Page 1
PMA-2B STEREO PERSONAL MONITOR AMPLIFIER PRODUCT MANUAL...
Page 2
T H A N K Y O U F O R C H O O S I N G P O L S E N . The Polsen PMA-2B is a stereo personal monitor amplifier that lets you create the balance and level that are perfect for you, whether you’re performing or monitoring.
Page 3
P R E C A U T I O N S • Please read and follow these instructions, and keep this manual in a safe place. • Exposure to high sound levels can cause permanent hearing loss. Avoid listening at high volumes for extended periods of time.
4. 5. O V E R V I E W PMA-2B / Personal Monitor Amplifier Battery status indicator (red) 1/8 in. (3.5 mm) headphone output Power / Battery status indicator (green) Volume knob Balance knob Stereo/mono button Locking ring Mounting foot...
Then tighten the locking ring until secure. 3/8-16 Socket Screw the PMA-2B onto the 3/8-16 stud of a mic stand, tripod, or accessory arm. Use a 5/8-27 female to 3/8-16 male adapter (not included) to mount the PMA-2B onto a mic stand with a 5/8-27 top.
Press the battery connector onto the terminals of a 9-volt battery, and place the battery into the battery compartment. Close the battery door until it clicks shut. Press the on/off button to turn on the PMA-2B. The Green LED indicator will illuminate to indicate sufficient battery power. Battery Status LEDs When a new battery is installed, the green LED will glow, indicating that the battery is at full power.
C O N N E C T I N G T H E P M A- 2 B Use balanced cables to connect the PMA-2B with the aux out of a mixing board or the outputs of a field mixer.
Page 8
B A L A N C E K N O B In mono mode, the balance knob adjusts the level between the two channels while maintaining equal volume in both sides of the headphone. In stereo mode, use the balance knob to control the stereo balance. V O LU M E K N O B Adjust the overall monitor level with the volume knob.
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S NUMBER OF CHANNELS ≤10 Ω per channel OUTPUT IMPEDANCE INPUT CONNECTORS XLR balanced (×2) CROSSTALK >40 dB OUTPUT CONNECTORS 9 V DC Headphone out: POWER 1/8 in. (3.5 mm) TRS MAX OPERATION CURRENT 90 mA FUNCTION CONTROLS...
• Make sure the XLR inputs are receiving a signal. I can’t hear my • If the PMA-2B is receiving only one channel, use the stereo/mono button to select mono. microphone in the • Make sure the balance knob is centered.
Page 11
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.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the PMA-2B and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers