VALVE BASS AMPLIFIER BVP5500

Bass AmplifiersClassic 550-Watt Valve Bass Amplifier Head with Valve Gain Control and 9-Band Graphic EQ

When you want the ultimate in tone with enough power to really rock the house, the BVP5500 is hard to beat. At the heart of this beast you’ll find not just one, but four 12AX7 preamp valves with a dedicated Valve Gain control, so you can dial in the perfect amount of tubey-goodness. And with 550-Watts of rock-solid, fan-cooled output power your message will be heard—and felt!

All this Power and Tone, too! We gave the BVP5500 the ultimate in

tone-shaping capability. Not only do you get the standard Bass, Mid and Treble controls, you also get total command over your bass’ “voice” via the

Mid Frequency sweep control, which allows you to dial in the midrange frequency that best suits your instrument or playing style. Simply choose one of the five settings (220 Hz, 450 Hz, 800 Hz, 1.6 kHz or 3 kHz) and adjust the Mid control to the desired level. For example, if you play in a serious metal band and really need to crank out hard bass, select either 220 or 450 Hz and boost the Mid control. Need to scoop out the mids for slap-style funk, choose 800 Hz and lower the Mid control. Sweepable mids make dialing in your tone incredibly fast and simple.

You can also take advantage of the BVP5500’s boost switches to emphasize certain dedicated frequency ranges. For instance,

you can add some top-end quickly by engaging the Bright (centered at 2 kHz, +6 dB) or the Ultra High buttons (5 kHz, +6 dB). Want to deliver a knockout punch to the sternum? Push the Ultra Low switch to engage a seriously massive low-end boost.

The Tonal Options Don’t Stop There…

Sometimes you need even more control of your rig’s frequency response — that’s where the onboard 9-band graphic EQ comes in. Imagine the frequency range of your sound as a highway, a very wide one with nine lanes. Each of these “lanes” represents a specific frequency range. The first three lanes, labeled 33-150 Hz, contain the really low frequency stuff, mainly the lower string fundamentals, or “true” pitch. The next three lanes, labeled 300 - 900 Hz cover the fundamental tones of the upper strings. The final three EQ lanes (2, 5 and 8 kHz) handle the bulk of the upper harmonics, and they can be critical to good sound.

• Powerful 550-Watt valve bass amplifier head for classic sound and performance

• 4 x 12AX7 valves give you the ultimate sound and feel only valves can provide

• Valve Gain controls the dynamics and tonal response of the power amp to deliver anything from punchy to thick and compressed sounds

• Ultra-musical 9-band graphic EQ for total frequency control

• Dedicated Bass, Mid, Treble and additional Mid frequency control enable ultimate sound shaping

• Bright function for brilliant sound enhancement, even with heavy compression

• Switchable Ultra Low and Ultra High function for ultimate tone

• Dual footswitch for Mute and EQ functions included

• Balanced XLR DI output for direct connection to your mixing console

• Switchable Tuner output works either as a tuner connection or a live monitor feed

• Effects Loop for external effects devices (stomp boxes, rack effects, etc.)

• Power Amp input and Preamp output connectors allow you direct access to the power amp and a signal tap from the preamp section for even greater versatility

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VALVE BASS AMPLIFIER BVP5500Classic 550-Watt Valve Bass Amplifier Head with Valve Gain Control and 9-Band Graphic EQ

• 3 speaker outputs: two 1/4" jacks and a professional speaker connector (compatible with Neutrik Speakon connectors)

• Integrated limiter and active, temperature-controlled cooling system for ultimate protection

• High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life

BVP5500’s graphic EQ provides total control of the flow of audio traffic in each of these nine lanes. When properly applied, EQ makes it possible to hear all of these frequency ranges equally, thus the term equalization.

In addition to “equalizing” overall frequency response of the system, individual graphic EQ controls can also be used to artificially color sonic output by emphasizing (raising) or de-emphasizing (lowering) specific frequency bands. Put simply, you can custom-tailor the sound of your instrument by using the graphic EQ as an elaborate 9-band tone control.

Ya Gotta Have ConnectionsFor you non-purists, there’s an Effects Loop

and an Insert Channel with Preamp Out and Power Amp In connections for expanded versatility. On the rear panel you’ll also find one of the handiest DI outputs available anywhere, with an adjustable Level control, Pre/Post select switch and ground lift. In the “Pre” position the signal sent through the DI is pre-everything—pre-parametric EQ, pre-graphic EQ, pre-insert-send-return and pre-master volume, just pure unadulterated bass signal.

There is a dedicated Tuner jack and you can tune in blissful silence by activating the Mute button, which can also be engaged via the included footswitch. Speaker connections are available in your choice of ¼" jacks or a twist-lock connector that’s compatible with standard Neutrik Speakon connectors.

Simple Operation The BVP5500 is ready for your passive or

active bass, just plug in, start playing and adjust the Gain knob until the Clip LED barely comes on, then back it off a bit. If the LED stays lit, even when the Gain is set at zero, engage the -15 dB switch, then readjust the Gain. Set your tone where you want it and slowly adjust the Valve Gain control counterclockwise to dial in the level of tube compression. The sweet sound of tubes is right at your fingertips.

