Whether youre on stage or in the studio. Headphone mixes are crucial. They can make or break a performance. Thats why its important you have the Tascam MH-8 Headphone Mixer by your side. This is the ultimate choice to assist you. It provides you with up to eight stereo outputs each with 250mW per side and three switchable sources. Two stereo inputs are also free to be shared to any outputs. Should you desire more then individual stereo direct inputs are possible for each of the eight channels. This device will improve the quality of your performances and recordings. When using the MH-8 your musicians will be able to determine and tailor levels however they desire. Why should musicians have to compromise on something as important as what they hear when performing? This freedom will ensure they keep returning to you as their engineer for many years to come! Ideal for touring The MH-8 headphone mixer is housed in a durable rugged metal chassis designed to withstand the bumps and knocks synonymous with live performance. Thanks to its rack-mount style the headphone mixer can easily be stored in a protective case. With an in-built power supply ground-lift switch and ground terminal the MH-8 will provide years of extended support and reliability. Features 8 channels for one pair of stereo headphones each 2 stereo inputs assignable to each headphones channel (input 1: balanced XLR/TRS input 2: balanced XLR / unbalanced RCA) Input level control signal presence and overload LEDs on both stereo inputs Additional switchable direct stereo input (balanced TRS) on each headphone channel (left input can be used for mono signals) High output power (250 mW + 250 mW for each headphone) Level control signal presence and overload LEDs on each headphone channel Each channel switchable to mono Foldback outputs allow stereo input signals 1 and 2 to be looped through to other units Ground terminal and ground lift switch on rear panel Easy replaceable fuse 1U rack-mountable chassis Specifications Audio Inputs and outputs Stereo input: 1/2 XLR (balanced) x 2 Nominal input level: +4 dBu Maximum input level: +24 dBu Input impedance: 56kohms Stereo input 1: 6.3-mm TRS (balanced) x 2 Nominal input level: +4 dBu Maximum input level: +24 dBu Input impedance: 56k ohms Stereo input 2: RCA (unbalanced) x 2 Nominal input level: –10 dBu Maximum input level: +10 dBu Input impedance: 22kohms Direct inputs 1–8: 6.3-mm TRS (balanced) x 16 Nominal input level: +4 dBu Maximum input level: +24 dBu Input impedance: 56kohms Foldback outputs: 6.3-mm TRS (balanced) x 4 Nominal output level: +4 dBu Maximum output level: +24 dBu Output impedance: 94 ohms Headphones outputs: 6.3-mm stereo jack x 8 Maximum output power: 250 mW + 250 mW (at 32 ohm) Audio performance Frequency response: 20 Hz – 50 kHz ±3 dB (PHONES outputs 100 mW 32 ohm) S/N ratio: Greater than 85 dB(A) (PHONES outputs 20-kHz LPF) THD: Less than 0.05 percent (PHONES outputs 100 mW + 100 mW (32 ohm) 20-Hz HPF and 20-kHz LPF) Channel separation: Greater than 50 dB(A) (within a channel PHONES outputs 20-kHz LPF1 kHz nominal input 32 ohm termination) Crosstalk : Greater than 65 dB(A) (PHONES outputs 20-kHz LPF 1 kHz nominal input 32 ohm termination) Power supply and other specifications Voltage requirements: 100–240 V AC 50–60 Hz Power consumption: 36 W Dimension (W x H x D): 48.2 x 4.4 x 28 cm (18.9 x 1.7 x 1.1 inches) Weight: 3 kg (6.6 lbs) Operating temperature range: 5 °C to 35 °C Product Code: MH-8