Category Archives: Amps

preamps and amplifiers for Double Bass

Hevos

Hevos MidgetMidget Combo 12″
Type: combo
Power rating: 400W @ 4 Ohms
Drivers: 12″ coaxial loudspeaker
Features: 4band tone control, 2 separate inputs, extra loudspeaker output, line-out, mute out, ground lift, -6 dB switch, phase turn switch, head phone output, class-D power amp

Midget Combo 10”
Type: combo
Power rating: 400W @ 4 Ohms
Drivers: 10″ + tweeter
Features: 4band tone control, 2 separate inputs, extra loudspeaker output, line-out, ground lift, -6 dB switch, phase turn switch, head phone output, class-D power amp

2×6”
Type: combo
Power rating: 400W @ 4 Ohms
Drivers: 2 x 6″
Features: 4band tone control, 2 separate inputs, extra loudspeaker output, line-out, ground lift, -6 dB switch, phase turn switch, head phone output, class-D power amp

400T
Type: amp head (as used in the Midget combos)
Power rating: 400W @ 4 Ohms
Features: 4band tone control, 2 separate inputs, extra loudspeaker output, line-out, mute out, ground lift, -6 dB switch, phase turn switch, head phone output, class-D power amp.
Size: 23x20x10
Weight: 4,3 kg

400D
Type: amp head (transistor power amp with tube preamp)
Power rating: 400W @ 4 Ohms, 500W @ 2 Ohms
Features: Input mono-stereo switchable, 5-band active tone control, effect loop, line out, mute out, head phone out
Size: 19″, 1 hu
Weight: 8,5 kg

www.hevos.nl

available at www.kontrabass-atelier.de

Henriksen JazzAmp

henriksenJazzAmp12
Type: combo amp
Power rating: 160W@4Ohms (120W@8Ohm internal speaker)
Drivers: 12″
Size: 14″ x 15 ” x 13″
Weight: 29 lbs
Features: switchable power supply
JazzAmp Head
Type: amp head
Power rating: 160W@4Ohms
Size: 10.25″ x 3″ x 9.5″
Weight: 7 lbs
Features: two parallel speaker outputs (a regular 1/4″ jack and a Neutrik Speakon connector, can be used simultaneously with two speaker cabinets), switchable power supply, Line out (XLR)

JazzAmp Bass Convertible

Power: 160 watts @ 4 ohms, 120 watts as shipped with a single 8 ohm cabinet.
Drivers: 10″
Size: 21.5″ x 12″ x 17.5″ (complete, in bag)
Weight: 25 pounds.
Cabinet Size: 14″ x 14″ x 10″
Features:  two parallel speaker outputs (a regular 1/4″ jack and a Neutrik Speakon connector, can be used simultaneously with two speaker cabinets), switchable power supply, Line out (XLR)
www.jazzamp.com

Glockenklang

The PassengerThe Passenger
Type: combo amp
Power rating: 350W@4 Ohms
Drivers: 12″ + tweeter
Size: 540 x 530 x 375 mm
Weight: 28 kg

Soul ComboSoul Combo
Type: combo amp
Power rating: 440W@4 Ohms
Drivers: 2 x 10″ + tweeter
Size: 500x595x435mm (“light” version: 575x615x445mm)
Weight: 37,5 kg (“light” version: 32 kg)

www.glockenklang.de

Gallien-Krueger

MB150s112
Gallien-KruegerType: combo amp
Power rating: 100W@8 Ohms (internal speaker), 150W@4 Ohms
Driver: 12″ speaker
Features: Bass/LowMids/HighMids/Treble, Low Cut, High Boost, Contour, variable Limiter, Effect Loop
Size: 13.7″ x 15″ x 8.5″
Weight: 24lbs.

MB150E112
Type: combo amp
Power rating: 100W@8Ohms (internal speaker), 150W@4Ohms
Driver: 12″ speaker
Features: Bass/Treble controls, parametric EQ Midbands, Low Cut, High Boost, Contour, Limiter, Effect Loop, Stereo Chorus
Size: 13.7″ x 15″ x 8.5″
Weight: 24lbs.

Both amps are also available as amp heads (weight 7.2 lbs).

www.gallien-krueger.com 

Fishman

fishman blenderBass Blender
Type: preamp/blender; dual channel
Features: piezo channel/mic channel, bass/mid/treble controls for each channel, 4,5V phantom power

Designed for the Fishman BP100 piezo pickup and the Fishman/Crown condenser microphone.

Model BII
Type: preamp
Features: bass/trebel/volume controls; 9V battery powered

Fishman Pro EQProEQ Platinum Bass
Type: preamp, DI
Features: 5-band graphic EQ, depth control, compression, XLR DI with ground lift;
9V battery powered, phantom powered or AC adapter

www.fishman.com

Euphonic Audio

iAmp 350 (Discontinued)
euphonicType: combo amp
Power rating: 350W@4 Ohms
Drivers: 10″ coaxial-speaker with tweeter
Features: Input impedance 1 Megohm passive/20 kilohms active, parametric EQ: Bass/LowMids/HighMids/Treble controls, deep, contour, bright controls, Presets
Size: 17 3/4″ x 14 3/4″ x 12 1/2″
Weight: 60 lbs.

