorbLovesGear  22 дні тому +1

      @@jeffryarchambeau5441 we don't Jones for things anymore, we jorb for them.
      We don't Josh around anymore, we jorb around.

  • @miamha
    @miamha 22 дні тому +18

    Oh fudge you’re gonna make me Jorb

  • @CreeewDeeeTaaay
    @CreeewDeeeTaaay 22 дні тому +6

    I was sold almost the moment I saw it. I’m tapped out on inputs into my 16 in audio interface, so this as a sub mixer that can still independently record all its inputs if needed is GREAT. And being able to yank it out of my home setup for gigs is also high utility. WOOT!

  • @curtisaloia
    @curtisaloia 22 дні тому +9

    Been in my cart for months, but was waiting for a review like this and for it to be readily available!

  • @DAWlessJam
    @DAWlessJam 22 дні тому +5

    as soon as I saw this zoom L6, I thought it would work great with my Roland Airas and then you did just that. Nice!

  • @miked1869
    @miked1869 20 днів тому +1

    My first exposure to Zoom gear was their 9002 guitar effects processor at the beginning of the nineties. It was a compact, idiosyncratic device that slotted onto your guitar strap, was surprisingly affordable and sounded amazing.
    Even though I haven't been a regular Zoom customer over the years, I'm glad they're still going and producing quality products well over three decades later.

  • @petecolombo
    @petecolombo 21 день тому

    Seems like a really slick little tour mixer and interface! Big board features, baby board footprint for customs, and easy to whip out and work with in a pinch. The transparency of the mix and low noise floor sold me.

  • @akamikeb
    @akamikeb 11 днів тому

    lmao tangent completed - man I was more than happy letting you go off there, too

  • @MosEisleySpacePort1138
    @MosEisleySpacePort1138 22 дні тому +3

    Just got the R4. Love it. This one looks amazing too. Zoom’s been releasing some very pro-musician gear lately.

    • @synthsoniq
      @synthsoniq 22 дні тому +1

      The Zoom R4 is awesome. My regular mixer goes into the R4 and I use it as my main audio recording device. It's great and works perfectly.

  • @tomsteger1
    @tomsteger1 19 годин тому

    Wow...great demo! Super fun and engaging. Great job!

  • @briandavidgregory
    @briandavidgregory 22 дні тому +7

    Minor point that I've seen missed in a few videos is that you can record to the sound pad.

  • @DocGeezer
    @DocGeezer 22 дні тому +2

    well, you convinced me to get one on pre-order, and saved 10% with PC's current sale!

  • @CodyCoates
    @CodyCoates 20 днів тому

    I absolutely love my L20... such a workhorse for jam/shows/synthing around. I was just starting to look for a smaller format mixer for my workspace, and this pops up. Absolutely sold, and love that I can put it in my eurorack!!!

    • @wireguy123
      @wireguy123 18 днів тому +1

      Have an L20 also and really with the Aux were stereo....Id be using it as a keyboard mixer

  • @stability703
    @stability703 22 дні тому +3

    Seems to be class compliant so it should be a nice addition to an mpc! Connected via usb, you can expand your in/outs and chain up some pedals etc for a nice compact setup.

    • @scottlumsden
      @scottlumsden 22 дні тому +1

      Unfortunately it won’t work as a USB audio interface for MPC as it has a fixed sample 48kHz sample rate and MPC has a fixed 44.1kHz sample rate.

  • @melo3101
    @melo3101 5 днів тому

    WAIT WAIT WAIT THAT SH*T IS BATTERY POWERED OMG
    If only there was more than 2 mic inputs this would be absolutely amazing

  • @scottbecker3485
    @scottbecker3485 20 днів тому

    Immediately pre-ordered here in Germany. Can‘t wait for this problem-solver for me as a solo acoustic/electric performer who also sings and uses a few extras (like a Boss DR01-S rhythm maker and a Meinl Kick (stomp) pedal, plus a Dig Deep octaver for a pseudo-bass) and only has 3 inputs on the EV Everse 8 speaker. This will let me easily get everything pre-mixed that needs to go to Channel 3 (Aux) of the Everse 8. Great form factor and options! Thanks for detailing the features for us.

