[Shahab]

Hi,

I'm after an amplifier with two inputs which I can listen to both inputs at the same time.
Would you please help me with this.

thanks.

 

[FallenAngel]

Is that really an amplifier or a mixer?

 

[ulyses]

If you don't need much power, than e-mu 404 will fit your needs. If you want better amplification, you can add another amp anyway.

 

[71877]

edit: nevermind read 2 out instead of 2 in :x

What FallenAngel said then, a mixer would do

 

[Shahab]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ulyses /img/forum/go_quote.gif If you don't need much power, than e-mu 404 will fit your needs. If you want better amplification, you can add another amp anyway.

Thanks for your reply. How would I know ho much power do I need?

 

[Shahab]

Quote:

Originally Posted by FallenAngel /img/forum/go_quote.gif Is that really an amplifier or a mixer?

Well, does a mixer do an amp's job?? As far as I'm aware, n amplifier amplifies the input sound and the output would be more powerful; but a mixer can have several inputs and outputs. Does a mixer do the same thing an amplifier do?

 

[ulyses]

Where will you use it? If you use it with an power hungry headphone, than emu404 can't handle itself. You can hear everything but not with full synergy. Tell us how exactly use it? Professinal purposes (recording, mixing etc) ? Music listening? And what is your other equipment (headphone, speaker)? And what type of inner jacks do you need (rca, trs, 1/4 etc)? Based on these questions, solution could change slightly. So you must give us some more info.

 

[Shahab]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ulyses /img/forum/go_quote.gif Where will you use it? If you use it with an power hungry headphone, than emu404 can't handle itself. You can hear everything but not with full synergy. Tell us how exactly use it? Professinal purposes (recording, mixing etc) ? Music listening? And what is your other equipment (headphone, speaker)? And what type of inner jacks do you need (rca, trs, 1/4 etc)? Based on these questions, solution could change slightly. So you must give us some more info.

The two inputs are from my keyboards which have phono jacks for outputs. I mainly do mastering, recording and composing contemporary musics. My keyboards have no amplifiers and speakers so I need an amp to be able to listen to them through headphones.

Thanks for your help.

 

[ulyses]

Based on this type of works, you need a professional sound card such as e-mu 404 and m-audio. Usb version of these card could be a little expensive than inner models but usefully I guess. Both e-mu 404 and m-audio audiophile cards have midi input btw. So you can use your keyboard as a midi keyboard also. At the other hand you can use it directly phono outs to card inputs. May be you will need just proper cable for that. Happy works

 

[Shahab]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ulyses /img/forum/go_quote.gif Based on this type of works, you need a professional sound card such as e-mu 404 and m-audio. Usb version of these card could be a little expensive than inner models but usefully I guess. Both e-mu 404 and m-audio audiophile cards have midi input btw. So you can use your keyboard as a midi keyboard also. At the other hand you can use it directly phono outs to card inputs. May be you will need just proper cable for that. Happy works

Thanks for your complete response.
The thing is, I don't use any computers. I have a keyboard which does the computer's job for me in terms of music which is a full studio and mastering and recording machine: KORG OASYS and this E-MU 0404 is like to be used with a computer. Am I right?

 

[Uncle Erik]

Why not pick up a mixer and feed it to the headphone amp
of your choice?

 

[Shahab]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Erik /img/forum/go_quote.gif Why not pick up a mixer and feed it to the headphone amp of your choice?

So simple: Because I didn't know if it would work!!!

I know I can put them into a mixer, the question would be then: Will I need a head phone amp to feed it to or a Hi-Fi amplifier like Denon, Yamaha or Marantz would do the same thing?

 

[Armaegis]

It's highly dependent on the mixer, but I would think that a powered mixer should have plenty of juice for your headphones. Just start with the mixer first, and if you find the sound is unsatisfactory you can either add a headphone amp or exchange for a different mixer.

 

[Shahab]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armaegis /img/forum/go_quote.gif It's highly dependent on the mixer, but I would think that a powered mixer should have plenty of juice for your headphones. Just start with the mixer first, and if you find the sound is unsatisfactory you can either add a headphone amp or exchange for a different mixer.

OK, Thanks. Would you recommend me any mixers?

 

[Armaegis]

I'm not very knowledgeable in that area. I would just head down to your local music store and see what they have and ask some questions there. Write down some of the brands/models they have and research them online.