Sound Devices HX-3 User Manual And Technical Information
Sound Devices HX-3 User Manual And Technical Information

Sound Devices HX-3 User Manual And Technical Information

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HX-3
Headphone Distribution Amplifier
User Guide and Technical Information
Sound Devices, LLC
E7556 State Rd. 23/33 • Reedsburg, WI • USA
+1 (608) 524-0625 • fax: +1 (608) 524-0655
Toll-Free: (800) 505-0625
www.sounddevices.com
support@sounddevices.com

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  • Page 1 HX-3 Headphone Distribution Amplifier User Guide and Technical Information Sound Devices, LLC E7556 State Rd. 23/33 • Reedsburg, WI • USA +1 (608) 524-0625 • fax: +1 (608) 524-0655 Toll-Free: (800) 505-0625 www.sounddevices.com support@sounddevices.com...
  • Page 2: General Description

    HX-3 User Guide and Technical Information General Description The HX-3 from Sound Devices is a portable, stereo headphone amplifier designed for critical audio monitoring. The audiophile-quality headphone amp is ideal for adding headphone feeds for portable and studio applications. The HX-3 provides three independent headphone feeds from balanced or unbalanced, line sources. Each headphone output has its own level control, peak LED, and ¼-inch output connector.
  • Page 3: Specifications

    HX-3 User Guide and Technical Information Specifications Frequency Response: 10 Hz – 50 kHz, +/-1.0 dB, any input to any output, gain control set to 50% Voltage Gain: Gain Loop Out Headphone Output (1,2,3) Bal. Line –3 dB 34 dB HP Input –1 dB...
  • Page 4: Front Panel Controls

    HX-3 User Guide and Technical Information Front Panel Controls Stereo/Mono Switch 4. POWER LED Sums stereo and two-channel audio Bi-color LED illuminates green when program to mono for mono headphone the unit is powered and changes to red monitoring. when approximately four hours of bat- tery life remain.
  • Page 5: Input Panel Connectors

    Input Panel Connectors 1. XLR Line Inputs Loop Output Line level, balanced inputs. Output connection enabling intercon- nection of multiple HX-3’s. Loop Out is 2. ¼-Inch and 1/8-inch Tape Level Inputs T-R-S, unbalanced stereo connection. Unbalanced, stereo, Tip-Ring-Sleeve inputs. Output Panel Connectors 1.
  • Page 6: Operational Notes

    Powering the HX-3 The HX-3 is designed to operate on two AA alkaline cells for approximately 15 hours into 75 ohm head- phones (at nominal levels). The audio performance of the HX-3 does not vary throughout the life of the batteries.
  • Page 7: Connection Diagrams

    HX-3 User Guide and Technical Information Connection Diagrams Mixing The HX-3 can be used in a variety of headphone applications. Below are a few examples of interconnec- Console tion setups using the HX-3. Monitor L Monitor R Mixing Console Monitor L Monitor R One or more units can be added and “daisy-chained”...
  • Page 8: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 Sound Devices, LLC 300 Wengel Drive Reedsburg, WI 53959 USA declares that the product, HX-3 is in conformity with and passes: EN55103-1, (1997) Emissions standard for product family audio devices for profes- sional use EN55103-2, (1997)
  • Page 9: Limitation Of Liability

    OR ARISING OUT OF ITS CONTRACTS WITH ITS CUSTOMERS OR OTHER THIRD PARTIES. NOTWITHSTANDING AND WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT SHALL SOUND DEVICES BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT OF DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF AMOUNTS PAID BY THE END USER FOR THE PRODUCTS AS TO WHICH ANY LIABILITY HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO EXIST.
  • Page 10: Warranty And Technical Support

    Sound Devices cannot guarantee that a given computer, software, or operating system configuration can be used satisfactorily with the HX-3 based exclusively on the fact that it meets our minimum system require- ments. Features and specifications are subject to change. Visit www.sounddevices.com for the latest documentation.
  • Page 12 HX-3 User Guide and Technical Information- Printed in U.S.A.

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