Henry Engineering Talent Pod II Microphone and Headphone Controller

The Henry Engineering Talent Pod II is an essential audio device designed for professionals in the broadcast and recording industry. Whether you’re managing a live broadcast or recording sessions in a studio, this high-quality mic and headphone controller offers superior audio management. With intuitive controls and versatile connectivity options, the Talent Pod II ensures that your audio experience is seamless and efficient. It combines premium performance with ease of use, providing precise control over microphone and headphone levels, all within a rugged, durable design built for demanding environments.

This controller features adjustable mic pre-gain, enabling precise control of audio levels for optimal sound quality. The compact design integrates with various audio systems, providing flexibility for different setups. Whether you're using it for live broadcasting or for studio recording, the Talent Pod II guarantees clarity and reliability. Its compatibility with various headphone outputs, including both 0.25" and 3.5mm jacks, ensures that every user can easily connect their headphones, making it the perfect choice for broadcasters, podcasters, and sound engineers alike.

Featuring a unique Link I/O, the Talent Pod II can easily link multiple units using a Cat5 cable, distributing power and audio signals to all connected devices. This makes it an ideal solution for larger studios or broadcast setups. Additionally, the Mode Switch allows you to choose between split-mono or stereo headphone audio, providing further customization based on your specific needs. With its high-quality mic preamp and ability to handle both line-level and mic-level outputs, the Talent Pod II delivers excellent performance for any professional audio application.

Key Features

• Microphone input compatible with any Lo-Z balanced microphone (female XLR).
• Mic output supports line or mic level, Lo-Z, balanced (male XLR).
• Adjustable mic pre-gain (30-50 dB) via rear panel Gain trim.
• Local and return inputs with a range from -10 dBu to +4 dBu, with 20K balanced or 10K unbalanced, 0.025" TRS jack.
• Link I/O for connecting multiple units with Cat5 cable, distributing power and audio to all units.
• Mode switch for selecting split-mono or stereo headphone audio.
• Loc switch for selecting either the local input or mic preamp as the local source.
• Headphone output supports headphones >24 ohms, with both 0.25" and 3.5mm jacks.
• Power requirement of 12VAC, 50ma per unit, provided by a wall transformer or MultiPhones Master unit, SixMix USB audio console, PowerPod, or MultiPhones Master.

Technical Specifications

Mic Input: Any Lo-Z balanced microphone, female XLR
Mic Output: Line or Mic level, Lo-Z, balanced, male XLR
Mic Pre Gain: 30-50 dB, adjustable via rear panel Gain trim
Local, Return Inputs: -10 dBu to +4 dBu, 20K balanced or 10K unbalanced, 0.025" TRS jack
Link I/O: Links multiple units with Cat5 cable, distributes Power, Local, Return audio to all units
Mode Switch: Selects split-mono or stereo headphone audio
Loc Switch: Selects Local input or Mic preamp as Local source
Headphone Output: >24 ohms, 0.25" and 3.5mm jacks provided
Power: 12VAC, 50ma per unit, provided by wall transformer or MultiPhones Master unit, SixMix USB audio console, PowerPod, or MultiPhones Master

What’s Included

• 1x Talent Pod II Mic & Headphone Controller for Broadcast