1 x Rupert Neve Designs RNHP Precision Headphone Amplifier
1 x Focal Listen Professional Headphones
Rupert Neve Designs RNHP
Whether you’re tracking, mixing, or just listening to music, your headphone amplifier is as important to the final sound quality as your headphones – yet the world is full of headphone amps with compromised sonics, headroom, and power. To address these shortcomings, Rupert and his team at Rupert Neve Designs have developed the RNHP.
Based on the headphone output circuit in the 5060 Centerpiece Desktop Mixer, the RNHP is a dedicated 24V reference-quality headphone amplifier with specifically-calibrated +4dBu balanced line, unbalanced RCA and 3.5mm (1/8”) inputs, housed in a rugged VESA-mountable steel chassis. With effortless, wide-open sonic performance and the ability to drive any pair of headphones without compromise, the RNHP allows you to perform, mix and enjoy your music with a new level of clarity.
Dedicated vs Integrated Amplifiers
For much equipment, the headphone output is an afterthought. Most products with integrated headphone amps have large feature sets, small footprints, and relatively low price points. This leads to comprised power and audio quality of the headphone amplifier itself, which can lead to a number of issues in real world usages such as low headroom, unreliable performance, and a lack of focus.
The RNHP was made to accomplish one simple purpose: making any headphones sound their best. As a dedicated design, the RNHP is tailored to deliver extremely high quality, powerful amplification, with precise calibration for any source input. This exceptional level of quality can be the difference that inspires an artist to give their best performance, lets an engineer make better choices in mic and placement, gives a mix engineer reliable translation of EQ and dynamics adjustments, or lets a music listener appreciate the full depth and detail of a recording.
Specially-Calibrated Inputs For All of Your Devices
In addition to being able to drive a wide variety of headphones without sacrificing performance, the RNHP is also capable of receiving a wide array of signals with its 3 inputs, calibrated for optimum level and impedance. Check the Application notes for how the RNHP can be utilized for different purposes.
Here are some common device examples:
Input A: +4dBu Line (XLR or TRS) Devices
- Studio Audio Interfaces (Line or Monitor Out)
- Headphone Mixers (Line Output or HP Out)
- Mixing Consoles (Line, Aux or Monitor Out)
- Professional Turntable Mixers (Line or Monitor)
- Professional Stereo Digital to Analogue Converter
- Professional Cameras?Studio Monitor Controllers
Input B: RCA Devices
- CD / DVD Players
- Stereo Tuners
- Preamplified Turntables
- Prosumer Recording Devices / Cameras
Input C: 3.5mm (1/8"") Stereo Devices
- Mobile Phones
- Portable Music Players
Computers
- DSLR Cameras
- Handheld Recording Devices
- Any 3.5mm headphone output
VESA-Mountable Design
The RNHP is designed for mounting with any VESA 100 compatible mount. These may include pole mounts, wall mounts, table mounts, or articulating arm mounts. These mounts can help to ensure the RNHP is always in the perfect position.
Multiple-Line Feed
In some situations where you only have one set of outputs but need to simultaneously feed the RNHP and another device such as speakers, a second headphone amplifier, or a 2-track recorder, we recommend using splitter cables from the Left and Right line outputs to feed both devices from the same stereo pair.
Focal Listen Pro
Professional Closed-Back Circum-Aural Headphones
Listen Professional Circum-Aural Closed Back Headphones Are The Essential Work Tool For Music Production. Their Tonal Balance And Precision In Terms Of Audio Spectrum Make Them Perfect To Evaluate The Sound Work Quality. In Addition, Their Comfort And Accessories Will Make Them Very Attractive For People Travelling On Business Trips. The Sound Quality And The Dynamics Of These Headphones Are Very Surprising Considering That This Quality Is Usually Found On More Expensive Items. The Attention To Detail Of These Headphones Can Be Also Shown Thanks To The Various Patents And Technologies Which Belong To Focal. Hence, A Brand New Driver Membrane Was Developed. The Main Goal Was To Propose A Solution Which Would Keep All The Dynamics From The Original Track While Reproducing Accurately Every Single Detail On The Whole Audio Spectrum. Even If Listen Professional Headphones Are Closed, They Produce A Very Lively Sound, Giving The Feeling Of Semi-Open Headphones While Still Providing The Isolation Of Closed Headphones.
Ear Cushions : The Ideal Acoustics
The Size Of The Ear Cushions (Height, Width And Depth) Gives Them A Volume Which Makes It Possible To Achieve A Great Tonal Balance. Microfiber Provides A More Linear Bass Response Providing A Better Acoustic Output, Whereas The Acoustic Tissue, Which Is Closer To The Speaker Driver, Offers Great Absorption And Linearity In The 3-9khz Register. The Bass And Lower Mid-Range Sections Benefit From Remarkable Tonal Balance And Excellent Articulation: Where Compression And Frequency Response Generally Suffer On Closed-Back Headphones.
For A Frequent And Intensive Use
Listen Professional Is Also Equipped With A Headband Boasting A Unique Design To Ensure Comfort And Durability. Its Curve Remains Consistent, Regardless Of The Shape Or Size Of The User’S Head. Combined With The Layer Of Silicone Underneath The Headband, This Ensures That The Weight Is Spread Out Evenly Over The Head, Preventing The User From Feeling Any Pressure In Certain Areas, Which Can Be Very Uncomfortable During Long Working Sessions. The Horizontal And Vertical Rotation Of The Ear Cups Operate Thanks To One Single Part: A Joint Integrated Into Each One. The Ear Cups Also Feature A Black Structured Covering, Making Them Resistant To Impacts And Scratching.
Provided Accessories
Rigid Carrying Case. Thermoformed Shell In The Shape Of The Headphones. Can Store One Cable And An Ilok Key (Not Provided), All Within Its Compact Dimensions. Two Ofc Copper 24awg Cables With A Very Low Resistance.
- A 5m Spiral For Domestic Use
- A 1.2m Cable Fitted With A 3.5mm Stereo Jack Connector
- 3.5mm And 6.35mm Jack Adapter