Simple switch to select between several audio inputs

Does anyone know a simple device that has a few audio inputs (6,3 or 3,5mm jacks) and one stereo ouptut with a wheel in between that allows you to select which of the inputs is routed to the output?

I have something like that for the amp in my living room with cinch in and outputs that cost like 30 euros. There should be something comparable with ins and outs for instrument cables? If not, I will just buy some cinch converter cables, but that gets messy fast because I have synths with 6,3 mono and 3,5 stereo outputs.

Goal is to connect that to the input of my pedalboard so I can choose what’s being sent into the pedals (that are connected to my Tonverk input).

I’ve seen these two:

Heritage Audio
Franklin

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Thanks a lot! That’s nice, but way overkill. Was thinking more of a cheap “gets the job done” solution.

https://heritageaudio.com/synth-buddy/

Same. Synth buddy was the first thing I thought of. Other than that, a small mixer? Or Bastl Bestie?

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I was thinking of that as well, but that also means way too much space, cables and money for what I’m trying to achieve.

I guess I will try to make the cinch device work then.

It’s interesting that it’s so easy to get this for consumer audio products but all of the solutions for instruments are a lot more complex and expensive.

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As posted here, would this be similar to what you’re looking for?

Though still not as cheap as you might wish to find.

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Just found this one: https://www.cubilux.com/products/bidirectional-4-ports-audio-selector-box

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Something like the Mackie Big Knob might work. It has two inputs and two outputs, and you can switch between them, mute everything, dim the output, and switch to mono mode.

It’s meant as a passive monitor selector, might fit your needs too.

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EQD utility boxes are pretty cheap used

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You could probably DIY this with a pedal enclosure! It would be cheap and a fun project!

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I think DIY would be the way to go, you could even do what this person did and use a tin can as an enclosure!

DIY: How to Build a Passive Guitar Switch Box Out of a Tuna Can – Guitar-Muse.com

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I hope they cleaned that can good! That smell!

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Thanks y’all, lots of things to dig into now!

I’m lousy with building my own things, so I definitely won’t do anything DIY with electronics.

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Sescom makes decent stuff. This one has 4 stereo 3.5mm inputs for $100.

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