The Home Owner’s Manual
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1.
The Headphone Jacks.
The Neutrik headphone jacks on
The Maxed Out Home
clamp down tightly for optimum signal transfer. They will accomodate both a 1/4
and well as XLR connectors, and both are controlled by the same volume control.
2.
The Filter Switch.
The filter switch is used to compensate for the warming
action of the processor. In the center position there is no filter in the circuit; generally
this is preferred. But if the processor is causing too much bass or blurring of the
central image, a mild high frequence boost filter can be turned on. The “bright”
setting accentuates the highs at about 3 kHz; with the “brighter” setting the filter
starts an octave earlier and catches some of the upper mids. Basically, set it to what
ever sounds best to you.
3.
The Processor Switch.
When switched toward PROCESS, the Audio
Image Processor is engaged for normal stereo headphone listening. In the OFF
position, the Processor is bypassed for listening to mono or binaural recordings.
(This switch should be in the OFF position when using the headphone amp as a
preamp. This is further explained later in the manual.)
4.
The Gain Switch
. A new feature on our
Maxed Out Home
, the 3-position Gain
Switch accomodates various headphones’ power needs. For instance, the Low Gain
setting would be used for Grado headphones, allowing a larger range on the
volume control pot. Experiementing with your headphones and the gain switch may
help you to determine which setting you prefer. If have any questions regarding
your headphones, feel free to call and ask us.
5.
The Volume Control
First,
we recommend turning the amp OFF or ALL THE
WAY DOWN before plugging in or unplugging your headphones to avoid short-
circuiting the amp.
Also, if you’re switching between two or three pairs of
headphones with different input impedance ratings, the volume setting will most
likely need to be adjusted to achieve similar sound levels. When two pairs of
headphones are plugged into the amp at the same time, we recommend using
headphones with the same input impedance ratings. Otherwise, a dispute over
volume level may ensue.
6.
The LED.
The LED simply indicates if your unit is on or off.