Versatile, headphone amplifier system for stage or studio.
TASCAM's MH-8 is an amazingly powerful and flexible headphone amplifier for studio, stage and installation. Each of the eight stereo outputs gets 250mW per side with three switchable sources available. Two stereo inputs can be shared to any of the outputs, and individual stereo direct inputs are available for each of the eight channels. A headphone out can select any one of these inputs, or mix several together. A set of foldback outputs allow you to chain other MH-8s into a system. Whether you’re assembling a touring in-ear monitor system or kitting out your recording studio, the MH-8 is the versatile solution you need.
Specifications
- Audio Inputs/Outputs
- INPUT 1 and 2:
- Connector: XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT: 3: COLD) × 2 pairs
- Input impedance: 56kΩ
- Nominal input level: +4dBu (1.23mV)
- Maximum input level: +24dBu (12.3V)
- INPUT 1:
- Connector: 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack (Top: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) × 1 pairs
- Input impedance: 56kΩ
- Nominal input level: +4dBu (1.23V)
- Maximum input level: +24dBu (12.3V)
- INPUT 2:
- Connector: RCA Pin jack × 1 pair
- Input impedance: 22kΩ
- Nominal input level: –10dBu (0.3V)
- Maximum input level: +10dBu (3.16V)
- DIRECT INPUT:
- Connector: 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack (Top: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) × 8 pairs
- Input impedance: 56kΩ
- Nominal input level: +4dBu (1.23V)
- Maximum input level: +24dBu (12.3V)
- FOLDBACK OUT:
- Connector: 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack (Top: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) × 2 pairs
- Input impedance: 94kΩ
- Nominal input level: +4dBu (1.23V)
- Maximum input level: +24dBu (12.3V)
- PHONES OUT:
- Connector: 1/4" (6.3mm) Stereo Phone jack × 8
- Maximum output level: 250mW + 250mW (32Ω)
- Power: AC 100 - 240V, 50/60Hz
- Power consumption: 36W
- Dimensions (W×H×D): 19.0" × 1.73" × 11.0" / 482 × 44 × 280 mm
- Weight: 8.4 lbs. / 3.8 kg
- Included items: Power cord, Rackmounting screw kit, Owner's manual (with warranty)
- Audio performance
- Frequency response:
- PHONES out: 20Hz to 50kHz/100mW, 32Ω ±3dB
- FOLDBACK out: 10Hz to 100kHz ±3dB
- S/N ratio:
- PHONES out: 85dB or greater (A-weighted, 20kHz, LPF)
- FOLDBACK out: 90dB or greater (A-weighted, 20kHz, LPF)
- THD:
- PHONES out: 0.05% or less (when outputting 100mW + 100mW 32Ω, 20Hz HPF and 20kHz LPF)
- FOLDBACK out: 0.07% or less (20Hz HPF and 20kHz LPF)
- Channel separation:
- PHONES out: 50dB or greater (within a channel, A-weighted, 20kHz LPF, 1kHz nominal inout and output, 32Ω termination)
- FOLDBACK out: 90dB or greater (A-weighted, 20kHz LPF, 1kHz nominal inout and output, 600Ω termination)
- Crosstalk:
- PHONES out: 65dB or greater (A-weighted, 20kHz LPF, 1kHz nominal inout and output, 32Ω termination)
Features
- 8 stereo 1/4" headphone outputs, each switchable to input 1, input 2, direct or any combination of the three
- 16 1/4" balanced TRS, 4 balanced XLR direct inputs, plus RCA inputs and foldback inputs
- 250mw stereo output at 32 Ohms for each output, for more than ample volume
- Great for studio and live sound applications