Two New Bass Heads from Carvin
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B1500
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March 3, 2004
Carvin has intrduced the new B1500 "mono block" bass head, delivering 700w at 8 Ohms, 1250w at 4 Ohms and 1900w at 2 Ohms. If 1900 watts is more than
you need, then Carvin offers the B500 with the same tone, but delivering
225w at 8 Ohms, 350w at 4 Ohms and 500w at 2 Ohms.
Tone
shaping is achieved from 4 discrete class A gain stages yielding harmonically rich bass tones. Besides the
boutique signature flat response, these amps are equipped with 6 EQ controls for tone sculpting. The heads also features front panel and foot
switchable MUTE which allows tuning and changing of basses.
Features:
- Active and Passive front panel input gain switch
- SUB BASS, BASS, LOW MID, MID, HIGH MID, and TREBLE EQ controls
- Signal MUTE front panel switch-- use optional FS22 footswitch
- Internal OPTO CLIP activated limiter
- Preamp DRIVE and master VOLUME controls
- DIRECT OUT balanced XLR & LEVEL control with "Pre-Post" preamp and "Ground Lift" switches
- EFFECT LOOP switchable by front panel switch or FS22 footswitch
- TUNER output jack independent of MUTE switch
- High current SPEAKON connectors and 1/4 speaker jacks
- Premium construction features metal control bushings and shafts
- Surface Mount Technology (SMT) for component "shake-proof" reliability
- 19" 3U all steel chassis with Chrome knobs
- Made in San Diego, CA. USA
The B1500 carried a list price of $1595 and is sold direct from Carvin's web site for $799.99.
The B500 lists for $995, and is currently selling direct for $519.99.
For more information, visit their web site at www.carvin.com. |
