I/O selector box recommendation

[nca916]

Thanks for looking,

I have 2 keyboards & pair of active PA speakers. I normally use one at a time, but in the future use 2 keyboards at the same time. Is there any hardware that I can connect my 2 keyboards and connect pair (stereo) of PA speaker and switch one another just by pressing button? I prefer balanced 1/4 or XLR or both. Looking for good quality studio usage. Thank you.

 

[goz211]

Why do you need an A/B switch? Why not a small mixer?

 

[nca916]

Thank you, that is what I was looking for. I am a newbie

 

[goz211]

Low budget solution - a small line mixer (if it's just for your keyboards) - I used them for years. At some point you may want to put a mic or a guitar or another instrument through your PA - if you can afford it one of the little ones from Mackie with 2 or 4 XLR inputs and 2 channels for your keyboards would be a good investment.

Mackie is a good brand. I've a little Behringer Eurodesk in my collection and it gets used a lot - if I suggest it the subscribers on the other side of the Atlantic may weigh in with their "Behringer is unreliable" stories. I haven't found that to be the case.

Post again if you want model suggestions - do you have a local music shop? You'll get some advice there - take in your gear and have them set it all up for you in the shop.

 

[jmemcse]

Are you stereo or mono? Musicians Friend has mono line mixers for $30, and stereo for $50 - both are Behringer brand.

http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Behringer-MICROMIX-MX400-4Channel-Line-Mixer?sku=621108

http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Behringer-EURORACK-UB802-Mixer?sku=631238

Hope this helps.