Micro 300 head

dkziemann · #1 01-08-2008, 09:03 AM

Hey everyone,

I know this has been covered in past threads from months ago, but I figured I'd ask for more current, up to date opinions from anyone who owns this amp. Anyone have anything they can share, experiences, etc?

Thanks

-Danny

Ric Vice · #2 01-08-2008, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by dkziemann

Hey everyone,

I know this has been covered in past threads from months ago, but I figured I'd ask for more current, up to date opinions from anyone who owns this amp. Anyone have anything they can share, experiences, etc?

Thanks

-Danny

Danny,
Macmarkt, has one of the second run so you should P.M. him and see what hey has to say. The initial run had it's difficuitles from what I gather.

Bob Gollihur · #3 01-08-2008, 02:51 PM

You should hear more soon. The revised versions are beginning shipping this week. I got the final factory prototype to kick around for a few days and it was dead quiet, and otherwise sounded the same as the original. I'm looking forward to getting a bunch.

dkziemann · #4 01-08-2008, 09:03 PM

Hey bob,

I actually called you about 2 weeks back about those (and the wizzy cabinet). What original problems were there that got fixed (and are there any now)?

jsbarber · #5 01-08-2008, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Gollihur

... it was dead quiet, and otherwise sounded the same as the original...

Pardon my sense of humor, but I do find that statement to be funny. No disrespect to Bob or EA, which are both terrific. (And, yes, I do know what he really meant...)

Jim

drew_bassmore · #6 01-08-2008, 10:40 PM

Is there a particular serial number run that the noise was corrected in?

Mark Carlsen · #7 01-08-2008, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jsbarber

Pardon my sense of humor, but I do find that statement to be funny. No disrespect to Bob or AI, which are both terrific. (And, yes, I do know what he really meant...)

Jim

The company is EA , not AI..... show some respect

Bob Gollihur · #8 01-09-2008, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dkziemann

Hey bob,

I actually called you about 2 weeks back about those (and the wizzy cabinet). What original problems were there that got fixed (and are there any now)?

The primary issue was a hum/buzz that could be heard, in some cases, from a component and/or from the speaker. Those were recalled. Minor issues, such as the mute not being totally effective, were also resolved. I just plugged in one of the units UPS brought us today and it's great, as was the final factory prototype I had a few weeks ago.

The only temporarily remaining issue is a higher than spec voltage problem that doesn't affect most US players-- the unit is designed to auto-correct for typical world voltages, but a sad surprise was that some countries who claim 220-240v can dramatically exceed that level. So they've got a fix already, but it wasn't implemented in the current units. If you're a US player that's not a world traveler, it's not an issue. And if you aren't, a minor change to a future Micro edition will resolve that.

Mark Carlsen · #9 01-09-2008, 05:08 PM

I got my first Micro 300 today and tested it in the shop w. a Shen SB150
fitted w. a Full Circle...very musical and nice tone controls and I tested it w. the Wizzy 10 and 12 and it sounded great. Hope to field test it soon...More Later.

dkziemann · #10 01-09-2008, 07:26 PM

I called Bob's shop today and bought a Micro 300 as well as a Wizzy 12, so we'll see how it works out.

JAUQO III-X · #11 01-11-2008, 12:55 AM

I received my Micro 300 yesterday and it is indeed dead quiet(even with the mute button engaged) and clear as a bell overall. I ran it with a Wizzy 110 and later I ran it with an Ashdown ABM 414T and the overall tone was extremely consistent through out both cabs. The channel out puts are very well balanced and the volume level can get surprisingly loud and still maintain clarity.

I didn't use a DB but I did use a Lakland 4-94 and a MM SR5(and it was handling the low B pretty impressively).

A top quality amp that really has it's own voice while still maintaining it's EA roots. The sound you put into it, is definitely the sound you will get out of it.

And yes I am an EA endorser(I wouldn't be acknowledging this but it's a TB rule to do so) but if I wasn't an endorser I would still feel the same way about this killer product.

drew_bassmore · #12 01-11-2008, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by drew_bassmore

Is there a particular serial number run that the noise was corrected in?

Just wanted to pose the question again.

Bob Gollihur · #13 01-11-2008, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by drew_bassmore

Just wanted to pose the question again.

No, and it's immaterial since they were recalled and their guts replaced. I know that all those that I sold were, as I made the arrangements myself.

macmrkt · #14 01-11-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Ric Vice

Danny,
Macmarkt, has one of the second run so you should P.M. him and see what hey has to say. The initial run had it's difficuitles from what I gather.

Hey Ric...nice you remember me. My last Micro 300, which I received around October I think as a direct replacement from EA, was 100% right on the money in every way.

bdowd · #15 01-24-2008, 11:15 AM

Anyone blending a mic into one channel and a pick-up into the other on the Micro? I'm also curious as to how the channel switching is working out for anybody. I'd be looking to switch to the mic channel for arco, then back to both at the same time for piz.

Sealove · #16 01-24-2008, 02:57 PM

Please see my Micro 300 thread regarding channel switching -
EA Micro300

Well, BDOWD, you certainly put to rest my idea that the "both channels on" feature should not be selectable via footswitch.
Carl

bdowd · #17 01-24-2008, 05:05 PM

yeah, Sealove, saw your other post before. I like the idea of the 2 inputs at the same time, just don't like that I'd have to toggle through 1, 2, both, ... to get back to both on. Still looks like a great little amp, and thanks for the review in the other post.

bottomzone · #18 02-04-2008, 10:38 AM

I recently got mine back after sending it in for replacement of the power transformer. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH-the sound of silence!!!!!! It was so quiet at rehearsal when I turned it on, I had doubts that it was really on!!! I AM VERY PLEASED

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A Groove is a Terrible Thing to Waste!

Mike Arnopol · #19 02-05-2008, 02:09 AM

I'm an endorser and I'm tring to get them to make the second channel a 1/4" tip ring sleeve switchable for either high or low impedance to use with a mic. ( with phantom)They said that an xlr jack would take up too much space, but I suggested a tip ring sleeve with an adapter.

bottomzone · #20 02-05-2008, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Arnopol

I'm an endorser and I'm tring to get them to make the second channel a 1/4" tip ring sleeve switchable for either high or low impedance to use with a mic. ( with phantom)They said that an xlr jack would take up too much space, but I suggested a tip ring sleeve with an adapter.

Are you the bassist for Patricia Barber? If so, your playing and your sound are OFF THE HOOK!!!! I don't play upright, but I listen to a lot of upright players. What attracted you to EA's products?

A Groove is a Terrible Thing to Waste!