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Rolls PM55 Personal Monitor Amp
- Price: $67.95
- Free Shipping (USA)
- In Stock
- B&H # ROPM55
- Mfr# PM55
Product Highlights
- Compact Design
- 3.5mm and 1/4" Headphone Jacks
- Battery or AC Power
- XLR Input and Pass Thru
- 1/4" Monitor Input
- Ground-Lift Switch
The PM55 Personal Monitor Amp from Rolls is a versatile personal monitor amplifier that allows a performer to hear their own signal along with a monitor or guide track. Perfect for singers, drummers, and other musicians, the performer can connect their mic to the unit's XLR input, and connect the monitor signal to the 1/4" input. Standard 3.5mm and 1/4" headphone jacks are provided to accommodate any type of headphone. Individual level controls for the mic and monitor allow the performer to select exactly how much of each sound source they're hearing. The amp can operate via battery or AC power for terrific versatility.
- Compact and rugged design, ideal for professional use
- XLR mic input and thru connectors and a stereo/mono 1/4" monitor input provide wide compatibility
- Individual mic and monitor controls allow you to create a precise mix of audio sources
- Standard 3.5mm and 1/4" headphone jacks allow you to connect virtually any pair of headphones
- Ground-lift switch reduces hum caused by ground loops
- Can operate via battery or AC power
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Input Connectors |
1 x XLR Mic Input 1 x Stereo/Mono 1/4" Monitor Input 1 x Power Input |
| Output Connectors |
1 x XLR Mic Thru Connector 1 x 3.5mm Headphone Jack 1 x 1/4" Headphone Jack |
| Input Impedance |
600 Ohms (Mic) 22 kOhms (Monitor) |
| Output Impedance | 10 Ohms |
| Function Controls |
1 x Mic Level Knob 1 x Monitor Level Knob |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz |
| THD + N | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 90dB |
| Display | No |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 3 x 2.5 x 1.25" (76 x 64 x 32mm) |
| Weight | 1 lbs (0.45kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 8 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (8)
- Excellent sound (7)
- Portable (7)
- Good power output (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional recording (5)
- Outdoor events / games (4)
- Amateur recording (3)
- Home studio (3)
- Performances (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Experienced (6)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 8 customers
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Displaying reviews 1-8
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Portable
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Mobile DJ
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Rolls PM55 Personal Monitor Amp:
Great, affordable headphone for boom operators. Even came with a belt clip. Passes through 48v phantom power with a problem. My only complaint is that there is no catch/release button for the XLR connectors. The connectors just push in with nothing to hold them in but friction. It's a fairly solid fit,but I would just feel better if there was lock to prevent the cables from being pulled out. Great unit though.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Recording
Comments about Rolls PM55 Personal Monitor Amp:
I dont often get a boom op. But when I do this box is great for allowing them to hear a direct feed from the mic. Nice and loud, works great
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Good Warmth
- Portable
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- On Set
- Professional Recording
Comments about Rolls PM55 Personal Monitor Amp:
Perfect for Boompole Operator and or Camera operator, Director, etc. Lightweight, Easy to use, no interference with the Original Signal. Best $ on the market. Don't forget to buy the Belt Clip.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Great value for the money
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- Boom ops location audio
- Events
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Rolls PM55 Personal Monitor Amp:
I do audio for independent films and I needed a battery operated headphone amp because my Marantz 661 didn't put out enough level. This unit did the trick. The fact that you can also monitor a mix of your mic input with and external input is very handy. It adds only the smallest amount of noise to the headphone out, not to the recording, which most people won't even notice. I'm going to buy another one for my other boom operator.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Good Warmth
- Portable
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Events
- Performances
Comments about Rolls PM55 Personal Monitor Amp:
This headphone amp is great for troubleshooting any microphone or line level signal. It's nice that it has a 3.5mm connection as well for non-professional headphones. The ability to switch between mono and stereo for the TRS input is awesome. The only downsides are no phantom power and you need XLR to TRS adapters if you are checking a piece of gear with XLR connections.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Portable
Cons
- Power button
Best Uses
- Professional Recording
Comments about Rolls PM55 Personal Monitor Amp:
I use this box for a headphone tap when boom oping. It reduces the cables I have to pull if I were to get a headphone return feed via a separate cable. The unit doesn't affect the mic signal at all, even if the box is powered off. It also passes phantom and T-power to the mic with no problems. For my usage, the BC17 is a necessity.
