This review is all about the Behringer MicroMON MA400
dual channel headphone amp, definitely packs a real punch for anyone that
needs that power over there system. This unit has a direct injection
point (Monitor Input TRS) and as well as a second input XLR so
you can send a mix as well as a second source which can be very useful for
Musicians, DJs, Podcasters and Engineers with not a lot if money. The XLR
input has a XLR true THUR which is fantastic, sounds clean with low if any amp
hum. It has BOTH 1/8in and 1/4in TRS with a Mono and Stereo Switch.
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The one downside with this headphone
amp is it has no real way to mount it to a microphone stand or wall. There
is a work around to this to you DIY engineers. You can easily take the front
knobs off then there are 4 screws on the sides and 2 screws on the inside
of unit holding the circuit board. After unscrewing all these screws you have
plenty of room at the bottom plate to drill a hole to mount on a wall or
add a microphone clip. Let me know if you would like I can make an instruction video if you want to see step by step on how this can be achieved. Tools you would need for this DIY would be a Philips screwdriver, drive with a metal bit set, electrical tape for the most part.
The one downside with this headphone
amp is it has no real way to mount it to a microphone stand or wall. There
is a work around to this to you DIY engineers. You can easily take the front
knobs off then there are 4 screws on the sides and 2 screws on the inside
of unit holding the circuit board. After unscrewing all these screws you have
plenty of room at the bottom plate to drill a hole to mount on a wall or
add a microphone clip. Let me know if you would like I can make an instruction video if you want to see step by step on how this can be achieved. Tools you would need for this DIY would be a Philips screwdriver, drive with a metal bit set, electrical tape for the most part.
I love the MA400 for both the studio and
live setting. Retail this product goes for about $25.00 and for the simple operation
and quality definitely a piece for our bag of tricks.
Behringer Micromon MA400 Features
Personal "more me" mixer
1/4" and 1/8" headphone jacks
Lets each person control the amount of mix
Mic in and through XLR jacks
Includes 12V adapter
Ground Lift Switch
Tech Specs
Input Channels: 2
Output Channels: 2
Analog Inputs: 1 x XLR, 1 x TRS
Analog Outputs: 1 x XLR, 1 x TRS
Controls per Channel: 2 x Volume
Form Factor: Desktop
Height: 1.83" x Depth: 4" x Width: 2.5"
Weight: 0.44 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number: MA400