  • @Ancaja123
    @Ancaja123 22 дні тому +2

    Well now I definitely don’t need a TX-6. This can easily fit in a jacket pocket or handbag, and perfect for travel.

  • @MFRedoom
    @MFRedoom 21 день тому +1

    Leaving this comment before watching but other than the fact it is not working with AUM currently it is awesome!!

  • @ZipSnipe
    @ZipSnipe 4 дні тому

    Finally a small mixer with mutes on each channel ..YES !!!

  • @jumpstar9000
    @jumpstar9000 22 дні тому +4

    It's an incredible piece of gear. They are going to sell like hotcakes I'm sure. I can see stacking them around your studio as well as you buy more gear. The AUX send / return. Those are stereo TRS right? Anyway, awesome review Thanks!

  • @ImplosiveCatt
    @ImplosiveCatt 13 днів тому

    Wow! This is exactly what I was looking for. I want a dawless setup in a rather limited space. Already got my eyes on Zoom L bigger brothers because of recording feature but they're just too big for my setup. This is perfect. The 2 x Aux sends on top is orgasm.
    The Roland P-6 Sampler and Zoom L6 are the winners of portable devices of 2024 in my book.

  • @N0B0DY_SP3C14L
    @N0B0DY_SP3C14L 21 день тому

    Excellent review and walkthrough. Well done, Jorb.

  • @ZakiWasik
    @ZakiWasik 4 дні тому

    This is amazing!
    I'm building a pedalboard for my synth setup and this has the perfect footprint and enough I/O. I want to run two FX sends for my reverb and delay pedals and it is important to run them as I might have multiple synths that needs reverb at the same time. Further, since I'm submixing my keyboards I face the challenge that if I want to record a gig, I usually only have the stereo track to work with. But here I can just pop in a SD card and record keyboard tracks individually and sync everything after the fact. 1/4" jacks are perfect for my use case. I would not want to deal with 1/8" jacks in a professional setting.

  • @92JelaniMusic
    @92JelaniMusic 20 днів тому +1

    This is my dream live rig mixer!

  • @kidzorro
    @kidzorro 17 днів тому

    Great review! So let's hope an AIRA compact mixer is coming soon...

  • @bionicle141197
    @bionicle141197 16 днів тому

    That would be a great portable keyboard mixer, nice!
    I would get this over the Radial Key-Largo

  • @hovermotion
    @hovermotion 18 днів тому

    Superb mixer for desktop hybrid studio , I have the L12 which is really too big and too many inputs for what I need I was going to down grade to the L8 but I may get this unit..

  • @_c_y_p_3
    @_c_y_p_3 22 дні тому +1

    Im with you on the micro sd cards. Make the BIG ones, we can always use an adapter for small ones. I have a cat yo, between the cat and the vacuum……. those things been known to vanish. And while we at it, bring back the battery in phones and make em standardized across all brands by law. No more thin devices for planned obsolescence!

  • @mikenoface
    @mikenoface 22 дні тому +2

    I bought L-6 and P-6 together for exactly this type of setup.

  • @FrankFonikTechnoCollage-ist
    @FrankFonikTechnoCollage-ist 7 днів тому

    Totally rad device! 🔥

  • @zdravkodimitrov
    @zdravkodimitrov 22 дні тому +1

    Should I, should I not 🤔 Yes, I should!
    Great video, as usual!

  • @sesa2984
    @sesa2984 22 дні тому +1

    I agree about the tiny cards. I honestly, (maybe just being a relic who prefers a physical media format for my music, wether it be production or consumption), would be happy with a format that was thesize of an old zip drive or something, or at least a minidisc. But I do think the maxi-sd cards are sufficient for the puroses of cataloguing into a book or something, pieces I can at least hold in my hand and not…only lose. I guess we should just be happy they give us anything at all that is ours to keep and not just a susbscription to “THE CLOUD.”

