How do I use a Garmin Zumo with the Mix-It?
The Garmin Zumo and the 28xx series GPS units finally use standard 3.5mm stereo headphone jacks and have a standard line-out signal level which can be used with earphones, or to connect the Garmin unit to another device, such as the Mix-It. These Garmin units will prioritize the GPS prompts over the music when you are using the GPS for music playback (either the built-in XM radio, or MP3 feature). This means that when the GPS prompts you with voice guideance, it will mute the music so you only hear the voice prompt. So how do you use them with the Mix-It? There are basically two scenarios: Scenario 1: You want to use the GPS and have the voice prompts override any other Mix-It input. In this setup, you will want to plug the GPS into the Mix-It2 (M2) priority input. The M2’s priority input is mono, which means it is NOT conducive for music. If you wish to listen to music, you should have another device plugged into a stereo input on the M2 for that purpose. Your GPS plugs into the M2 pr
