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JazzmanPauvre « Featherweight kg and watts, but great! »
Published on 07/08/14 at 02:29
Value For Money :
Poor
Amp class D (digital PWM switching power supply)
Power Consumption 350W, 350W RMS announced at 4 ohms power (see the error).
Bandwidth 25-25 000Hz-3dB
4 ohms impedance mini
Semi-parametric equalizer mid-bass, mid, treble + bass shelving
EQ bypass switch
switch "deep" (a kind of powerful low shelving)
switch "shape" (equivalent to "loudness" in HIFI)
switch passive / active
input and output levels
VU meter
DI output with switch pre / post EQ
input line (not affected by the EQ) + line output Jack
2 Speakon outputs HP combos / Jack
input / output loop to effect Jack
UTILIZATION
Full great, it lacks a compressor.
Sufficient manual (English).
It lacks a landmark dividing the equalizer settings to act quickly without error correction tape.
We have seen simple, but it uses only what you want, anything can be bypass.
Using the EQ:-15dB + despite announced I feel a lack of efficacy. In reality it lacks the bandwidth, which is very detrimental to balance the sound when you push the power and we must adapt to the room. Especially when trying to reduce medium-acute, it reveals bumps (unfortunately my HP just a bump in the midrange).
Probably inadequate to rock / metal / punk ... because it is made not to saturate the input! Input level a bit low with a passive bass (as usual).
Note that the fan is only triggered if too hot.
Sometimes parasites such HF (annoying but rarely happen, and certainly depending on the environment).
Good connection to the necessary land. Do not skimp on the section of the extension.
Never go below 4 ohms.
This head rack, supplied with brackets 19 "2U.
SOUNDS
The sound depends on the enclosure used and bassist. But with such a high quality amplification and also many thoughtful settings (albeit bloated), it is difficult to have a sound pot, apart from the already mentioned bp of a semi-parametric EQ "only".
Perfect for my use, I was looking for a very clean sound.
Style: jazz and song accompaniment / pop / blues / jazz / funk a little.
Powerful enough rehearsals to 5 musicians and small scenes (50 people indoors and an enclosure worthy of the head).
The sound quality is extraordinary, probably not suitable for the rock / metal, because it is almost the stereo. The deep bass and clarity across the spectrum is remarkable.
on the other hand I wonder what is the real power. I feel a 150W at best, far from the advertised 350W (4 ohms).
Enclosure used: Eminence Beta 15 ".. 4 ohm load close 140l + 2 bullet tweeter Not very ordinary, but well suited I tested on a 15" Peavey, excellent quality too (as well as 10 speakers sound "too little strong to withstand all serious).
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for more than 2 years.
Other models tested: 3500 Hartke head Ashdown EB 15-220 lite, Ashdown ABM C115 neo, Peavey rumble 100 Hartke 2x12 250W (the old model without HP aluminum which was excellent and not aggressive), Hartke A100 (special metal, saves distortion, yuck ...).
This head is much too expensive for the actual load, it is better to go directly to version 1000.
*** Value / unfavorable power prices. ***
Sound quality absolutely remarkable. Exemplary build quality.
Lightweight and small size (the D is too good).
Bought new at the end of series balance, I do not regret the lack of power.
Note: DI output, FX loop, line out: the sound engineers love it.
Power Consumption 350W, 350W RMS announced at 4 ohms power (see the error).
Bandwidth 25-25 000Hz-3dB
4 ohms impedance mini
Semi-parametric equalizer mid-bass, mid, treble + bass shelving
EQ bypass switch
switch "deep" (a kind of powerful low shelving)
switch "shape" (equivalent to "loudness" in HIFI)
switch passive / active
input and output levels
VU meter
DI output with switch pre / post EQ
input line (not affected by the EQ) + line output Jack
2 Speakon outputs HP combos / Jack
input / output loop to effect Jack
UTILIZATION
Full great, it lacks a compressor.
Sufficient manual (English).
It lacks a landmark dividing the equalizer settings to act quickly without error correction tape.
We have seen simple, but it uses only what you want, anything can be bypass.
Using the EQ:-15dB + despite announced I feel a lack of efficacy. In reality it lacks the bandwidth, which is very detrimental to balance the sound when you push the power and we must adapt to the room. Especially when trying to reduce medium-acute, it reveals bumps (unfortunately my HP just a bump in the midrange).
Probably inadequate to rock / metal / punk ... because it is made not to saturate the input! Input level a bit low with a passive bass (as usual).
Note that the fan is only triggered if too hot.
Sometimes parasites such HF (annoying but rarely happen, and certainly depending on the environment).
Good connection to the necessary land. Do not skimp on the section of the extension.
Never go below 4 ohms.
This head rack, supplied with brackets 19 "2U.
SOUNDS
The sound depends on the enclosure used and bassist. But with such a high quality amplification and also many thoughtful settings (albeit bloated), it is difficult to have a sound pot, apart from the already mentioned bp of a semi-parametric EQ "only".
Perfect for my use, I was looking for a very clean sound.
Style: jazz and song accompaniment / pop / blues / jazz / funk a little.
Powerful enough rehearsals to 5 musicians and small scenes (50 people indoors and an enclosure worthy of the head).
The sound quality is extraordinary, probably not suitable for the rock / metal, because it is almost the stereo. The deep bass and clarity across the spectrum is remarkable.
on the other hand I wonder what is the real power. I feel a 150W at best, far from the advertised 350W (4 ohms).
Enclosure used: Eminence Beta 15 ".. 4 ohm load close 140l + 2 bullet tweeter Not very ordinary, but well suited I tested on a 15" Peavey, excellent quality too (as well as 10 speakers sound "too little strong to withstand all serious).
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for more than 2 years.
Other models tested: 3500 Hartke head Ashdown EB 15-220 lite, Ashdown ABM C115 neo, Peavey rumble 100 Hartke 2x12 250W (the old model without HP aluminum which was excellent and not aggressive), Hartke A100 (special metal, saves distortion, yuck ...).
This head is much too expensive for the actual load, it is better to go directly to version 1000.
*** Value / unfavorable power prices. ***
Sound quality absolutely remarkable. Exemplary build quality.
Lightweight and small size (the D is too good).
Bought new at the end of series balance, I do not regret the lack of power.
Note: DI output, FX loop, line out: the sound engineers love it.