I may have missed the point here but, I have this problem with my UA101. 

I have powered monitors so just flick them off whilst I track. Is this not possible your end? 

My interface has separate main/headphone volume and I still used a switched circuit for the monitors. Switch them off when working on headphones.

>I have powered monitors so just flick them off whilst I track. Is this not possible your end?  <

@STinGA:  That solution was way too simple!  

That'll be what I do then.

I'm using a Roland UA-25ex. I had the same problem. What I did is I've hooked up a separate mixer between the ua-25 and my speakers. So I can just turn down the volume level of the mixer and record with the headphones without sound coming from the monitors. Then just up the level of the mixer to hear the mix for the monitors. This works fine for me. I was also frustrated when I first hooked up the ua-25 but now I'm used to it.  

jerrypettit


>I have powered monitors so just flick them off whilst I track. Is this not possible your end?  <

@STinGA:  That solution was way too simple!  

That'll be what I do then.

Maybe use a small power bar with a built-in switch? Put it somewhere easier to reach than the back of the speakers.

You've got to admit that buying a mixer to replace a volume knob is a bit extreme :-)

My Mackie Blackjack, which is probably not the greatest interface, has separate headphone, monitor and mix knobs.

I use this:  Hosa SLW-333

Very high quality, totally quiet and lets me choose between 3 monitor outs.

In my case, I already had a mixer in storage in the closet. My Roland BR-8 recorder that I didn't think I'd ever use again, (which btw 12 years ago was about $1000) does the trick.  It still works like new and now has a use again. As vintagevibe suggests, there's cheap options out there to solve the problem...

Paul P


I've been surprised that no one has mentioned this since I've been here. This is the number one reason I passed on Roland when I needed a relatively cheap interface.

The overwhelming number of recommendations for the quad capture must indicate that this isn't a problem for most people.

Maybe because they (including me) all use powered monitors? (if I understand correctly the issue the OP is talking about)

Jlien X

Paul P


I've been surprised that no one has mentioned this since I've been here. This is the number one reason I passed on Roland when I needed a relatively cheap interface.

The overwhelming number of recommendations for the quad capture must indicate that this isn't a problem for most people.

Maybe because they (including me) all use powered monitors? (if I understand correctly the issue the OP is talking about)

I use powered monitors and it's quite annoying having to get up and reach behind the monitors and switch them off so I can record a quick vocal test, then turn them back on because I want to see how it sounds on the monitors, not headphones. Then try another, reach back, switch them both off, recording, reach back and switch them on again, listen. Again. Again. Again. Can you see how that would get a little annoying? When you're trying to be creative and stay in the creative zone, it really does get ultra fiddly and frustrating. It takes you out of it.