I use an external mixer (old 8 channel with a nice, dirty spring reverb)
connected to an ordinary hi-fi stereo system and headphones. I make good use
of the EQ capabilities and reverb of the mixer, and I can also patch in
other gear (drum box, VA-synth etc).

But what is best for you is a matter of your needs. If you need it to be
highly portable a headphone amp module is probably your best bet, but it is
also the most limited choice in terms of features and sound shaping. If,
like me, you use your modular with other stuff, an external mixer is
probably best.

Have fun with your system when it arrives,

Silas

On 12/3/06, jalmari3 < jari.jokinen@... > wrote:
>
> I am considering these options for volume control for my soon to
> arrive new system:
>
> 1. Monitor. My Genelec 8030A has volume knob. I would guess, this
> method makes least noise...
>
> 2. External mixer
>
> 3. Volume pedal
>
> 4. Some module capable of attenuating. For example, Analogue
> Solutions HP01 headphone amplifier, which takes only 6HP:
> http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~concuss/concussor/hp01.htm<http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/%7Econcuss/concussor/hp01.htm >
> "It has three main functions;
> Small mixer to take outputs from other sub-mixers in the system.
> Headphone Pre-Amp for those that wish not to use speakers.
> 1/4" / large jack output so the main output signal from the system
> can be taken to a mixing desk without the need for special cables or
> adaptors."
> The discontinued A-139 has only headphone outs...
> (By the way, is it safe - for the equipment, not to ears - to
> directly monitor modules with headphones Mine are 2 X 100 ohms.)
>
> I would like to hear, how you more experienced people deal with
> volume control and what you use for amplification
>
> Best regards
> Jari Jokinen
>
>
>


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