- 500 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
- Designed and engineered in Denmark
THRUST BQ500
THRUST BQ500 is a 500-Watt revolution in portable bass amplification, packing more bang for the buck into an ultra-lightweight micro bass head (2.3 kg/5.1 lbs) than a warehouse full of discounted fireworks! A custom-designed EQ and MOSFET preamp provides a tremendous tonal palette and realistic tube-like sound and feel.
Portable Power
Built for the pragmatic bass player, the 500-Watt BQ500 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. BQ500 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.
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
Mains Voltage
| Europe/UK/Australia/China/Korea/USA/Canada/Japan |
100-240 V~ 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption |
80 W |
| Mains connection |
Standard IEC receptable |
Physical
| Dimension (H x W x D) |
69 x 255 x 233 mm
(2.7 x 10.0 x 9.2”)
|
| Weight |
2.3 kg (5.1 lbs) |