  • @thedarkestrainbow
    @thedarkestrainbow 21 день тому

    I’ve been wanting something like this forever. Small format, a good amount of channels, mixing abilities but not taking up a lot of panel space with knobs. Recording. A perfect version for me would have double the stereo channels. Basically I like all my gear plugged in simultaneously so I can just turn it on and play, without having to plug and unplug synths. My current mixer handles the job but is the size of a normal analog mixer, ie: huge.

  • @swz_tor
    @swz_tor 22 дні тому +1

    a few 1/4 y adapters and a pack of 1/8 cables is lifesaving nowadays

  • @giannisozo7928
    @giannisozo7928 16 днів тому

    The state of your CP keybed is giving my OCD brain nightmares 😱😱😱

  • @DetroitMicroSound
    @DetroitMicroSound 21 день тому

    Seriously considering combining this with my Xenyx 1002B for live DAWless use. That'll give me two additional fx sends, and four more stereo ins' plus a few other little goodies in a seriously compact mixer!

  • @Sineidal
    @Sineidal 20 днів тому +10

    Has anyone used this as usb audio interface? How well does it work? How many ins and outs does it show on a daw? Thanks

    • @evilforhire
      @evilforhire 9 днів тому +1

      It has 4 audio tracks for a daw

    • @emixbase
      @emixbase 7 днів тому

      That is a good question, but is the recorded format on the sd card can be imported to daw, for further editing?

  • @luisbarrera5740
    @luisbarrera5740 22 дні тому +2

    Pre ordered early October from Perfect Circuit. They said it should be a 3-6 week wait period during that time

  • @tombasports
    @tombasports 22 дні тому +3

    Got mine a week ago can’t be more happy. Do I want the Tascam 12? Yes do I have the space no. So this is the very next best thing

  • @iancain6647
    @iancain6647 22 дні тому

    Always here for it.

  • @dubmaster01
    @dubmaster01 14 днів тому +1

    Seems like a good unit. An audio (1-pot) compressor on the mic inputs would've been appreciated, and easy to implement. Only fault I find on the unit is location of the off/on discriminator. If one has to pick up or thumb-hold the unit when introducing channel 2 xlr input it appears easy to depress and depower. Back panel would've been better for safety's sake. How much for that RE-201?

  • @electrosonicnebula
    @electrosonicnebula 21 день тому +5

    Cool mixer. Honk if you want Yamaha to make a reface CP with full size keyboard or better yet a full-size board that combines all the Refaces.

    • @wireguy123
      @wireguy123 18 днів тому

      Its called a CK61

    • @electrosonicnebula
      @electrosonicnebula 18 днів тому

      @@wireguy123 Fair enough it looks like they've done it but not with that stripped down interface which is what I would have wanted along with semi-weighted keys. It looks like they put synth type keys on it if you want the 61 keys version. It's understandable given the existence of CPs and YCs but still.

  • @father_jordan
    @father_jordan 16 днів тому

    Jorb LOVES gear.

  • @aseomg
    @aseomg 19 днів тому

    Busking Jorb.

  • @Syntox
    @Syntox 19 днів тому

    This might be the ultimate compact mixer for live synth sets. Really love the form factor. Wisheverything wasn't so dependent on the master channel - would it have been THAT much more compute power to make it so? Not a deal breaker. I like it

  • @42Crows
    @42Crows 20 днів тому

    all it needs an fw update to turn on a switch to turn the 2 aux out into a single stereo aux out. so many wonderful stereo aux units out there, no mixers without spending a shedload for a large digital mixer supports stereo aux out so we all chasing a few 80s mixers that do that

  • @TheSuccessfulHuman
    @TheSuccessfulHuman 18 днів тому +1

    IEM mixer?

  • @supermonkeycollider
    @supermonkeycollider 16 днів тому

    Sequential Multitrack and CS1x/AN1X (after yamaha purchased Sequential) both use that type of menu structure. Also see the Waldorf Pulse (i'm sure there are more)

  • @howardjones543
    @howardjones543 20 днів тому

    There's also an L8 for another £50, also runs off batteries, has 6 mic ins, 4 monitor outs, but bigger and with old-school faders. I guess it's more for podcast/live use...

