Presonus HP2

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Presonus HP2

Presonus

HP2

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 382436
Brand: Presonus
Model: HP2
Price: $115.50

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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.

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