Double Bass New from Acoustic Image at NAMM

[Don Sibley]

It's just hard to decide whether I just want to go with the Pre Amp, Amp, or the full tilt Flex. So many choices.

Ric

I'm thinking, man this head is so lite, with such a flexible DI, I can treat it like a stand alone preamp as well. Obviously, the Clarus is a lot more expensive than the Flex but I need the head anyway.

After sending my iAmp to Gary for two weeks, I realize how important it is to have a backup head. We'll see how that shakes out for me. I'll post something once I get a chance to play with this thing.

 

[kittyboy]

Can the new Clarus output channels 1& 2 separately, as true stereo, or is the stereo only for the fx?

 

[Ric Vice]

Can the new Clarus output channels 1& 2 separately, as true stereo, or is the stereo only for the fx?

According to the white paper Rick handed to me at the ISB convention
you can run the Flex Pre Amp with "simulated stero effects "provided you have two powered Flex Cabinets. I didn't get the literature on the new Flex heads.

Ric

 

[Jazzdogg]

Does the new Clarus have a notch filter? Didn't see it mentioned on Gollihur's site.

 

[Ric Vice]

Does the new Clarus have a notch filter? Didn't see it mentioned on Gollihur's site.

Jazz Dog,
From what I'm reading it has a lo cut and phase, but no notch.

Ric

 

[Jazzdogg]

Thanks, Ric!

 

[pauliebass]

Very curious to hear bass guitar reports with the Clarus +.

 

[Don Sibley]

I should be able to offer up some feedback soon since I just received a shipping confirmation from Gollihur!

 

[pauliebass]

Doss the 4+ have separate channel line outs like the flex?

 

[Don Sibley]

Doss the 4+ have separate channel line outs like the flex?

It does not. Both channels are mixed to a single DI.

 

[pauliebass]

It does not. Both channels are mixed to a single DI.

Hmm, that might have been a nice option.

 

[Don Sibley]

I started a review thread for the Clarus+ S4 here:

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f4/new-acoustic-image-clarus-series-4-a-1013473/

 

[Mark Gollihur]

Hmm, that might have been a nice option.

You could use the channel effects loops to do this, potentially.

 

[Don Sibley]

You could use the channel effects loops to do this, potentially.

Yea, there was something in the manual about plugging something into the send jack does not disrupt the signal. I'm at work so I don't have the manual with me. Very interesting!

 

[pauliebass]

You could use the channel effects loops to do this, potentially.

Thanks for the info Mark. So, you could use the sends to separate DI boxes to give to front of house?

 

[Mark Gollihur]

Thanks for the info Mark. So, you could use the sends to separate DI boxes to give to front of house?

Right.

Here's the pertinent info from the (Series 4) manual:

The send output is affected by the input volume and tone controls and can also be used as a preamp output for driving other power amplifiers. The Return input can be used to directly connect an external preamp to the unit’s power amp... Because the effects loop is a parallel type, plugging something into the send output does not interrupt the signal path. So, a tuner (or a send to the mixing board - Mark) can be plugged into the send output without affecting the signal going through the amp.

 

[pauliebass]

Mark, again, thanks for the info! I guess I'll be ordering one from you in the coming months. Sounds perfect for my various needs... From blending for double bass to doubling gigs to performing with my wife on cello to teaching ect....

 

[Jazzdogg]

In the owner's manual available for download somewhere?

 

[Mark Gollihur]

In the owner's manual available for download somewhere?

The folks at Acoustic Image haven't posted the updated one yet...

 

[Jazzdogg]

Thanks, Mark. No wonder I couldn't find it!