  • @timothyharrison
    @timothyharrison 21 день тому

    I happen to be in the market and this looks perfect. I went looking for affiliate links, but I'm not seeing a link to Perfect Circuit. I see the giveaway and trade ins. I'll use the giveaway link and go from there. Hope that gets you credit.

  • @patfinn2697
    @patfinn2697 22 дні тому

    Rad video, great data. Will this replace my Dude? Maybe? Still, this is definitely a problem solver I think a lot of musicians could use. Thanks Jorbatron

  • @Imetalman2000
    @Imetalman2000 17 днів тому

    This is actually a cool alternative to the Tx-6.

  • @jsieb
    @jsieb 22 дні тому

    It's so cute!!

  • @alexetchart7313
    @alexetchart7313 19 днів тому

    Re comp agree, they could do a firmware update and make the comp button a toggle for per channel adjust like on the mixer section.
    Then future per channel features (eg mid frequency or fx 1 or 2 select) could be added by pressing two eq buttons at once, both stay highlighted. Tbf a lot of future proofing could be embedded with a shift button, maybe they can recruit an existing button as a shift button and buttons can flash if in secondary mode. Manual / menu divey I know but let’s root for the perfect mixer 🫶

  • @DivKid
    @DivKid 18 днів тому

    18 mins ... party time!

  • @logiclust
    @logiclust 22 дні тому +3

    ‘ half the things I say are wrong and the rest of it. I don’t really understand that’s my review.’

  • @jeffryarchambeau5441
    @jeffryarchambeau5441 22 дні тому +2

    Been wondering about this bad boy.

  • @pooshNchums
    @pooshNchums 22 дні тому

    I ❤ Niagara Falls too!

  • @atommachine
    @atommachine 22 дні тому

    I use mine for fx returns to sd and into daw. Its a great little mixer.

  • @iotaprime2892
    @iotaprime2892 14 днів тому +1

    My sympathy goes out to those who coughed up $1200 freaking bucks for the Teenage Eng mixer.

  • @ricknorris1466
    @ricknorris1466 21 день тому

    You should use the MIDI in on both of the Rolands from your Yamaha to control the Sample pads and “keys” on both.

  • @xammai9679
    @xammai9679 21 день тому

    This is a podcasters dream

  • @nkozi
    @nkozi 22 дні тому

    I've been using a Yamaha MG10XU for bringing electronics on stage for a minute but this seems like it could be really handy. I'm torn on the form-factor as it's like, a pro AND a con depending on what purpose the mixer's serving. Will bookmark this one for sure

  • @pascoebrock5877
    @pascoebrock5877 22 дні тому +1

    very good talk xx

  • @jeltoninc.8542
    @jeltoninc.8542 17 днів тому

    Zoom makes good stuff.

  • @cthulholmhastur5317
    @cthulholmhastur5317 17 днів тому

    😜⚡ Dayumn! This is next on the list! All the features, great price... Sweet. Also, liked and subscribed. 😁🤓

  • @acarrado
    @acarrado 22 дні тому

    At first, I said to me it was the mixer I was looking for for months. But it just regrets there is a lack of rec-arm, cue, or overdub functionalities.

    • @bauer6105
      @bauer6105 21 день тому +1

      Bro then go octatrack

    • @acarrado
      @acarrado 21 день тому +1

      @bauer6105 Not exactly thé same price 😅

    • @eTERNIAN69
      @eTERNIAN69 21 день тому +1

      It would have been perfect, then they don’t allow you to overdub :(

  • @tresporros
    @tresporros 21 день тому

    very cool device!

  • @relative_vie
    @relative_vie 22 дні тому +3

    Jorb been busy lol

    • @JorbLovesGear
      @JorbLovesGear  22 дні тому +4

      @@relative_vie appreciate the close uploads being noticed, honestly 😭

  • @Harlem-Instrumental
    @Harlem-Instrumental 19 днів тому

    It be cool if multiple L6's could be linked up.

