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Post by Omicron9 on Mar 15, 2021 9:51:36 GMT -6
Greetings, headphone phans....
I need to add another headphone amp. Has to be rackmount. History:
Behringer:
I went thru two of theirs many years ago. By "went thru," I mean each one lasted 2 - 3 years and then channels started failing. Eventually sold both on ebay for parts. I did like the flexibility of the design tho.
Rane:
I currently have a Rane HC6 that I bought used at least 10 years ago after the last Behringer died. Still going strong; never an issue; sounds great with good headroom.
I'd be OK with another used Rane, but all the ones I'm seeing look like they all saw action in WW2. I'm also a bit leery of their proprietary power supplies (with the network-type connectors) since I think they're no longer made.
Therefore: Of the current crop of available rackmount HP amps (Presonus, ART, and any others), what do you like and why?
TIA,
-09
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Post by Quint on Mar 15, 2021 10:04:47 GMT -6
I've had the Presonus HP60 for around 10 years now. It's still rock solid.
Things I like:
1. It gets loud
2. It has a "more me" function that a lot
of other amps don't have.
3. It's $300 price
4. Line level mults on the back
5. Dual A/B stereo inputs, with a mix knob between them. It's useful for click tracks.
Things I don't like:
1. Headphone outputs on the front, but
not also on the back. I realize the
headphone outputs on the back thing is
kind of rare, but I still wish it had
that feature.
2. I wish it was 8 channels instead of 6.
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Post by EmRR on Mar 15, 2021 10:26:33 GMT -6
I'd be OK with another used Rane, but all the ones I'm seeing look like they all saw action in WW2. I'm also a bit leery of their proprietary power supplies (with the network-type connectors) since I think they're no longer made. Yeah, those PSU's are unobtainium. I have a whole stack of Rane delays lacking the PSU's, they probably just go to the landfill since they're worth very little anyway. |
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Post by Omicron9 on Mar 15, 2021 10:27:17 GMT -6
Thanks, Quint. HP outs on the front is a dealbreaker for me. I have a kind of Three Stooge-esque brand of physical grace and cables coming out of the front of a rack = more tripping. Nope.
I appreciate the info; thanks again.
-09
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Post by keymod on Mar 15, 2021 10:34:09 GMT -6
I have a Rane and would consider selling it. Pm me
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Post by srb on Mar 15, 2021 10:45:20 GMT -6
I have an Oz Audio HR4 that's not being used here I might consider letting go. PM if inclined.
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Post by Quint on Mar 15, 2021 10:48:13 GMT -6
Thanks, Quint. HP outs on the front is a dealbreaker for me. I have a kind of Three Stooge-esque brand of physical grace and cables coming out of the front of a rack = more tripping. Nope. I appreciate the info; thanks again. -09 My solution was to run right angle TRS from the outputs on the front, and send that to the back side of the rack. I just run the snake to the back of the rack via an opening under the HP60 that I have there for venting the unit below it. That way there wasn't any trip hazards. |
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Post by Omicron9 on Mar 15, 2021 10:50:20 GMT -6
I have a Rane and would consider selling it. Pm me PM'ed! |
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Post by vintagetubelug on Mar 15, 2021 10:58:52 GMT -6
Not technically rackmount but it fits in a 1ru opening with room to spare. The Little Labs Monotor is amazing. I use a little velcro to keep it in place
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Post by mcirish on Mar 15, 2021 11:28:09 GMT -6
I have the ART and it's working well for me, other than the pots have got scratchy in only a year. My big thing was having an aux input for each channel, so I can send individual cue mixes to those that require it, or a simple board mix to those that want that. I'd buy another one... probably. nothing else I looked at did what I needed. I've also got a passive headphone distribution from the Dangerous Monitor ST. I like the sound of it better but I burn up pots too often, thus the need for the ART. I also have a home-brewed Rane headphone amp. I made it years ago. worked very well but had a slight buzz and I never bothered to trace it down. Maybe someday I will get back to it. Tons of clean power.
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Post by ericn on Mar 15, 2021 11:28:30 GMT -6
My favorite do it all generic general use headphone amp is Still the old Symetrix 1/2 rack units.
