Designed for bass players who want tone and power in a small, lightweight package, the TC Electronic BQ250 is an amplifier head capable of pushing 250W into 4-Ohm cabinets. The amplifier utilizes Class-D technology as well as a high-voltage MOSFET preamplifier to give you the sound of a tube amplifier. A built-in thrust compressor helps you play evenly, and a 4-knob tonestack helps you shape your tone. The amp works with both active and passive basses.
In the rear of the amplifier you'll find a speakON connector for amplifiers, as well as a balanced XLR DI output for sending audio to the house or to recording interfaces. This DI output can be sent pre or post EQ. You'll also note a speaker-emulated 3.5mm headphone output for silent practicing, as well as a 3.5mm auxiliary input for playing music from your media player. A rugged steel chassis ensures this amp can stand up to the rigors of the road.
Key Features at a Glance
- 250W portable bass amplifier head for stage and studio
- Compact and lightweight at 4.9 lb for portability
- Class-D amplifier
- High-voltage MOSFET preamplifier to approximate sound and feel of tube amps
- Thrust compressor for punch
- 4-knob EQ tonestack for tone shaping control
- Balanced DI output with pre/post EQ routing for direct connection to mixing consoles and recording equipment
- Headphone amplifier with speaker emulation for personal practice and silent rehearsals
- Auxiliary rehearsal input for playback through speaker or headphones
- Speaker output on speakON connector with 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
