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What is a priority override?

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What is a priority override?

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A priority override is a special circuit associated with one of the inputs of a mixer which, when a signal on that input is present, mutes the other inputs giving this signal “priority”. In some systems, the other signals are completely muted, some simply reduce the volume making the priority signal more prominent. Here is how it works: let’s say you have a MP3 player, talking GPS and radar detector plugged into a priority mixer. The radar detector is plugged into the prioritized input. Normally, you would be listening to music, your GPS might announce directions once in a while, but when the detector produces an alert signal, the music and GPS are muted so you only hear the radar signal. When the radar signal stops, the music and GPS function again. It sounds very useful, doesn’t it? I think so – in some instances. In the case of communications – either talking bike to bike, rider to passenger, or on a cell phone I think it’s a terrific addition to have in a device because speech can

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