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6. Technical specifications 

Single-channel amplifier for electric basses

Inputs (notes 1, 4)

input

 

 High-impedance instrument input  

Mono jack, ¼” (6.35 mm) Sensitivity: 22 mV (-33 dBV)

 

Impedance: 1 Megohm 

Equivalent input noise: 2 µV (–114 dBV),  

A-weighted 

high / low switch: 10 dB attenuation

aux in

 

 Stereo jack, ¼ “ (6.35 mm)  

L + R mixed and added pre master,  

but post tone controls. 

 

 Level control.  

Sensitivity: 2 x 185 mV  

Impedance: 22 k (each channel)

return

 

Return for parallel effects loop  

 

Mono jack socket, ¼” (6.35 mm)

 

 

Sensitivity: 400 mV 

 

Impedance: 10 k

Outputs (note 2)

headphones 

 Output voltage: 1.1 V (20 mV input) 

Power: max. 100 mW into 32 ohms 

Internal speaker is muted when headphone is plugged in. 

Stereo jack, ¼” (6.35 mm)

 

 For use with stereo headphones only.  

Please do not connect anything with a mono jack plug.

line out

 

 Switchable pre / post master  

Mono jack, ¼” (6.35 mm)

 

Output voltage: 2.3 V

sub out

 

 Subwoofer output without filter  

Mono jack, ¼” (6.35 mm)

 

Output voltage: 2.3 V

send

 

 Send for parallel effects loop 

Mono jack, ¼” (6.35 mm)

 

Output voltage: 900 mV

tuner

 

 Tuner output, not affected by mute 

Mono jack, ¼” (6.35 mm)

 

Output voltage: 900 mV 

DI out

 

  Pre-master, switchable pre / post tone controls and 

effects, level adjustable, balanced XLR output.  

Output voltage: 0…370 mV

Insert points

insert pre eq

 

 Insert loop before tone controls, but after compressor  

Stereo jack, ¼” (6.35 mm)

 

Output voltage: 900 mV 

tip = send, ring = return

insert post eq

 

 Insert loop after tone controls 

Stereo jack, ¼” (6.35 mm)

 

Output voltage: 900 mV 

tip = send, ring = return

Footswitch connections

footswitch

 

 Stereo jack, ¼” for dual footswitch

 

tip = footswitch for input muting 

ring = footswitch for parallel effects loop on/off 

sleeve = common (ground) 

mute switch disabled when footswitch is plugged in

Tone controls

colour

 

–1 dB at 300 Hz, +8 dB at 3.7 kHz

bass

 

±8 dB at 80 Hz

bass boost

 

+10 dB at 55 Hz

middle

 

 ±15 dB at 200…2000 Hz (adjustable) 

Bandwidth (switchable, note 3): 

wide: 1.6 octaves (Q = 0.37) 

narrow: 0.6 octaves (Q = 1)

treble

 

±12 dB at 6 kHz 

 

 

 

 

tone balance

 

  No effect if intensity is set fully to the left. The following 

values apply if intensity is set fully to the right:

 

 balance left: 

+10 dB at 50 Hz

 

 balance at center position: 

+8 dB at 50 Hz, and +7 dB at 10 kHz

 

 balance right: 

-3 dB at 50 Hz and +8 dB at 10 kHz

 

(shelf-type frequency response in all cases)

hf level

 

 +6/-19 dB at 10 kHz, effective on built-in  

loudspeaker only.

Compressor (note 5)

threshold range

    1 mV … 350 mV at instrument input

ratio range

 

1:1 … 10:1

Time constant

 

38 ms

Indicator LED

 

Lights up at approx.  1 dB gain reduction.

