Battery Headphone amplifier for microphones? I'm stone deaf and hear life through two behind-the-ear hearing aids. They have direct audio input, which is fantastically better than trying to balance headphones over them, but I'm wondering if I can hook these up to a microphone (for listening to my wife when there's a lot of background noise such as restaurants).I believe that headphone amps are designed for line input, and this isn't what mikes produce is it? Can anyone help with ideas or products?ThanksJohn Battery Headphone amplifier for microphones? I'm stone deaf and hear life through two behind-the-ear hearing aids. They have direct audio input, which is fantastically better than trying to... » Read More Battery Headphone amplifier for microphones? I'm stone deaf and hear life through two behind-the-ear hearing aids. They have direct audio input, which is fantastically better than trying to balance headphones over them, but I'm wondering if I can hook these up to a microphone (for listening to my wife when there's a lot of background noise such as restaurants).I believe that headphone amps are designed for line input, and this isn't what mikes produce is it? Can anyone help with ideas or products?ThanksJohn « Show Less
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I am also a hearing aid user and I really miss live music. I still go to shows but using HAs really distorts the loud music and listening without looses part of the music even if overall it is loud enough. I am looking for a headphone amp with a graphic equalizer and a stereo microphone for the amp input. If folks have any suggestions, I hope they will post them.
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My wife and I have the same hearing problem. I was unsuccessful using a Radio Shack electret lapel mic into an FiiO E11 amp. Apparently the amp requires a stronger signal than the mic could provide. I have ordered a more expensive $150 AM-300 headphone amp. http://www.studio1productions.com/am300.htm I think that this should work because it is made for a mic input and headphone output. It is also available from B & H.
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call Shure tech support. They are very qualified. If you have only the mic iteself, which is not the item you've asked about, I think you'll learn that the mic needs 5 VDC bias current, which the preamp provides, if you have the preamp model, which this item is. The preamp terminates in a male XLR, which itself requires phantom power. You can purchase the mic itself, without the preamp, which is designed to be used with Shure body packs. You may also find that Shure makes lav mics which work with other manufacturers, avaiable on the usual mail order supply companies, which I can't name here. You probably know which ones to which I refer.
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Sorry sir, this device has no connection to a microphone, this is a headphone amplifier, and splitter, the input is only one for a signal that comes from the headphone output from whether a mixer or a eegular amplifier, and you have the capability to conect up to 4 people/headphones with enough volume for each one. If yu connect a wired mic at the input the signal is too low that will be impossible to be amplified enough to the level to hear it, unless the signal comes from a mixer in which the mic is connected.
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I'm not sure what you are using the headphones for, but I use AKG 240 headphones as a radio disc jockey. It is important I hear the audio clean and at times loud. I have never needed another amplifier. They are comfortable to wear but they do have their own "sound" so you may need a day to get used to them. I have yet to run into anyone that doesn't prefer them over the headphones they have.
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I had one but it smoked itself within a year. But to your question, connecting the headphone output to your amp (bypassing the your amps preamp section) would probably damage your amplifier, as the voltage is way too high. Would be even worse if you just tried to plug the headphone output to your Aux input as well. Mine went to the trash can, but I seem to remember that it had a line level output on the back, I cannot remember if its was variable. I replaced mine with this Little Dot MK III Headphone Tube Amplifier I wanted a full tube headphone amp that had a variable output to do the same thing you want to do. I had one but it smoked itself within a year. But to your question, connecting the headphone output to your amp (bypassing the your amps preamp section) would probably damage your amplifier, as the voltage is way too high. Would be even worse if you just tried to plug the headphone output to your Aux input as well. Mine went to the trash can, but I seem to remember that it had a line level output on the back, I cannot remember if its was variable. I replaced mine with this Little Dot MK III Headphone Tube Amplifier I wanted a full... » Read More I had one but it smoked itself within a year. But to your question, connecting the headphone output to your amp (bypassing the your amps preamp section) would probably damage your amplifier, as the voltage is way too high. Would be even worse if you just tried to plug the headphone output to your Aux input as well. Mine went to the trash can, but I seem to remember that it had a line level output on the back, I cannot remember if its was variable. I replaced mine with this Little Dot MK III Headphone Tube Amplifier I wanted a full tube headphone amp that had a variable output to do the same thing you want to do. « Show Less
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Some headphones have more electrical resistance to increase sound quality these headphones don't need an amp because most devices have enough power to push them all the amp will do is make the sound louder and slightly better but in my opinion I'd save the money and not buy the amp the headphones sound just fine even with the slight increase in ohms which is the same thing as electrical resistance hope this helps
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I don't know much about these things! *s* I was told you could get a power sourse, but the part for my ear plugs would still need the battery. I guess I may now start looking for a power sourse (lol) if I have to keep changing these battteries so often. Thanks for asking that question as I had not remembered that!!!! As for just pluging it in, I don't know. Like I said, I really don't know much about these things. I was just looking to watch tv at night with the tv on mute and was told that was what I needed! It works great for that. Glad I got it. Good luck with yours. If you find out something you think I need to know, please do.Just me!Anne I don't know much about these things! *s* I was told you could get a power sourse, but the part for my ear plugs would still need the battery. I guess I may now start looking for a power sourse (lol) if I have to keep changing these battteries so often. Thanks for asking that question as I had not remembered that!!!! As for just pluging it in, I don't know. Like I said, I really don't know much about these things. I was just looking to watch tv at night with the tv on mute and was told that was what I needed! It works great for that. Glad I got it. Good luck with yours. If you find out... » Read More I don't know much about these things! *s* I was told you could get a power sourse, but the part for my ear plugs would still need the battery. I guess I may now start looking for a power sourse (lol) if I have to keep changing these battteries so often. Thanks for asking that question as I had not remembered that!!!! As for just pluging it in, I don't know. Like I said, I really don't know much about these things. I was just looking to watch tv at night with the tv on mute and was told that was what I needed! It works great for that. Glad I got it. Good luck with yours. If you find out something you think I need to know, please do.Just me!Anne « Show Less
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i am not an expert in headphone. in my experience, i do not use an amp when i used the headphone with my laptop/iphone/ipad. i bought this headphone since i read a review that the headphone does not require amp to produce its maximal output.
