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ART Pro Audio 4 Channel Headphone Amp
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Home recording studios have become a fact of life with more and more finished products going straight from the spare room to the distributor. As a result there is a need for flexible, professional headphone monitoring sufficient for a number of performers, all at a reasonable cost. Basic headphone amps offer one set of stereo inputs and volume-controlled headphone outputs, however more options are needed in the studio. For example, it may be necessary to connect more than one stereo source - possibly the aux. or monitor output from the mixer plus the stereo output of a tape deck or CD player. It may also be necessary to insert reverb or EQ on certain headphone channels, and to interconnect two headphone amps for additional performers. Naturally, there needs to be a level control for each headset, clean, accurate reproduction and plenty of power.
Features
• 4 Output channels each with individual volume control
• Stereo 1/4-inch & 1/8-inch inputs (wired parallel)
• Can be connected to any line-level source or headphone output
• Four stereo 1/4-inch & four 1/8-inch headphone outputs
Specifications
Maximum Input Level: +14dBV
Input Impedance: 90.9k Ω
Maximum Output Level: +14dBu
Maximum Gain: 20dB
Output Impedance: 47 Ω (each output)
Frequency Response: 20 - 20 kHz
Signal To Noise Ratio: > 90dB (ref 0dBu)
Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.01%
IMD (SMPTE): 0.01%
Power: 12V DC (Adapter included)
Dimensions: 1.85" x 4.6" x 4.1" (47mm x 117mm x 104mm)
Weight: 1.3 lbs (0.61kg)
Features
• 4 Output channels each with individual volume control
• Stereo 1/4-inch & 1/8-inch inputs (wired parallel)
• Can be connected to any line-level source or headphone output
• Four stereo 1/4-inch & four 1/8-inch headphone outputs
Specifications
Maximum Input Level: +14dBV
Input Impedance: 90.9k Ω
Maximum Output Level: +14dBu
Maximum Gain: 20dB
Output Impedance: 47 Ω (each output)
Frequency Response: 20 - 20 kHz
Signal To Noise Ratio: > 90dB (ref 0dBu)
Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.01%
IMD (SMPTE): 0.01%
Power: 12V DC (Adapter included)
Dimensions: 1.85" x 4.6" x 4.1" (47mm x 117mm x 104mm)
Weight: 1.3 lbs (0.61kg)
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Probably good for the price 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton Whyte, Alberta
This headphone amp is well designed from the point of view of what is useful in a studio recording louder music. You just cannot go wrong with four 1/4 and 1/8 outs. However, due to its incredibly high noise floor and dynamic high end distortion (shrill), it is not recommended to those working mainly with quiter acoustic sources. Please, do not get me wrong, I own the unit, use it and like it (moderately), I appreciate its features, but I am also aware of its major limitations. Yes, it is very handy, yet at times it is also disappointing.
Posted by Piotr Grella-Mozejko on Jul 7, 2019
great for what i needed 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Prince George, British Columbia
I purchased a pair of Beyerdynami DT770 pro 250 ohms, and my Steinberg UR12 wasn't able to feed them enough power. the power output just wasn't there (it is a pre-amp). But this 4 channel headphone amp works wonders. I wish they had a single output and a power button, I forgot mine turned on all night and all day while I'm at work, hope it doesn't take a lot of energy. and I get to feed my curiosity and test this against 4 other headsets.
Posted by Wade Derrick on Apr 25, 2019
Great for the Price 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Oshawa, Ontario
Had it for years and Ive never had any issues. Im sure theres better quality out there if you want to spend. The only thing that bothers me is that theres no power switch and you have to unplug it and plug it in when you want to use it.
Posted by anonymous on May 27, 2017
Could be Better 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Scarborough, Ontario
Solid build for the money, but no power switch and headphone jacks on the rear make this less user friendly than it could be.
Posted by anonymous on Feb 3, 2017
Great for its intended role. 0 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
In a world of headphone amps that typically start at over a hundred, this affordable little guy comes packed with 4 independent channels, with support for 8 headphones.
The inputs and outputs support both 1/8 and 1/4 jack types, which is great and very thoughtful.
I bought this for podcasting, and for that intent, it scores a perfect 5. Having everyone have access to their own volume levels is wonderful.
I bought another one for a gift for my parents, so they can listen to TV at night together, each with their own volume control.
The audio quality isn't audiophile grade, but its completely acceptable most of the time. I wouldn't buy this to power a HD-650 headset, but I've tried it and it works well enough to be usable for things like watching TV.
It doesn't go super loud, but I haven't needed to crank it to full yet. I did find a small bit of hiss at max volume, but that might of been the noise floor in the signal rather than the amp.
A few things to note:
There is no limiter or anti-clipping in this -- if you are using this for podcasting, and a microphone clips --- your ears will feel it. Pretty expected though.
Next, there is no toggle to switch from Stereo to Mono-mixed mode. If you want mono, you need to pull the input cable out half way or get a stereo to mono adapter (which I've since done). Not a big deal.
There is also no visual feedback; but hey, most don't.
Overall, I'm highly satisfied. A great balance of features and low cost.
Posted by Steve S on Jan 10, 2017
HEADAMP 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Abbotsford, British Columbia
So I purchased this headphone preamp quite a few years ago after using a apex head amp which was a huge upgrade from that one. after years of upgrading other components in my studio i notice this headphone pre has mediocre quality sound output compared to my apogee symphony io head pre outputs.i think i will need to purchase a quality amp next. if you are starting up your studio or what not this unit will do its job well for you. if you are a semi pro studio don't use this.
Posted by anonymous on Jan 28, 2014
They are well made but fall way short on design. 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store London North, Ontario
- There is no on/off switch so be careful to unplug the power cord.
- I bought these for an amateur studio to split the headphone output from my recorder and let musicians could control their individual headphone volume. They do this very well but I find cords become difficult to deal with because they feed out the back of the box while the volume knobs are on the front. I would have put the headphone plugs on the front and the volume knobs on the top.
- Apart from that the unit has high quality construction
Posted by anonymous on Dec 8, 2013
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