Cranborne Audio
N22H Reference Quality Headphone Amplifier (C.A.S.T. Breakout Box)
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Standalone reference-quality headphone amplifier with C.A.S.T. advanced cable management system that can position headphone connectivity right beside the artist/musician using a single Cat 5 cable. N22H is Cranborne Audios solution for flexible and high-quality headphone amp distribution in the modern home, project, and professional studio.
Simpler, Better Sounding Headphone Mixes
• N22H covers all of your headphone monitoring needs in one box. It's a standalone reference quality headphone amplifier, it's a clutter-reducing advanced cable management system, and it's a headphone distribution system that can be positioned right beside the artist/musician using a single Cat 5 cable and Cranborne Audios C.A.S.T. system.
• C.A.S.T. (Cat 5 Analogue Snake Transport) provides the perfect platform for distributing audio around studios or stages using affordable cat 5 cabling while achieving the highest sonic results by repurposing the internal copper wires of a Cat 5 cable to transport balanced analogue audio to and from other C.A.S.T. enabled products.
• Connect N22H to a Cranborne Audio N22 using a single shielded Cat 5 cable and you can send a balanced headphone mix directly into N22H's internal headphone amplifier over a distance of 100m. Through that same Cat 5 connection you can also receive two balanced analogue mic/line signals that can be connected to your audio interface for recording.
Advanced Connectivity with 500R8 and 500ADAT Interfaces
If your studio is already built around a Cranborne Audio interface such as 500R8 or 500ADAT, you can connect N22H into their C.A.S.T. input connectors and then receive balanced input sources from N22H's combi inputs directly at the audio interface's inputs ready for recording and processing. That same cat 5 C.A.S.T. connection also transmits a stereo monitor mix generated by the 500R8/500ADAT down the same cat 5 cable and directly into N22Hs high-powered headphone amplifier and dual 1/4" jack line outputs for monitoring and reamping.
Standalone Reference-Quality Headphone Amplifier
N22H can be used as a standalone headphone amplifier for studio and stage when no C.A.S.T. connection is available by connecting stereo line output sources directly into N22H's Inputs and switching headphone source selector switch from C.A.S.T. to In 1&2.
The headphone amp of N22H is the same reference-quality, high-current design that can be found on Cranborne Audio's flagship 500R8 Audio Interface and it can be powered using a standard 9v battery or an external 9v power supply. With 0.33 Ohm output impedance, up to 500mA of power per headphone, and low distortion (THD: 0.0003%, 1kHz) signal path, N22H's headphone amp provides clean amplification with enough volume to drive any set of headphones.
A palm-sized headphones powerhouse, N22H is the perfect compliment for those looking to build their studio around 500R8/500ADAT or create an unmatched audio distribution system for reducing clutter in their studio whilst increasing signal integrity, flexibility, and deployment convenience.
Product Features
• Two combi jack inputs
• Two 1/4" jack outputs
• 1/4" & 1/8" headphone outputs
• Reference-quality, high power headphone amp with level control
• Headphone amplifier "Source" switch for C.A.S.T or standalone operation
• Mono/Stereo width switch for headphone output
• 9v battery compartment (5 hours running time w/low impedance headphones. 12 hours with high impedance IEM earbuds)
• Advanced connectivity with 500R8, 500ADAT, and Camden EC2
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A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
- BAND and ORCHESTRAL instruments: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| N22H Reference Quality Headphone Amplifier (C.A.S.T. Breakout Box) | 725954 |
