line-out splitter

[elysion]

I'm searching for a splitter that converts a line-out from a source into a couple of line-outs.

The purpose is to connect a couple of headamps to the same source. I need it for a small concept-party. I have plans to make headphone-parties, but not with awkward wireless headphones. In the end I'm searching for a kind of wireless source for portable headamps like the Neco Portable, but for testing of the concept itself I need a wired distribution of the signal.

Would this one do the job?
www.behringer.de/DE/Products/MX882.aspx

Probably the signal itself would be altered by the splitter, but I think it's still better to use a splitted source with separte headamps instead of using one of those multi-port headamps that are around for professial studio use.

Any suggestions?

[mrarroyo]

I believe in the KISS principle, so I use: www.monstercable.com/productdisplay.asp?pin=655

Great service and there are other manufacturers that offer this approach. I like that they are passive and cheap! If you need to feed more than two amps from the same source then I like the LR1 by Mapletree. The LR1 can be bought single ended or balanced. See: hollowstate.netfirms.com/

[elysion]

Many thanks for your ideas, Miguel.

A passive splitter would be ideal, because it wouldn't alter the signal noticeable.

The problem is that I need more line-outs (preferably eight). The Mapletree LR1 looks nice, but I can't get it easily here in Switzerland.

Cost is also an issue. I have found only the Behringer Ultralink Pro MX882 which is at least available here and is rather cheap.

I have also made good experiences with a Y-cable from Grado that doubles the headphone-out of my amps. It's fine as long only two persons want to hear the same music.

I have seen a used MX882 in an online-auction. Maybe I give it a try. Inputs/outputs of the MX882 are 3-pin XLR, which means that I'd have to use a lot of XLR-to-RCA cables.

[mrarroyo]

How about? www.amazon.com/RCA-VH915-Source-Selector-Switch/dp/B00008X5DF

[elysion]

It looks not bad, but with shipping it would cost probably more than the MX882 that I have spotted in an auction.

Overall the MX882 has a lot more possibilites, but costs more if bought new. Another advantage is that it converts line-levels (if neeeded).

I think such splitter's are a niche market without much competition. Behringer has usually very cheap products that offer good value. Maybe there's not much left to earn for the competitors.

In principle a mixing console with lots of outputs (not inputs) would also do the job. Or a DAC with several outputs.