SOUND DEVICES
HX-3 HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER
HX-3 Headphone Amplifier
The compact HX-3 Headphone Distribution Amplifier is the perfect accessory to quickly provide three high-performance stereo headphone feeds with individual level controls from line level sources. The HX-3 can produce very high headphone levels with extremely low noise and distortion.
Great for radio, television, film, and music production applications, the battery-powered HX-3 is flexible - accepting balanced XLR line level inputs or unbalanced 1/4-inch and 1/8-inch stereo inputs. Its 1/4-inch Loop-Out can connect multiple HX-3's for additional headphone outputs. Headphones are connected to panel-mounted 1/4-inch stereo connectors.
The HX-3 has a durable aluminum chassis that can withstand the punishment of any field or studio environment. The unit is powered by inexpensive AA batteries (two internal) or external 5-14 VDC.
The HX-3 is part of Sound Devices line of professional audio products and can add additional headphone outputs to the 442, MixPre, MM-1, MP-2, and USBPre.
FEATURES:
High Performance Headphone Outputs
- Three isolated headphone outputs with individual volume controls
- 125 dB dynamic range with flat frequency response
- Durable 1/4-inch connectors, panel mounted for strength
- Stereo or mono monitoring
- Peak LED indicates headphone overload
Flexible Inputs/Outputs
- Two balanced XLR line level inputs or unbalanced 1/4-inch and 1/8-inch stereo inputs
- Loop Output to connect additional HX-3's in series for extra headphone outputs
Flexible Powering
- Internal battery-power for up to 18 hours from two AA alkaline batteries with quick-change battery compartment
- Chassis-isolated 5 to 14 VDC input for easy external DC powering
- Power LED indicates low battery power
Durable Mechanical Design
- High strength, extruded aluminum chassis with protective metal end panels withstands punishing field conditions
- All-metal connectors solidly mounted to the chassis for durability and RF immunity
- Free from "Pin 1" grounding problems
- RF filtering on all inputs and outputs
