B Series Combo Bass Amplifier Features - Hartke B Series User Manual

Hartke B Series
Combo Bass Amplifier Features
The Hartke B Series offers all the newest concepts in state-of-the-art bass amplification at
an extremely affordable price. Here are some of its main features:
• Bipolar circuit design ensures that every nuance of your bass performance is
reproduced faithfully.
• Dual inputs that accommodate a broad range of input levels, so that you can use the
B Series with pretty much any kind of bass, from passive models to those with active
circuitry. It is almost impossible to overload the input of a B Series bass amplifier!
• Three bands of high-quality equalization, allowing you to create a broad range of
tonal colors for your bass instrument.
• Line-level effects loop send (Preamp Out) and return (Amp In) jacks that allow you to
connect to professional outboard effects processors.
• The B600 and B900 models feature Hartke's original Kickback bass speaker enclo-
sure design, allowing the amplifier to be placed flat on the floor or in a tilt-back posi-
tion for increased high-end clarity and directionality.
• A separate headphone output which automatically disconnects the speaker output,
allowing use as a high-quality practice amp.
• A unique front-panel line-level output for interfacing with PA systems or recording
mixing consoles.
• Included is a matched Hartke 8-ohm speaker mounted in a specially designed
cabinet for clean, crisp sound.
• In the B600 and B900 models, a unique contour filtering system called "Shape" which
activates a multi-band equalization curve specially designed to enhance the sound of
the electric bass. The front panel Shape control enables you to continuously sweep a
filter through various frequency areas in order to customize the effect of the curve to
the specific tonal characteristics of your particular bass instrument.
• A steel grill helps protect the speaker from bumps and bruises when you are trans-
porting your amplifier
• Removable power cord supplied with the correct plug for your geographic area.
• Rugged construction makes the B Series eminently road-worthy.
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