Following up on the tremendous success of its Furman HDS-6/ HR-6 Headphone/Audio Distribution System, Furman introduces an enlarged and enhanced system, the HDS-16/HRM-16 Headphone/Audio Distribution System.

The HDS-16 Headphone/Audio Distribution System and HRM-16 Headphone/Audio Remote Mixer are the logical extension to Furman's very popular headphone amp/audio distribution lineup. These models are designed to function equally well for both live (in-ear or stage monitors) and studio applications, allowing greater flexibility and ease for both the user and the engineer.

The double rack-space HDS-16 provides full patching functions on its front panel via 1/4" and TT input jacks, and is intended to be installed at the mixing console location. The HDS-16 provides power and signal conditioning to drive the HRM-16 Remote Mixers. There is no power cord or wall wart required for the HRM-16's. In addition, it includes two 1/4" jacks for the two-way talkback functions, and a SOLO REMOTE switch with an indicator that allows muting of all but one stereo feed at all HRM-16's. This comes in handy for isolating tracks for critical listening without having each HRM-16 user turn down all but one channel. The SOLO function also includes a 1/4" jack so actuation can be done with a footswitch. Front panel indicators include POWER ON and SOLO ON. The rear panel includes six Centronics 50 pin connectors to link up to six HRM-16's (more if daisy chaining is used), and the standard Furman ON/OFF and GROUND LIFT switches.

The unique talkback system is extremely versatile. It can be configured two different ways by moving a jumper on the circuit board in the HDS-16. One way allows the talkback mic on each HRM-16 to be fed to all of the other HRM-16 units as well as the HDS-16. The other configuration allows communication to the HDS-16 only. This is particularly useful for stage use where the user's talkback mic should not feed into all of the monitors (including the user's own monitor).

Connecting HDS-16 and HRM-16s is easy, as each mixer is supplied with a 25-foot super-flexible interconnect cable which can easily be extended or routed through walls and daisy chained to other HRM-16s. Cable extenders and thru-wall installation kits are available as well.

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Features

Every artist in the studio or on stage can have a custom headphone/monitor mix without any adjustments at the board

Perfect for tracking, overdubbing, rehearsal sessions, and onstage monitor mixing

HDS-16 rackmount distribution system connects to the studio console and routes 8 mono and 4 stereo signals to HRM-16 remote mixing stations via a single multi-pair cable

HDS-16 provides ultra low distortion (less than .002%), low crosstalk, high dynamic range (greater than 105 dB) drive for the HRM-16's

All inputs are balanced; line outputs are balanced or single ended

Three year limited warranty

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Specifications

Cable Specs: 25 twisted pair, 24AWG, with overall shield, Centronics 50 pin plug (male) each end. The length of cable used only affects the maximum continuous power out.

Losses for additional cable beyond 25 feet:
32 Ohm phones: -0.34 dB (693 mW vs. 750 mW maximum output) per 100 feet of cable
100 Ohm phones: -0.16 dB (746 mW vs. 770 mW maximum output) per 100 feet of cable
600 Ohm phones: -0.056 dB (257 mW vs.260 mW maximum output) per 100 feet of cable

Power Output: 750 mW at 32 ohms; 770 mW at 100 ohms; 260 mW at 600 ohms

Line Outputs: Balanced or single ended, impedance 50 ohms, 68 dB OCMR

Sensitivity: +4 dBu for rated output

Inputs: 1/4" phone, balanced or unbalancedOutputs: RJ-45 jacks

Distortion: Less than .002% THD, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, full rated power

Dynamic Range: Greater than 105 dB

Frequency Response: +0, -1 dB from 13 Hz to 32 kHz

Crosstalk: Less than -95 dB at 10kHz

Power Requirements: 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 82 W

Dimensions: 3.5" H x 19" W x 8" D

Weight: 9.4 lbs.