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Post by superwack on Mar 15, 2021 12:15:10 GMT -6
Not technically rackmount but it fits in a 1ru opening with room to spare. The Little Labs Monotor is amazing. I use a little velcro to keep it in place
I have a MONOTOR too and it’s amazing. They make a rack kit that holds 4 of them (actually 4 of pretty much any of the little labs pieces) It’s overpriced but I got one on reverb for like $50. I think the rack is an off-the-shelf product from Lansing Instruments or, at least, I was looking in to those as a solution when this deal came up so I stopped before finding the model number. Their site is somewhat of a nightmare to navigate/understand but they have been really helpful and responsive when I've emailed them |
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Post by Guitar on Mar 17, 2021 4:23:38 GMT -6
SM Pro HP6e, or the current brand of this called the AKG HP6e (same thing.)
6 headphone amps, with "More Me" knobs, will blow your head off, built pretty well, sounds really good. Not expensive.
You can do four separate sub mixes "artist mixes" and choose for each headphone amp.
Love this thing.
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Post by mulmany on Mar 17, 2021 11:57:17 GMT -6
I am running the ART and it works. Lots of flexibility. Only issues I have with it is it gets hot and it can sound thin with some headphones. Plenty loud though for full band tracking in the same room.
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Post by Omicron9 on Mar 17, 2021 12:46:01 GMT -6
I am running the ART and it works. Lots of flexibility. Only issues I have with it is it gets hot and it can sound thin with some headphones. Plenty loud though for full band tracking in the same room. Thanks, mulmany. Loud is good as long as it's clean; any issues there? I'll know to leave a space in the rack with it if I go this route. Which ART model do you have? I was looking at both: headamp 6 and headmp 6 pro. artproaudio.com/product-category/headphone-amps/Many thanks, -09 |
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Post by mulmany on Mar 19, 2021 21:45:57 GMT -6
I am running the ART and it works. Lots of flexibility. Only issues I have with it is it gets hot and it can sound thin with some headphones. Plenty loud though for full band tracking in the same room. Thanks, mulmany. Loud is good as long as it's clean; any issues there? I'll know to leave a space in the rack with it if I go this route. Which ART model do you have? I was looking at both: headamp 6 and headmp 6 pro. artproaudio.com/product-category/headphone-amps/Many thanks, -09 I have the headamp 6 pro. I have not had anyone complain unless I was overdriving the input, but there is master level meters and meters on each channel. I drive direct sound ex-xx, Sony's, and Shure 940's no problem. My deaf drummer/singer songwriter friend is the only one that goes past 12 o'clock. |
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Post by bricejchandler on Mar 20, 2021 2:19:36 GMT -6
Greetings, headphone phans.... I need to add another headphone amp. Has to be rackmount. History: Behringer: I went thru two of theirs many years ago. By "went thru," I mean each one lasted 2 - 3 years and then channels started failing. Eventually sold both on ebay for parts. I did like the flexibility of the design tho. Rane: I currently have a Rane HC6 that I bought used at least 10 years ago after the last Behringer died. Still going strong; never an issue; sounds great with good headroom. I'd be OK with another used Rane, but all the ones I'm seeing look like they all saw action in WW2. I'm also a bit leery of their proprietary power supplies (with the network-type connectors) since I think they're no longer made. Therefore: Of the current crop of available rackmount HP amps (Presonus, ART, and any others), what do you like and why? TIA, -09 I have the Presonus and it's wonderful. You can send several different mixes. The sound is loud and clear. There's also an integrated talkback that you can footswitch on and off ( you just have to by any trs footswitch, I got one for like $10). It's very solid, surprisingly heavy and seems like it'll last a lifetime, mine is 5 years old and feels brand new. |
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Post by Omicron9 on Mar 22, 2021 11:50:16 GMT -6
Thanks, Brice! Much appreciated.
-09
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Post by srb on Mar 22, 2021 13:34:15 GMT -6
I used a Presonus HP 60 for years here without any complaints from clients. Still use it if I need one on location.
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