Members Incubitabus Posted September 1, 2008 Members Share Posted September 1, 2008 Ok, so the Live Sound & Production and Recording forums have been almost useless, so Ill try this out in here: My band recently got a few noise complaints from our last couple of practices, and as such, we've decided to switch to a headphone monitored mix. This will allow us not only to reduce the acoustic volume of practice, but also to even out the vocals in the mix so our singer doesn't keep killing her voice just to keep up with the drums. We have an electric drum kit, electric piano and I plan on running the bass and guitar direct (at least for the time being until this blows over) into our small 6-channel mixer. We all have decent/nice headphones (EH's and Sennheiser's), but we need a headphone preamp. I plan on buying used from eBay or Craigslist, but my issue is that I don't know what's good. I have no intention of going cheap-{censored} and buying Behringer (too many bad experiences with their equipment in the past for me to ever go back), which leaves a number of other options. So far, I've seen used models DOD, ART, Presonus and Samson that have enough outputs (5+) for our needs, but what do you guys recommend I look for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 82Daion Posted September 1, 2008 Members Share Posted September 1, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.com/RANE-HC6-RACK-MOUNT-6-CHANNEL-HEADPHONE-AMPLIFIER_W0QQitemZ220275489102QQihZ012QQcategoryZ23787QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem As long as you can provide a stereo input, it should work well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Incubitabus Posted September 1, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 1, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.com/RANE-HC6-RACK-MOUNT-6-CHANNEL-HEADPHONE-AMPLIFIER_W0QQitemZ220275489102QQihZ012QQcategoryZ23787QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem As long as you can provide a stereo input, it should work well. I can always just use a splitter to duplicate a mono signal into stereo. That's how we did it in college to avoid having to use 2 channels just for a headphone mix. Thanks for the suggestion. Me likey the price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rippin' Robin Posted September 1, 2008 Members Share Posted September 1, 2008 Of all Behringer stuff, the headphone pre-amp is just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Incubitabus Posted September 1, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 1, 2008 Of all Behringer stuff, the headphone pre-amp is just fine. I'm sure it is, but I don't buy behringer based on a bad customer service experience with them, regardless of the products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Renfield Posted September 1, 2008 Members Share Posted September 1, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.com/RANE-HC6-RACK-MOUNT-6-CHANNEL-HEADPHONE-AMPLIFIER_W0QQitemZ220275489102QQihZ012QQcategoryZ23787QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem As long as you can provide a stereo input, it should work well. Rane is good. I personally have one of these: Works like a charm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members smartinez1984 Posted September 2, 2008 Members Share Posted September 2, 2008 Yea, we had the same type of complaints during rehearsal... Guitar Center has a Presonus hp60 - anyone here ever used their products and, if so, any feedback? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jackcheez Posted September 2, 2008 Members Share Posted September 2, 2008 Of all Behringer stuff, the headphone pre-amp is just fine.True. I have one in my studio for 5 years now and never a problem. I also find it odd that Behirenger is out of consideration and Samson is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted September 2, 2008 Members Share Posted September 2, 2008 I've used the ART headphone amp while recording, and it worked well enough... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted September 2, 2008 Members Share Posted September 2, 2008 I use this one http://www.zzounds.com/item--RLLHA43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members smartinez1984 Posted September 2, 2008 Members Share Posted September 2, 2008 I currently use the Rolls HA43 Stereo Headphone Amp but it tends to start crackling after sliding the volume past about midway point. I initially thought it might be the headphones I was using but we've tried different ones and they all do the same. Is this an issue with the headphone AMP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted September 2, 2008 Members Share Posted September 2, 2008 that thing is super hot , don't think mine has ever done that though , not that I recall , and that kinda thing drives me nuts so I think it's safe to say never an issue . Dirty sliders maybe ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members smartinez1984 Posted September 2, 2008 Members Share Posted September 2, 2008 Dirty sliders maybe ? Hmm... I wouldn't think it'd be dirty sliders - the device is only about 2 weeks old and it did it from the get-go. Am I potentially sending too much signal too it from the mixer? I've tried tweaking it around but seems that only when I take the sliders down past the midway point does the noise go away. Oh, and it only happens when the drum kick hits and/or, in some instances, the bass causes it as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lokidecat Posted September 2, 2008 Members Share Posted September 2, 2008 I know you said you are anti-them, but we use one of these and I can tell you that it works great for us. Never a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poomwah Posted September 2, 2008 Members Share Posted September 2, 2008 how about in ear monitors? that way you aren't spending money on just rehearsal. You can use them on stage as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ModmanQ6 Posted September 2, 2008 Members Share Posted September 2, 2008 I have the Rane HC-6 and give it a big :thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Incubitabus Posted September 3, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 3, 2008 I have the Rane HC-6 and give it a big :thu: Cool, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lokidecat Posted September 3, 2008 Members Share Posted September 3, 2008 Again, my issue with Behringer is customer service-based, not quality based. They refused to cover what should have been a warranty issue after giving my old guitarist the run around regarding his practice amp. I won't buy their products on principle. No argument from me. Several business have done me wrong in the past I refuse to use their services. Respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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