Rupert Neve Designs RNHP Precision Headphone Amplifier

Whether you’re tracking, mixing, or just listening to your favorite music, your headphone amplifier is just as important to the final sound output as your headphones. Yet, there are so many headphone amps with compromised sonics, headroom, and power supplies. To address these shortcomings, Rupert Neve Designs developed the RNHP Precision Headphone Amplifier.

Based on the iconic headphone output circuit found in the 5060 Centerpiece Desktop Mixer, the RND RNHP is a dedicated 24V reference-quality headphone amplifier with the specifically-calibrated +4dBu balanced line, unbalanced RCA and 3.5mm (1/8”) inputs for optimum level and output impedance, housed in a rugged VESA-mountable steel chassis. With effortless, wide-open sonic performance and an overall ability to drive any pair of audio headphones without compromise, the RNHP helps allow you to perform, mix, and enjoy your music with a new level of clarity.

Dedicated vs Integrated Amplifiers

For many pieces of pro audio equipment, the headphone output is an afterthought. Most products that offer integrated headphone amps provide large feature sets, small footprints, and at relatively low price points. This leads to compromised power and audio quality within the headphone amplifier itself, which can cause a number of issues with real world usage such as low headroom, unreliable performance, and even a lack of focus.

The Rupert Neve Designs RNHP Precision Headphone Amplifier was made to accomplish one simple purpose; help make any headphones sound their best. As a dedicated design, the RNHP is tailored to deliver extremely high quality, powerful amplification with precise calibration for any source input. As a result, this exceptional level of quality can inspire a musician to give their best performance, help an engineer make better choices for microphone placement, allow a mix engineer better judgment on EQ and dynamic adjustments, or let any audiophile appreciate the full depth and detail of a recording.

Specially-Calibrated Inputs For All of Your Devices

In addition to being able to control a wide variety of pro audio headphones without sacrificing performance, the Rupert Neve Designs RNHP is also capable of receiving a wide array of audio signals with its three inputs, calibrated for optimum level and impedance.

Here are some common device examples: Input A: +4dBu Line (XLR or TRS) Devices

• Studio Audio Interfaces (Line or Monitor Out) * Headphone Mixers (Line Output or HP Out)
• Mixing Consoles (Line, Aux or Monitor Out) * Professional Turntable Mixers (Line or Monitor)
• Professional Stereo Digital to Analog Converter
• Professional Cameras * Studio Monitor Controllers

Input B: RCA Devices

• CD / DVD Players * Stereo Tuners
• Preamplified Turntables * Prosumer Recording Devices / Cameras

Input C: 3.5mm (1/8”) Stereo Devices

• Mobile Phones * Portable Music Players
• Computers * DSLR Cameras
• Handheld Recording Devices
• Any 3.5mm headphone output

VESA-Mountable Design

The RNHP is designed for mounting with any VESA 100 compatible mount. These may include pole mounts, wall mounts, table mounts, or articulating arm mounts. These mounts can help to ensure the RNHP is always in the perfect position.

Multiple-Line Feed

In some situations where you only have one set of outputs but need to simultaneously feed the RNHP and another device such as speakers, a second headphone amplifier, or a 2-track recorder, we recommend using splitter cables from the Left and Right line outputs to feed both devices from the same stereo pair.