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PokketMixer Unboxing and Giveaway

September 8, 2014

I had a brief fling with DJing in the past… A friend of mine first taught me on an old school turn-table, the very fist session live in this club called Peligro in Manila. I wouldn’t have had the courage to do it if I didn’t have liquid courage coursing through my veins. It was exhilarating. Mind-blowing. The power of music to control the vibe of a space or experience is amazing, isn’t it?

It’s kinda cool how the smallest things can inspire us… a moment in a park and an energetic dancing DJ is what made me want to get back into music and beats…I just had to have the POKKETMIXER! I wrote about this original Berlin invention, last week. Today I’m sharing the unboxing photos and how you have the chance to win a PokketMixer from wherever you are in the world.

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PokketMixer in Champagne

I may not be partying in the clubs any more, but TD and I love hosting parties and playing songs from our iPhones. And I find it so cool that now we can mix in songs switching from iPhone to iPhone so easily with a POKKETMIXER. Even guests who want to play their own music can do so without the hassle of having to disconnect and connect iPods and that awkward silence in between.

Among the many PokketMixer designs I picked Champagne because it’s not too but rather a pale matte gold that is the perfect shade of gold for me. So luxe! I was so excited when the package arrived.

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What’s in the POKKETMIXER Box

1 x PokketMixer 130g/approx. 11x8x3 cm size ref
1 x velvet pouch
2 x stereo cables, approx. 35cm
1 x manual

There were also nice extras like POKKETMIXER sticker and super cute disco ball key chains!

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It’s important to remember that the POKKETMIXER was never intended to replace a professional DJ mixer console. And it’s great to use with iPhones/iPads that already have your favourite DJ Mixing apps. How cool is that?

POKKETMIXER Controls

HI/MID/LO – 3-Band EQ each channel
LISTEN LEFT/RIGHT – pre listen function left/right
MIXER – crossfader
MASTER – volume for music system
PHONE VOL – headphone volume
EQ ON/OFF – equalizer activation

When I opened the box I set it up in a minute flat. Using my iPhone + iPad + iPod dock + cable that came with the iPod, I was able to tinker with the super fun gadget immediately. I am inspired to make some playlists again!

When TD came home, he excitedly tried it too. He has never tried mixing before but he found it simple enough to figure out.  He had such a blast playing with it and he spent the evening just mixing music. I had a hard time dragging him away for dinner. =)

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I won’t ever be a DJ, but I can still have some fun times with this POKKETMIXER – no need to be a professional DJ! This will make for some fun road trips for sure and spontaneous parties with friends… anywhere!

 POKKETMIXER GIVEAWAY

I asked the lovely people at PokketMixer if they would give one PokketMixer to one lucky reader of mine and they said YES. Isn’t that so cool?

Hurry and join the giveaway to get your own cool PokketMixer worth € 90! Follow Rafflecopter steps to enter. The more entries you have, the more chances of winning.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Remember, some entries are mandatory to join the contest, but you can also increase your likelihood of winning by:

  • You can choose to follow @POKKETMIXER on Twitter = +2 rafflecopter entries
  • You can choose to follow @diplomaticwife on Twitter = +2 rafflecopter entries
  • If you have already followed/like pages in the past, you are still entitled to get the corresponding entries!
  • Once a day you can choose to tweet about this giveaway = +1 rafflecopter entry per day

Last few notes:

  • Scope: Giveaway is open worldwide, but winner will have to pay custom/duty if they reside outside Europe.
  • Duration: 8 to 18 September. Giveaway closes at the stroke of midnight on 18 September, Berlin-time.
  • I will be verifying all entries (tweets made, comments posted, etc.) before picking a winner via randomorg.com.

I love that my PokketMixer is so luxe it even goes with my home interior design. Read more about PokketMixer, the smallest DJ Mixer in the world, here.

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Can’t wait to find out your favorite POKKETMIXER colors in the comments section below!

 

POKKETMIXER

Mon to Fri 13.00 – 19.00 • Sat 11.00 – 17.00
Schönhauser Allee 44a, 10435 Berlin map
U-Bhf Eberswalder Strasse (U2) / Across Konnopke´s snack bar

33 Comments · berlin shopping, Diplo Picks

Comments

  1. Mina Palencia (@minapalencia) says

    September 10, 2014 at 3:01 PM

    I browse the PokketMixer website and I fell in love with the POKKETMIXER – black “Ostkreuz” design. I hope I win! 😀

    Reply
  2. Mina Palencia (@minapalencia) says

    September 10, 2014 at 3:02 PM

    *browsed LOL

    Reply
  3. ebe says

    September 11, 2014 at 10:44 AM

    Very cool giveaway! Love this product & that it is so Berlin.

