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TC Electronic BQ500 Bass Head Amplifier
  • TC Electronic BQ500 Bass Head Amplifier
  • TC Electronic BQ500 Bass Head Amplifier
  • TC Electronic BQ500 Bass Head Amplifier
  • TC Electronic BQ500 Bass Head Amplifier
TC Electronic BQ500 Bass Head Amplifier

Brand: TC Electronic

TC Electronic BQ500 Bass Head Amplifier

SKU: 455009
$309.00 (6% off RRP)
RRP $329.00
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Description

THRUST BQ500 is a 500-Watt revolution in portable bass amplification, packing more bang for the buck into an ultra-lightweight micro bass head (2.3 kg/5.1 lbs) than a warehouse full of discounted fireworks! A custom-designed EQ and MOSFET preamp provides a tremendous tonal palette and realistic tube-like sound and feel.

Features

  • 500 Watt portable micro bass head amplifier for stage and studio
  • Compact and lightweight design for ultimate portability
  • Cutting-edge Class-D amplifier technology for incredible power and sonic performance
  • High-voltage Mosfet preamplifier for authentic sound and feel of a tube amp
  • Thrust compressor for ultimate punch and to capture every nuance of your playing
  • 4-band EQ section provides ultimate tone shaping control
  • Balanced DI output with pre/post EQ routing for direct connection to mixing consoles and recording equipment
  • Studio-quality headphone amplifier with speaker emulation for personal practice and silent rehearsals
  • Auxiliary rehearsal input for playback through speaker or headphones
  • Speaker output on premium speakON* connector (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
  • 3-Year Warranty Program*
  • Designed and engineered in Denmark

Specifications

Audio Inputs

  • Instrument input: 1/4” TS, unbalanced
  • Impedance: 1 MΩ
  • Aux input: 1/8” TRS, unbalanced
  • Impedance: 10 kΩ

EQ Controls

  • Bass: 80 Hz @ Gain: ±15 dB
  • Lo-mid: 400 Hz @ Gain: ±15 dB
  • Hi-mid: 800 Hz @ Gain: ±15 dB
  • Treble: 10 kHz @ Gain: ±15 dB

Compressor Controls

  • Thrust: Variable (off to max)
  • Thrust switch: On / Off

Audio Outputs

  • Phones out: 1/8” TRS, unbalanced
  • Impedance: 47 Ω
  • Direct output: XLR, balanced
  • Impedance: 1 kΩ
  • Level max: Pre EQ ( +12 dBu), Post EQ ( +16 dBu)
  • Loudspeaker output: Professional locking connector
  • Min. load impedance: 4 Ω

System Data

  • Max output power*: 500 W

Mains Voltage

  • Europe/UK/Australia/China/Korea/USA/Canada/Japan: 100-240 V~ 50/60 Hz
  • Power consumption: 80 W
  • Mains connection: Standard IEC receptable

Physical

  • Dimension (H x W x D): 69 x 255 x 233 mm; (2.7 x 10.0 x 9.2”)
  • Weight: 2.3 kg (5.1 lbs)

Watch: BQ500 & BQ250 - Official Product Video
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