Ampeg BA500 - Manual (Page 3)

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BA500 Bass Amp Combo
Thank you for making one of the best choices you will ever make for your musical career – choosing one of the
finest bass amplifiers available, the Ampeg BA500.
Your new BA500 bass amp combo provides many outstanding features which make this a true performer’s bass
amp: 350 watts of power at four ohms, 500 watts at two ohms, a 45 degree tilt-back cabinet design, total tone con-
trol, and rugged construction.
In the world of high performance bass amps, Ampeg amplifiers stand alone. In true Ampeg tradition, the
BA500 offers you more power, performance and flexibility than any other bass amplifier in its class. The out-
standing features of your new amplifier, features which set it apart from the competition, are listed below.
• 500 WATTS AT 2 OHMS: With the addition of a four ohm external speaker cabinet, the BA500
will deliver an astounding 500 watts of power into a two ohm load.
• 9-BAND GRAPHIC EQ: Use as a “second channel” for bass solos, or to shape your sound to your
own exacting standards. Can be controlled by means of a footswitch.
• MUTE SWITCH: Allows silent tuning while on stage, or noise-free switching between instruments.
Can be controlled by a footswitch.
• BALANCED LINE OUTPUT: XLR with independent level switch (20dB pad). Patch into house
consoles, mixing boards, or external power amplifiers.
• EFFECTS LOOP: For increased intensity and quieter operation of external effects.
• POWER AMP IN and PREAMP OUT: Allows direct access into the power amp and a signal tap
from the preamp section for even greater versatility.
• TUNER OUT JACK: Allows the use of an external tuner - even when the Mute function is active.
• BUILT-IN PROTECTION: Internal protection circuitry for short circuits, DC voltage, low voltage,
and over-temperature conditions.
• CLASSIC AMPEG SOUND AND PERFORMANCE!
An introduction To Your New Ampeg BA500 Bass Amp Combo
Features