TD Module as Headphone Monitor Preamp

[StephenJ]

Hey everyone,
I’m thinking about moving from a standard stage monitor to IEM’s. At first I figured I would have to get a headphone pre-amp but then I realized that my TD module has one built in. Are there any concerns about taking the monitor out from the main PA and feeding it into the mix-in? Anybody on the forum doing this? Note: I connect my ekit directly into the main PA.

Thanks,
StephenJ

[Michael Render]

Make sure the Mix-In is only assigned to the Headphones and not the main outs. Otherwise you will give evryone a migraine with all the feedback.

Also see if can get a drumless send from the monitor mix so you can control the drum to instrument level for you.

[viva1924]

saving your hearing

Another probelm is i don't think the module has a limiter built in, so in case of a power surge or a careless sound engineer you can loose your heering... easily.
Also you will get a mono signal in one ear only - but that can be fixed with a little adaptor so at least you hear the signal in both ears in mono.
good luck.
Oren

[StephenJ]

Michael Render,
"...Make sure the Mix-In is only assigned to the Headphones and not the main outs..."
~ I can do that

"...get a drumless send from the monitor mix so you can control the drum to instrument level for you..."
~ I'll give that a try


viva1924,
We don't have a Sound Engineer so no problem there...as far as a power surge...well...here's to livin' dangerously


Excellent points guys...many thanks,
StephenJ

[eddie]

Another probelm is i don't think the module has a limiter built in, so in case of a power surge or a careless sound engineer you can loose your heering... easily.
Also you will get a mono signal in one ear only - but that can be fixed with a little adaptor so at least you hear the signal in both ears in mono.
good luck.
Oren

hey, i had that mono signal problem too, but i just thought it was it was a problem/limitation of the mixer we were using. what kind of adapter fixes this?


otherwise, i have used an input from the mixer to the module mix-in, routed only through the headphones and it worked great, despite the mono. i liked having the monitors directly in my ears...i'd recommend it to anyone.

[BarT]

hey, i had that mono signal problem too, but i just thought it was it was a problem/limitation of the mixer we were using. what kind of adapter fixes this?

One of these should do the trick: 1/4" Stereo Plug to 1/4" Mono Jack Adapter; $2.99 at Radio Shack

(But not one of these; 1/4" Stereo Jack to 1/4" Mono Plug Headphone Adapter; $2.99 at Radio Shack)


Bruce