  • @Wild_D
    @Wild_D 7 днів тому

    Just got this to pair with my Airas

  • @synthsforbreakfast
    @synthsforbreakfast 20 днів тому

    Hi Jorb! Thanks for the detailed review. I wonder if the L6 will work with an MPC One as an audio interface. Could you by any chance test it?

  • @alexetchart7313
    @alexetchart7313 19 днів тому

    It would be so cool if you could daisy chain 2 together and assign one as the master…. 🐶🦁

  • @hellobendaniel
    @hellobendaniel 7 днів тому

    Been needing a mixer for DJing, but trying to balance weight/size with quality and cost...kinda feel like this could be an interesting fit!

  • @victorproa
    @victorproa 22 дні тому +1

    Great review! Thanks a lot!
    One doubt though, does it really handles an eurorack signal or is it necessary to convert to line-level? This a kind of hard to find information right now.

    • @JorbLovesGear
      @JorbLovesGear  22 дні тому

      @@victorproa I believe it's line level, the manual will have the details.

    • @alexandermontagnet3361
      @alexandermontagnet3361 22 дні тому

      I was curious about this as well and the website says that Zoom L6 is "Eurorack Compatible".

    • @adder2488
      @adder2488 22 дні тому

      Given that the 32 bit floating point negates the need to use gain, I assume it can handle it? 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @christiantrempler598
      @christiantrempler598 16 днів тому +1

      I was also wondering about the electronic side of the potential eurorack compatibility and wrote them about it. Their answer: it "lies in the specsheet": Specifically for the combo jacks, connected via TRS, the L6 can withstand a maximum input level of +24dBu, which is approx. 34vpp. (this means that the "usual/common" 10vpp works). Connected via XLR it is "only" +4dBu=3.4vpp. And the Line jacks do +9dBu=6vpp

    • @alexandermontagnet3361
      @alexandermontagnet3361 16 днів тому

      @@christiantrempler598 Wow, so total lie on spec sheet and website? Also, they only talk about TRS on the combo jacks. Can you not use a TS cable? This product looked great at first, but now that more info is coming out nothing makes sense. This was a huge money saver in theory, especially with the floating 32 bit.
      So basically this is just another hybrid mixer/audio interface for podcasters?

  • @toslinked
    @toslinked 21 день тому

    neat. can you send different channels to different internal FX?

  • @_s.d.s._
    @_s.d.s._ 10 днів тому

    I really think it needs to be mentioned that the XLRs are the only two inputs with dual ADCs, meaning that true 32-bit recording is only possible on two out of the ten channels. (Source: page 5 of the manual.)

    • @JorbLovesGear
      @JorbLovesGear  10 днів тому

      @@_s.d.s._ could you elaborate? Is the two converters not just to account for a balanced signal?

    • @_s.d.s._
      @_s.d.s._ 10 днів тому

      @@JorbLovesGearNo, the dual ADCs are what’s needed to actually make the inputs “un-clippable.” Without dual ADCs on the other inputs clipped signals are un-recoverable.

  • @b3n70n
    @b3n70n 22 дні тому

    Hi, 100% almost perfect. How many HPs? I assume 52 HP. In my particular case, I have an Output desk that could fit perfectly in a happy ending kit (Tip Top)

  • @supercompooper
    @supercompooper 20 днів тому

    I'm very sad that the Keith McMillan k mix is now discontinued. That was pretty perfect as well.

  • @postnoise
    @postnoise 21 день тому

    Can channels 3 and 4 have separate levels for each track if you go double mono for each?

  • @TheIllynow
    @TheIllynow 18 днів тому

    "While you're down there"

  • @daneguitarist1
    @daneguitarist1 21 день тому

    I met Jorb at knobcon 2024 (not 2023, that was actually photoshopped in) anyways, super sweet guy.. he helped me tie my shoes... i brought 6 pair to knobcon, and he helped tie them, and my roomate juanito (goes my 'hammer fight' now... long story) but 'hammer fight' brought 5 pair
    anyways, jorb took time out that he should have been making Better Videos Jorb!.... ... and helped us tie our shoes....
    anyways, really great guy! 4 out of 5

  • @666.pastel
    @666.pastel 22 дні тому

    i’m conflicted on it, because the 1010 blue box exists and can be found for around the same price… if i didn’t have a TC helicon blender and a bastl bestie I would def consider buying this

    • @chromedomejunior
      @chromedomejunior 22 дні тому

      my bluebox’s USB port came loose before it ever left my home studio 😢

  • @VJFranzK
    @VJFranzK 20 днів тому +1

    Have you tried MIDI synch with this rig? I wanted to do this type of thing, but someone said: It cannot send MIDI timing out! (As the Tascam 12 actually CAN, and makes it great.)

