Behringer POWERPLAY P1

The majority of my experiences have been in this manner. Starting with the reverse-engineered reverse-engineered reverse-engineered reverse-engineered reverse-engineered reverse-engineered reverse-engineered reverse engine Clones of dbx, Mackie, Aphex, and other brands that have been engineered and manufactured in China - The quality has always been hit or miss, with the majority of misses being the case for me. Behringer recently appears to have shifted gears (somewhat) and is acquiring a number of well-known manufacturers in an attempt to establish themselves as a legitimate pro audio leader. As a result, I've been keeping an eye on their more recent offerings. I play drums and wear in-ear monitors, so when I needed a headphone amplifier, I looked at all the usual suspects. The cost was not the most important consideration - I'm willing to pay a premium for high-quality equipment - I am not, however, a gear snob. XLR inputs, a mic stand mount, and a belt clip were just a few of the cool features on the Behringer. It was a good size for the money, and it cost less than $50. I figured it was worth a look at the price of 00. It was always possible for me to return it if I did not like it. I'm still using it after a year. It seems to be a good fit for me. Is it of the highest audiophile standard? No. However, given the circumstances, it provides sufficient output and headroom to meet my needs. The bottom end is solid, and the top end isn't too harsh. But be cautious - You might not get the same results if you use consumer earbuds. I use custom molded triple driver ear monitors that are up to the job and provide excellent isolation from ambient drum and stage volume. Despite this, the P1 is usually set to the highest possible output. Make sure you're sending it a clean signal and that the inputs aren't overdriven (this is true of any headphone amplifier). There are some drawbacks - However, given the unit's price, it earns a 4 out of 5 star rating. The disadvantages - (1) There is no power supply included, which is absurd given the product's intended use. Although the battery option is convenient, it is unlikely to be used frequently. Because this is a wired unit, you will be relatively stationary while using it. So it's a no-brainer to use a power supply instead of a battery. There are only two XLR inputs. One of the XLRs should be a combo connector that can be used with a TRS input to create a stereo feed. You may require additional cabling depending on what you're sending. (3) There is no way to get around the limiter. I prefer to use the compressor/limiter on my console or IEM processor because it is far more musical and precise, and I get it as a safety feature for beginners - Make it a jumper or something internal that has to be intentional, and most people won't bother with it because they won't be able to tell the difference anyway. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by this unit, and since I bought it a year ago - So far, it has proven to be dependable.

Eloise Witt

| Feb 04, 2021

I bought the PowerPlay headphone amplifier from Amazon for monitoring line level outputs and mixes in the field. In a demanding environment, I require something tough with balanced XLR (or TRS) inputs. This device is an excellent match. Others have complained that the output level is too low, but this is not the case in my opinion. Working at a 4 VU line level, with an efficient closed-loop system Unless the level control is almost off or the mixer level is dropped, cup drives like the Sony 2506 are actually too loud. A pad with a volume of 20 dB would be ideal. This small device can easily drive even notoriously inefficient phones like open cup Sennheiser 650's, and I can monitor from any available output or stage box return, especially from rack mixers that don't typically have headphone outputs.

Franklin Thomas

| Sep 17, 2021

Here's the gist of it: It isn't loud enough to be used as a drummer's monitor. Now for the finer points. br>br> When I used it, I had the following setup: The left channel is a pre-recorded track. The monitor mix was tweaked from the FOH. The Roland TM-100 is used on the right channel. For direct monitoring, there are two drum modules. The Sennheiser HD 280 Pro headphones were used. The gain from the volume dial wasn't loud enough after I got the monitor mix I wanted with this Behringer unit in mono mix mode. I had to ask the sound engineer to turn up the volume on the mix he was sending because it was starting to overdrive the Behringer's input. The sound quality of the unit is quite good when the levels are properly set, and it's a simple device to set up. br>br> Some users have also expressed dissatisfaction with the battery compartment, but I had no problems with standard Duracell 9v batteries. br>br>As far as build quality goes, it's not great. But, in a $50 unit, that's to be expected. There are no jacks or switches on the panel, and the enclosure appears to be made of aluminum extrusion. It's not something I'd take on a road trip with, but it works well as a permanent fixture in a church. br>I like how the belt clip/mic stand mount is incorporated into the design. It includes both standard and Euro-style features. If you don't like the belt clip, you can use some other small mounts or adapters to mount the unit almost anywhere.

Mathew Ward

| Sep 01, 2021

The Powerplay P1 wired headphone amp/personal monitor is an excellent idea. Let's face it, wireless in-home networking isn't the most convenient option. Ear monitors are simply overpriced, and this is the reality for those of us in the trenches trying to run a band on a shoestring budget. Wireless is simply out of reach at the moment. Getting back to the P1 - and I thought to myself, "Hmmm?" A solution that is "wired" - I'm going to give it a shot! First attempt: Last Thursday night, I had a practice with the guys at my house - We practice in my living room, where we have an electronic drum kit, a small PA just for vocals, and the usual rhythm, lead, and bass guitars. As a result, it's a small space that can get quite noisy - It seemed like the ideal testing environment. I connected the P1 to the XLR connector on the PA Monitor - Here's what I got using only one XLR cable (directly plugged in). The P1 was set to Mono, but it had to be turned all the way up so that I could "hear" myself on vocals over the drummer's electronic kit's amp. The vocals were clear (there was no distortion), but not particularly loud - It's possible that it's the cheap earplugs I'm wearing - That is something I am looking into. The battery cover has been mentioned in a few reviews as having issues. Yes, it has a cheap feel to it, and I can see how that could be an issue, but aside from that, the P1 appears to be well-made. I don't think it's the best solution for a full-fledged punk band, but if you don't move around a lot, leave plenty of cable slack, and run it along side your guitar cord, it'll suffice. The ultimate goal is to get rid of the massive, heavy floor monitors and have everyone in the band use in-ear monitors. a pair of earphones of some sort The P1, on the other hand, is a great alternative. It is possible that it is not suitable for all people. I believe a hot spot monitor would be a better option, but I haven't investigated this further. Good luck with your search! Continue to have fun!.

Mack Mora

| Feb 10, 2021