The only downside is that the power button has to be pushed really far in to latch on. When off the button is flush, and when on the button is recessed into the unit far enough to need a pen to push it.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Portable
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
Comments about Rolls PM55 Personal Monitor Amp:
The hookup for the PM55 is easy. It requires monitor (balanced-TRS) and mic (XLR) cables from your sound system/device to the PM55 Amp. The cables tend to present some clutter but this is overshadowed by the capability this Amp offers to the limited budget/home recorder. This Amp provides the person being recorded the ability to mix tracks and voice to their needs on headphones or external active monitors yet the "pass through" of voice doesn't effect recording. This capability is worth more than the cost of the Amp.
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Broadcast
Comments about Rolls PM55 Personal Monitor Amp:
I engineer/produce radio broadcasts and use the PM-55 as headphone amp for on-air talent. The set-up is perfect. The individual announcer can choose the levels of their own mix of his/her own mic and my monitor feed. And since it is a mic pass-thru, the adjustment of the mic level on the front of the box doesn't change the level being sent to my mixer. I even had a genius friend add a small cough button so talent can interrupt their mic if they need to hack up a lung. Having the option of using a 9V battery is a plus as well.
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 8 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (8)
- Excellent sound (7)
- Portable (7)
- Good power output (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional recording (5)
- Outdoor events / games (4)
- Amateur recording (3)
- Home studio (3)
- Performances (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Experienced (6)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 8 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-8
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Portable
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Mobile DJ
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Rolls PM55 Personal Monitor Amp:
Great, affordable headphone for boom operators. Even came with a belt clip. Passes through 48v phantom power with a problem. My only complaint is that there is no catch/release button for the XLR connectors. The connectors just push in with nothing to hold them in but friction. It's a fairly solid fit,but I would just feel better if there was lock to prevent the cables from being pulled out. Great unit though.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Recording
Comments about Rolls PM55 Personal Monitor Amp:
I dont often get a boom op. But when I do this box is great for allowing them to hear a direct feed from the mic. Nice and loud, works great
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Good Warmth
- Portable
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- On Set
- Professional Recording
Comments about Rolls PM55 Personal Monitor Amp:
Perfect for Boompole Operator and or Camera operator, Director, etc. Lightweight, Easy to use, no interference with the Original Signal. Best $ on the market. Don't forget to buy the Belt Clip.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Great value for the money
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- Boom ops location audio
- Events
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Rolls PM55 Personal Monitor Amp:
I do audio for independent films and I needed a battery operated headphone amp because my Marantz 661 didn't put out enough level. This unit did the trick. The fact that you can also monitor a mix of your mic input with and external input is very handy. It adds only the smallest amount of noise to the headphone out, not to the recording, which most people won't even notice. I'm going to buy another one for my other boom operator.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Good Warmth
- Portable
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Events
- Performances
Comments about Rolls PM55 Personal Monitor Amp:
This headphone amp is great for troubleshooting any microphone or line level signal. It's nice that it has a 3.5mm connection as well for non-professional headphones. The ability to switch between mono and stereo for the TRS input is awesome. The only downsides are no phantom power and you need XLR to TRS adapters if you are checking a piece of gear with XLR connections.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Portable
Cons
- Power button
Best Uses
- Professional Recording
Comments about Rolls PM55 Personal Monitor Amp:
I use this box for a headphone tap when boom oping. It reduces the cables I have to pull if I were to get a headphone return feed via a separate cable. The unit doesn't affect the mic signal at all, even if the box is powered off. It also passes phantom and T-power to the mic with no problems. For my usage, the BC17 is a necessity.
The only downside is that the power button has to be pushed really far in to latch on. When off the button is flush, and when on the button is recessed into the unit far enough to need a pen to push it.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Portable
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
Comments about Rolls PM55 Personal Monitor Amp:
The hookup for the PM55 is easy. It requires monitor (balanced-TRS) and mic (XLR) cables from your sound system/device to the PM55 Amp. The cables tend to present some clutter but this is overshadowed by the capability this Amp offers to the limited budget/home recorder. This Amp provides the person being recorded the ability to mix tracks and voice to their needs on headphones or external active monitors yet the "pass through" of voice doesn't effect recording. This capability is worth more than the cost of the Amp.
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Broadcast
Comments about Rolls PM55 Personal Monitor Amp:
I engineer/produce radio broadcasts and use the PM-55 as headphone amp for on-air talent. The set-up is perfect. The individual announcer can choose the levels of their own mix of his/her own mic and my monitor feed. And since it is a mic pass-thru, the adjustment of the mic level on the front of the box doesn't change the level being sent to my mixer. I even had a genius friend add a small cough button so talent can interrupt their mic if they need to hack up a lung. Having the option of using a 9V battery is a plus as well.
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