    Reply
  4. Gudang Hadiah (@gudanghadiah) says

    September 11, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    I like the gold champagne

    Reply
  5. Laura Paluoja says

    September 11, 2014 at 1:19 PM

    I love the purple one!!

    Reply
  6. nkpyo says

    September 11, 2014 at 1:34 PM

    Pokketmixer is cool

    Reply
  7. nkpyo says

    September 11, 2014 at 1:34 PM

    The black pokketmixer especially

    Reply
  8. cogitoergosumisaval says

    September 11, 2014 at 8:01 PM

    so lovely chance, thanks! 🙂
    [email hidden by TDW for privacy of commenter]
    Please contact me via email if I win! Thanks so much!

    Reply
  9. James Robb says

    September 12, 2014 at 12:41 AM

    My favorite would be straight up black for a pocket mixer

    Reply
  10. Phang Hock Lee (@PrizeHunter80) says

    September 12, 2014 at 3:17 AM

    if I win this giveaway! I can become a mobile DJ *sorta*

    Reply
  11. Gezxie (@Gezxie) says

    September 12, 2014 at 5:10 AM

    My favourite PokketMixer is the: black “ostkreuz” I love the design and color of it. This will be great to win because I enjoy making music and Mixes.

    Reply
  12. Don Balboa says

    September 12, 2014 at 7:25 AM

    Mabuhay! I would prefer black if ever =)

    Reply
  13. Judith Chen says

    September 12, 2014 at 12:14 PM

    oh my God I’ve just been to Berlin and yes, this is so Berlin! Now I wish I can get a job in Berlin. I’m really going to look for one there 🙂

    pokketmixer has lots of cool colors but I’d opt for the caleidoscope. i love the champagne too 🙂

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  14. Alexey Petrov says

    September 12, 2014 at 1:48 PM

    I like the black pokketmixer especially

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  15. thomasmmm says

    September 12, 2014 at 2:04 PM

    Champagne tooo! Very classy.

    Reply
  16. Alenia says

    September 12, 2014 at 5:07 PM

    Champagne! So elegant!
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  17. Istvánné says

    September 12, 2014 at 9:23 PM

    My favourite is the black one 🙂 Such a clever device!

    Reply
  18. Romina Souto says

    September 13, 2014 at 3:30 AM

    me encanttaría ganar!!

    Reply
  19. Her Royal Mom-ness says

    September 13, 2014 at 3:47 PM

    I like the champagne color your featured 🙂

    Reply
  20. Chloe says

    September 14, 2014 at 6:32 AM

    I suggest it would be pink. <3

    Reply
  21. Ehara Poetry says

    September 14, 2014 at 11:10 AM

    i super in love with pokketmixer Gold Rush color!

    Reply
  22. Cynthia says

    September 14, 2014 at 1:29 PM

    I would stick with the champagne color you’ve got. It’s so pretty! I’m looking at “self-deejaying” my wedding via iPod next spring and I have a feeling this gadget would make it sound so much more professional. Crossing my fingers!

    Reply
  23. Isabella Bautista says

    September 14, 2014 at 5:15 PM

    All the colors are gorgeous, but the champagne, solid black, and teal are especially gorgeous!

    Reply
  24. Abby Matic says

    September 15, 2014 at 1:41 AM

    I want the POKKETMIXER – USA FLAG

    Reply
  25. Meg Schneider says

    September 15, 2014 at 8:11 AM

    Never heard of this before but am really fascinated!! Id pick champagne!! Thank you for the giveaway!

    Reply
  26. wendyhatton says

    September 15, 2014 at 1:59 PM

    I love the Kaleidescope design. Exactly my colors.

    Reply
  27. Henry DM says

    September 16, 2014 at 5:02 AM

    I love the POKKETMIXER – camouflage gold

    Reply
  28. j4ck86 says

    September 16, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    I like the champagne versione 🙂

    Reply
  29. Lyka says

    September 17, 2014 at 5:09 AM

    The Gold Rush!

    Reply
  30. RCrisostomo says

    September 17, 2014 at 2:27 PM

    i like black color 🙂

    Reply
  31. marilyn says

    September 17, 2014 at 6:45 PM

    POKKETMIXER – black “Ostkreuz” or POKKETMIXER – monkey club but the POKKETMIXER – skull bandit is pretty awesome as well

    Reply
  32. daniela says

    September 17, 2014 at 7:00 PM

    Purple is my favorite colour 😉 Thank you for this giveaway!!!

    Reply
  33. Lucky Lili says

    September 17, 2014 at 10:30 PM

    pockketmixer in gold champagne is the one for me

    Reply

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🧊 For frozen items, we usually ask the hotel before we buy if they can put it in their freezer until we fly.

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