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Behringer Powerplay P2

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Behringer Powerplay P2
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powerfull and compact, Price allows no questions to be asked.
djlawris 12.08.2020
P2 is a much better than a P1 amp in both: size and power.

It is much more comfortable to use it for a standing setup, because, it is not as bulky as P1. If you make a custom cable 2 xlr mono > 1 xlr stereo it works as a stereo amp flawlessly. And thats the only thing that is better on the P1.
Power of the amplification and the power consumption is way better than it's bigger brother. 9v batteries on the P1, can hold not more than 1/3 time of this AAA battery setup.. Its superb. Quality batteries hold up to 10gigs (±2hours of playing thru the night) for me. While the P1 is not as loud and powers up on a single battery only for ±3 gigs..
It has a good headroom (much more louder than a P1) for playing with a loud band and setting up a powerful headphone mix.

2 things, that could (and should) be improved:

1: Though the format is small, its not very VERY strong. I have had used it for 30-50 gigs already, always clipping it to my jeans strap, sometimes sitting on a chair, sometimes standing up, and, it's chassis has a dent around a XLR area, and a belt clip has a little lost its form.
This does not effect its performance in any way. Just it could be a little stronger.
2: The batteries, more than a few times, after a transportation have had fallen from their places, so almost 2/3 times, out of 4, after you arrive at a gig, you have to open it up and reattach the batteries in to their place.

Price - makes it a no brainer.

Would I recommend them? Why would you even ask it! Would recommend it by 150%. It is a must have for any gigging musician. Just to have it in their backpack with a cheap set of in ears (for example KZ ES4), if the venue is too noisy/loud/not enough monitors/not working monitors - you can save your day for a ±50eur and hear everything loud and clear.
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Suspiciously affordable
Agi1782 28.11.2024
Been using this one for a year and it was good experience so I decided order two of this, they are reliable and I've seen drummer who used the same model in the stadium playing show so yes this one proved to be good thing with surprisingly low price
Pay attention to switcher inside for mono and stereo connection
From factory they are coming switched to stereo

My advice, use good quality batteries not the cheapest, and don't forget after soundcheck turn it off to save battery
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Just Get One
Herms 23.05.2020
For the small sum of £30, it's just brilliant. Not all gigs I play where I'm using my in-ears need a wireless transmitter. This hard wired belt pack is perfect for smaller bar & pub gigs, even rehearsal rooms & home practise. No low end loss here, a perfect full range sound every time.
Using an XLR it works in mono only. The XRL cable also locks in to the P2 (so you won't accidentally pull out the XLR cable mid gig), as long as the XLR connector on the cable has that small locking tab. Most do, some don't. If you open up the P2 (like when to change batteries) you'll see there's a mono/stereo switch mounted on the PCB. In stereo mode you can connect a stereo jack cable and have a stereo mix. The jack doesn't lock in though, be careful not to pull it out by accident. Having the mono/stereo choice is fantastic.
Even though two AAAs last for many hours, I recommend getting rechargeable batteries & a charger if you're going to use the P2 a lot. Which you probably will if you buy one.
If you want to use in-ears, you need one of these. If you already have a wireless for your in ears, you still need one of these. Even just as a cheap back up in case your wireless battery dies in the last set of the gig, or to use at band practise, you need one of these.
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It just works!
Leo Blue-Sky 11.01.2025
Needed some headphone amps as our band have just gone over to IEMs, and these had good reviews. I bought some of these and I was not disappointed!

As we are not full-time pros we had to be mindful of our budget, and kitting a band our for IEMS can soon add up to be quite expensive, so these fitted in with our requirements nicely.
One thing that is not widely discussed is that these can be switched between mono or stereo, which may be useful for prospective buyers to know.
I doubt they would survive a nuclear war, but they are sturdy enough for a part-time band and average weekend warriors.
I should imagine anyone looking to tour the world would be spending a lot more on something a bit more solid anyway, but these are solid enough for us.
As someone else mentioned, it is a bit easy to press the cover release button but that shouldn't happen in use. Oh, and don't forget to turn them off after use or the battery will go flat.
Highly recommended.
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Very compact personal in-ear monitor system with some Wireless IEM hack
buba75 10.05.2024
This is a very compact personal in-ear monitor system and these are great IEM systems for anyone who does not need a wireless system.
BUT if you need Wireless IEM setup that don't cost hundreds or thousands euros, here is one TIP: DIY Wireless IEM "hack" setup to save extra money and portability on stage - three components that you need: Behringer Powerplay P2, some kind of wireless guitar system (aka Harley Benton AirBorne 5.8GHz Instrument or some similar cheap wireless transmitter options) and earbuds. Now you have your personal wireless IEM :)
So, this is a trick to save some money and I can confirm that the wireless receiver and the P2 behave very well together.

You can also connect a guitar to it and play with headphones, with these wirelessly hacked or with cable just for practice without disturbing anybody.
Of course, if you want the guitar to be wireless as well, you'll need another set of wireless.

One tip for mixers: if you use XLR to send a balanced mono signal from the mixer's aux, then set the switch to mono and the sound goes to both ears. If you are using XLR to send a stereo signal from the output to the headphones, then put the switch in the stereo position and it works as a stereo.

cons: the batteries sometimes come loose when you drop it or shake it heavily, I actually tape the batteries to the socket to fix it, no big problem

pros: batteries last a LONG time.. it says 10 hours.. mine lasts at least 20!... it's cheap (half the price of the Fisher Amp Stick (which it copies).
It sounds GOOD man. Really good. I also use it for monitoring in the studio.
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An ideal for drummers or keyboardists
ValeriyFaustov 16.11.2024
Pros An ideal choice for a drummer. Or where there is no need to use a wireless amplifier. Personally, I play, hook it to the belt on my jeans, and from the mixer with a wire. I make my own master volume.

Cons The polarity is non-standard, you need to be more careful when buying a power supply

In general - if you are a keyboard player, or a drummer, or someone else who is forced to stand stationary on stage - a great monitoring solution. And most importantly - budget! Great thing. High-quality wired monitoring. Packed well. In a box and with instructions. If you don't have the money for high-quality wireless monitoring, get this one.
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Our drummer loves it
arpikusz 10.01.2022
Bought it for our drummer. He is now finally happy. We are finally happy. Considering buying an other one for our keyboard player.
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Simplest solution for in-ear monitors
DeleteFacebook 15.04.2024
If simple reliability is your goal for a headphone amp, then this is a good device to buy.

Pros:
- Sturdy and simple, can withstand the chaos of live performances
- Powered by AAA batteries so you don't need a separate power source
- Possibility for stereo audio
- Obvious how to open the device

Cons:
- Stereo audio requires purchasing a separate XLR splitter cable, and (as far as I understand) the signal will be unbalanced
- Not obvious how to close the device (the rotation of the chassis has to be aligned right, and in a live setting with poor lighting this may not be the easiest)
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Very Sturdy and very reliable
Leader Sound Productions 23.05.2020
This thing is built to last and it of high quality in both its build and how it sounds. the only one minor thing I would say is that the clip, while being totally useable and solid pulls away from the casing like a spring if you're too heavy handed. Otherwise it is very very good and well worth the price
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Works well, versatile
HarperJ 07.08.2022
I wear IEMs for rehearsals as well as gigs now. Double bass pickup either direct to the Powerplay, or via a pedal such as TU3 or GEB7 to 'buffer' to sound. Battery life is pretty good, though I'd prefer rechargeable. There is a slight hiss on the audio, but not really noticeable with my old ears. The only negative I'd raise is the metal clip is overly strong, difficult to clip onto something if I'm holding my bass with one hand.
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