Sound Devices HX-3 - 3 Channel Portable Headphone Amplifier
The Sound Devices HX-3 is a portable headphone amplifier designed for professional audio monitoring. It features three independent headphone outputs, each with its own volume control, ensuring clear and powerful audio for multiple listeners. The HX-3 delivers high-fidelity sound with low noise and distortion, housed in a rugged, compact design. Ideal for field production, broadcast, and studio use, it provides reliable and high-quality audio monitoring in a versatile and durable package.
One-year standard warranty turns into two-years upon registration.
What’s in the box:
HX-3 Headphone Amplifier
Headphone adapter cable (1⁄4 inch to 1⁄8 inch)
Coaxial female power connector
4 Adhesive rubber “bumpers”
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The Sound Devices HX-3 is a portable headphone amplifier designed for professional audio monitoring. It features three independent headphone outputs, each with its own volume control, ensuring clear and powerful audio for multiple listeners. The HX-3 delivers high-fidelity sound with low noise and distortion, housed in a rugged, compact design. Ideal for field production, broadcast, and studio use, it provides reliable and high-quality audio monitoring in a versatile and durable package.
One-year standard warranty turns into two-years upon registration.
What’s in the box:
HX-3 Headphone Amplifier
Headphone adapter cable (1⁄4 inch to 1⁄8 inch)
Coaxial female power connector
4 Adhesive rubber “bumpers”
More Info
The Sound Devices HX-3 is a portable headphone amplifier designed for professional audio monitoring. It features three independent headphone outputs, each with its own volume control, ensuring clear and powerful audio for multiple listeners. The HX-3 delivers high-fidelity sound with low noise and distortion, housed in a rugged, compact design. Ideal for field production, broadcast, and studio use, it provides reliable and high-quality audio monitoring in a versatile and durable package.
One-year standard warranty turns into two-years upon registration.
What’s in the box:
HX-3 Headphone Amplifier
Headphone adapter cable (1⁄4 inch to 1⁄8 inch)
Coaxial female power connector
4 Adhesive rubber “bumpers”
More Info
Overview
HX-3 Key Features List
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.
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.
All-metal connectors solidly mounted to the chassis for durability and RF immunity.
Free from “Pin-1” grounding problems.
Internal battery-power for up to 18 hours from two AA alkaline batteries.
Chassis-isolated 5 to 18 VDC input for easy external DC powering.
Power LED indicates low battery power.
High strength, extruded aluminum chassis with protective metal end panels.
The HX-3: Portable Headphone Distribution 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, TV, Film, and Music Productions
The HX-3 accepts 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 to withstand the punishment of field and studio environments. The unit is powered by inexpensive batteries (two-AA) or external 5-18 VDC.