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Little Labs

Little Labs Monotor

Headphone Monitor Amplifier

Headphone Amp / Distribution

Price not published

Specifications

Type
Headphone Amp / Distribution
Description
Headphone Monitor Amplifier
Topology
Fully differential, nearly entirely passive signal path with a single active optimum-gain stage per output
Signal path
Analog
Channels
2
Channel format
Stereo, with mono monitoring modes: L+R, L only, R only, L-minus-R (phase check)
Form factor
Rack module (4 units fit in 1U)
Rack units
1/4U (4 per 1U)
Powered
Yes
Country of manufacture
USA

Details

Controls: Stepped volume attenuator (internal bypass available for external control), separate power control per output

I/O: XLR/TRS combo inputs (parallel with separate TRS jacks); two independent stereo outputs each with 1/4" and 3.5mm jacks; stereo mini auxiliary input for talkback/portable devices

Notable use: Praised by Justin Perkins (Mystery Room Mastering), Tom Fine (Tape Op), Dan Johnson (United Recording Academy)

Notes: Manufacturer page states unit is 'Built in California' -> USA. Internal power via low-noise linear voltage regulation with large reservoir capacitance; external custom bipolar global switching power supply. price_usd left blank: an aggregator quoted 'starting from $580' but this could not be confirmed as a new/MSRP figure specific to Sweetwater or Vintage King (may blend used listings), so left blank per blanks-over-guesses. A limited-edition black variant also exists per Sweetwater listing titles. Year introduced not published.

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