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Published on 10/08/12 at 23:43So first, let's turn specs.
-Designed in USA, made in Taiwan.
Head-transistor Class D
Single-175W, 300W with an additional speaker (knowing that you can use Original HP HP simultaneously with another, however the volume is common to both).
-1 Power output jack 6.35
-1 Additional output speakon
-1 Integrated DI (with 3 switch well useful are:
* Line / Mic (for input level)
* Pre / Post EQ (very handy if you decide to process the sound via the EQ of the table on which it is connected or not)
* Lift / Ground (not being an expert I guess that is the problem of mass and therefore buzz)
One loop effect (classical)
1 tuner output (also classic but practical to remove the dry signal to another source.
Equalizer: bass, semi-parametric midrange, treble
3 switches to accentuate low, medium and / or acute
1 mute button
1 knob gain, 1 master
Baffle: 1 HP 10 "(far from ready to compete with a drummer upset, it will be perfect in your home or for rehearsals soft (jazz etc. ..) it holds the road well).
Dimensions:
400x360x300mm
Weight: 9.8kg
And the head is only around a pound!
UTILIZATION
Regarding the config nothing very complicated, gain, 4 pots for a master EQ. And three grandchildren bitognos for Signal Shape (low, med, high).
At the manual, I do not have it open. Nothing is very complicated, I just put a little time to understand how to work the EQ parametric mids.
It is very easy to get a good sound with, seen with the right équalo (any amount at noon and switch "signal shape" turn off) and well it sounds terrible.
The sound is rather typical modern but the whole spectrum is present and dynamic, whether the original hp on another hp (via speakon) or via DI.
SOUNDS
I play in a jazz band that grows to a little funk and I think this amp is perfect in this register there. I use it without extra hp and connected to the sound system in addition (except in larger concert, where I add a stack).
In all cases the result is convincing. I usually use the right équalo enough to let shine my bass settings. But sometimes I correct a little depending on the configuration of the room where I play.
However the "Signal Shape" I was fairly disappointed, I think it "food" completely the signal frequencies and suddenly dynamics. It can be used in case of "fig leaf" but never embellish the sound.
In recording setup I used in three ways:
* With a microphone in front of the output + DI post EQ.
* Only DI post EQ.
* Output DI post EQ + amp simulation on a low lamp output via tuner 8x10 (dry signal).
Well I must say that it is this configuration that is most effective. The DI output is right, meets the spectrum and dynamic bass, while the simulation adds grain and bass.
Generally the sound is clearer than fat, so that the amps that focuses on the Jazz, Funk / Soul Rock view of (soft) but in no case is built for Metal or Another Hardcore style.
I use it with a low typical jazz bass, a fretless (micro precision and JB), and more recently with 6 strings Cort.
Microphone with which I was most impressed is the micro precision (american standard). The sound is just superb.
I also used this amp with a guitar (Ibanez Artcore), and the result is truly stunning. For the jazz style it works wonders. A true Swiss Army knife this amp!
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for 7 months now. And I do not regret my purchase. I did a lot of concerts, studio, or even work in my apartment with. It is simple I do not let go.
Its large range of configurations, large sonic possibilities and dimensions are reduced more than the best friend I'm the bassist.
I think in the future I pay a good extra hp to complement the base to further increase the panel that wonderful sound amplifiers.
The value for money is relatively good, although there is still quite expensive, I think it is worth its weight in peanuts .. uh gold pardon!
So eyes closed I (re) throw it.
-Designed in USA, made in Taiwan.
Head-transistor Class D
Single-175W, 300W with an additional speaker (knowing that you can use Original HP HP simultaneously with another, however the volume is common to both).
-1 Power output jack 6.35
-1 Additional output speakon
-1 Integrated DI (with 3 switch well useful are:
* Line / Mic (for input level)
* Pre / Post EQ (very handy if you decide to process the sound via the EQ of the table on which it is connected or not)
* Lift / Ground (not being an expert I guess that is the problem of mass and therefore buzz)
One loop effect (classical)
1 tuner output (also classic but practical to remove the dry signal to another source.
Equalizer: bass, semi-parametric midrange, treble
3 switches to accentuate low, medium and / or acute
1 mute button
1 knob gain, 1 master
Baffle: 1 HP 10 "(far from ready to compete with a drummer upset, it will be perfect in your home or for rehearsals soft (jazz etc. ..) it holds the road well).
Dimensions:
400x360x300mm
Weight: 9.8kg
And the head is only around a pound!
UTILIZATION
Regarding the config nothing very complicated, gain, 4 pots for a master EQ. And three grandchildren bitognos for Signal Shape (low, med, high).
At the manual, I do not have it open. Nothing is very complicated, I just put a little time to understand how to work the EQ parametric mids.
It is very easy to get a good sound with, seen with the right équalo (any amount at noon and switch "signal shape" turn off) and well it sounds terrible.
The sound is rather typical modern but the whole spectrum is present and dynamic, whether the original hp on another hp (via speakon) or via DI.
SOUNDS
I play in a jazz band that grows to a little funk and I think this amp is perfect in this register there. I use it without extra hp and connected to the sound system in addition (except in larger concert, where I add a stack).
In all cases the result is convincing. I usually use the right équalo enough to let shine my bass settings. But sometimes I correct a little depending on the configuration of the room where I play.
However the "Signal Shape" I was fairly disappointed, I think it "food" completely the signal frequencies and suddenly dynamics. It can be used in case of "fig leaf" but never embellish the sound.
In recording setup I used in three ways:
* With a microphone in front of the output + DI post EQ.
* Only DI post EQ.
* Output DI post EQ + amp simulation on a low lamp output via tuner 8x10 (dry signal).
Well I must say that it is this configuration that is most effective. The DI output is right, meets the spectrum and dynamic bass, while the simulation adds grain and bass.
Generally the sound is clearer than fat, so that the amps that focuses on the Jazz, Funk / Soul Rock view of (soft) but in no case is built for Metal or Another Hardcore style.
I use it with a low typical jazz bass, a fretless (micro precision and JB), and more recently with 6 strings Cort.
Microphone with which I was most impressed is the micro precision (american standard). The sound is just superb.
I also used this amp with a guitar (Ibanez Artcore), and the result is truly stunning. For the jazz style it works wonders. A true Swiss Army knife this amp!
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for 7 months now. And I do not regret my purchase. I did a lot of concerts, studio, or even work in my apartment with. It is simple I do not let go.
Its large range of configurations, large sonic possibilities and dimensions are reduced more than the best friend I'm the bassist.
I think in the future I pay a good extra hp to complement the base to further increase the panel that wonderful sound amplifiers.
The value for money is relatively good, although there is still quite expensive, I think it is worth its weight in peanuts .. uh gold pardon!
So eyes closed I (re) throw it.