Kemper PROFILER PowerHead™ MK 2

The Kemper Profiling Amp Powered Head MK 2 is a Multi-FX, IR loader, amp capture unit where you can record, multitrack and reamp. Known for their acclaimed tone shapers and studio-grade unique FX, the Kemper MK 2 takes modern guitar tonal solutions to new heights.

Play live, practice, and integrate into your existing setup with ease. The Kemper Profiler MK 2 Series isn’t just about doing more. It’s about doing it better, faster, and without compromise.

Key Features

• Enhanced Processing Engine - Significantly faster performance with ~20-second boot times, and an improved preset switching and user interface responsiveness, especially in Performance Mode.
• Expanded Effects Architecture – Now with 20 simultaneous effect blocks (up from 13 in previous models) with zero added latency.
• Includes 7 new dedicated “pedalboard essential” FX - - The PROFILER MK 2-Series introduces an expanded FX section with seven dedicated “pedalboard essential” FX slots.
• Record, Multitrack & Reamp - 8-Channel USB Audio Support, multitrack recording and re-amping directly into a DAW without an external audio interface.
• Loop Longer, Play Harder - The integrated Looper also gets a serious upgrade. With up to two full minutes of recording time, the MK 2 Series lets you capture extended phrases, build layered soundscapes, or craft entire performances.
• Lightweight, Gig Friendly - Reduced weight for improved gig portability without compromising durability.

Upgraded Processing

At the heart of the PROFILER MK 2 Series works an upgraded processing engine, unlocking faster performance, with boot times clocking in around 20 seconds, and a host of new features that expand the boundaries of what a modern guitar or bass rig can do.

A Full Library Of Next-Gen Effects

The PROFILER MK 2 Series now offers seven additional effect blocks which feature a new second Noise Gate (Palm Ninja), Compressor, Pure Booster, Wah, Vintage Chorus, Air Chorus, and Double Tracker which raises the total number of simultaneous audio effect blocks to an incredible 20 — all running with zero added signal latency. It’s like having an entire, fully integrated pedalboard with pedal essentials at your feet that boots in seconds, never needs rewiring, and always remembers your settings.

Signature 100,000 Frequency Point Kemper Profiling

• More than 100,000 individual frequency points meticulously analysed for the most precise amp recreation ever achieved.
• Next-Level Speaker & Dynamically adjustable Cabinet Resonance – Capturing the true dynamics of your setup with the longest and most complex impulse responses in the industry.
• Liquid Profiling Technology – Seamlessly integrate the original amp’s gain and tone controls, transforming a single profile into a fully dynamic, living amplifier.
• Unparalleled Precision & Feel – A cutting-edge hybrid approach combining precise, deterministic analogue measurement with Kemper’s industry-leading profiling intelligence.

MK 1 Vs. MK 2 Kemper Profiling - What's The Difference?

• Higher Definition Capture - Now with 100,000 frequency points scanned and captured, the MK 2 range effortlessly captures the true dynamics with the longest and most complex impulse responses to date.
• More Power - Significantly faster performance with ~20-second boot times, and an improved preset switching and user interface responsiveness, especially in Performance Mode.
• Seven Additional Effects Blocks - The PROFILER MK 2 Series now offers seven additional effect blocks. 
• Upgraded Looper - The integrated Looper also gets a serious upgrade.

Christoph Kemper, Founder & CEO:

“The new PROFILER MK 2-Series makes the PROFILERs feel more like a complete rig than ever before. With instant access to essential FX, full USB audio integration, and improved playability, we’re giving our users a platform that adapts and grows with them.”

Specifications

Inputs & Outputs

• Front INPUT: ¼ inch TS unbalanced, dynamic range 127 dB, impedance 1 megohms
• ALTERNATIVE INPUT: ¼ inch TRS balanced with ground lift, dynamic range 111 dB, impedance 825 kohms
• RETURN: XLR balanced, ¼ inch balanced with ground lift, dynamic range =105 dB, impedance 825 kohms
• MAIN OUTPUT L and R: XLR balanced, ¼ inch TS unbalanced with ground lift, output level: XLR +4 dBu, TS +4 dBu
• MONITOR OUTPUT: ¼ inch TS unbalanced with ground lift, output level: +4 dBu
• DIRECT OUTPUT/SEND: ¼ inch TS unbalanced with ground lift, output level: +4 dBu, output dynamic range: >108 dB
• HEADPHONE Output: ¼ inch TRS stereo, 32-600 ohms, 330 mW @ 32 ohms, 220 mW @ 600 ohms
• Eight USB audio channels at b-series or four USB audio channels at a-series with Windows® and macOS® at 44.1 kHz (required minimum: Windows® 10 Version 1703)
• S/PDIF Input/Output 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz (24 bit) master and slave with RCA phone connectors for coax cables
• Power Amp SPEAKER OUTPUT: 600 watts at 8 ohms, 300 watts at 16 ohms (PROFILER PowerHead and PowerRack only)

Control & Data Interfaces

• USB: USB 2.0 (FS) compatible device, USB-A and USB-B connectors
• SWITCH/PEDAL: two ¼ inch TRS, each for mono/stereo switch or expression pedal (10 kohms min, 100 kohms max. impedance)
• MIDI IN/OUT/THRU: 5-pin DIN connectors
• USB MIDI
• Network: RJ45 connector