Ampeg B500DR - Manual (Page 3)

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An Introduction to the Ampeg B500DR Programmable Bass Amplifier:
Thank you for making one of the best choices you will ever make for your musical career – choosing one
of the finest bass amps available, the Ampeg B500DR. This programmable bass amplifier delivers up to
500 watts of unsurpassed musical power, and offers several outstanding features.
All of the features and controls of your B500DR are covered in detail within the pages of this user’s guide.
We recommend going over them before you use the amplifier.
Features:
In the world of high performance bass amps, Ampeg amplifiers stand alone. In true Ampeg tradition, the
B500DR Programmable Bass Amplifier offers you more power, performance and flexibility than any other
bass amp in its class. The outstanding features of your new amplifier, features which set it apart from the
competition, are listed below.
• FOUR PROGRAMMABLE PRESETS: Program and keep four presets - access them with the
front panel Preset pushbuttons or with the Ampeg AFP4BD four-button footswitch (supplied)
Complete information about the B500DR’s presets and programs is on page 7.
• TWO SWITCHABLE INPUTS: Allows you to connect two instruments to the amplifier at one
time, then switch between them without having to disconnect and reconnect any cables - saves
time and eliminates distracting noise
• INPUT PAD: Useful for instruments with active and/or high output pickups
• LED INDICATOR CONTROL KNOBS: LEDs surrounding the Gain, EQ and Effects Blend con-
trols provide a visual indication of their settings for the selected Preset
• PEAK METER FEATURE: The LEDs around the Gain control act as a Peak/VU meter
• FX BLEND: Varies the amount of external effects mixed into the signal
• LIMIT CIRCUIT: Built-in protection from overdriving the amplifier - can be disabled by the front
panel Limit Defeat switch
• HEAVY-DUTY SPEAKER JACKS: A Speakon ® jack is provided for a more reliable connection at
higher outputs, as well as a pair of 1/4” jacks
• BALANCED LINE OUTPUT: Balanced XLR line output jack with Level control - switchable for
Pre or Post EQ
• EFFECTS LOOP: Allows you to connect external effects to the amplifier
• POWER AMP IN/PREAMP OUT: A separate preamp may be connected to the Power Amp In
jack, and the Preamp Out jack may be connected to a slave amp, or use as a patch point for
active devices such as compressors, EQs, etc.
• CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION: A heavy duty, resettable circuit breaker provides protection
against fault conditions
Speakon ® is a registered trademark of Neutrik AG.
B500DR Programmable Bass Amplifier