Studio Nuts Rejoice: Newer, 8-channel Headphone Amp from Behringer CHEAP!
October 7, 2008 by Speakers Fan · Leave a Comment
If you have ever been in a band or you have had the pleasure of piecing together your own home recording studio, than you already know how costly this process can very quickly become. The gear list keeps piling up, and before you know it you are way over budget. This is why when you can, you want to try and find the best deals on studio gear as possible, without compromising quality. We think you will be happy in knowing that we have found, used and tested a newer headphone amplifier by Behringer, and it offers everything you could ever need for a headphone amp in a studio, but without the Versace price tag attached.
Behringer Powerplay PRO-8 HA-8000 Headphone Amp
This headphone amp is great. It offers eight independent channels, each with their own three-band eq, mono or stereo settings, fade left and right and mute buttons. The backside offers main left and right inputs, either ¼” or XLR and you can XLR or ¼” connect any headphone amp input that you want. Finally, the amp offers auxiliary outs on each channel, and from the mains, the possibilities are seemingly endless here. 100-ohms output, high signal clarity and rack mountable sides makes this a surefire win every time. The best part about it is the 1-year warranty that it comes with and, of course, the low freaking price. You can find this puppy online for about $139.00 at select retailers.
Features and specs:
• Professional multi-purpose headphone amplifier system for stage and studio applications
• 8 totally independent stereo high-power amplifier sections in 1 rack space
• 2 stereo main inputs for 2 independent mixes, accessible from all eight channels
• 8 independent direct inputs provide up to right individual stereo mixer
• Highest sonic quality with virtually all types of headphones even at maximum volume
• Output level control and accurate 8-digit LED output meter per channel
• Mono/stereo switch per channel for more flexibility
• 1 front and 1 rear 1/4 in. TRS phones connector for each channel
• Direct input connector on each channel for easy connection of any sound source
• Paralleled outputs allow cascading of several headphone amplifiers
• Servo-balanced 1/4 in. TRS inputs and outputs
• Ultra low-noise 4580 operational amplifiers for outstanding audio performance
• High-quality detented ALPS potentiometers and illuminated switches
• High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction for long life and durability
• Toroidal transformer for noiseless operation and low magnetic interference
• Manufactured under ISO9000 certified management system
• Audio Inputs Main In: HF-filtered, servo-balanced 1/4 in. TRS connectors
• Input Impedance: 40 kOhms balanced, 20kOhms unbalanced
• Maximum Input Level: +16dBu balanced and unbalanced
• CMMR: Typically 40dB, >55dB @ 1kHz
• Direct In: 1/4 in. TRS connector (stereo)
• Input Impedance: 15 kOhms
• Audio Output Phones Outputs: 1/4 in. TRS connector (stereo)
• Power Amplifier Maximum Output Power: +24dBm (load impedance 100 Ohms)
• Minimum Output Load Impedance: 100 Ohms
• System Specifications Frequency Response: 10Hz to 150kHz, +/-3dB
• Noise: 22Hz to 22kHz >90dB @ 0dBu
• Dynamic Range: 22Hz to 22kHz: 110dB
• Distortion (THD): 0.006% typical @ +4dBu, 1kHz, Gain1
• Function Controls Input Level: Variable
• Output Level per Channel: Variable
• Mono: Switches this section to Mono
• Displays Input Level: 4-digit LED display: -30/-12/0dB/Clip
• Output Level: 8-digital LED display: -30/-24/-18/-12/-6/-3/0dB/Clip
• Dimensions: 1-3/4 x 19 x 8-1/2 in. (44.5 x 482.6 x 217mm)
• Weight: 5.19 lbs. (2.35kg)
The Bottom Line
You will not get more bang for your buck than when you buy this headphone amplifier. A necessary component for any home or professional recording studio on the planet. But why spend so much on a different one when this one has all of the bells and whistles and eight different, independent channels? That’s the bottom line folks!
Check out a video demonstration of the PRO-8 HA-8000
This video demonstration shows you just how useful and powerful this quality, and very affordable headphone amplifier by Behringer is. You can hook 8 different headphones up to 8 separate channels and affordability is always the name of the game when it comes to Behringer products. Not to mention, we have used many of them ourselves and they tend to last for a while. Check out this video below to see what we are all giddy about.
