Behringer MA400 Monitor Headphone Amplifier

Like most behringer kit, this is probably a budget version of a more expensive other-brand item but for me, it woks well as part of my IEM set-up, giving me all-important control over volume when Im playing a melodeon on-stage with an over-excited dummer!

I use a modified XLR to stereo jack where I cut the negative signal and link the positive signal to the second ring. I attach this to a send return output on a Behringer S16 digital snake. I plug this into the line input and use it as a headphone amplifier for wired IEM. I actually have a XLR male to stereo jack cable that is terminated at the performer end with a Behringer PM1 belt pack. This works perfectly and offers the option of looping in the mic (this will be useful when I run out of mixed foldback channels for large groups of vocalists).

This is small but powerful. Easy to set up, gives clear sound, and drives multiple headphones without distortion. Perfect for practice or small studio use. Good value for the price.

After scoping out some other units I decided to buy this even with the negative reviews, as the band I'm in has had no problems with Behringer gear before. After some experimenting with the unit, I discovered that the best way to use it is to switch it directly to mono - otherwise if you use a mono guitar lead like I do all you'll get is sound from one earphone. Another tip is not to use the monitor output from you desk/amp, just go straight for a direct signal from the PA (I run my lead straight from the back of a spare jack port on the back of the sub). From a drummers point of view, this is a great tool. To protect my hearing I usually use earplugs, but these can muddy the sounds and block important things such as the vocals. With the headphone amp however, I use some sound isolating earbud phones and control the volume directly. I also use the XLR input for the mic with a short XLR lead attached to a mic and pointed outwards so I can hear some clarity from the rest of the band. My hearing is protected and I can still understand everything that is going on! The build quality is robust and the instructions are clear. It loses one star however as professional musicians and/or those that use powered mics will not be able to use this due to the imcompatibility with phantom power.

works well. I’m trying a few ways to hear myself better when playing bass on stage. it’s a small setup but the other band members have very loud and clear amps. my sound is getting lost. i’m trying headphone amp and also angling my amps. however, back to this amp. Good and solid. Works well. I haven’t tried running a mic at same time but it should work well enough too. The fact it’s powered makes it a bit more meaty than a battery one. compared with other headphone amps, this is a much better bet for my needs. Recommend you get and try.

Great quality. Item as advertised. Happy to recommend the product.

I use this with a keyboard that has both balanced L & R XLR outputs and 1/4 jacks. I send the XLRs outputs to the sound desk and connect the mono 1/4 jack output to this units XLR input. Most important though, VIA A DI Box. The signal is to strong without it, so would cause distortion. I then take a foldback signal from the sound desk for the rest of the band. Being able to then independently balance the sound is brilliant, especially against the noise of the drums. Before with a speaker monitor I often could not hear clearly what I was playing, especially the higher frequency notes from my right hand. The quality of what you hear will depend more on the quality of what you use in your ears, as oppose to what this unit delivers.

Unfortunately I got a faulty unit which I had to return, but seems like a good unit and would have served the purpose if it had worked.

Does exactly what I wanted it to do. I use it with an instrument microphone when practicing the flute. Lets you hear what the audience hears so you can correct flaws in your performance. I also put a reverb pedal between the mic and amp so it sounds like I'm in a concert hall. Great sound and very portable. External power source means no batteries to change. I would recommend this for every level from beginner to professional players.

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Ich benötigte ein Gerät durch das ich mich mit meinem Schwager, der sehr schwerhörig ist verständigen kann und ich bin ganz begeistert, denn nun kann ich mit ihm wieder ganz normal per Kopfhörer und Mikrophon mit ihm sprechen. Er hatte vorher ein Hörgerät, das hat aber dauernd gepfiffen und so war ich auf der Suche nach einem Gerät wie dieser BEHRINGER MA 400 Micromon Kopfhörerverstärker. Auch das Stromkabel entspricht der Euronorm und es funktioniert alles einwandfrei. Was ich ebenfalls ganz super finde ist dass man Kopfhörer sowohl mit Klinkenstecker und auch Laptop Kopfhörerstecker ohne Adapter anschließen kann. Ich habe noch nie ein Gerät gesehen, wo dies möglich ist. Dieser Kopfhörerverstärker entspricht ganz genau meinen Vorstellungen und ich kann ihn nur wärmstens empfehlen. Ich bin auch überzeugt, dass man ihn ohne Probleme an eine Monitorbox anstecken und dafür verwenden kann, wofür er eigentlich konzipiert wurde.

Excelente

Fonctionne très bien. Évidemment ce n'est pas très puissant, mais suffisant pour faire des sessions de loop avec un rendu très propre.