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TC Electronic BAM200 Review

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My Mark Black line do not play, have a defect on power amp capacitor. The
authorized technical assistance solve the problem, but after 5
months don't play more. Bam 200 is now good for me! The same price that I pay for Mark technical assistance...
 
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mcrawfordmusic said:
Hey mate,

I'm interested about what your opinion is about the BAM200 now that you have had it for a little while.
I'm considering one as a backup amp for my Aguilar TH500. Thanks :)
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I absolutely love it. I've probably logged about 100 hours of mixed-use between studio DI, self-practice and band practices. I have actually come to really love the mid on the EQ. I don't know if it's my bass or the rooms I've been playing in, but it seems to be perfectly placed right in the sweet spot to remove any "honk" from the bass without scooping too hard from the low mids. I had only a couple TC things, but after seeing how they absolutely nailed this amp head design, I'm really intrigued by some of their other stuff. I just think this thing has some serious punch in it's tone that I'd argue is maybe similar to a Tone Hammer. Of course, the TH500 can conjure some other sweet stuff.
 
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obascin said:
Hey all! So I don't post a lot on here but since I couldn't find any information, here's a quick review of the BAM 200 amp that recently came out.

I was looking for an absolutely "no frills" amp that I could use for DI for studio and live use. Because I might be the only one here that hates having unused and extra gear lying around, I wanted to sell off my old rig and have something perfect for live and studio DI and practicing both solo and with live acts. However, I wanted something loud enough for small gigs, like coffee shops or small bars that don't have their own PA.

Enter the BAM 200.

I won't waste time writing up the specs because you can look them up on your own. Fast breakdown: bass and treble shelving on the EQ with a mid at a decent spot. Not sure the Q but seems to be wide, so you can really scoop out the middle of your sound. I personally rarely use the EQ and as such, I played with it all set at 12 o'clock for the flattest response I could.

If you listen, this is literally just me playing random poopie but this is on a 5-string stiletto with passive EMG 40's and onboard pre set at nominal. I also have the gain set to almost max on the BAM200, with no clipping to be heard of. In fact, this makes me think you could easily get away with strong active basses and still have some headroom.

I have to say, I am absolutely in love, so much that I am immediately selling my PF350, which was purchased for the same reason (needed light amp for tracking and practice, but I HATE the sound of it).

One word though, for my personal tastes, I would not recommend pushing it into clipping looking for a good overdrive. This is meant for clean and it delivers beyond my expectations. I'll stick with ol' stubby if I want that overdriven magic.

For $150 I am over-the-moon with this little guy. Absolutely sweet sound, extremely transparent which is what I love.
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Great review - wasn't sure if this was regarded as similar to the Behringer-level stuff...
 
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I just bought the BAM200 to replace the amplifier section of my Carvin PB100-10, which I use primarily as a practice amp and for small, low volume, jazz gigs. The Carvin has become very unreliable over the past few years and I couldn't fix it, which is why I bought the BAM200. It arrived today as I was loading my car for an outdoor gig so, after giving it a quick test to make sure it worked, I brought it with me.

I plugged it into a Fender Rumble 115 speaker cabinet and it looked absolutely tiny sitting on top. I played both upright and bass guitar and it did a nice job with both - Nice tone and plenty of bottom end. I felt that it was a little under-powered for an outdoor gig (8 Ohm cabinet = 130 watts) but this wasn't a terribly loud band so it was definitely loud enough. I played it more with the electric than the upright because we were loud enough that I was having some feedback issues with the upright. Plus it was cold and windy; Temp was down into the low 50s by the time we finished, so it was easier to play the bass guitar.

This is truly a great amp for the money - I couldn't be happier with it. It sounded fat and warm, which is exactly what I wanted for this gig. See the included photos for today's setup and a picture of the BAM200 back home and inside the space where the Carvin PB100 amp used to live.

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Reyalpabut said:
I just bought the BAM200 to replace the amplifier section of my Carvin PB100-10, which I use primarily as a practice amp and for small, low volume, jazz gigs. The Carvin has become very unreliable over the past few years and I couldn't fix it, which is why I bought the BAM200. It arrived today as I was loading my car for an outdoor gig so, after giving it a quick test to make sure it worked, I brought it with me.

I plugged it into a Fender Rumble 115 speaker cabinet and it looked absolutely tiny sitting on top. I played both upright and bass guitar and it did a nice job with both - Nice tone and plenty of bottom end. I felt that it was a little under-powered for an outdoor gig (8 Ohm cabinet = 130 watts) but this wasn't a terribly loud band so it was definitely loud enough. I played it more with the electric than the upright because we were loud enough that I was having some feedback issues with the upright. Plus it was cold and windy; Temp was down into the low 50s by the time we finished, so it was easier to play the bass guitar.

This is truly a great amp for the money - I couldn't be happier with it. It sounded fat and warm, which is exactly what I wanted for this gig. See the included photos for today's setup and a picture of the BAM200 back home and inside the space where the Carvin PB100 amp used to live.

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I use mine with a Rumble 210 cab for rehearsals. Works a treat, and sounds great. :)
 
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Have been using mine for about a year and few months now as a desktop recording amp connected to an old closed back Peavey 1X10 guitar cab with an Eminence Legend speaker. Just loud enough to practice and record with without being harsh even wide open and low end to spare. This little thing is a beast and takes pedals decently. Also have used it with guitar and manage to get a decent albeit heavier sound but still clean. works for what I need and compact so a win win.
 

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