The Polsen BCPM-A2 is a compact and lightweight personal in-ear monitor amplifier that puts volume-boosting monitor control for headphones right at your fingertips. Ideal for keyboardists or drummers who stay in one spot while performing, the BCPM-A2 will deliver the audio feed you need without excessive cabling or clutter.

Designed as the active version of the Polsen BCPM-1, the BCPM-A2 is powered by two AAA batteries (available separately). The active amplifier circuitry gives you the advantage of boosting the input signal when you need extra volume in your headphones. Plus, the mono/stereo switch lets you choose the monitoring mode that matches your input source. The convenient belt clip ensures the BCPM-A2 won't be in the way while you play.

The BCPM-A2 features a combo input jack that accepts either XLR or 1/4" connectors, and the locking XLR connector guards against accidental disconnects on stage or in the studio. This road-worthy personal monitor amplifier is constructed with a durable metal chassis that can take the bumps and impacts of travel and stage performance.

Personal Volume Control for Headphones    Powered via Two AAA Batteries    Locking XLR-1/4" Combo Jack Input    3.5mm Stereo Headphone Output    Mono/Stereo Switch    Volume Knob with On/Off Switch    Convenient Belt Clip    Compact and Lightweight    Durable Metal Chassis

The BCPM-A2 is an active device and runs on two AAA batteries. This gives the advantage of boosting the incoming signal with the active amplifier. If you need a little more level than the source is giving you, just turn up the volume.

The internal mono/stereo switch lets you select the mode that meets your needs. Select stereo when you connect to a headphone output or other stereo source. Select mono when you connect to a single-channel source such as a mono aux send from a mixer.

The volume knob / power switch is positioned at the end of the BCPM-A2 where it's easy to reach, even without looking. If you're sitting behind a keyboard or drum kit, changing the monitoring volume in your headphones is trickier than it sounds. If you can't walk over to the headphone amp or give the "more volume" sign to the sound engineer, the BCPM-A2 is for you. It puts a volume knob right at your belt, so you can dial in the perfect monitor level any time you need it.

Because monitoring is so critical to your performance, the XLR jack features a locking mechanism to prevent the connector from accidentally disconnecting—like if there's a little tug, or even if someone trips over your cable. When you're done, just press the locking tab to disconnect. Not using an XLR cable? No problem. The BCPM-A2's combo jack accepts 1/4" connectors, too.

Use your favorite studio or monitoring headphones, earbuds, or in-ear monitors. The standard stereo 1/8" (3.5mm) headphone jack accepts them all.

Thanks to the BCPM-A2's compact and lightweight design, you'll forget it's there until you need to adjust your volume. The monitor is made with a sturdy metal chassis that can take the bumps of travel and live stage performance.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Hi, what is the wattage/ power consumption please? Thank you!

A: 0.28 A at 120 VAC/60Hz

Q: 2. Is the headphone amplifier RF protected? Time ago I bought a ROLLS PM-55 and I had problems with cellular phones interferences

A: No RF issues, but I did have grounding issues with one I bought recently.

Q: 3. are these 110v?

A: Yes

Q: 4. can this be used with earbuds ?and what microfone would bee best ?

A: This can be used with earbuds. The type of mic would depend on what you are doing with it. For a live vocal performance situation, here's a general mic recommendation: B&H # SEE945.

Q: 5. Could i use these with a tv?

A: Hi Noel R,Depending on what your goal is. We have a large screen TV and we connect a laptop to the TV and then the speakers to the laptop and it raises the volume of the TV. On the back of our TV there are many outlets to connect to other things, I am guessing that one of them would connect the speakers directly to the TV. I'm not TV savvy enough to know which one. Hope this helps, Gaelin

Q: 6. So I have a Numark TTUSB Turntable with built in RCA output cords. Would these work properly for it??

A: Yes they would - plug and play.

Q: 7. phantom power?

A: No, this is a headphone amplifier. You would not connect a microphone directly to it.

Q: 8. Could this amp power a small, shoulder mounted portable two way radio speaker?

A: This item is a Headphone amplifier, It does not power anything, It does not work with 2 way radios.

Q: 9. I bought this a year or so ago and have been using it to use to boost the monitor level for my somewhat high-impedence headphones. I just tried the mic port for the first time. I am finding that the mic input leaks into the monitor channel even with the mic volume at zero. Raising the mic volume does raise the mic input, but also adds quite a bit of noise. And when the monitor volume is at zero, the mic channel does not sound even with the level set up high. I expected the two inputs to be independently controllable. Is there a way to accomplish this?

A: Hello. Thank you for your description of usage. This device is designed to where the Monitor level control is a master control over the overall mix output of the mic input and monitor input. The two input channels can not be separated. If needed to balance the levels of the mic and playback in your headphones, you'd have to balance the mic gain on the Polsen, and the headphone out of the Steinberg individually. As for the metronome bleed through the mix when the gain is down, the headphone out level of the metronome is a much hotter signal than the expected mic level intended for the mic input. Due to this, it is possible that the level would pass through while the gain is turned down. I would recommend revisiting the metronome built into your recording software. This can be used while recording and not actually be on your recorded tracks. By going this route, all you would need the Polsen for is to boost the level of the headphones.

Q: 10. Does stereophonic signal from the input is being amplified and delivered to the stereophonic headphones output?

A: Yes, the Polsen BCPM-A2 Active Belt Clip Personal In-Ear Monitor Amplifier is switchable for mono or stereo input signal. When set for stereo mode, a stereo input signal will be sent to the headphone output as a stereo signal. Set the mode switch accordingly based on the input signal.