POLSEN XP-2 Microphone Signal Booster User Manual
- June 12, 2024
- POLSEN
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POLSEN XP-2 Microphone Signal Booster
Product Information
The Polsen XP-2 and XP-4 are microphone signal boosters that add 25 dB of clean and transparent gain to any low-output dynamic or ribbon microphone. They are designed to provide an extra gain boost to your microphones before they reach the input of your mixing board, preamp, or audio interface. The Mic Boosters are compatible with any device that can supply 48V of phantom power. The XP-2 features rugged steel construction, making it suitable for live shows and travel, while the XP-4 also features solid steel construction and is rack mountable, making it perfect for studios and touring.
Product Usage Instructions
Precautions:
- Mute the mixer channel, turn off the speaker system, or turn the interface gain all the way down before making any connections.
Setting up the Mic Booster:
- Use balanced XLR cables to connect the Mic Booster to a preamp, mixing board, or interface.
- Use balanced XLR cables to connect the microphones to the Mic Booster.
- Turn on phantom power on the mixer, preamp, or interface.
- Slowly increase the gain on the mixing board or interface until the desired signal level is achieved.
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING POLSEN.
The Polsen XP-2 and XP-4 two-channel and four-channel mic signal boosters
add 25 dB of clean and transparent gain to any low-output dynamic or ribbon
microphone. They give an extra gain boost to your microphones before they
reach the input of your mixing board, preamp, or audio interface. The Mic
Boosters are compatible with any device that can supply 48 V of phantom power.
But they don’t pass the power through, so you can safely use them with
sensitive ribbon microphones. The XP-2 features rugged steel construction and
can withstand the demands of live shows and travel. The XP-4 also features
solid steel construction and is rack mountable, which makes it perfect for
studios and touring.
PRECAUTIONS
- Please read and follow these instructions, and keep this manual in a safe place.
- Keep this unit away from water and any flammable gases or liquids.
- Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the equipment—doing so will void the warranty, and Polsen will not be responsible for any damage.
- Condenser microphones that require 48 V phantom power should use an external phantom power supply.
- Handle the unit with care.
- Clean the unit with only a soft, dry cloth.
- Make sure that this product is intact and that there are no missing parts.
- All images are for illustrative purposes only.
SETTING UP THE MIC BOOSTER
Mute the mixer channel, turn off the speaker system, or turn the interface gain all the way down before making these connections.
- Use balanced XLR cables to connect the Mic Booster to a preamp, mixing board, or interface.
- Use balanced XLR cables to connect the microphones to the Mic Booster.
- Turn on phantom power on the mixer, preamp, or interface.
- Slowly increase the gain on the mixing board or interface until the desired signal level.
SPECIFICATIONS
XP-2
- Gain +25 dB
- I/O
- 3-pin XLR female input (×2)
- 3-pin XLR male output (×2)
- Frequency Response 10 Hz to 20 kHz ±1 dB
- Impedance 2 kΩ
- THD + N <0.02% @ 1 kHz, 0 dBu
- EIN Noise (@ +25 dB gain) >120 dB, 22 Hz to 22 kHz unweighted
- Operating Voltage 48 V (phantom power)
- Dimensions (L × W × H) 3.3 × 2.5 × 1.5 in. (8.4 × 6.4 × 3.8 cm)
- Weight 0.5 lb. (227 g)
XP-4
- Gain +25 dB
- I/O
- 3-pin XLR female input (×4)
- 3-pin XLR male output (×4)
- Frequency Response 10 Hz to 20 kHz ±1 dB
- Impedance 2 kΩ
- THD + N <0.02% @ 1 kHz, 0 dBu
- EIN Noise (@ +25 dB gain) >120 dB, 22 Hz to 22 kHz unweighted
- Operating Voltage 48 V (phantom power)
- Dimensions (L × W × H) 19 × 4.3 × 1.8 in. (48.3 × 10.9 × 4.6 cm)
- Weight 2.7 lb. (1.2 kg)
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
This Polsen product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of
one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after
replacement, whichever occurs later. The warranty provider’s responsibility
with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or
replacement, at the provider’s discretion, of any product that fails during
normal use of this product in its intended manner and in its intended
environment. Inoperability of the product or part(s) shall be determined by
the warranty provider. If the product has been discontinued, the warranty
provider reserves the right to replace it with a model of equivalent quality
and function.
This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused by misuse, neglect,
accident, alteration, abuse, improper installation or maintenance. EXCEPT AS
PROVIDED HEREIN, THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES
NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This warranty provides
you with specific legal rights, and you may also have additional rights that
vary from state to state.
To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Polsen Customer Service Department to
obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return the
defective product to Polsen along with the RMA number and proof of purchase.
Shipment of the defective product is at the purchaser’s own risk and expense.
For more information or to arrange service, visit
www.polsenaudio.com or call Customer Service at
212-594-2353.
Product warranty provided by the Gradus Group.
www.gradusgroup.com
Polsen is a registered trademark of the Gradus Group.
© 2023 Gradus Group LLC. All Rights Reserved. GG2
References
- Gradus | Gradus Group
- Polsen | Microphones & Accessories, Headphones, Megaphones, Computer Audio Hardware & Live Sound