| Hartke LH500
500 Watt Bass Amplifier
The model LH500 produces 350 watts when connected to a speaker system with an 8-ohm load, and 500 watts when connected to a speaker system with a 4-ohm load. With that kind of power, the LH500 is loud and punchy. The LH Series vintage style tube preamp is pure tone, just plug in. The front panel controls are simple and logically laid out starting with inputs for PASSIVE and ACTIVE basses, VOLUME control, BRIGHT switch, a musical equalizer section featuring BASS, MID and TREBLE controls, plus LIMITER switch and XLR DIRECT OUT.
The LH Series are a perfect compliment for any of the Hartke XL and Hartke VX series bass enclosures. And, for the latest in world changing bass speaker technology, check out the new Hartke Hydrive HX Series bass enclosures. The Hydrive feature Hartke’s hybrid cone, neodymium magnet, high power handling Hydrive bass speakers
The LH Series rear panels have 1/4-inch EFFECTS SEND and RETURN for connecting external effects processors, plus 1/4-inch and Speakon connectors for connecting your bass cabinet or cabinets. The LH Series all metal chassis with convenient handles are rack-mountable taking just two spaces in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. The LH500 is optimized for use with electric bass instruments, and the front panel controls are virtually identical. You’ll find either to be an excellent bass amplifier for live performance use in small and medium-size venues; in addition, the classic tube pre-amp make the LH500 ideal for use in recording environments.
The LH500, like its big brother, has a classic 12AX7 Class-A tube front-end design with a solid-state output. Developed with the HyDrive cabs in mind, the LH500 also has more than enough power and tone control to drive any cabinet on the market. This amp provides you with Treble and Bass Shelving to give its warm tone a little edge. Or use the brite and limiter switches to further sculpt your sound. Its intuitive front panel also makes adjustments on the fly a breeze.
The LH500 packs a big punch in a portable, roadworthy package. A two-rackspace metal frame chassis, steel faceplate and handles allow for easy, safe transport from gig to gig. With the needs of modern bass players largely centered around volume and versatility, the LH500 is an ideal solution that gives you plenty of options to create the exact sound you're looking for.
Features
- 500 watts to a 4 ohm speaker or 350 watts to a 8 ohm speaker.
- Classic 12AX7 High Voltage Class-A tube high-voltage preamp circuit provides great tone.
- Bass and Treble Shelving, plus mid-peak EQ controls, allows you to create a broad range of tonal colors for your bass instrument.
- Selectable brite switch for added high frequency response
- Selectable limiter switch with LED indicator
- A built-in Limiter which not only adds real “loudness” to your bass sound, but also allows you to smooth out
- Front panel XLR balanced direct output
- Rear panel 1/4-inch effects loop
- 1/4-inch output connectors
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Two independent inputs to accommodate both passive and active bass guitars.
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1/4-inch plus Speakon Output connectors for connecting speaker cabinets.
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Protection relay circuitry that protects connected speakers from dangerous overloading and also prevents “thumps” when powering on or off.
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Effect loop send and return jacks that allow you to connect to professional outboard effects processors.
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Electronically balanced direct output that provides a means of routing signal to professional mixing consoles in both live performance and recording environments.
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Rugged construction makes the LH500 eminently road-worthy.
- Easy to use, great tone and loud!
- Two-rackspace metal chassis with steel faceplate and handles
Specifications
Input Sensitivity
Passive Input: 100 k Ohms, 20 mv.
Active Input: 100 k Ohms, 60 mv.
Rated Output Power
LH500
500 watts @ 4 ohms, 350 watts @ 8 ohms
LH1000
Dual Parallel mode: 2 x 225 watts @ 8 ohms , 2 x 320 watts @ 4 ohms, 2 x 545 watts @ 2 ohms
Bridge mode: 1 x 750 watts @ 8 ohms , 1 x 1100 watts @ 4 ohm
Total Harmonic Distortion: less than .5%
Signal To Noise Ratio: approx. 78 dB
Equalizer
Type: Tone stack
Controls: BASS, MID and TREBLE
Send Output Level: 0 dBm
Return Input Level: 0 dBm
Dimensions (Both Models)
19" x 14.5" x 3.25"
483mm x 369mm x 83mm
Weight
LH500 23.10 lb. / 10.50 kg
LH1000 31.90 lb. / 14.50 kg
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