Power

 

Power amp

 

240 W / 8 ohms, discrete bipolar transistor design

Limiter threshold

  220 W

Analog signal  

processing

 

Subsonic filter, low distortion RMS limiter

Speaker system

   12“ (300 mm) woofer with neodymium alloy magnet, 

bass reflex enclosure 

4” (100 mm) mid-high direct-radiating speaker

Mains power

 

 Mains voltage (depending on model):  

100, 120, 230, or 240 V AC, 50–60 Hz 

Power consumption: max. 700 W

Mains fuse

 

 5 x 20 mm 

slow 3.15 A for 230 and 240 V models 

slow 6.3 A for 100 and 120 V models

General

Cabinet

 

0.7“ (18 mm) birch plywood

Finish

 

waterbased acrylic, black spatter finish

Dimensions

 

 500 mm (19.7 “) high 

420 mm (16.5 “) wide 

350 mm (13.8 “) deep

Weight

 

23,5 kg (51.7 lbs)

Notes:
1.  Input sensitivities refer to 220 watts into 8 ohms at full gain and volume settings, 

neutral tone control settings (hf level in center position, intensity in left position), and 

1 kHz sine-wave test signal.

2.  Output levels refer to 63 mV / 1 kHz at instrument input, unless stated otherwise.
3.  Bandwidth of tone controls refers to one half of dB-gain at center frequency. For 

example, if center gain is  –15 dB, then bandwidth is the frequency band between the 

–7.5 dB points.

4.  Equivalent input noise voltage obtained by measuring noise voltage at speaker out-

put and dividing by the effective voltage gain of the amplifier. Full gain and volume 

settings, neutral tone control settings, input shorted, frequency range 20 Hz – 20 kHz.

5.  Compressor threshold refers to 1 dB gain reduction. Threshold tolerance ±3 dB. Ratio 

refers to 20 dB gain reduction. Ratio varies with gain reduction due to soft-knee 

compression.

Specifications and appearance subject to change without notice.

Summary of Contents for Bottom Line Amp Two

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Page 2: ...opted for the amp two You have chosen a professional compact and powerful amplifier which was designed especially for handling electric basses When talking about authentic tone not just the instrument but the entire sig nal chain is our reference Instrument pickup cable preamplifier power amp lifier and loudspeakers will create what you understand as your tone We would appreciate if the amp two sh...

Page 3: ...tive at middle frequencies than at any other tonal ranges The instrument shows a very uneven reproduction of its individual spectrum There are big differences in level dispersion characteristic and sustain which produce frequency cancellations and peaks The reproduction of low bass frequencies requires more energy and puts a lot more stress on the material as well as the components the more so if ...

Page 4: ...mpressor on off equalizer 3 band equalization see also technical specifications colour Midrange contour filter Boosts presence range and slightly cuts low mids bass Bass control bass boost Additional lower bass boost middle Midrange control freq Center frequency of midrange control 200 2000 Hz wide narrow Bandwidth of midrange control wide narrow treble Treble control tone balance EQ balance shift...

Page 5: ...e desired overall volume with the master control With the mute switch you can mute the amplifier as required Equalization Hopefully we have designed the filters in such a way that you can use the EQ network as a flexible and universal tool which lives up to the great variety of basses and voices One more note Adjusting the EQ controls can also affect the level setting Whenever you see the clip ind...

Page 6: ...effect if intensity is set fully to the left The following values apply if intensity is set fully to the right balance left 10 dB at 50 Hz balance at center position 8 dB at 50 Hz and 7 dB at 10 kHz balance right 3 dB at 50 Hz and 8 dB at 10 kHz shelf type frequency response in all cases hf level 6 19 dB at 10 kHz effective on built in loudspeaker only Compressor note 5 threshold range 1 mV 350 mV...

Page 7: ...R electrical equipment affected by WEEE has been labelled with the symbol of a crossed out dustbin since 13 08 2005 This symbol indicates that the disposal of the equipment is not per mitted with household waste It has been circulated in this form since 13 08 2005 In the German registration department EAR AER GmbH has been registered under WEEE registration number DE26301529 European Union Norway ...

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