soundcard + headphone question

[starmelt]

I think about buying a better soundcard, maybe the EMU 0404 or some other in the <100€ class.
The thing I am not sure about is how to connect headphones to it. It does not have headphone out, but mono L/R 6,3mm (1/4").
Can I simply use an adapter cable for that or will this blast my ears, my headphone or anything?

Thanks in advance...
starmelt

[C00kie]

The two mono jacks are probably "line" level. You won't hear much if you connect a headphone to it (through an adapter.) The level is way too low for that.

I personally use a mixer for monitoring with only headphones. How 'bout connecting it to a (second hand) hifi amp with headphone connection?

[starmelt]

Thank you!

I think I will go for a mixer, too.
The Behringer UB series looks interesting (and inexpensive).

[PeteInEssex]

Alternatively there's the E-MU 1820 which I own, and has a headphone out socket on the breakout box.

Pete

[C00kie]

Problem with the 1820 is that it's not exactly in the sub €100 category. You can get a couple of 0404's plus a UB for that money.

Not sure weather that's very smart though... getting the pretty 24-bits converters ("same as ProTools" according to the adds) and hook it up to a Behringer UB mixer. Well, it will work!