TC Electronic BG250 Club - Page 40

drpepper · #**781** 01-17-2013, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mystic38

Has anyone else used the DI out?.. i find it to be noisy..

I've used it at a half dozen gigs (two different PAs) and at one rehearsal using IEMs without any issues.

Lync · #**782** 01-17-2013, 10:02 AM

Has anyone compared this volume-wise to an Ampeg B100r? I am looking to fill the role of practice/small gigs with 4 piece rock band. For comparison, the B100r is just about right there, but maybe a bit shy on low end at some gigs (practice is fine).

Plus, I'll admit it, carrying 37 pounds vs. 65 pounds doesn't hurt at the end of the night.

obimark · #**783** 01-17-2013, 10:08 AM

I haven't directly but I do not think that Ampeg would be near as loud.

Ralph124C41 · #**784** 01-17-2013, 12:15 PM

I would think the BG250 would more than meets your needs. It's 250 watts and the 100R is only 100 watts RMS. What's more important is that I think your lower notes will come out better. I've been told physics demands that more power be used to produce the lower notes. Please let me know if I am wrong. Thus the old saying that to keep up with a guitarist the bassist needs 3 or 4 times the power,

I have not played through your amp but for years I used just a little Ampeg BA115 that has 100 watts. It was good for most shows but when I needed the power the bass just disappeared or became super muddy.

I still have the BA115 but it's broken so I can't compare the two but I have played the same venue with the new amp (with the same power drummer and one guitarist) and I had no trouble with the lower notes at about noon on the master and gain.

I do like overall the Ampeg sound more but the BG250 with the SpectraComp is a close second.

ErnieD · #**785** 01-17-2013, 03:45 PM

Originally Posted by mystic38
Has anyone else used the DI out?.. i find it to be noisy..

I posted a long first review where I was having feedback/hum issues while DI-ing out of the BG250 at my first gig with it. I kept thinking I was bleeding into vox mic as he was standing directly in front of me/my amp.

I shoulda taken the DI out of play to see if noise went away. Then again, not sure what sort of "noise" mystic38 meant. So far at two loud-ish rehearsals, no PA'd instruments, the little rig sounds great with my P5 w/Nylon Tapes. Maybe I'm learning how to use it better as well. Won't be in PA this coming Sat gig; very small wine bar but loud-ish band. I'll see how it goes.

puff father · #**786** 01-17-2013, 08:02 PM

Just sitting around playing around with toneprints. Kinda cool.

mystic38 · #**787** 01-18-2013, 12:53 PM

yeah, sorry, should have been more descriptive..

what i am seeing is that the DI out has a fair amount of hiss... and this is even with the amp on mute...

this afternoon i took the amp into the studio to run into my audio interface (motu 828 mkIII) and it was the same as with the mixer.. hiss.

so to me, the DI is way above any acceptable level of background noise for recording..

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Originally Posted by ErnieD

Originally Posted by mystic38
Has anyone else used the DI out?.. i find it to be noisy..

I posted a long first review where I was having feedback/hum issues while DI-ing out of the BG250 at my first gig with it. I kept thinking I was bleeding into vox mic as he was standing directly in front of me/my amp.

I shoulda taken the DI out of play to see if noise went away. Then again, not sure what sort of "noise" mystic38 meant. So far at two loud-ish rehearsals, no PA'd instruments, the little rig sounds great with my P5 w/Nylon Tapes. Maybe I'm learning how to use it better as well. Won't be in PA this coming Sat gig; very small wine bar but loud-ish band. I'll see how it goes.

versicolor · #**788** 01-18-2013, 02:39 PM

Brand new member here just giving a heads up that the bg250 from zzounds can be had for $329.79 and free shipping if you use the lowest price option and use the guitar center 15% off coupon. I'm also gonna try for the 4 monthly payments. Pretty good deal so i thought anyone that has been holding out for this combo might like to know about it. Take care.

Aeko · #**789** 01-18-2013, 05:31 PM

Hi folks,

I've finally taken away the twitter from the cab. With some notes it started to vibrate adding an awfull noise to the global sound. It wasn't broken because I checked it playing some musing thru the line in and the highs were good. Playing the bass from 4 to up level was other history.

Anyway I've doubts about if the amp can run into problems without the twitter. What do you think ?

stepswork4me · #**790** 01-18-2013, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Aeko

Hi folks,

I've finally taken away the twitter from the cab. With some notes it started to vibrate adding an awfull noise to the global sound. It wasn't broken because I checked it playing some musing thru the line in and the highs were good. Playing the bass from 4 to up level was other history.

Anyway I've doubts about if the amp can run into problems without the twitter. What do you think ?

I haven't had any problems out of either of my BG's. Rehearsal is usually loud and my gain is at about 4 and the master at about 5.5. I play quite a bit in the upper registers.

Aeko · #**791** 01-18-2013, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by stepswork4me

I haven't had any problems out of either of my BG's. Rehearsal is usually loud and my gain is at about 4 and the master at about 5.5. I play quite a bit in the upper registers.

Do you have also taken away the twitters/horns ?

shakman · #**792** 01-18-2013, 07:16 PM

First off, it's tweeter. Now I haven't had any hissing issues that a few have complained off. It seems like that might be a quality inconsistency. Apparently they have to cut some corners in manufacturing an amp like this at this price point. Now I would have recommended trying to exchange or return your less than a year old amp before potentially voiding a warrenty with your 'twitter" removal.

shakman · #**793** 01-18-2013, 07:18 PM

Btw add me to club

stepswork4me · #**794** 01-18-2013, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Aeko

Do you have also taken away the twitters/horns ?

No Sir, they are still installed.

stepswork4me · #**795** 01-18-2013, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by shakman

First off, it's tweeter. Now I haven't had any hissing issues that a few have complained off. It seems like that might be a quality inconsistency. Apparently they have to cut some corners in manufacturing an amp like this at this price point. Now I would have recommended trying to exchange or return your less than a year old amp before potentially voiding a warrenty with your 'twitter" removal.

Easy there... English isn't everyone's first language.

McGryff · #**796** 01-19-2013, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by stepswork4me

Easy there... English isn't everyone's first language.

"Like"

Aeko · #**797** 01-19-2013, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by stepswork4me

Easy there... English isn't everyone's first language.

Thanks for the help

In my defense I must say that when I wrote this was around 2.00 AM local time.

tweeter, tweeter, tweeter, tweeter ..

stepswork4me · #**798** 01-19-2013, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by McGryff

"Like"

I was just trying to help a fellow bassist out.

mystic38 · #**799** 01-19-2013, 06:07 AM

no, i dont see any issues in running without the tweeter..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aeko

Hi folks,

Anyway I've doubts about if the amp can run into problems without the twitter. What do you think ?

shakman · #**800** 01-19-2013, 11:30 AM

Jeez, wasnt trying to be that much of a dick. I did have some other helpful contributions aside from pointing out "twitter." Sorry if I came across as an ass.