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Sound Devices HX-3 - 3 Channel Portable Headphone Amplifier

Sound Devices HX-3 - 3 Channel Portable Headphone Amplifier

SKU: SD-HX-3
Regular price £522.35 GBP ex VAT
£626.82 GBP inc VAT
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The Sound Devices HX-3 is a remarkably robust and well crafted portable headphone amplifier intended for professional location use in the film, broadcast, and music industries.

The HX-3 is among the elite of it's category in terms of flexible design and durability of construction, offering a very high level of sound quality and frequency response.

Loaded with features, both practical and technical, the HX-3 also comes with a very affordable price tag.

  • Very lightweight, AA battery powered portable 3-channel headphone amplifier
  • Durable, high-strength, extruded aluminum chassis with protective end paneling
  • High output, very low noise; frequency response from 10 Hz - 50 kHZ
  • Three isolated headphone outputs with individual volume controls
  • 125 dB dynamic range with flat frequency response
  • Panel mounted headphone connectors
  • Dual XLR line level plus 1/4" and 1/8" stereo input connectors
  • All-metal connectors solidly mounted to the chassis for durability and RF immunity
  • Stereo or mono monitoring
  • Peak LED indicates headphone overload
  • Loop Output to connect additional HX-3's in series
  • Internal battery-power for up to 18 hours from two AA alkaline batteries
  • Power LED with low battery indication
  • Chassis-isolated 5 to 18 VDC input for external alternative DC powering.
  • Locking DC connector

Number of Channels 3
Input Connections 2 x XLR Female, Balanced Line
1 x 1/4" TRS Stereo/Loop In, Unbalanced Line
1 x 1/8" Stereo Mini, Unbalanced Line
Output Connectors 3 x 1/4" TRS Stereo Headphone, Line
1 x 1/8" Stereo Mini Headphone, Line
1 x 1/4" TRS Loop Out
Maximum Output Level +18 dBu
Function Controls 3 x Channel Volume Knobs
1 x Mono/Stereo Switch
1 x Internal/External Power Switch
Frequency Response 10 Hz - 50 kHz +/-1.0 dB, any input to any output, Gain set to 50%
THD + N 0.03% maximum, 10 Hz - 22 kHz @ +10 dBu input and output level(300 Ohm Load)
Noise Not specified by Manufacturer
Display Peak Indicators
Dimensions 1.7 x 3.7 x 5.5" (43 x 94 x 140mm)
Weight 1.24 lb (0.56 kg)
Specialties AA battery operation
Peak indicators
Stereo and Mono monitoring
  • Sound Devices HX-3 - 3 Channel Portable Headphone Amplifier
  • 4 x Rubber Feet
  • 1 x 1/4" to 1/8" TRS Interconnect Cable
  • 1 x Locking DC Jack