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FM9 Headphones output extremely loud - Ear protection

I am using the FM9 with a pair of audio technica ATH-M50x but I found the Output 1 level extremely loud. I have to carefully adjust the Output 1 knob, with values close to zero and I am always afraid to touch it and increase the level too much. Is there a way to set the headphones level (output...
- live_evil
- Thread
- Sunday at 9:55 AM
- headphones loudness output
- Replies: 17
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
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Good high gain through headphones

I just got an FM9 and have been struggling to get a good sounding high gain tone through my headphones. I will have to use headphones as I live in an apartment so I got a professional mod unit specifically for that reason. I am trying to start with a simple setup (drive -> gate -> amp -> cab ->...
- milkman33995
- Thread
- Aug 31, 2023
- fm9 headphones high gain
- Replies: 6
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
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Recommendations on how to connect/use a single studio headphones with both an audio interface and Axe Fx 3?

I want to have two signal paths (audio interface + Axe 3 Headphone Out) into my single studio headphone. The signals wouldn’t be combined, rather than changing scenes would change the signal being used (Axe 3 = clean tones, Audio Interface = 4CM tones). My current setup: Guitar > OD > Noise...
- MetalMan
- Thread
- Aug 12, 2023
- headphones help output signal switch
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Head phone editing.

Hello. Im an old dog trying to learn some new tricks so please bare with me. I was just wondering if anyone could recommend a set of good quality headphones I could use with my new FM9. Something that can get in the Fletcher Munson curve and have a relatively flat frequency response. I'd like to...
- Great South Bay
- Thread
- Mar 5, 2023
- headphones monitoring
- Replies: 1
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
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Question regarding using the FM3 as an amp for headphones

So currently upgraded to the Sennheiser 6XX headphones(partially thanks to this forum :)) and been having a blast not only playing with the FM3 but as well as listening to music. My question is, am I missing out on anything by using the FM3 as the amp for the 6XX rather than using a more...
- Vogeaz
- Thread
- Dec 2, 2022
- 6xx fm3 headphoneamp headphones
- Replies: 3
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
Permanent enhancer block

I was wondering if there is a permanent fix to my stereo problem: Whenever I play with my PC headset for streaming purposes (AX3 -> PC), I find the sound to be not wide enough for my liking I always have to enable the enhancer on every preset to make it sound right on the money. The enhancer...
- Overcaster
- Thread
- Mar 20, 2022
- blocks enhancer headphones stereo
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Saturation problema with headphone (HiFiMan Sundara)

Hi guys, I recently bought some HiFiMan Sundara headphones and somehow they saturate before reaching their maximum volume, i.e. they saturate before you start moving the headphone. As the headphones are used, I'm wondering if they are faulty or if the AXE FX 3 really can't power them correctly...
- jago_ff
- Thread
- Feb 1, 2022
- headphones hifiman sundara
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
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RNHP Headphone Amp

I have Beyerdynamic 1990 Pro headphones (rated at 250 ohms). I am considering buying an RNHP headphone amp as I listen at very high levels playing metal (Killswitch, Lamb of God, etc.). Output seems to distort at high levels -- is it worth buying the RNHP?
- nandro48
- Thread
- Dec 21, 2021
- headphone amp headphones metal rupert neve
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
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Best Headphones for Metal

I currently have DT 1990s and play a decent amount of metal (Killswitch, Lamb of God, etc.) and neoclassical (Malmsteen, Becker, etc.) music through my Axe. I can't say I'm 100% satisfied with the tone so am looking at either HD 650 or 660 instead.Is there a material difference between these...
- nandro48
- Thread
- Dec 3, 2021
- beyerdynamic headphones metal neoclassical sennheiser
- Replies: 25
- Forum: The Lounge
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Headphone Presets

I play mostly metal and enjoy the sound that comes out of my HS8's. I can't seem to dial in a similar tone on my DT 1990's. I've played around with Proximity, Spacing, Gain Enhancer in Amp Block, Output EQ, etc. I can't seem to get that gratifying sustain and chug when I try to convert my HS8...
- nandro48
- Thread
- Nov 27, 2021
- headphones metal
- Replies: 44
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Route OUT2 to Headphones?

Trying to record using a Wet/Dry setup and using FM9 as interface.... OUT 1 (Dry), OUT 2 (Wet). I only head OUT 1 in headphones. I don't want to monitor through DAW. Any way to route OUT2 to be heard through headphones along with OUT1?
- camilovelandiamusic
- Thread
- Sep 16, 2021
- headphones output 1 output 2
- Replies: 8
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
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Connectivity with Axe FX 3 and other DACs and headphone amps and Audio interfaces!

I don't know how much of this is going to make sense or what a NEWB I am but here's my situation. I have a pretty darn high quality Teac DAC that just sounds 10 times better than the one built into the Axe FX 3. Up until now I have an ifi Audio purifier coming out of a USB port on my PC and goes...
- soundlessdawn777
- Thread
- Jul 10, 2021
- aes/spdif audio interface audiophile dac digital headphones spidf
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Headphone recommendation ( Really need one)

I am aware this is the most despised kind of thread, however i am unable to make a choice currently. Would appreciate some help . I use axe fx 3 in my bed room without any treatment, and the mids and lows are all over the place, making it difficult for me to accurately mix through my...
- jin1995x
- Thread
- May 30, 2021
- headphones
- Replies: 15
- Forum: The Lounge
Open back headphones recommendations?

