User manual SAMSON S-AMP

[. . . ] S amp provides an elegant solution for headphone monitoring, either on stage or in the studio. The S amp is a specially designed headphone amplifier that allows you to control the level balance between four sets of headphones. Providing unusually high power levels and superb audio fidelity, the S amp is compatible with virtually all popular headphone models. [. . . ] HEADPHONE 3 - 1/4" output for connecting headphone 3. HEADPHONE 4 - 1/4" output for connecting headphone 4. C HEADPHONE 1 - 1/4" output for connect- F ing headphone 1. 4 Operating the S amp The basic procedure for setting up and using your S amp is simple and takes only a few minutes. Remove all packing materials (save them in case of need for future service) and check to make sure that you remove the supplied AC power adapter. IMPORTANT NOTE: Before you install the headgear, be sure to double check that the MIC and STEREO level controls are turned to the all the way down (fully counter clockwise position). It can generate loud signal levels into the connected headphone. We recommend that you exercise extreme caution and care for your ears. They're your most important tool, and instrument. Always start with the level controls all the way off and slowly raise the signal to a comfortable listening level. · · Connect the output from the device you want monitored to the STEREO INPUT jacks on the S amp front panel. Set the controls to the following positions: · · · · Turn the four headphone channel LEVEL knobs to their minimum (fully counterclockwise) setting. Plug the S amp power adapter into a wall outlet. Apply a signal, like the output of a mixer playing a CD, to the S amp's STEREO INPUT jack. Connect a set of headphones to Channel 1 and slowly turn the channel's LEVEL knob clockwise until you hear the desired level. 5 Operating the S amp Repeat the previous step for all Channels that have headphones connected, making sure to start the LEVEL knob completely counterclockwise and then slowly raising it until the desired level is achieved. If you have connected different models of headphones to the various Channel Headphone jacks, you may find that some require more gain than others to achieve the same volume. [. . . ] As described on page 4 of this manual, headphones with lower impedances (or higher sensitivity) will sound louder as compared to other, higher impedance (or lower sensitivity) headphones at the same channel Volume setting. Samson Technologies has no connection with any of these manufacturers, nor do we endorse any particular models for use with the S amp. This is simply a reference listing for your convenience. [. . . ]