Best Way to add another headphone input to Apollo Twin

[Nickvegas]

hey everyone, I have seen a couple threads about this but have not seen a definitive answer.

I just got the Twin and I am looking for a way to add a second headphone inout. I think console allows two headphone mixes right?

I know you can: Slit the main jack with a Y TRS cable, go direct to Input 3 on the back (Which puts it in mono?) or get a headphone amp and connect it to 3/4 on the back.

I ruled out the Y cable on the main headphone input because I have two headphones with different impedances ( beyerdynamic dt 770 80 ohm and 10 year old ATH M50 of which I do not know the ohm but it is less)

Is it better to use a headphone amp? if I do does anyone have any suggestions for a 4 input? I was looking at either the Mackie-HM4 or the AKG HP4E. I am just using it for tracking, not mixing. Does the amp affect sound quality, or even matter for just tracking?

Bonus question: can I use a headphone mix for the channel using a headphone amp if I go down that route? I record and mix in the same room, so If I have a vocalist recording, I want to hear what they hear and I cannot have my monitors on while recording. if I can get a headphone mix for them, is there a way to copy the two mixes in my channel and their channel, or do I just have to set them both up the same? sorry if this is a ridiculous question, I am still wrapping my head around Console

any other tips about headphone routing/mixing is much appreciated!!

thanks!

 

[UniversalAudio]

hey everyone, I have seen a couple threads about this but have not seen a definitive answer.

I just got the Twin and I am looking for a way to add a second headphone inout. I think console allows two headphone mixes right?

I know you can: Slit the main jack with a Y TRS cable, go direct to Input 3 on the back (Which puts it in mono?) or get a headphone amp and connect it to 3/4 on the back.

I ruled out the Y cable on the main headphone input because I have two headphones with different impedances ( beyerdynamic dt 770 80 ohm and 10 year old ATH M50 of which I do not know the ohm but it is less)

Is it better to use a headphone amp? if I do does anyone have any suggestions for a 4 input? I was looking at either the Mackie-HM4 or the AKG HP4E. I am just using it for tracking, not mixing. Does the amp affect sound quality, or even matter for just tracking?

Bonus question: can I use a headphone mix for the channel using a headphone amp if I go down that route? I record and mix in the same room, so If I have a vocalist recording, I want to hear what they hear and I cannot have my monitors on while recording. if I can get a headphone mix for them, is there a way to copy the two mixes in my channel and their channel, or do I just have to set them both up the same? sorry if this is a ridiculous question, I am still wrapping my head around Console

any other tips about headphone routing/mixing is much appreciated!!

thanks!

If you need a 2nd discrete mix, then a hp amp connected to out 3-4 is the way to go.

 

[Nickvegas]

If you need a 2nd discrete mix, then a hp amp connected to out 3-4 is the way to go.

Thank you! any suggestions? I only probably need 2-4 inputs.

 

[UniversalAudio]

Thank you! any suggestions? I only probably need 2-4 inputs.

For me (as a studio owner-fulltime engineer) headphones and hp amps are basically "disposable". Meaning, they all take a beating, so I don't spend a ton on them. (lesson learned years ago.

So I use these:

Sterling Audio 8-Channel Rackmount Headphone Amplifier | Guitar Center

Shop for the Sterling Audio 8-Channel Rackmount Headphone Amplifier in and receive free shipping and guaranteed lowest price.

www.guitarcenter.com

They also have smaller versions.

 

[Nickvegas]

Amazing thank you! so “sound quality” isn’t much of a factor? Especially if I’m just using it for tracking? Will I be able to get a headphone mix in the UAD console app using a headphone amp? I know I can use one with my main headphone input.

 

[UniversalAudio]

Amazing thank you! so “sound quality” isn’t much of a factor? Especially if I’m just using it for tracking? Will I be able to get a headphone mix in the UAD console app using a headphone amp? I know I can use one with my main headphone input.

Correct. For me, tracking is its own animal and the sound quality of the amp is not the #1 priority. The sterling gets the job done.

I also use these:

SRH440A - Professional Studio Headphones - Shure USA

Professional Studio Headphones for podcasting, home recording and critical editing/mixing that deliver consistent and uncolored sound response with accurate audio.

www.shure.com

They're a great combination of tough, good sound, and clients seem to really like them.

 

[Nickvegas]

Correct. For me, tracking is its own animal and the sound quality of the amp is not the #1 priority. The sterling gets the job done.

I also use these:

SRH440A - Professional Studio Headphones - Shure USA

Professional Studio Headphones for podcasting, home recording and critical editing/mixing that deliver consistent and uncolored sound response with accurate audio.

www.shure.com

They're a great combination of tough, good sound, and clients seem to really like them.

This is good to know thank you!!