Elysia xpector – Dual Headphone Amplifier & Monitor Controller

The Elysia xpector is a Class‑A dual headphone amplifier and monitor controller designed to be the missing link in modern DAW‑based recording workflows. It gives engineers and artists independent control over two stereo cue mixes, provides zero‑latency monitoring from your interface and delivers powerful, musical headphone sound that helps performances feel inspiring and controlled.
 
Dual cue mixes and independent control

At the heart of the xpector are two separate stereo headphone paths fed from two stereo sources, allowing you to create independent cue mixes for the artist and the engineer. Each channel has its own gain control and mix balance, so the performer hears exactly what they need while the engineer can monitor the recording chain in detail without compromising the artist’s comfort.
 
Class‑A headphone amps with plenty of headroom

Both headphone outputs are driven by high‑quality Class‑A amplifiers that provide ample power, low noise and excellent translation with a wide range of headphones. Compared to many interface headphone outs, the xpector offers more headroom, cleaner transient response and a more confident, three‑dimensional sound, making it easier to judge tone and performance while tracking.
 
Engineer monitoring tools: mono, M/S and solo modes

For engineers, the xpector includes powerful monitor functions such as mono, mid/side and left/right solo modes on the control path. This lets you quickly check mono compatibility, focus on the stereo field, or solo individual channels directly from the headphone section without complex DAW routing, speeding up decision‑making while recording and editing.
 
Artist EQ for inspiring headphone mixes

On the artist side, the xpector offers a 2‑band shelving equaliser that allows you to gently shape the headphone sound to the performer’s taste. A little extra low or high shelf can make vocals, guitars or keys feel more natural and exciting in the phones, which often results in better takes and more confident performances without affecting the recorded signal.
 
Integration with DAW interfaces and monitor chains

The xpector is designed to slot seamlessly into modern DAW‑based setups, whether you are working with a dedicated audio interface or a compact mixer. Balanced inputs and monitor outputs make it easy to integrate into your control room, while the unit can also be daisy‑chained or combined with other Elysia qube devices to create a flexible, modular desktop workflow.
 
Built for serious studios and project rooms

Housed in a solid desktop “qube” format with high‑quality components and Elysia’s typical attention to detail, the xpector is built for producers, engineers, songwriters and artists who want reliable, professional‑grade headphone monitoring without a large console. Whether you are working alone, tracking a vocalist or running small recording sessions, the xpector gives you precise control over what everyone hears – and that often makes the difference between an OK session and a truly great one.