Phil Jones Bass HA-1 Bighead Headphone amp D/A Converter
Mobile Amp and Audio Interface
The PJB BigHead is not big at all. In fact it is barely larger than an iPhone. The “Big” is about the sound. It functions first as an awesome bass headphone amplifier with 2 band EQ ( +/- 18db @ 60 Hz and +/- 18dB @ 5KHz) set for optimization of all kinds of bass instruments.
Features
- Headphone Amplification: The HA-1 Bighead features a powerful headphone amplifier that can drive a wide variety of headphones, ensuring clear and dynamic sound quality
- Digital-to-Analog Conversion (DAC): The built-in DAC converts digital audio signals from sources like computers or smartphones into high-fidelity analog audio
- Bass Enhancement and EQ: The integrated bass EQ and enhancement controls allow users to fine-tune the low-frequency response
- Portable Design: With its compact and lightweight design, the HA-1 Bighead is highly portable, making it convenient for musicians, recording artists, and audiophiles on the go
- Balanced Output: The inclusion of a balanced headphone output enhances audio quality by reducing interference and delivering a cleaner sound signal
Unlike consumer electronic MP3 players and smartphones that have very small power output of around 20 milliwatt to drive headphones, the BigHead has more than 10 times the power. This contributes to a far more exhilarating listening experience with increased resolution and dynamics. Even if you are just listening to music, the BigHead will be a great improvement to your regular headphones, adding more listening pleasure.
A more important function of the BigHead is being a recording tool both in digital and analog. As an Analog Digital Converter, it has the finest BURR BROWN digital components. The USB out is 48KHz 16Bit digital conversion. In other words, recording your bass into Pro Tools will give you exactly what you wish for and absolutely nothing else.
Maybe you need an analog preamp. The Big Head can do that too. It will provide up to 12dB of gain and better than 96 dB signal to noise ratio. Just use the headphone out jack to feed an amp or mixer. It is also a perfect match with PJB powered monitors, the PB 100 or PB 300.
It has an internal lithium-ion rechargeable battery that is fed by its USB jack, so any computer or appropriate cell phone charger can charge it in less than 3 hours, but it can play for up to 8 hours.
Specifications
- Model: HA-1
- Power Output: 200mW (100mW+100mW)
- Controls: Master Volume, Input Gain, Treble/Bass for Instrument Input, digital signal Interface
- Power: Internal lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery or USB Power
- Dimension: 2.5 x 5.3 x 1”/ 65 x 135 x 25 mm (WxDxH)
- Weight: 0.5lbs / 240 g
- Dimension: 2.5 x 5.3 x 1”/ 65 x 135 x 25 mm (WxDxH)