Redco Little Red Cue Box

The Redco Little Red Cue Box is a professional passive stereo headphone distribution unit that provides four independently adjustable headphone outputs, XLR input and output connectivity, and expandable cue monitoring for recording studios and live audio applications.

Professional Four-Channel Headphone Monitoring

The Redco Little Red Cue Box provides a practical solution for distributing a stereo cue mix to multiple musicians during recording sessions. Its four 6.35mm (1/4-inch) stereo headphone outputs allow up to four performers to monitor the same audio source while adjusting their individual listening levels.

Each headphone output features a dedicated rotary volume control, allowing musicians to set a comfortable monitoring level without affecting the other connected headphones. This arrangement proves particularly useful during group vocal recordings, ensemble tracking and sessions where multiple performers share a common cue mix.

Passive Stereo Headphone Distribution

The Little Red Cue Box operates as a passive headphone distribution system, drawing its audio signal from an external headphone amplifier rather than relying on an internal power supply.

Its fully stereo signal path maintains separate left and right channels, providing consistent stereo monitoring across all four headphone connections. The parallel output configuration distributes the same stereo cue mix to each connected headphone pair, while independent level controls provide flexibility for individual performers.

XLR Connectivity and Expandable Monitoring

The Redco Little Red Cue Box features a 3-pin female XLR input and a 3-pin male XLR output for straightforward integration into professional studio monitoring systems.

The input uses pin 1 for common ground, pin 2 for the right cue amplifier channel and pin 3 for the left cue amplifier channel. The male XLR output passes the incoming signal directly through to additional Little Red Cue Boxes.

This configuration allows studios to connect multiple units in series using standard XLR microphone cables, expanding headphone distribution beyond four listening positions. The connected headphones' impedance and the external amplifier's driving capability determine how many units the system can support.

Durable Construction and Flexible Mounting

The Little Red Cue Box features a robust metal enclosure with a mar-resistant red powder-coated finish, providing protection against everyday wear in demanding studio environments.

Its compact dimensions of approximately 89 x 178 x 64mm make it suitable for recording rooms, vocal booths and other spaces where equipment accessibility matters.

A threaded mounting point on the underside allows direct attachment to a compatible microphone stand, keeping headphone connections and volume controls within easy reach of performers.

Studio Integration and Compatibility

The Redco Little Red Cue Box supports up to four pairs of dynamic headphones through standard 6.35mm stereo jack connections. Its passive design requires an appropriately powered external headphone amplifier to supply the monitoring signal.

The unit uses a dedicated XLR pin configuration for stereo cue distribution, so compatible wiring and amplification remain essential for correct operation.

Important: The Little Red Cue Box must not operate in combination with the Redco P2M Powered Cue Box.

Why Choose the Redco Little Red Cue Box?

• Greater control for performers: Each musician can adjust headphone volume independently without interrupting the recording session.

• Simpler group recording: Four performers can monitor the same stereo cue mix from one compact unit.

• Easy system expansion: XLR loop-through connectivity allows studios to add further compatible cue boxes as monitoring requirements grow.

• Convenient studio positioning: Microphone stand mounting keeps headphone controls accessible during recording.

• Reliable everyday operation: The durable metal enclosure and passive design suit regular professional studio use.

• Straightforward integration: Standard headphone jack connections and XLR cabling simplify installation within compatible monitoring systems.

• Passive stereo headphone distribution system for professional recording environments.
• Four 6.35mm (1/4-inch) stereo headphone outputs.
• Independent rotary volume controls for each headphone output.
• Supports up to four pairs of dynamic headphones simultaneously.
• Full stereo operation with separate left and right audio channels.
• 3-pin female XLR input for connection to an external cue amplifier.
• 3-pin male XLR loop-through output for connecting additional Little Red Cue Boxes.
• Supports multiple units in series using standard XLR microphone cables.
• Parallel headphone output configuration with individual level adjustment.
• Durable metal enclosure with a mar-resistant red powder-coated finish.
• Threaded underside for mounting onto compatible microphone stands.
• Compact dimensions of approximately 89 x 178 x 64mm.
• Requires an external headphone amplifier for operation.
• XLR pin configuration: pin 1 common ground, pin 2 right channel and pin 3 left channel.
• Not compatible with the Redco P2M Powered Cue Box.

This item, like everything we supply, comes with the complete support of our expert team. Our excellent technicians have been specifying, building and supporting studios for over twenty years. If you have any problems with installation, setup or everyday use, they’re never more than a click away, and always happy to help.

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