Deliver versatile tones anywhere with the TC Electronic Thrust BQ250 Bass Head. Its powerful control section lets you dial in a whole host of stunning sounds with the thrust knob letting you add extra punch for larger stages. The BQ250 also features a MOSFET preamp giving you an authentic tube-like tone and feel. Equipped with a DI out speaker out Headphone jack and aux in you can use your TC Electronic Thrust on stage in the studio and even at home. Connect your headphones to practise in silence or hook up you phone/mp3 player to play along to backing tracks and songs. Also fitted with universal power you can take your stunning performance around the world. Powerful Bass Tones in a Compact and Portable Unit The Thrust BQ250 offers versatile tones in an ultra-lightweight and portable package. Its cutting-edge class-D technology provides high-quality sounds and 250-watts of power – enough for any stage. The TC Electronic Amp Head also features a high-voltage MOSFET preamp delivering an authentic tube-like tone and performance without the need to care for or replace actual tubes. No matter where you play you’ll never have to worry about damaging your BQ250s internal components. The overall construction is designed to protect against short circuiting thermal overload and even low-speaker impedance. It also features universal power letting you take your BQ250 anywhere around the world. Take Control Over Your Bass Tones Another great feature of the TC Electronic Thrust is the control panel. You have everything you need to dial in a wide variety of captivating tones. The 4-band EQ gives you control over the bass low-mids high-mids and treble frequencies letting you tweak your tone to match different environments or experiment with to create inspiring sounds. A unique control on the BQ250 Bass Head is the thrust. This compressor lets you accurately set the dynamic range of your sound enhancing the overall punch to deliver every nuance of your playing across the entire stage. You also have access to a passive/active switch. This is perfect for setting the best tonal response for active or passive basses. Designed for the Studio the Stage and Rehearsal Spaces Its compact design makes it ideal for any location. The balanced DI output is fitted with a pre/post EQ switch letting you connect your amp head to a wide range of mixers recording equipment and setups. You can also hook up a 4-Ohm speaker cabinet via the speakON/jack combo output. Not only can you use the Thrust BQ Amp in the studio and on stage it also suits home and rehearsals spaces. The speaker emulated headphone output lets you hear the full extent of your tone in silence perfect for places where loud noises aren’t permitted. An aux input is also included letting you play along to your favourite backing tracks and songs. Specifications General Power: 250-Watts Type: Class-D Chassis: Steel Mains Voltage: 100 – 240V 50/60 Hz Power Consumption: 60W Mains Connection: Standard IEC Controls Knobs: Gain Thrust Bass Lo-Mid Hi-Mid Treble Master Switches: Passive/Active Thrust On/Off Buttons: DI Out Pre EQ/Post EQ EQ Controls: Bass: 80 Hz @ Gain: ±15 dB Lo-Mid: 400 Hz @ Gain: ±15 dB Hi-Mid: 800 Hz @ Gain: ±15 dB Treble: 10 kHz @ Gain: ±15 dB Connections Instrument Input: 1/4 TS Unbalanced Impedance: 1 MOhm Aux Input: 1⁄8 TRS Unbalanced Impedance: 10 kOhm Phones Out: 1⁄8 TRS Unbalanced Impedance: 47 Ohms Direct Output: XLR Balanced Impedance: 1 kOhm Level Max: Pre EQ ( +12 dBu) Post EQ ( +16 dBu) Loudspeaker Output: Professional Locking Connector Min. Load Impedance: 4 Ohms Dimensions Height: 2.7 (69mm) Width: 10 (255mm) Depth: 9.2 (233mm) Weight: 2.2kg (4.9lbs)