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  • TC Electronic RH450 Bass Amp Head

    Chosen Most Outstanding Design at the 2009 NAMM Show.

    The TC Electronic RH450 Bass Amp Head is the company's first full bass rig. With 450W of Class-D power, the RH450 bass amp has the power to run multiple bass speaker cabinets and is especially effective when combined with the RS210 and RS212.

    The TC Electronic RH450 amp can run any combination of up to 3 units. This bass amp head's features include an input that accepts passive or active instruments, 4 semi-parametric tone controls with light rings around each knob that make your settings visible even on dark stages, and with tone centers that can be adjusted. Other features include an integrated tuner that is precise and extremely easy to use. 3 user-memory locations let you store your favorite setups. A TubeTone circuit affects both the preamp and the output for realistic tube-amp character. SpectraComp technology provides multi-band compression that is even across all strings. I/O is comprehensive and includes an AES/EBU connection. Presets, Mute, and Tuner can be selected remotely with the RC4 floor controller sold separately.





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    Flexible tone control

    The RH450 bass amp head has straightforward controls like you know them from traditional amps, voiced to give you plenty of tweaking options to nail the perfect tone. Chances are these are all you're going to need. However, if you're not fully satisfied with the default frequency areas, fear not, RH450 gives you the option to change the focus of each of the tone controls.

    The nerdy term for this feature is semi-parametric bands, and it tweaks the "hidden parameters" to pinpoint a frequency you either want to remove or boost for each tone control and then store the settings.

    TubeTone

    Most transistor designs have tried to replicate tube sound using 1 small preamp tube, but they generally fail as they don't take into account the crucial characteristics of the full preamp and power amp sections both of which are essential to the sound. TubeTone emulates all characteristics to deliver the full tube sound.

    SpectraComp

    A regular compressor tends to be dominated by the low string, but the RH450's SpectraComp technology produces multi-band compression that evens out the compression across all strings.

    Onboard user memory banks

    You might not use presets, but maybe you've never had the chance. Anyone who's used different basses on stage knows that a few user memories on your amp would be welcome. With the RH450 you can easily switch between, for example, your 4- and 5-string. Just plug in the bass and use the car-radio-style Store and Recall controls to easily switch between presets for your chosen model. There are 3 bass user memories, remote control access via the RC4 Control (sold separately), and visual indicators for Mute and the Tuner.

    Rehearsal inputs

    Playing any instrument on its own can be a little dull, but everyone needs time to practice, which is why RH450 has rehearsal inputs. This rear panel-mounted feature allows you to plug in your iPod, phone, computer or MP3 player via the supplied mini-jack to RCA cable adapter for easy practicing and playing along with recorded music. The headphone amp is a high quality model taken straight from TC Electronic's Studio Konnekt 48 and includes a speaker filter on the bass signal.

    The RH450 from TC Electronic is built for bass players by bass players and draws upon decades of cutting-edge amp design and signal processing experience. The result is the RH450 - the bass innovation that sets a new standard in excellence in bass amplification.

    Features

    - Rear-mounted rehearsal inputs for MP3 player or computer via supplied mini-jack-to-RCA adapter
    - Headphone amp includes a speaker filter on the bass signal
    - Integrated tuner provides full-resolution tuner with light ring to help you tune up quickly and accurately
    - RC4 allows easy remote access to integrated tuner (RC4 sold separately)
    - Mute button lets you tune up without disturbing others
    - Onboard user memory banks let you easily switch between presets for your ideal tone choices - 3 memory banks, remote control access via RC4 pedal (sold separately), and visual indicators for mute and tuner
    - Bass, Low-Mid, High-Mid, Treble tone controls
    - Semi-parametric bands for all 4 tone controls, letting you adjust the focus of each band
    - TubeTone control acts on both preamp and power amp, reproducing genuine preamp tone
    - SpectraComp technology for multi-band compression that evens out the compression across all strings


    Technical


    Input Section

    Input connector: 1/4" jack

    Input impedance: 1 Mohm / 100 pF

    Gain range: -96 to 32dB


    Tone control

    Bass: Center Freq: 280Hz (range: 71-1120Hz, Gain: +15/-24dB)

    Low Mid: Center Freq: 400Hz (range: 100-1600Hz, Gain: +15/-24dB)

    High Mid: Center Freq: 800Hz (range: 200-3150Hz, Gain: +15/-24dB)

    Treble: Center Freq: 1600Hz (range: 400-6300Hz, Gain: +12/-24dB)

    Tube Tone: 0 to12, Tube amp Recreation

    Spectra Comp: 3 band Spectral Compression

    Preset Level: -12 dB to 0 gain attenuation

    User Memories: 3 memory locations storing all front panel controls except Mute & Master Level

    Tuner

    Tuning range: Chromatic, constant on A0 (27.50Hz) to E5 (659.26Hz)

    Mute: Mutes speaker out, Phones out and Balanced out

    Master Level Headphone Output: Studio quality headphone amp

    Impedance: 40 to 600 Ohm

    Mains supply: Universal 100 - 240V 50/60Hz (85w @ 1/8 Power)

    Speaker out: Combined Speakon / 1/4" jack

    Power module rating: 450W (800W inst. Peak @ min. Load)
    TCE Power rating and Active Power Management

    Balanced output: Transformer Balanced XLR, Pre/Post Pre-amp

    Max. Output: +0dBu

    Optimal Load Impedance: 600 Ohm

    Preamp out: 1/4" Jack, Balanced Output, Max Output Level = +8dBu

    Power amp in: 1/4" Jack, balanced input, impedance = 10 kOhm, Max Input Level = +8dBu

    Rehearsal input:
    RCA, Left/Right input, fits to iPod ®

    Digital Recording out: Balanced XLR, AES/EBU, (24-bit)

    Remote connection: 5 pin DIN, Cable with shield

    Dimensions: 275 x 290 x 66 mm / 10,8” x 11,4” x 2,6”

    Weight: 4kg / 8.8 pounds

    Finish: Sandblasted die-cast aluminum



    For more info and some demo videos, check out the TC website.



    Comments 1 Comment
    1. TroyJames's Avatar
      TroyJames -
      Was reading more about these on the TC website and saw they developed a Stacatto '59 Rocco Amp. Love that muted percussive sound.
      Listen to the video of that lady, Bass Ida, playing through this amp. Amazing talent.
      Thanks for introducing me to these amps!
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