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This amp is supposed to work with regular office/home landline phone to connect to a Plantronic headset. I plugged the amp to my regular Uniden home phone and a plantronics binaural headset and they work well together. There's a switch on the amp that allows you to switch from headset back to using the handset of the home/office phone. The amp has dials to adjust hearing volume and your headset's microphone volume. If your regular/home has its own hearing volume, you might want to adjust both devices' volume to get the optimal. I usually turn my phone's all the way down to one-fifth and turn up the amp's to about 6-7. This amp is supposed to work with regular office/home landline phone to connect to a Plantronic headset. I plugged the amp to my regular Uniden home phone and a plantronics binaural headset and they work well together. There's a switch on the amp that allows you to switch from headset back to using the handset of the home/office phone. The amp has dials to adjust hearing volume and your headset's microphone volume. If your regular/home has its own hearing volume, you might want to adjust both devices' volume to get the optimal. I usually turn my phone's all the way down to one-fifth and... » Read More This amp is supposed to work with regular office/home landline phone to connect to a Plantronic headset. I plugged the amp to my regular Uniden home phone and a plantronics binaural headset and they work well together. There's a switch on the amp that allows you to switch from headset back to using the handset of the home/office phone. The amp has dials to adjust hearing volume and your headset's microphone volume. If your regular/home has its own hearing volume, you might want to adjust both devices' volume to get the optimal. I usually turn my phone's all the way down to one-fifth and turn up the amp's to about 6-7. « Show Less
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The adapter has a low power output. The head phones need to be internally powered. I set this up for my father, who is also hard of hearing, and ran into a stereo receiver near where sits. He can control the volume as he pleases and could use headphones if he wants. He is very happy with the setup. If you decide to get it, do not forget the optical (fiber) cable. Hope this helps. Joe.
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hi amy...the microphone is excellent when you turn it on it loudly states "power on battery hi then says connected" when fully charged. battery life is long and can be very easily turned on/off when not using for the moment. the clarity on both ends are excellent.....IT IS ALSO VERY LITE WEIGHT YOU MIGHT FORGET YOU HAVE IT ON..IT DOESNT INTERFERE WITH DRIVING.
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This amp is intended for powering headphones only. Power output, as such, is probably too low for anything other than headphones. Note that typical headphones have maximum power handling capability of only about 0.1 watt. Also, amp output is analog only (USB is digital).
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I just read your comments and was wondering which product you were talking about. I also have a hard time finding a bluetooth or head phones that stay on my ears. I have almost completely given up on a bluetooth, but was considering trying one of the bluetooth headsets that go behind your neck or over your head? Any suggestions?
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Same question , but there are conflicting answers so I'm going to ask again with a disclaimer...Will the headphones work AT ALL if the battery is dead? I do understand that the noise cancelling functionality, and other advanced acoustics require power - but isn't it programmed to play basic audio if there is no charge? It's kinda crazy that a $10 pair of earphones can work without power buy a $350 device is useless without any power. Again, I'm not asking about full functionality - I need to know whether "bare-bones" audio functionality will work without a charge???
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I also have hearing issues. I have Oticon behind the ear aids. There is an option Oticon sells where a optional segment is attached to the aid. The output plug would need an adapter to fit the aids from the standard headphone jack. The highest volume from my iPod just wasn't enough for me so I bought this amp. It does not make a huge difference, just barely enough. I am using earbuds not aid induced. I believe the aids sound like "manufactured" sound to me. Which, is a whole lot better than hearing nothing :). I would suggest getting a stronger amp and good earbuds. Good earbuds like the Sennheiser $40.00 ones I mean, not the $250.00 ones. Over ear may be a good option as well depending on how you will be listening. Good luck.
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Hi John,This unit has four knobs on the front that allow you adjust the volume/amplification for four different pairs of headphones. There are ports on the back of the unit to plug in the headphones. When you rotate the knobs clockwise, they amplify the audio. I did not notice a big difference in amplifiation by simply plugging in the headphones......you must use the knobs to adjust the sound volume. I absolutely love this unit. In my opinion, it's a steal for the price. Good luck.Scott
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None of our users have hearing aids so I do not know. The only time there is feedback is when the microphone is held to close to the battery pack. We use these amplifiers for performing. They are great, light weight, rechargeable and very easy to use. The performing groups loves them. Lani