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127th AES Convention Coverage (New York, NY Oct. 9-12)
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DACS Clarity HeadLite 2 Headphone Amplifier To Launch At AES New York In October 2007
September 05, 2007
Advertisement Digital Audio and Computer Systems Ltd. (DACS) is introducing a new version of its popular Clarity HeadLite headphone amplifier, which is designed to meet the needs of recording professionals by offering comprehensive headphone monitoring at a sensible price. HeadLite 2, officially launching at the 2007 AES Convention in New York, is a 4 input, 4 output amplifier with input selection for each amplifier. Like its predecessor, it offers the ability to drive any impedance of headphone to the headphone's maximum output level, if required, without distortion. This upgraded version features new ICs that significantly improve the unit's overall performance, particularly into low impedance headphones. Input sensitivity is now set using two self cleaning push button switches on the rear panel, rather than the internal adjustment of the predecessor. HeadLite 2 also features conductive plastic pots, an upgraded selector switch and a balanced input option using the THAT InGenius® IC. "The new HeadLite 2 is ideal for recording studios, radio stations, post production studios, theatres and listening areas in universities and colleges. By improving the overall performance and build quality we have created a unit that sounds even better than its predecessor, still delivering superb open bass and effortless, clear mid and top, is easier to use and will maintain this performance level for many years to come," said Douglas Doherty, director of DACS. The HeadLite 2 amplifiers have power to spare; the standard channels will easily and cleanly drive 400 ohm headphones at maximum output levels. Outputs for each channel appear on the front and rear, and are able to drive down long lines to headphone outlets in remote rooms. For each of the amplifiers, users can select from the four input (A, B, C and D) to hear A and B, or C and D as stereo and A, B, C or D as mono. The HeadLite 2 offers excellent signal to noise ratios, low cross talk, very low distortion and a bass response that is flat down to under 20Hz. The unit's frequency response (-0.5dB at 3hz to 35kHz) is substantially flatter (within 0.1dB over the 22Hz to 22kHz band) than its predecessor, thus offering improved fidelity. Because of the design of the amplifier's output stage, its high frequency response does not suffer significantly, even down very long lines. The HeadLite 2 is fitted with one high power channel for driving low impedances and has overall power output of over 200mW/ch RMS into 600R, or 125mW RMS into 150R, on the standard channels. As such, the HeadLite 2 delivers all the features recording professionals need in a rugged and reliable package that will last for years.  (Click for close-up)Recent DACS headlines
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