Sound Devices HX-3 User Manual
Sound Devices HX-3 User Manual

Sound Devices HX-3 User Manual

Headphone distribution amplifier

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SOUND DEVICES
HX-3 Headphone
Distribution Amplifier
User Guide and Technical Information
Sound Devices, LLC
300 Wengel Drive
Reedsburg, WI 53959 USA
Voice 608.524.0625
Fax 608 524.0655
www.sounddevices.com
©2001 Sound Devices, LLC

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  • Page 1 SOUND DEVICES ™ HX-3 Headphone Distribution Amplifier User Guide and Technical Information Sound Devices, LLC 300 Wengel Drive Reedsburg, WI 53959 USA Voice 608.524.0625 Fax 608 524.0655 www.sounddevices.com ©2001 Sound Devices, LLC...
  • Page 2: General Description

    HX-3 Headphone Distribution Amplifier User Guide and Technical Documentation 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 appli- cations.
  • Page 3: Specifications

    43 mm x 94 mm x 140 mm (h x w x d) (1.7" x 3.7" x 5.5") Weight (unit only): 0.56 kg 1.24 lbs. Included Accessories 1/4-inch to 1/8-inch Tip-Ring-Sleeve interconnect cable Rubber feet (4) Locking DC plug ©2001 Sound Devices, LLC...
  • Page 4: Front Panel Controls

    HX-3 Headphone Distribution Amplifier User Guide and Technical Documentation Front Panel Controls HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER MONO STEREO POWER PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK Stereo/Mono Switch Sums stereo or two-channel inputs to mono for mono headphone monitoring. Headphone Gain Controls Volume of each headphone output.
  • Page 5: Input Panel Connectors

    1/8-inch jack in parallel with the 1/4-inch jack. 10. BATTERY Compartment Requires two AA batteries for operation. Insert positive (+) end of battery first. 11. DC Input Locking coaxial DC input accepts voltages from 5 to 17 VDC. Center pin is positive. ©2001 Sound Devices, LLC...
  • Page 6: Operational Notes

    Because the HX-3 uses independent drive circuits for each of its three headphone circuits, headphones of various impedances can be connect- ed the the HX-3 without interaction. The HX-3 can drive high and low impedance headphones to loud levels. The HX-3 is capable of driving headphones to dangerous levels.
  • Page 7: Connection Diagrams

    Connection Diagrams The HX-3 can be used in a variety of headphone applications. Below are a few examples of interconnection setups using the HX-3. LOOP TIP = L RING = R SLEEVE = GROUND Mixing Console LINE INPUTS STEREO/LOOP IN...
  • Page 8: Fcc Statement

    TY OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. Because some jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion or limitations set forth above, they may not apply in all cases. For all service, including warranty repair, please send the HX-3, along with proof of purchase date to: Sound Devices, LLC...

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