The Markbass Little Mark Tube 800 is a powerful bass amplifier head designed for players who want exceptional tonal flexibility and professional-level performance. Built to deliver everything from warm, rich tube character to fast, articulate solid-state response, it provides a versatile foundation for shaping a distinctive bass tone across live performances, rehearsals, and studio applications.
Features
- Tube preamp delivers warm, rich bass character while the solid-state preamp provides clean, articulate attack for versatile tonal shaping.
- Dual input configuration with separate gain controls provides flexible connection and level adjustment for different bass setups.
- Jack and XLR combo input accommodates both standard jack and XLR cables for convenient integration with varied signal sources.
- Switchable 48V phantom power supports compatible microphones and other phantom-powered sources connected through the XLR input.
- Solid-state/tube mix control allows precise blending between tube warmth and solid-state clarity for a customized bass response.
- Four-band EQ provides intuitive control over the bass, low-mid, high-mid, and treble ranges for detailed tone shaping.
- VLE and VPF filters expand tonal flexibility with additional options for shaping the overall character and response.
- Line out level control and pre/post EQ switching provide greater flexibility for routing the bass signal to external recording or sound reinforcement equipment.
- Push-pull mute control enables quick signal muting for convenient instrument changes, tuning, and silent transitions.
Specifications
Output Power
Output Power: 800W RMS @ 4 ohms, 500W RMS @ 8 ohms
Inputs
Input 1 Impedance: 500 ohm
Input 1 Max Voltage: 15 Vpp
Input 2: Balanced XLR / 1/4" Combo with Phantom Power
Balanced Impedance: 500 Kohm
Balanced Max Voltage: 15 Vpp
Phantom Power: 48V
Effect Return Impedance: 33 Kohm
Effect Return Max Voltage: 10 Vp
Controls
Gain 1: -60 dB to +23 dB Range
Gain 2: -60 dB to +23 dB Range
Mix: Mixes Tube to Transistor Preamp
Master Volume
Line Out Level
Tone Control and Filters
Low: Center Frequency 68 Hz; Level ±16 dB
Low Mid: Center Frequency 360 Hz; Level ±16 dB
High Mid: Center Frequency 800 Hz; Level ±16 dB
High: Center Frequency 10 kHz; Level ±16 dB
VPF (Variable Pre-Shape Filter): Frequency Range 380 Hz
VLE (Vintage Loudspeaker Emulator): Frequency Range 250 Hz-20 kHz
Outputs
Line Out: Balanced XLR, Max Voltage 20 Vpp
Effect Send: Unbalanced, Max Voltage 20 Vpp (Pre-EQ)
Tuner Out: Unbalanced, Max Voltage 2 Vpp
Speaker Out: Speakon/1/4" Jack Combo, 1/4" Jack
Others
Ground Lift: Switch on the Rear Panel
Pre/Post EQ: For Line Out, Rear Panel Switch
Mute: Push/Pull on Master Knob
Phantom Power Switch: On Input 2 / Balanced
Dimensions
Width: 10.87" (27.6 cm)
Depth: 9.84" (25 cm)
Height: 3.27" (8.3 cm) (2 Units)
Weight
Weight: 5.07 lbs (2.3 kg)
Power Requirements
Power Requirements: 100V; 120V; 230V; 240V, 50/60 Hz
Voltage: Preset at the Factory Depending on the Sales Region
Note: The minimum ohm load for all Markbass tops is 4 ohms. Rack mounts or footswitches are not included.