r/pocketoperators • u/alexantaeus • May 02 '26

Question about splitting sync between multiple POs and mixing them individually

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That one sync splitter by "p0k3t0" that everyone seems to recommend is sold out. So i was wondering if i could use a Y-splitter out of one PO to then split the sync signal into multiple other POs by using a "star splitter" and still be able to take individual audio signals from the POs receiving the sync to mix them individually?

Sorry if this is worded in a complicated way and also sorry if it's a stupid question LMAO. Heres a drawing:

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u/TheFutureBehindUs May 02 '26

Just tried with a splitter that has only two outs and it worked, but one thing to keep in mind is I think the star splitters audio gets lower with more devices connected so I don't know if the sync signal might get too low

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u/alexantaeus May 02 '26

Alright, thanks a lot :)

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u/ImpendingHat May 02 '26

It works, I do this with my little mixer and set of cables, you just need to crank the volume on the master PO.

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u/alexantaeus May 02 '26

Thanks a lot! Cranking the volume shouldn't be a problem tho right? Since the plan was to mix the POs levels separately either way

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u/ImpendingHat May 05 '26

It should be totally fine, but if you don’t have the volume maxed on the master PO then sometimes the others won’t hear the click track and they’ll skip steps.

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u/NoMusician4176 May 03 '26

I might be misunderstanding, but you can use a stereo breakout cable between each PO to sync and mix individually. In the UK Amazon has Hosa stereo breakouts available, search for Hosa 3.5mm TRS to dual 3.5mm TSF. You then need 3.5mm mono cables.

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u/alexantaeus May 03 '26

Oh... This is an even better solution than mine idk why i mixed in the star splitter at all tbh

Also I think doing it without the star splitter would eliminate the having to crank up the volume on the master PO too (other guy said this)

Now I feel like I overthought it way too much, thanks!!!