Just looking for quick recommendations for open back headphones under/around $300 US. Currently, I am using closed back Blue Mo-Fi with the AutoEQ https://github.com/jaakkopasanen/AutoEq. The AutoEQ makes a big difference and turns the mo-fi to a flatter response curve but still getting heavy...
- mi$ho
- Thread
- Mar 12, 2021
- headphones
- Replies: 18
- Forum: The Lounge
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New to Axe-Fx III

Hello All, Brand new to this AXE world and I am having some trouble with getting over that first hill so to speak. I don’t have very much experience with amp modelers as I was mostly in the tube world but wished to expand my creativity as I love to tinker with parameters. My current tube amp...
- Joshack5039
- Thread
- Nov 29, 2020
- headphones new user
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
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High-Impedance Headphones and FM3

Hopefully this question doesn’t kick off another round of discussion on the lack of headphone out on the current version of the FM3 that is shipping... I own Beyerdynamic DT1990 headphones; I originally purchased them for use with a Kemper PowerHead. I didn’t bond with the Kemper and returned...
- carterscott
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- Apr 23, 2020
- fm3 headphones
- Replies: 4
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
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Setting for headphones/studio monitors mode?

I can't find where i need to go to make sure I have the right output setting to be headphones/studio monitors mode
- loveme2times
- Thread
- Aug 16, 2018
- headphones
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Is there an equivalent of "USB Return Level" on the III?

Sorry if this has been covered before, I've exhaustively searched the manual, and did a search around the forum first, but... Is there an equivalent on the III to the II's "USB RETURN LEVEL" parameter? I use my AxeFX with headphones and I'd rather not constantly chase the individual app audio...
- h.c.e.
- Thread
- May 13, 2018
- headphones level output 1 usb audio
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
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Sound issue using the AX8 with audio interface and headphones

Hey! I recently got the AX8 and I want to use it with headphones. I hooked the unit up to a Roland Rubix 22 sound interface with a single Roland RMC-B10 XLR cable. Then I just use the headphone output on the Rubix 22. So far so good. However, I have tested a bund of presets and the sound is a...
- VincentV
- Thread
- Apr 20, 2018
- audio interface headphones sound design xlr
- Replies: 5
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
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Help for all!

Hi axe users.My ultra just arrived yesterday and I was checking all the features. It's very hard for a first look to understand. Can you help me with some questions? 1. How can I reset all the presets to the original factory? 2. How can I start to do my own patch? Is it better to create it with...
- Roberto Marra
- Thread
- Apr 19, 2018
- axe headphones mono patch preset reset reset all factory state software sound ultra
- Replies: 22
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Headphone Sound Disappointing. User Error?

My headphone out sounds really weak and thin for presets coming out, when compared to music through USB. Running them out of output 1 (or 2 with FXL) sounds much better too. Still a little weak but better than the front out. I thought it might be the headphones at first (AudioTechnica M50x)...
- guitaroholic
- Thread
- Feb 15, 2018
- headphone headphones
- Replies: 29
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Review of Blue Ella vs. the original Blue MoFi Headphones

Review of the Blue Ella vs. the original Blue MoFi Headphones TLDR; If price is no object go ahead and buy the Ella. If you have the original MoFi’s and are happy with them there are a few upgraded features that might help make a decision to upgrade. If you are on a budget I cannot recommend...
- MAYissues
- Thread
- Aug 15, 2017
- amp blue ella headphones mofi review
- Replies: 6
- Forum: The Lounge
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Suggestions for headphones/FrFr/Studio monitor

Hi all, I have checked some of the other posts, but they are pretty outdated now.So had to create a new one. I live in an apartment and can't get too loud. My budget is around $200. I was planning to go for athm50x headphones and it is going to be mainly used for recording and...
- jacksonrr24
- Thread
- Aug 1, 2017
- djent headphones mastering metal mixing monitors recording recording axe fx
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Blue Ella Headphones

I have the Blue MoFi headphones that I've had for a while and really enjoy using with the Axe Fx. I was seeing if anyone here has the Blue Ella headphones and if they are worth the upgrade/purchasing. I didn't see anything come up in the search with any threads about these headphones. Any...
- MAYissues
- Thread
- Jun 10, 2017
- blue mofi mo-fi headphones
- Replies: 11
- Forum: The Lounge
AX8 - Guitar - Headphones recommendation

Hi all. Recently I joined the club and bought an AX8. I live in an apartment so I can't play with speakers at any time. I have been using a really cheap phones Seinheiser 201 and the sound seems that want to be free. I would like to know your opinion on the below headphones. I will mainly use...
- NunoJBSilva.Guitar
- Thread
- Feb 28, 2017
- headphones
- Replies: 26
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
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Lightweight Rig for Apartment & Skype Use

Hi all, I'd love some expert advice on the following. I found bits and pieces via searching older posts, but thought it might help others as well to pull info together in one place. Current Axe-FX II Setup Axe-FX II + Mesa 2x12 cab + Matrix power amp Situation My guitar sanctuary is being...
- sanfender
- Thread
- Oct 27, 2016
- apartment headphones skype
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Trouble getting decent tone with headphones

Hi everyone, I've had the Axe FX II since it's original release, and traded it in for an AX8 as soon as it was available, so I've been using Fractal Audio products for a while, and I'm a huge fan of the company and their products. That said, I've always struggled to get a decent tone with...
- rsmith8917
- Thread
- Aug 6, 2016
- headphones
- Replies: 12
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
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Is this routing possible? Guitar to analog out; Spdif in to headphone out without guitar signal.

So I am trying to see if I can keep my portable recording / band practice rig to a minimal. I have been sending an axe analog out to digital mixer. Then doing all monitoring from the mixer headphone outs. Now, I need 1 more monitor mix and was not using the Axe headphone output at all. So, I...
- darinj96
- Thread
- Feb 15, 2016
- headphones routing spdif
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion

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