    • @JorbLovesGear
      @JorbLovesGear  20 днів тому +1

      @@VJFranzK I guess I don't know why you would want to have temp from the mixer? I synced the aira boxes together already

    • @VJFranzK
      @VJFranzK 19 днів тому +1

      @@JorbLovesGear Well, it's good to have the recording begin right on Bar 1 of the first beat, you know, for importing things into a DAW and edit them later, also to do multiple takes with everything lined up perfectly. This can happen with things like Tascam 12, and what i'm using now: Ableton Push 3

  • @charlescowper
    @charlescowper 21 день тому

    Apparently the sample pads a can record the main output and be used as basic loopers.

  • @hghalo
    @hghalo 22 дні тому

    Yes king

  • @xTheOxx
    @xTheOxx 22 дні тому

    If it had 4 XLR inputs and 2 stereo inputs instead of the opposite, it would be perfect (it would make it a better option for podcasters AND bands).

    • @chrisb3389
      @chrisb3389 21 день тому

      Their L-8 is better for that purpose. The multiple headphone jacks alone on that make it great for podcasting.

  • @Psztyk236
    @Psztyk236 22 дні тому +1

    Can MIDI be used for syncing drum machines and stuff?

  • @MrCosmicVictory
    @MrCosmicVictory 3 дні тому

    i dont need it. but if i was on the market looking for a mixer, this would be awesome.

  • @mankismelbournejay
    @mankismelbournejay 22 дні тому +1

    My issue with zoom stuff (I have an interface and a feild recorder) is that after about 4 or 5 years the rubberised soft touch plastic has degraded into a sticky mess. They still work fine, but id hesitate to buy anymore of their products which is a shame😢

  • @christianthompson1473
    @christianthompson1473 21 день тому

    Eurorack compatible means you can buy an adapter to fit the L6 in a Eurorack case.

    • @christiantrempler598
      @christiantrempler598 17 днів тому

      I was also wondering about the electronic side of the potential eurorack compatibility and wrote them about it. The answer "lies in the specsheet": Connected via TRS, the L6 can withstand a maximum input level of +24dBu, which is approx. 34vpp. (this means that the "usual" 10vpp works). Connected via XLR it is "only" +4dBu.

  • @tombasports
    @tombasports 22 дні тому

    Also you have to be careful. If you have heavy duty cables like a braided pig hog having over 8 cables weighs down the device to the point it can just over so….pedal board Velcro is your friend

  • @H4NDCRAFTED
    @H4NDCRAFTED 2 дні тому

    So you don’t get individual control over the split monos ? Edit just checked manual , yeah they share control, expected I suppose, but not as versatile as I hoped.

    • @JorbLovesGear
      @JorbLovesGear  2 дні тому

      @@H4NDCRAFTED correct

    • @H4NDCRAFTED
      @H4NDCRAFTED 2 дні тому

      Ty , sorry saw your reply after my edit, cheers

  • @JosephElsherbini
    @JosephElsherbini 22 дні тому

    I love the features and form factor of this but sad they don't have a more premium version that uses the inputs they use on their F series field recorders. Basically want an F6 in this form factor. Curtis Judd's video on the H1XLR shows these inputs compared to the F series for instance.

  • @joetowers4804
    @joetowers4804 20 днів тому

    I´ve been looking at the Behringer Flow because it is a multitrack audio interface. I see that this one is a 12-in, 4-out but I don't understand what that means. Care to elaborate? I am trying to use my DAW for vocal, guitars, backing tracks, etc. A small mixer/audio interface on the pedalboard could be awesome.