Headphone Remote Station
Instruction Sheet
1997 South McDowell Blvd.
Petaluma, California 94954-6919 USA
Phone: 707-763-1010 • Fax: 707-763-1310
Headphone Remote Station
Headphone Remote Station
Use of Headphone Remote Stations
Furman HR-2 Headphone Remote Stations (sometimes
called satellites) are intended for use with the Furman HA-6A
Headphone/Monitor Amplifier to increase the number of
headphone stations beyond the six provided, and/or to locate
them more con ve nient ly. With the use of a simple adaptor, HR-2’s
may also be used with any stereo power amplifi er of 50 watts per
channel or less to convert them to use as headphone distribution
amplifi ers. (The Furman SP-20A Half Rack Power Amplifi er has the
re quired adaptor built in.) Each HR-2 box can accommodate two sets of
headphones, each with its own volume control.
In the recording studio, headphones are most often used in
the overdubbing process, where new musical tracks are re cord ed
in synchronization with previously recorded tracks. The mu si -
cians doing the overdub hear the already recorded tracks in their
headphones, and play along with them. In this way, it is possible to build
up a complete recording of many tracks, adding one or more new tracks
Because of the presence of open microphones, headphones
are much preferred to speakers for cueing overdubs. Even if
headphones are used, it is important that they clamp tightly to the mu si -
cians’ heads so that a minimal amount of sound leaks out.
The cue mix heard in the headphones is a combination of
the previously recorded tracks along with the new sounds be-
ing add ed. It is generally derived from a “Cue” or “Headphone”
mixing buss on the recording console, which is then routed to
the Left and Right Inputs on the HA-6A’s rear panel. If this mix
is mono, con nect it to the Left Input. The HA-6A will then
automatically be in mono mode, so that the mix can be heard with both
ears (or both speakers, if used).
In many situations, it may be suffi cient to plug all headphones
directly into the HA-6A. However, in a larger studio, or when
each musician must have easy access to his or her headphone
volume control, it is more practical to use several HR-2 Remote Sta tions
at strategic locations around the room. In this case, the HA-6A (or the
stereo power amplifi er substituting for it) would most likely be installed
The HR-2 Remote Stations connect in “daisy chain” fashion to the
SPEAKER B-SATELLITE/REMOTE output on the rear pan el of the HA-6A.
This output is a male 3-pin XLR connector, so that ordinary microphone
cables can be used. The HA-6A connects to the fi rst HR-2 box; another
mic cable connects the fi rst HR-2 to the second HR-2; a third mic cable
connects the second HR-2 to the third HR-2; and so on. If low impedance
headphones are used, up to twelve HR-2’s may be chained together. If
medium or high impedance headphones are used, 25 or more Remote
The HR-2 Remote Stations are compact boxes which eas-
ily attach with a thumbscrew to any microphone stand. Each HR-
2 has two stereo volume controls and two headphone jacks, to
accommodate two listeners. There are also two XLR connectors, one male
and one female, for use in daisy-chaining units to geth er. If desired, the clip
on an HR-2 box may be hung on a belt if no microphone stand is conve-
nient. Or, the clip itself may be popped off the box for tabletop use.
Using HR-2’s with Standard Power Amplifi ers
If a power amplifier other than the 20 watt/channel Fur-
man HA-6A or SP-20A is used to drive a chain of HR-2 Remote
Stations, it is recommended that the amp have no more than
50 watts/channel maximum output to preclude the possibility of
damage to the HR-2’s. Also, an adaptor to connect the left and right out-
puts to a single male XLR connector will have to be made. This should
be wired as follows: Pin 3—left output, high; Pin 2—right output, high;
and Pin 1—low, common to both channels.
MODEL HR-2
Daisy-chaining HR-2 Remote Stations to the HA-6A
Three Year Limited Warranty
Furman Sound, Inc., having its principal place of business at 1997 South
McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, CA 94954 (“Manufacturer”) warrants its HR-2 (the
Manufacturer warrants to the original Purchaser of the Product that the Product
sold hereunder will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period
of three years from the date of purchase. The Purchaser of the product is allowed
fi fteen days from the date of purchase to complete warranty registration by mail or
on-line at the Furman website. If the Product does not conform to this Limited War-
ranty during the warranty period (as herein above specifi ed), Purchaser shall notify
Manufacturer in writing of the claimed defects. If the defects are of such type and
nature as to be covered by this warranty, Manufacturer shall authorize Purchaser to
return the Product to the Furman factory or to an authorized Furman repair location.
Warranty claims should be accompanied by a copy of the original purchase invoice
showing the purchase date; this is not necessary if the Warranty Registration was
completed either via the mailed in warranty card or on-line website registration. Ship-
ping charges to the Furman factory or to an authorized repair location must be prepaid
by the Purchaser of the product. Manufacturer shall, at its own expense, furnish
a replacement Product or, at Manufacturer’s option, repair the defective Product.
Return shipping charges back to Purchaser will be paid by Manufacturer.
THE FOREGOING IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Manu-
facturer does not warrant against damages or defects arising out of improper or
abnormal use of handling of the Product; against defects or damages arising from
improper installation, against defects in products or components not manufactured
by Manufacturer, or against damages resulting from such non-Manufacturer made
products or components. This warranty shall be cancelable by Manufacturer at its
sole discretion if the product is modifi ed in any way without written authorization
from Furman Sound. This warranty also does not apply to Products upon which
repairs have been affected or attempted by persons other than pursuant to written
authorization by Manufacturer.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE. The sole and exclusive obligation of Manu-
facturer shall be to repair or replace the defective Product in the manner and for the
period provided above. Manufacturer shall not have any other obligation with respect
to the Products or any part thereof, whether based on contract, tort, strict liability
or otherwise. Under no circumstances, whether based on this Limited Warranty or
otherwise, shall Manufacturer be liable for incidental, special, or consequential dam-
ages. Manufacturer’s employees or representatives’ ORAL OR OTHER WRITTEN
STATEMENTS DO NOT CONSTITUTE WARRANTIES, shall not be relied upon by
Purchaser, and are not a part of the contract for sale or this limited warranty. This
Limited Warranty states the entire obligation of Manufacturer with respect to the
Product. If any part of this Limited Warranty is determined to be void or illegal, the
remainder shall remain in full force and effect.
NOTE: All equipment being returned for repair must have a Return
Authorization (R/A) Number. To get an R/A Number, please call the Furman
Service De part ment: (707) 763-1010, ext. 40. Please write your R/A Number
prominently on the front of the package.
