AB-AudioMatrix-6x6
HansAchterbahn·AB-AudioMatrix-6x6-Kicad
About the AB-AudioMatrix-6x6 PCB
AB-AudioMatrix-6x6 is an open source PCB design by HansAchterbahn, published on GitHub under the CC-BY-4.0 license. It is a 4-layer board measuring 200 × 70 mm, with 62 components from 7 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the TL072. By type, the board carries 26 resistors, 17 connectors, 7 ICs, 6 switches and 6 capacitors.
It belongs with the audio designs in this gallery.
From the project
Active audio matrix (6×6), that can map 6 input channels to 6 output channels
Active audio matrix (6×6), that can map 6 input channels (1-6) to 6 output channels (A-F). Connection via 3.5 jack cable. Compatible with line signals, aux, headphones and active speakers. Each output channel can map one input channel at a time.

Main components on the AB-AudioMatrix-6x6
AB-AudioMatrix-6x6 bill of materials (BOM)
62 components, 7 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | TL072 | SOIC-8_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mm | U1, U2, U3, U4, U5, U6, U7 |
| 12 | Switchcraft-35RAPC4BH3 | Switchcraft-35RAPC4BH3 | J1, J2, J3, J4, J5, J6, J7, J8 +4 |
| 4 | Conn_01x24 | Wuerth-686124188622 | J13, J14, J16, J17 |
| 1 | Screw_Terminal_01x03 | Wuerth-691102710003 | J15 |
| 6 | SW_Rotary2x6 | CK102X06 | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6 |
| 6 | 100n | C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6 |
| 26 | 100k | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 +18 |
AB-AudioMatrix-6x6 design files
The KiCad project lives in the HansAchterbahn/AB-AudioMatrix-6x6-Kicad repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
AB-AudioMatrix-6x6: common questions
How big is the AB-AudioMatrix-6x6 PCB?
The AB-AudioMatrix-6x6 measures 200 × 70 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the AB-AudioMatrix-6x6?
62 components, from 7 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the AB-AudioMatrix-6x6 design files?
From the HansAchterbahn/AB-AudioMatrix-6x6-Kicad repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the AB-AudioMatrix-6x6 design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its CC-BY-4.0 license, which HansAchterbahn chose for the repository.
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