Key Features

50 Watts per Channel: Ideal for nearfield monitoring with high power output
Simultaneous Four Headphone Outputs: Two 3.5mm and two 6.35mm outputs for multiple listeners
Balanced and Unbalanced Inputs: Provides flexibility in audio connections
Balanced XLR Outputs: For bypass and external monitor control
1U Tall for Rack Integration: Designed to fit into 19-inch racking systems
Designed for High-Resolution Monitoring

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Alto: A Professional Audio Headphone and Nearfield Monitor Amplifier

The Alto is a professional-grade, technology-rich headphone and nearfield monitor amplifier, engineered to meet the demands of today’s high-resolution audio environments. With the ability to drive up to four pairs of headphones simultaneously, the Alto is the ideal tool for monitoring and control in professional audio settings.

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Powerful Output for Nearfield Monitoring

With 50 watts per channel dedicated to nearfield monitoring, the Alto delivers exceptional audio clarity and power, making it a versatile solution for studio monitoring tasks.

Simultaneous Drive for Four Headphones

The Alto offers ample power to drive four headphones at once, via its two front-panel 3.5mm outputs and two 6.35mm outputs. This makes it ideal for professional environments where multiple listeners need to monitor audio in real-time.

Versatile Connectivity

Designed for seamless integration into 19-inch racking systems, the 1U-tall Alto provides both balanced and unbalanced inputs, along with a pair of balanced XLR outputs for bypass and external monitor control. This flexibility ensures compatibility with a wide range of studio setups.

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In The Box

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Specifications

Dimensions: 200 mm (W) x 44.45 mm (H) x 215 mm (D)
Frequency response: 6 Hz-60 kHz
Output power (Speakers): 50 W into 4 Ω
Output power (Headphones): 2250 mW into 100 Ω
Signal-to-noise ratio: 119.6 dB
THD (Speakers): 0.003 % into 4 Ω
THD (Headphones): 0.001 % into 100 Ω
Input maximum voltage: 6 V RMS
Output maximum voltage: 15 V RMS
Operation voltage: 80-250 V AC auto-switching
Crosstalk: -95 dB

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