iAmp Doubler
Type: amp head
Power rating: 550 watts @ 4 ohms 310 watts @ 8 ohms
Size: 2.1″H x 10.5″W x 5.4″D
Weight: 3.00 lbs.
Features: 2 independent channels, 2nd channel has XLR in Channel 1 Mid EQ set at 500Hz for electric bass Channel 2 Mid EQ set at 800Hz for upright/acoustic bass. Input Impedance: 1Meg ohm input impedance on both inputs. Trim controls: Adjust channel level, DI, and high pass filter. Controls: Channel switch, Input gain, 3-Band EQ, Master Volume, Mute switch, Effects loop blend EQ: Low, Mid, and High for each channel Variable high pass filter 22-80Hz, 6db per octave. Channel 2 includes switchable Phantom Power, Variable Phase Control, and switchable Variable Notch Filter, Effects Loop: Parallel effects loop with blend control. Wide range of setups via internal jumpers Outputs: Speakon speaker, tuner, effects send, balanced DI out. Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz +/- 3dB Power

Micro
Type: amp head
Power rating: 550 watts @ 4 ohms 310 watts @ 8 ohms
Size: 2.1″H x 8.5″W x 5.4″D
Weight: 2.25 lbs.
Features: 2 independent channels; Channel 1 Mid EQ set at 500Hz for electric bass, Channel 2 Mid EQ set at 800Hz for upright/acoustic bass; Input Impedance: 1Meg ohm input impedance on both inputs Trim controls: Adjust channel level, DI, and high pass filter; Controls: Channel switch, Input gain, 3-Band EQ, Master Volume, Mute switch, Effects loop blend EQ: Low, Mid, and High for each channel Variable high pass filter 22-80hHz, 6db per octave (allows selection of a frequency below which response is reduced, helps boomy rooms and stages); Effects Loop; Outputs: Speakon speaker, tuner, effects send, balanced DI out; Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz +/- 3dB

www.euphonicaudio.com

Eden Nemesis

NC112P
EdenType: combo
Power rating: 225W@4 Ohms
Drivers: 12″ Speaker, Tweeter
Features: Frequency Response 42 hz – 15 khz, Compressor w/active LED and on/off switch; Enhance control; Semi-Parametric EQ w/level control, Frequency control, On/Off switch; Bass, Mid and Treble controls
Size: 23.75″W x 16.25″H x 16.25″D
Weight: 46 lbs

NC210P
Type: combo
Power rating: 225W
Drivers: 2 x 10″ speakers and tweeter.
Features: Frequency Response 42 hz – 15 khz, Compressor w/active LED and on/off switch; Enhance control; Semi-Parametric EQ w/level control, Frequency control, On/Off switch; Bass, Mid and Treble controls
Size: 23.75″W x 16.25″H x 16.25″D

www.eden-electronics.com

EBS

Drome 1×12″
Type: combo amp
Power Rating: 150 W
Driver: 12″ speaker
Features: Compressor/Limiter, Built-in tube simulator, Stretchable mid-control, Bright-filter
Floating balanced XLR output with built-in speaker simulator.
Serial or parallel stereo effects loop.
Stereo monitor input with Bass Eraser-function (for connecting a CD-player; the “bass eraser” filter removes more or less the bass from the signal, so you can play along any Audio CD.)
Separate stereo headphones driver
9-Volt Phantom Power System (for pedals or active electronics)
Weight: 17 Kg/37 lbs.

ebs microbassMicrobass II
Type: preamp/DI-Box
Features: Input Impedance 10 Mohms (Ch A), 1 Mohms (Ch B), Tone Controls Bass, Treble, Bright, Midrange, Edge; Power Supply: DC, Battery, 48V Phantom power, EBS Phantom Power System

www.ebs.bass.se

d-tar

solsticeSolstice
Type: 2-channel Preamp/Blender
Features: 1/4” and XLR inputs on each channel, 1/4” + XLR inputs and +15V Phantom Power on each channel (allows either a microphone or pickup input on either channel), Balanced XLR mic input with true gain control for optimum headroom and lowest noise
Full 3 way level / clip indicator, Phase reverse switch, Channel effects loop with send and return jacks, Mute switch, Tuner output (unaffected by mute switch), Stereo input jack, Frequency Response (+/- 3 dB) 20 Hz – 80 KHz
Size: 8.5″ wide x 6.5″ deep x 2.7″ high
Weight: 2.9 lbs

A very versatile 2-channel preamp for blending up to four pickups or microphones. Offers high impedance imput for piezo transducer buffering and phantom power for condenser microphones.

equinoxEquinox
Type: parametric equalizer preamp
Features: 3 Band Parametric Equalizer Preamp with frequency sweep control, bandwidth control, and boost/cut control, Two independent notch filters, 20 dB gain switch, True bypass switching of non-activated functions, Mute switch
Size: 8.5″ wide x 6.5″ deep x 2.7″ high
Weight: 2.9 lbs

www.d-tar.com

Bose

Personalized Amplification System / Single or Double bass-package
PS1 Power Stand: 12.7 x 66.0 x 66.0 cm, 16 kg
L1 Cylindrical Radiator loudspeaker: 2 pcs. 109.2 x 8.9 x 10.5 cm; top section 6 kg, bottom section 7 kg
B1 Bass Module: 38.0 x 25.0 x 45.7 cm, 13 kg
R1 Remote Control: 4.0 x 7.1 x 14.1 cm, 0.27 kg

boseRather a small and very special PA, than a traditional bass amp. This system consists of four modules: the L1 Cylindrical Radiator Speaker, the PS1 Power Stand (with the amp and controls), a cable remote control, and the B1 Bass Module. The single bass package comes with one B1, the double bass package (which is recommended for acoustic bass) comes with two B1 modules.

www.bose.com