TC Electronic THRUST BQ250 250 Watt Portable Bass Head
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Portable Power
Built for the pragmatic bass player, the 250-Watt BQ250 is designed with the ultimate in portability and power in mind. The cutting-edge Class-D circuit features a high-voltage MOSFET preamp that delivers the authentic feel and dynamic response of a real tube amp. A powerful 4-band EQ lets you sculpt your tone exactly how you like it, while the balanced DI output makes it ultra-easy to connect to the FoH (Front of House) mixing console or your recording equipment.
Versatility & Tone
A passive/active switch optimizes preamp input for basses loaded with either passive or active pickups for the best tonal response possible. BQ250 features the highly-versatile, single-knob THRUST compressor circuit that accurately sets the dynamic range of your playing and provides maximum punch to catapult your tone across the stage.
Practical Practicing
BQ250 is also the perfect practice tool thanks to its high-quality headphone amplifier with speaker emulation and AUX input, which lets you jam along with all your favorite grooves, songs or tracks.
The Real Deal
With 250 Watts of Class-D amplifier technology, a virtually unlimited tone palette and the ultimate in portability, THRUST BQ250 will quickly become your go-to amp for the studio or the stage. Rugged steel construction makes THRUST BQ250 superbly roadworthy and ready to rock!
Features
• 250 Watt portable micro bass head amplifier for stage and studio• Compact and lightweight design for ultimate portability
• Cutting-edge Class-D amplifier technology for incredible power and sonic performance
• High-voltage Mosfet preamplifier for authentic sound and feel of a tube amp
• Thrust compressor for ultimate punch and to capture every nuance of your playing
• 4-band EQ section provides ultimate tone shaping control
• Balanced DI output with pre/post EQ routing for direct connection to mixing consoles and recording equipment
• Studio-quality headphone amplifier with speaker emulation for personal practice and silent rehearsals
• Auxiliary rehearsal input for playback through speaker or headphones
• Speaker output on premium speakON connector (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
Specifications
Audio Inputs- Instrument input: 1/4" TS, unbalanced
- Impedance: 1 MΩ
- Aux input: 1/8" TRS, unbalanced
- Impedance: 10 kΩ
EQ Controls
- Bass: 80 Hz @ Gain: +15 dB
- Lo-mid: 400 Hz @ Gain: +15 dB
- Hi-mid: 800 Hz @ Gain: +15 dB
- Treble: 10 kHz @ Gain: +15 dB
Compressor Controls
- Thrust: Variable (off to max)
- Thrust switch: On / Off
Audio Outputs
- Phones out: 1/8" TRS, unbalanced
- Impedance: 47 Ω
- Direct output: XLR, balanced
- Impedance: 1 kΩ
- Level max: Pre EQ ( +12 dBu), Post EQ ( +16 dBu)
- Loudspeaker output: Professional locking connector
- Min. load impedance: 4 Ω
System Data
- Max output power: 250 W
Mains Voltage
- Europe/UK/Australia/China/Korea/USA/Canada/Japan: 100-240 V 50/60 Hz
- Power consumption: 60 W
- Mains connection: Standard IEC receptable
Physical
- Dimension: 69 x 255 x 233 mm (2.7 x 10.0 x 9.2")
- Weight: 2.2 kg (4.9 lbs)
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instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
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- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. 4% for each additional year.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| THRUST BQ250 250 Watt Portable Bass Head | 803781 |
