Presonus HP2
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Presonus
HP2
Product Info
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The HP2 is a seriously handy little headphone amp for anyone doing in-ear monitoring – especially for mobile recording or live gigs. It's simple, reliable, and delivers enough power for most IEMs without breaking the bank. If you need a portable solution for stage or on-location work, this is a solid choice.
Product Description
- Presonus HP2
- Mobile stereo headphone amplifier
- Ideal for wired in-ear monitoring
- Also suitable for mobile recording
- 2 Mounting options: Belt clip or 5/8" thread for tripod mounting
- Input: 2 x XLR female (Line L/R) via enclosed breakout cable
- Large volume control
- Large panorama control
- Panpot also serves as balance control between input 1 and 2 in mono mode
- Output: TRS stereo jack (3.5 mm)
- Frequency range: 30 Hz - 20 kHz (±2 dB)
- Maximum input level: +4 dBV
- Output power: 50 mW/channel (<0.01% THD+N @ 20 Ohm)
- Minimum impedance of headphones used: 12 Ohm
- Power supply: 9 V block battery (not included) or mains adapter
- On/off switch on the back
- Power LED
- Battery control LED
- Dimensions: 134 x 73 x 32 mm
- Weight: 450 g (without battery)
- Incl. 2 m breakout cable (mini 5-pin XLR to 2 x XLR female) and power supply unit (9 V/40 mA)
PROS
- • Compact size ideal for mobile in-ear monitoring setups
- • Breakout cable provides clean XLR inputs, avoiding adapter clutter
- • Dual mounting options offer flexibility for stage or studio
- • Sufficient power for most IEMs, even at lower impedances
CONS
- • Battery operation limits runtime; requires frequent battery changes
- • Limited output power won’t drive high-impedance headphones effectively
- • Mono mode functionality is basic; lacks more advanced routing options
Product Video
Key Features
Channels
2
Power
50 mW/channel @ 20 Ohm
Impedance Range
12 - 600 Ohm (estimated)
Connections
2 x XLR (female), 3.5 mm TRS
Weight
450 g
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Frequently Asked Questions
Expect around 6-8 hours of use with a fresh alkaline battery, though this can vary based on headphone impedance and volume levels.
The cable is functional, but the quality is typical of what you find bundled with gear; a higher-quality aftermarket cable would be a worthwhile upgrade for heavy use.
While it will function, the HP2's output power is more suited to lower impedance IEMs; you'll experience reduced volume and potentially less dynamic range with high-impedance headphones.
