[SGVLUG] Quick recap of tonight's meeting

[Matthew Campbell]

That depends on the camera.  I see it done all the time on professional
equipment.  Check your manual, it should be covered.  If not there are
several battery powered headphone amps from china on the market for cheap.
I think I picked up one for $12 from Radio Shack last year.

Matt
 On Dec 18, 2012 12:42 PM, "Braddock Gaskill" <braddock at braddock.com> wrote:

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> > Line level can drive efficient headphones, give that a quick try before
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