PORTABLE AUDIO MIXER
2018

ROLE:
Industrial designer – creating and developing the overall aesthetics and interactive function of the product.

TOOLS USED:
Creo Parametric, Adobe Illustrator, FDM 3D printing and cardboard hand prototypes.

MARKET LAUNCH:
2019-2022

WHAT I’M PROUD OFF:
This was the first product I designed with a electronic component. Working with the electrical and mechanical engineering team expanded my design knowledge and helped build understanding of more aspects of bringing a complex product to market.

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OBSERVATION

A common sight that was observed during jam sessions at the TC office was the mess of equipment and gear needed to record a session. Most current products also require a steep learning curve to learn how to operate. There was clearly an opportunity to simplify the setup and allow the musicians to plug in and play.

THE PRODUCT

Blender was created as the simple solution that any performer could use to easily record and control any music session. With 6 independent stereo inputs, 4 line/headphone outputs, USB and Bluetooth connectivity, it’s designed to power on, connect to your device , plug in and play.

A complimentary app allows the musician to control their input/output levels, add effects, record select inputs and mix any recorded music. Additionally, Blender can also be powered by 3 AA batteries so it is a fully portable device and can be isolated from ground to avoid any noise during a session.

DESIGN DETAILS

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