XM4 Headphone Amplifier Specifications

Description: Portable Audio Headphone Amplifier
Weight: 140 grams (4.9 oz) including alkaline battery
Power Souce: - 9-volt alkaline, NiMH, NiCd battery, or,
- 8.4-volt NiMH or NiCD battery, and/or,
- External Power Supply
External Power Supply: 1.3mm Barrel-type connector power jack, center pin positive. If using built-in NiMH battery charger:
  • 12VDC ± 5%
    If not using battery charger:
  • 6-15VDC
    Optional Lithium charger can also be used.
  • Battery Charge Time (using built-in charger, typical): Lithium FastCharge System: 2 hours
    Trickle charge NiMH: 15 hours
    Battery Life (typical) Alkaline: 50 hours
    Lithium:  40 hours
    Maximum Gain: +23.1 dB (gain jumpers in)
    +12.7 dB (gain jumpers out)
    Frequency Response (20-20,000Hz, typical) : +0.1dB, -0.4dB
    -3dB Point (typical) : 21 kHz at top end;
    9 Hz at low end
    Total Harmonic Distortion
    (typical)
    0.002%
    Intermodulation Distortion
    (typical)
    0.007%
    Signal to Noise ratio
    (20-20,000Hz, typical) :
    100dB
    Dynamic Range
    (20-20,000Hz, typical) :
    100dB
    Bass Boost
    +6dB @ 100Hz when enabled
    Crossfeed User-adjustable from mono to stereo using potentiometer;
    User can bypass using pushbutton.
    Auto Power-OFF User selects between 1, 3, or 6 hour poweroff interval, or unit can be set to stay on indefinitely
    Status Indicators Two LEDS (one blue, one amber)
    Integrated Voltmeter accuracy (typical) ±100mV
    Mechanicals Anodized aluminum case;
    Glossy laser-anodized faceplate;
    Polished aluminum volume knob;
    FR-4 dual-layer Printed Circuit Board with 1 oz. copper
    Other Features Flashlight Mode: Turns on both LEDs to full brightness;
    Dimming mode: Allows user to optionally dim the blue LED.

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