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

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 utilizes 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 EQ. 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 rigors of the road.

Features:

500W portable bass amplifier head for stage and studio
Compact and lightweight at 5.1 lb for portability
Class-D amplifier
High-voltage MOSFET preamplifier to approximate sound and feel of tube amps
Thrust compressor for punch
4-knob EQ tonestack for tone shaping control
Balanced DI output with pre/post EQ 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

In the Box:
TC Electronic BQ500 Portable Bass Head with MOSFET Preamp and Thrust Compressor
3.5mm Cable for Media Devices