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Hear Technologies Switch Back M8RX Personal Dante Audio Interface and Headphone Monitoring Station
SKU: HEM8RX MFR: M8RX
$722.00
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Key Features
- Experience pristine audio with the M8RX, featuring ultra-low THD+N for clear monitoring.
- Achieve optimal sound with balanced XLR inputs and precise gain control for your mix.
- Enjoy versatile mounting options; use the belt clip or standard tripod thread easily.
- Monitor effortlessly via Dante network, integrating seamlessly into your existing setup.
- Power your headphones effectively with up to 2W, suitable for a wide range of impedances.
- Compact size makes the Switch Back M8RX ideal for on-stage use or in personal studios.
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About Hear Technologies M8RX
Discover the Switch Back M8RX Personal Dante Audio Interface and Headphone Monitoring Station, a durable and compact device that combines the functionality of a high-quality preamp and a multi-channel headphone monitoring interface. This innovative product from Hear Technologies is designed with the user in mind, offering a versatile solution for live sound, recording, and monitoring applications.
The M8RX is more than just a personal audio interface; it's a comprehensive audio solution that can transform into a mini recording studio or a streamlined communication system. Despite its compact size, it offers a multitude of options for professional audio applications.
The M8RX stands out due to its meticulous research and design. Its sleek and user-friendly design makes it ideal for various setups - hang it from a belt, mount it on a mic stand, or place it on a table.
This device boasts eight channels of audio mixing, including two studio-quality microphone preamps, two channel line-inputs, and four Dante network audio inputs/outputs. The microphone preamps deliver a distortion spec below 0.001%, ensuring pristine sound quality. Experience zero-latency analog mixing and monitoring of the four analog inputs for seamless audio control.
In keeping with the latest pro audio gear trends, the M8RX features Ethernet capability and four channels of Dante network audio inputs/outputs. It also includes a high-quality headphone amplifier, similar to those found in the Hear Back PRO and OCTO systems. With 5 watts of headphone power, you can connect the M8RX to a computer via the Ethernet port for enhanced versatility.
The M8RX utilizes Power over Ethernet (PoE), drawing power through the same Cat5e cable as the Ethernet, simplifying your setup and reducing cable clutter. Proudly manufactured in the U.S., the Switch Back M8RX Personal Dante Audio Interface and Headphone Monitoring Station upholds the high-quality standards that Hear Technologies is known for.
Hear Technologies M8RX Features
- Local control of up to 8 channels of audio (4 local analog inputs and 4 Dante digital inputs)
- All 4 local analog input channels are made available on the Dante network as sources
- Two ultra-low-noise studio-quality discrete microphone preamplifiers
- Remotely/Locally adjustable microphone gain selectable in 6 dB increments between 30 and 60 dB of gain
- Ultra-low distortion of 0.001% THD+N (even with 60 dB of gain on the microphone preamp!)
- Zero latency headphone monitoring of the local analog inputs
- Remotely selectable LED color on top for easy color-coding and identification
- Optional Hear Technologies software for discovering M8RX interfaces on the network, controlling gain, phantom power, and LED color
- Standard CAT5e, CAT6 cabling delivers power and Dante digital audio to each M8RX interface
- Small enough to be belt clipped or mount on a stand or clip with 1/4"-20 thread standard camera-tripod mount
- Use stand-alone as a small microphone preamp, analog mixer, and headphone amplifier without a Dante network connection (great as a "more me" system)
- 4x4 Dante (4 Dante Inputs and 4 Dante Outputs)
- Master volume control for headphones
- Easy access to all volume controls on face of unit
- Dual-color signal and peak indicators on each input channel
- Concentric volume control on each channel reduces space and simplifies user interface by placing local inputs on the tips and Dante inputs on the rings of each knob
- True 48-volt phantom power remotely/locally selectable on each microphone input
- Burr-Brown 24-bit Delta-Sigma A/D converters
- Burr-Brown 24-bit enhanced multilevel delta-sigma D/A conversion
- 1/8" unbalanced stereo input for auxiliary sources such as metronome, iPod, external microphone preamp, etc.
- Balanced 1/4" inputs automatically have 18dB of padding over XLR inputs
- Combo XLR & 1/4" TRS balanced inputs on channels 1 & 2 for connecting microphones or instruments
- 100/1000 BaseT Ethernet
- Powered by Power over Ethernet (PoE) guarantees ground isolation between M8RX interfaces Zero latency headphone monitoring of the local analog inputs
- Gain, phantom power, and Dante status indictors tucked away on rear of unit
- Streamlined cable connections on rear of unit