Instrument Spliter+Headphone Monitor Combo?

[Brak01]

I would like to create a device that I would plug my instrument into which would give me an output would be as identical as possible to the original input, and a volume controlled headphone output.

 

[joshco]

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Will it be transformer or Opamp based?

 

[Brak01]

Thanks for the reply.

I don't know what would be best to do what I want. I am only an amateur/hobbyist when it comes to electronics.

So I would like to be able to have a headphone-amp type device that I can plug my instrument into so I can put a small ear-bud in my ear to hear myself, but at the same time be able to send a direct signal from the transducer to the mixer without any signal loss (a mid-range decrease would be nice however).

So I'm looking for some input, ideas, suggestions, schematics, kits, or actual products.

 

[joshco]

An effective and simple way to do this would be an opamp like Ne5532 and few resistors. The signal feeds both inputs, one output as buffer without gain, just a resistor for impedance matching as direct output and the other one, with gain to feed a headphone amp.
There are many schematics, just need to pick one out for your liking. Maybe you want a two stage preamp to match the level from your Instrument to the Headphones.
Best regards
T.