Developed for professional applications in the fields of studio recording, stage performance, TV/broadcast, and live events, the Palmer tauber 2x1 Passive Microphone Merge Box is used to connect two balanced XLR microphones to a single, balanced XLR microphone input on a mixer, PA, or audio interface.

Because the decoupling takes place via a balanced resistance matrix, phantom power is passed through to both inputs. This means that both dynamic and condenser microphones can be used with this versatile merge box (avoid connecting a dynamic and a condenser microphone together, as the microphone types have very different levels and sound characteristics).

Due to its passive circuitry, the tauber does not add sound coloration and does not require a power supply. The aluminum casing and sockets are extremely robust and long-lasting.

Connect Two Mics to Single Mic Input    For Dynamic and Condenser Mics    Passes Phantom Power    Two XLR-F Balanced Inputs    One XLR-M Balanced Output    Passive Design, No Power Required    Rugged Aluminum and Steel Casing

• For connecting two microphones to one microphone input
• Two balanced XLR inputs
• One balanced XLR output
• Use with dynamic or condenser microphones
• Phantom power can pass through
• Extremely fail-safe passive circuitry, no power supply required
• Solid casing made of aluminium and steel
• Includes rewritable tour label for attachment onto the back of the tauber
• Engineered in Germany 

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does it pass along 3V plug-in power from the camera to run a lavalier?

A: Yes. Power is passed thru; photos show a lavalier mic connected, which would confirm this.

Q: 2. Will the mixer introduced latency?

A: No, the Kopul CMCS-1 Passive 3.5mm Microphone Combiner/Splitter should not introduce any latency to the signal chain.

Q: 3. Can the RCA and 1/4 inputs be used at the same time? If so are the signals mixed together for xlr outputs?

A: Technically yes, you could use those two inputs at the same time. However, the audio coming out of the XLR's would be mixed together, and potential phase cancellation could occur from combing audio sources in such a manner.

Q: 4. If you use only the left XLR output does it sum to mono?

A: The unit would not sum the two inputs to mono to the left output.

Q: 5. What happens if I connect to all three input possibilities at the same time; 1/4" TS, RCA, and 3.5mm TRS. Will it prioritize one over the others and output from only one source, or will it blend all three sources before outputting via the XLR outputs?

A: The direct box is intended to be used with one input source only. If three sources are connected to three different inputs they would be blended together into one signal which may have issues with phasing.

Q: 6. Its possible to use Line level signal instead of mic livel?

A: The Kopul CMCS-1 only takes mic level but you can use BH #SASMARTRIGP for line level input.

Q: 7. Does it fit 1/4 XLR cord?

A: This will only accept XLR cables. Not 1/4" cables.

Q: 8. Does this also work to split the line level connection coming from a sound board so I can feed two cameras?

A: The manufacturer of the JIB/Y, Galaxy Audio, does not recommend it be used to split a line level signal. Alternatively, you may consider the Whirlwind LBS; B&H# WHLBS.

Q: 9. Does the signal come out in stereo?

A: Signal doesn't come out in stereo. XLRs are commonly use as a mono signal of one source. This is only to split that one signal into two without dropping much on quality.

Q: 10. headphones?

A: This unit is not designed to be used with headphones.