TC Electronic BQ500 Portable Bass Head with MOSFET Preamp and Thrust Compressor

Description

Designed for bass players who want tone and power in a small, lightweight package, the TC Electronic BQ500 is an amplifier head capable of pushing 500W into 4-Ohm cabinets. The amplifier utilises Class-D technology as well as a high-voltage MOSFET preamplifier to give you the sound of a tube amplifier. A built-in thrust compressor helps you play evenly, and a 4-knob tonestack helps you shape your tone. The amp works with both active and passive basses.

In the rear of the amplifier you'll find a speakON connector for amplifiers, as well as a balanced XLR DI output for sending audio to the house or to recording interfaces. This DI output can be sent pre or post AEQ. You'll also note a speaker-emulated 3.5mm headphone output for silent practicing, as well as a 3.5mm auxiliary input for playing music from your media player. A rugged steel chassis ensures this amp can stand up to the rigours of the road.

Key Features:

• 500W portable bass amplifier head for stage and studio.
• Compact and lightweight at 5.1 lb / 2.3 kg for portability.
• Class-D amplifier.
• High-voltage MOSFET preamplifier to approximate sound and feel of tube amps.
• Thrust compressor for punch.
• 4-knob AEQ tonestack for tone shaping control.
• Balanced DI output with pre/post AEQ routing for direct connection to mixing consoles and recording equipment.
• Headphone amplifier with speaker emulation for personal practice and silent rehearsals.
• Auxiliary rehearsal input for playback through speaker or headphones.
• Speaker output on speakON connector with 4-Ohm minimum load.
• Amplifier protected against short circuits, thermal overload and low speaker impedance for enhanced reliability.
• Rugged steel amplifier chassis designed for life on the road.
• Auto-ranging universal switch-mode power supply for use worldwide.