DACS Headlite III B
Best multi-channel amplifier for professional studio monitoring environments.
This professional four-channel headphone amplifier delivers exceptional audio clarity and power for demanding studio environments. It ensures accurate monitoring for multiple users with its ability to drive all types of headphones cleanly. Featuring low distortion and a flat frequency response, it provides precise sound reproduction. The amplifier offers flexible input selection and multiple outputs, catering to diverse workflow needs and making it a reliable tool for audio professionals seeking powerful and precise headphone amplification.
$717.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.8
/ 5
Category Rank
24
/ 1047
#24 in Headphone Amplifiers
Price vs Category Average
-49%
Below average
Noise floor
90110
/ < -dBu (dB below peak)
Who it's for
- Engineers requiring absolute accuracy for critical mixing and mastering
- Professionals driving demanding, high-impedance studio headphones
- Studios needing reliable gear built for constant daily operation
Who should skip it
- Hobbyists or small studios working with a limited budget
- Users seeking an all-in-one unit with integrated digital features
- Buyers prioritizing easy access to local support and dealers
Performance breakdown
Audio Transparency
Near-zero distortion ensures the signal remains completely uncolored and pristine.
Drive Capability
High power output effortlessly handles even the most demanding studio headphones.
Channel Capacity
Eight total outputs provide ample monitoring flexibility for complex recording sessions.
Signal Integrity
Exceptional noise floor and CMRR keep interference out of your mix.
Build Robustness
Professional rackmount design built to withstand rigorous daily studio use.
Frequency Accuracy
Flat response across the spectrum delivers reliable, honest monitoring for engineers.
Key Specs
Noise floor
< -90dBu (110dB below peak)
Dynamic range
> 114dB
THD+N 20Hz to 22kHz, +10dBu into 600R
< 0.00045%
Frequency response
5Hz to 40kHz ± 0.5dB
CMRR
> 84dB 50Hz to 20kHz
Slew rate
Greater than required for 40kHz
Max phase rotation (inter channel phase difference)
100Hz 0.01 deg, 1kHz 0.03 deg, 10kHz 0.36 deg, 20kHz 0.72 deg
Crosstalk
< -90dB
Know before you buy
Yes. With a power output of over 200mW per channel into 600 ohms, it provides more than enough clean power to drive high-impedance professional headphones without distortion.
Absolutely. The unit is designed as a 1U rack-mount device, making it easy to integrate into standard studio furniture or equipment racks.
The amplifier features a very flat frequency response from 5Hz to 40kHz and extremely low total harmonic distortion. This ensures that what you hear is an accurate, uncolored representation of your mix.
Yes, the unit is designed to support multiple monitoring mixes, allowing you to provide independent, customized feeds to different performers or engineers in the studio.
The Headlite III B is built for professional environments with a noise floor below -90dBu and a dynamic range exceeding 114dB. It is engineered to remain virtually silent, even at higher gain levels.
Yes, the Headlite III B provides balanced audio outputs, which helps minimize interference and maintain signal integrity over longer cable runs in a studio setting.
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