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TA503 500W Bass Amp Head

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Overview

Tube warmth and analog clarity.

The Markbass TA503 has a premium tube preamp that gives this bass amp head the advantage of tube warmth and analog clarity simultaneously. The TA503 bass head boasts a flexible EQ with 4-band semi-parametric tone control and Markbass' signature VLE (Vintage Loudspeaker Emulator) and VPF (Variable Pre-shape Filter) filters.

Markbass gave the TA503 bass amplifier a Pre EQ/Post EQ switch to determine whether the output signal is affected by the EQ settings or not, as well as Send and Return Effect I/O to insure your main signal continues even if something along your effect chain breaks or runs out of batteries. An optional footswitch provides mute-to-tune and EQ bypass control.

Features

  • Tube preamp analog bass head
  • Provides 300W RMS at 8 ohms, 500W RMS at 4 ohms
  • 1/4" input jack works with active or passive basses
  • Gain and Master volume controls
  • Clip warning light
  • Line out volume control knob
  • EQ includes controls for Low, Mid Frequency Low, High Frequency Low, and High
  • Mid Frequency High and Low level controls for deciding how much frequency area will be affected
  • VLE (Vintage Loudspeaker Emulator) and VPF (Variable Pre-shape Filter) filters
  • Neutrik Speakon Combo out jacks for use with 1/4" or Speakon speaker cables
  • Balanced XLR out
  • Pre EQ/Post EQ switch to determine whether the output signal is effected by the EQ settings or not
  • Ground lift switch to eliminate hum
  • Tuner out sends unbalanced signal sent to a tuner, amp or recording equipment not needing a balanced signal
  • Send and Return Effect ensures main signal continues even if something dies in your effects chain
  • Dual-sided fiberglass PC boards with lined perforations for high-quality solder connections
  • Surface-mount components are silicon-sealed to isolate vibrations
  • Computer-grade pre-assembled ribbon connector cable harnesses and ribbons for noise-free operation
  • Integrated threaded posts for easy assembly/disassembly and added durability
  • Rigid 2mm thick aluminium chassis for a long-lasting finish
Specs

TA503 500W Bass Amp Head Specifications:

Power
  • Passive Input impedance: 500Kohm, max. voltage: 4 Vpp
  • Effect return impedance: 500Kohm, max. voltage: 10 Vpp
  • Active Input impedance: 500Kohm, max. voltage: 10 Vpp
  • Output Power: 300W RMS at 8 ohms, 500W RMS at 4 ohms
  • Voltage is factory preset for the U.S.
Controls
  • GAIN: ”80dB to +35dB range
  • LINE OUT: Level control on front panel
  • PRE/POST EQ (for line out): Switch on rear panel
  • GROUND LIFT: Switch on rear panel
  • MASTER VOLUME
  • FOOTSWITCH: Mute, EQ bypass
Equalization
  • LOW
  • Center frequency: 40-300Hz; level ±16dB
  • LOW-MID
  • Semi-parametric: frequency 100”800Hz, level ±16dB
  • HIGH-MID
  • Semi-parametric: frequency 700Hz ” 6kHz, level ±16dB
  • HIGH
  • Semi-parametric: 1.5-10kHz shelf; level ±16dB
  • VPF (Variable Pre-shape Filter)
  • Center frequency: 380Hz (cut)
  • VLE (Vintage Loudspeaker Emulator)
  • 250Hz ” 20kHz cut
Outputs
  • EFFECT SEND
  • Unbalanced, max. voltage 20 Vpp (pre-EQ)
  • TUNER OUT
  • Unbalanced, max. voltage 2 Vpp
  • LINE OUT
  • Balanced XLR, max. voltage 15 Vpp
  • SPEAKER OUT
  • Speakon, 1/4"
Other
  • Dimensions: 14.5"(W) x 3.39"(H) x 11.89"(D)
  • 2U tall
  • 19"(W) with rack ears
  • Weight: 8.6lbs.
  • Tubes: 1 x EECC81, 1 x ECC83 (JJ Electronic)
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