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-AMPEG MICRO VR- Best amp ever, or what?
- Thread starter Hank Rearden
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thanks ! any idea with the new PF5000 , I need the input and headphone for practice at home the othe one with that option is the shuttle that I love but if I can get the same and save couple of hundreds will be great
I had an issue with my DI. Our regular soundguy noticed the signal was very hot coming out of my DI, so we started mic'ing instead. It sounds way better mic'ed anyway. I will have to look into the problem soon, though. Anyone else had this?
Strange... I have yet to hear it turn off. Maybe the fact that i'm wearing headphones for the DI all the time explains that.
forgot to mention that if you use the DI, YOU MUST USE THE -15bB PAD. Otherwise, it will be "too hot" as mentioned
Does your bass have active electronics? That would definitely contribute to the problem. I play a precision and still have to use the -15dB pad to go direct.
Not really... I know smaller rigs that can literally break a Micro VR in half...
allexcosta said:
"literally break a micro VR in half"?
a smaller amp that can literally break another amp into two separate pieces?
literally?
why would one do that?
seems like a waste of money.
and would the smaller amp that does said breaking in half still be a functioning amp?
I know a saw that can literally saw an amp in half.
Im thinking of buying on to use on the road(with the matching cab). I am a bit concerned about reliability, but tonally it will definitely do the trick!
I really wanted to like it so I ordered it based on reviews. Sadly I was disappointed with poor build quality - it reminded me of the first transistor AM radio I had as a kid back in the 1970's. I decided I wouldn't let that bother me as it would rarely leave my practice space and I take really good care of my gear. Then I discovered two very noisy pots - not what I would have expected from an Ampeg item right out of the box. I sent it back for a replacement head and was told the new item was on backorder with no known arrival date. I sent the whole thing back in exchange for a new GK MB200 and a Hartke 210XL. Granted, that rig doesn't come close to replicating the tone I was expecting from the Ampeg, but both pieces are quite a bit more rugged and I saved around $200.
I've never owned Ampeg gear before but I understand and respect their impact on the industry. That said, I don't quite understand the appeal of this rig when you consider the level of quality as it relates to the cost.
I've never owned Ampeg gear before but I understand and respect their impact on the industry. That said, I don't quite understand the appeal of this rig when you consider the level of quality as it relates to the cost.
An IP112 can do serious structural damage to an amp made from cheap plywood and cheap electronics...
Tried one out a few weeks ago and wasn't too impressed. Sounded a little thin and didn't feel like it would hold up too well if you put some real use on the thing.
I think it's important to realize that it's only 200 watts (and that's with two 210AV cabs). With one cab, you are only pushing 150 watts. If you buy a rig like this expecting thunderous output, you'll be sorely dissappointed. If you use it as intended (recording, small-ish gigs with PA support,home practice etc) it will perform fine. As for build quality, mine is fine and I haven't heard of any major issues among other users.
To address the OP's original question, no, I don't believe it's the best amp ever because I don't think you can use terms like that to describe a piece of equipment. As others have stated, there are numerous micro and small rigs available from a vareity of manufacturers, each with pros and cons. Best thing is to play a bunch of them and decide which is best for you.
To address the OP's original question, no, I don't believe it's the best amp ever because I don't think you can use terms like that to describe a piece of equipment. As others have stated, there are numerous micro and small rigs available from a vareity of manufacturers, each with pros and cons. Best thing is to play a bunch of them and decide which is best for you.
I think a lot of the sound is in the 210AV cab. If you have a bass with a little more going on in the mids, it really starts putting out some output at modest amp volumes. I only have GK amps at the moment, but all 3 sound really good through them with most of my basses.
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