Using Series Resistors for Audio Sources: Is Jumpering Channels Safe?

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Using series resistors in a passive summing mixer can help limit voltage from multiple audio sources to prevent overdriving the destination. Jumpering left and right audio channels directly can lead to serious repercussions, including distortion caused by impedance mismatch. While many in the AV industry have successfully used this method for years to create mono signals, concerns about potential damage and sound quality persist. The impact of these issues often depends on the specific source material being used. Ultimately, using a proper summing mixer is recommended to avoid distortion and ensure optimal audio performance.
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My understanding of a passive summing mixer is to use series resistors to limit the voltage from multiple sources so as to not over drive the destination? If you are combining two audio channels say from a VCR and jumper the left and right channel will this have serious reprocutions for the destination? For years in the AV business, I and many others, have been jumpering left and right channels on singal source to make a mono signal without using a summing mixer. I am being told this should never be done?? Anyone prove or disporve this?
 
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Not using a mixer will cause distortion due to impedence mismatch.

How much you will notice this depends on the source material.
 

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