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Revived Retro Music Mixers

Xiwi Electronics Revives The Passive Matrix Music Mixers with Color

— June 13, 2013 — Tech
For all the music junkies out there, Xiwi Electronics has brought the classic Passive Matrix Mixer as a colorful, compact and newly designed DJ accessory.

Fitted with all the traditional nobs, wires and music editing software that mixers loved from the original Passive Matrix Mixers, the newly remodeled Passive Matrix Mixer is the quarter of the size, made from lighter metals and without a doubt more durable. Xiwi Electronics has even taken the design a step further and changed the iconic rectangular shape of the Passive Matrix Mixer into a sleek square shape. Most importantly, all the mixer's cables are now color-coated in funky bright shades like pink, yellow, blue and orange. The addition of color will help mixers and DJs swap out audio jacks with more convenience.

Even with all of these great new updates, the new Passive Matrix Mixer is actually cheaper now than it was back when it first came on the market.
Trend Themes
1. Revived Retro Music Mixers with Color Cables - Introducing colorful and compact Passive Matrix Mixers offer opportunities for retro new products of other synth hardware.
2. Compact DJ Accessories - The Mini Passive Matrix Mixer provides opportunities for new and innovative compact DJ accessories.
3. Cheaper Passive Matrix Mixers - Lower price point is an opportunity for music hardware makers to create more affordable mixers for a broader consumer market.
Industry Implications
1. Music Hardware - Productivity opportunities for music hardware companies to create synthesizers and mixers with color and compact styles.
2. DJ Equipment - Revival opportunities for DJ equipment companies to renovate classic music mixers with new features and upgrades.
3. Audio Cable Manufacturing - Opportunities for audio cable manufacturers to develop more affordable and colorful professional cables to cater to consumers' color preferences.
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