Low headphone output workarounds?

I have senn hd25's and have no issues at all with the sound on the headphones?

Make sure your VMS4 is version 3.11, that increase the headphone level, if not, update it.

Thanks for the response. I took a closer look and think its because the master affects the cue volume. If I wind up the master so leds are red, there is more headphone volume there, but if you run them green, headphone output is too feeble for a loud club.

As a comparison, volume at full on headphone control with 0db on meters, is equivalent volume at around 4 on my Pioneer DJM700 cue.

I might be able to map this to give me more cue volume in the cans. Anyone done this? Other ideas?

Version is currently 3.11

Sorry i should have been more specific.

I run my vms4 into an external mixer which controls the overall volume of the sound.

I also redline the vms4 from the master but not the gains as there would be distortion.

There is a command in vdj script called headphone_gain but this is having no effect. The headphone volume appears to be controlled by hardware no matter what you put in the vdj scripting??

Hmmm, not sure. Ii'm sure my headphone controls the headphone in vdj

I bought a headphone amplifier. Its a shame I need to carry two separate boxes (one to fix the mic and one to fix the headphones) on a brand new unit. Didnt anyone test this thing before it got released???

Otherwise must admit that I love this gadget.

I'm running firmware 3.11 and must say that the head phone volume can go very loud, no problem with that. Except when you cue and turn the cue mix all the way to the left it does sound a bit quiter indeed. So is this whats bothering you or is it the headphone output in general?
BTW whats the impedance of your headphone? In general 38 - 50 Ohms will sound great but anything higher than lets say 100 ohn will need amp to match your headphone.

Headphones I'm using:
Audio Technica ATH-M50 - 38 Ohm 1700 mW power output.
AKG K 181 DJ - 42 Ohm - 3500 mW poer output.

Cheers.

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Originally posted by Cheers:
I'm guessing you could add a headphone amplifier but thats a bit of a hassle.

I did a search and saw something about adjusting the power supply? Info was a bit sketchy though. Is this a board mod?

My cans are sennys - maybe I need something more sensitive. What are you all doing to get a useable headphone output?

Yes you could get away with a 6VDC power adapter instead of 5VDC. That'll help a little bit.

Yes I bought a headphone amp and it works ok. Now several months after purchase and still no sign of the mic attenuators so for everyone tired of waiting...

You need to make or buy yourself a mic attenuator that will drop the signal by around 18dB. 20 will work ok but a bit less will make it like other mixers.

How did this get past quality control? Manufacturers please send me your flash new dj gadgets and I will tell you whats wrong with them.

@Cheers: ADJ already has a free solution for the mic attenuation issue:
http://vms4dj.com/support_en.php

The VMS2 and latest VMS4 production have permanent fixes for both the headphone and mic issues.

I ordered them a couple of months ago on that page and still waiting...

did you get them now? if not, please send me an email to freshfluke AT freshfluke DOT de

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forwarded. let me know if you dont hear back from adj within 3 working days.

Thanks you sir - I appreciate your help.

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Originally posted by DJFrankyP:
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