Tascam
TASCAM MH-8 1U rack mount headphone amplifier
Best professional solution for multi-user studio monitoring setups.
Elevate your studio monitoring with the TASCAM MH-8, a robust 1U rack-mountable headphone amplifier designed for professional multi-user listening. This high-power distribution amplifier efficiently splits a stereo signal to eight independent headphone outputs, offering flexible input routing per channel. Connect via XLR, TRS, or RCA, and utilize per-channel MONO switching for precise control. With its durable build and foldback output for cascading, the MH-8 ensures reliable, high-quality audio distribution in demanding environments.
$704.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
52
/ 731
#52 in Headphone Amplifiers
Price vs Category Average
-50%
Below average
Rack Mount Size
1
/ U
Who it's for
- Audio engineers using high-impedance studio headphones
- Studio engineers managing large multi-person tracking sessions
- Professionals integrating units into complex studio signal chains
Who should skip it
- Home studio hobbyists on a limited budget
- Engineers requiring custom monitor mixes per performer
- Users concerned about long-term front-panel jack durability
Performance breakdown
Channel Versatility
Independent input routing for each channel offers exceptional monitoring flexibility.
Build Durability
Rugged 1U rack-mount chassis built to withstand demanding studio environments.
Output Power
High-power output ensures clean, loud signal delivery for any headphone impedance.
Connectivity Options
Comprehensive XLR, TRS, and RCA support integrates easily into professional setups.
Noise Management
Integrated ground lift switch effectively eliminates unwanted hum and electrical noise.
Scalability
Foldback outputs allow for seamless daisy-chaining when expanding your monitoring network.
Key Specs
Rack Mount Size
1U
Maximum Output
250mW @ 32ohm (per channel)
Power Supply
AC 100V, 50-60Hz
Power Consumption
36W
Dimensions
482(W)mm × 44(H)mm × 280(D)mm
Mass
3.8kg
Input 1 Support
XLR balance and TRS balance
Input 2 Support
XLR balance and RCA pin imbalance
Features
- Distributes stereo signal to 8 headphone outputs
- Flexible input selection per headphone channel
- Supports XLR, TRS, and RCA input connections
- High power output capability per channel
- Includes MONO switch for each output
- Foldback output allows cascading multiple units
- Integrated signal and overload indicators
- Ground lift switch for noise management
What customers say
Studio professionals highly regard the TASCAM MH-8 for its exceptional build quality and unwavering reliability, confirming its status as a true workhorse. Its primary strength is the powerful, clean amplification, offering substantial headroom that drives all headphones accurately without distortion, essential for critical monitoring. Users value the unit's adaptability, noting the flexible stereo and mono switching per channel, which simplifies complex setups. While the initial investment is notable, the consensus is that the MH-8 delivers excellent long term value through superior performance compared to less expensive options. It stands out as a dependable, high fidelity solution for distributing audio across multiple listeners.
Know before you buy
Yes. The MH-8 features flexible input routing, allowing you to select between two different stereo input sources for each of the eight channels independently.
It does. The MH-8 accepts XLR and TRS balanced inputs, as well as RCA unbalanced inputs, making it highly compatible with a wide range of professional and consumer audio gear.
Yes, the unit includes a foldback output that allows you to daisy-chain or cascade multiple MH-8 units together to increase your total number of headphone outputs.
The MH-8 is equipped with a dedicated ground lift switch, which is designed to help eliminate unwanted noise and hum caused by ground loops in your signal chain.
Each channel provides a maximum output of 250mW at 32 ohms, which is robust enough to drive most professional studio headphones with plenty of headroom.
The MONO switch allows you to collapse a stereo signal into mono for each specific output. This is particularly useful for checking phase coherence or when a performer prefers to hear the mix in mono.
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