Carvin Introduces New B1500 Bass Head
(Carvin | Posted 2004-03-11)
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.
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.