Need even more? How about a dedicated footswitch that

pulls double-duty for Mute and the graphic EQ functions? What about an onboard Limiter or FX loop? How about active, temperature-controlled cooling? The BVP5500 has all this and more.

Coming To a Gig Near YouWith 550-Watts of available power,

a 12AX7-fueled preamp, extensive tone-sculpting capability and its impressive feature set, the BVP5500 is ready for any gig — from the local juke-joint to the concert hall.

Be careful— this kind of power is addictive!

VALVE BASS AMPLIFIER BVP5500Classic 550-Watt Valve Bass Amplifier Head with Valve Gain Control and 9-Band Graphic EQ

Features

Front Panel

1/4" Input jack

Bright button (+6 dB @ 2 kHz)

Clip LED/ -15 dB input pad

Input Gain control

Ultra High button (+6 dB @ 5 kHz)

Ultra Low button (+2.5 dB @ 50 Hz, -12 dB @ 560 Hz, +1.5 dB @ 5 kHz)

Bass tone control (±12 dB @ 50 Hz)

Mid tone control (±15 dB @ at selected frequency)

Treble tone control (+14 dB, -19 dB @ 5 kHz)

Master Volume

Valve Gain control

Signal Mute button

Graphic EQ on/off button

9-band graphic EQ

Graphic EQ Level control

Midrange Frequency selector (220 Hz, 450 Hz, 800 Hz, 1.6 kHz, 3 kHz)

Power switch

Rear Panel

1/4" speaker jacks

Temperature-controlled fan

Power Amp Input

IEC power socket

Preamp Output

FX Return jack

FX Send jack

Tuner Output

Socket for include footswitch

Twist-lock professional-style speaker connector

Line Output Line Level control

Line Output Pre/Post select switch

Ground liftXLR Balanced Line Output

VALVE BASS AMPLIFIER BVP5500Classic 550-Watt Valve Bass Amplifier Head with Valve Gain Control and 9-Band Graphic EQ

Hook-up

VIRTUALIZER Pro DSP2024P

Racktuner BTR2000

Bass Guitar

ULTRABASS BB410

FSB102BVPDual Footswitch

Standard Setup

Standard Setup with FX Loop

FSB102BVPDual Footswitch

Bass Guitar

ULTRABASS BB410

VALVE BASS AMPLIFIER BVP5500Classic 550-Watt Valve Bass Amplifier Head with Valve Gain Control and 9-Band Graphic EQ

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SpecsAUDIO INPUTS

Input 1/4" mono jack unbalanced (0 dB/-15 dB)

Input Impedance 1 MΩ, unbalanced (pad 82 kΩ, unbalanced)

Effects Loop Return 1/4" mono jack, unbalanced

Input Impedance 100 kΩ, unbalanced

Power Amp Input 1/4" mono jack, unbalanced

Input Impedance 100 kΩ, unbalanced

AUDIO OUTPUTS

Tuner Output 1/4" mono jack, unbalanced

Output Impedance 2.2 kΩ, unbalanced

Effects Loop Send 1/4" mono jack, unbalanced

Output Impedance 2.2 kΩ, unbalanced

Line Output XLR connector, balanced

Output Impedance 300 kΩ, unbalanced

Preamp Output 1/4" mono jack, unbalanced

Output Impedance 2.2 kΩ, unbalanced

Output Level max. +4 dBu

Loudspeaker Connectors 2 x 1/4" TS jack, 1 x twist-lock connector professional speaker

Load Impedance min. 4 Ω

SYSTEM DATA

Output power

Peak Power 550 Watts, 4 Ω 300 Watts, 8 Ω

Tone Controls

Bass ±12 dB @ 50 Hz

Mid ±15 dB @ 220 Hz, 450 Hz, 800 Hz, 1.6 kHz, 3 kHz

Treble +14 dB, -19 dB @ 5 kHz

Graphic EQ

33 Hz ±15 dB

80 Hz ±8 dB

150 Hz ±8 dB

300 Hz ±8 dB

600 Hz ±8 dB

900 Hz ±8 dB

2 kHz ±8 dB

5 kHz ±9 dB

8 kHz ±10 dB

Level ±10 dB

Bright Switch +6 dB @ 2 kHz

Ultra High Switch +6 dB @ 5 kHz

Ultra Low Switch +2.5 dB @ 50 Hz

-12 dB @ 560 Hz

+1.5 dB @ 5 kHz

Power Supply

Power consumption max. 650 W

Mains Voltage

100 -120 V ~ (50/60 Hz) T 8 A H 250 V

220 -230 V ~ (50/60 Hz) T 4 A H 250 V

Mains Connector standard IEC receptacle

DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT

Dimensions 3.7 x 19.1 x 12.4" (H x W x D) 95 x 485 x 315 mm

Weight 27.3 lbs / 12.4 kg

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