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tc electronic bh250 - new micro head!
- Thread starter Jaldegren
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I just tried mine out last night for the first time with a 6 piece band (2 guitars, steel, drums, vox, bass). I played it through my svt 610 hlf and was amazed at how I never needed to turn it past 12 oclock. This thing sounded great. I am kind of bummed that it nearly makes my 12 space rack unit that holds my genz benz shuttle 9.2 and other goodies somewhat obsolete. All for the open box price of $265 shipped. I'm going to try it out this sunday with a 2x10 and a 2x12 to see how that holds up. All in all, it's a great sounding amp and I am totally happy with it.
it is small and light because it is a digital power supply module-very similiar to Markbass stuff. it does do its rated power
It is not digital or similar to Markbass
One of the black metal "hoops" on the front feels a bit loose. Anyone else having that "problem"?
rh450 is more powerfull than most of 400/600 watts genz benz more than my (non class D) ebs 350 watts, even with one 8ohms cab only (tc has explained why, but people prefer to remember this stupid "133")....and "75", why not "2 watts" ? XD (later some people said bh250 is more powerfull than ampeg pf350, so the ampeg would be 50w ? it's not serious...)
With the new line of BG250's out now, I wonder if they'll be a new BH250? If it was put into the RH450 body, basically meaning an RH450 with only 250 watts, I would be interested! The LED's and the always on digital tuner not only look awesome but are much more useful. Anybody else agree? I don't know why that wasn't there the first time.
I'd rather see the BH500 redesigned using the BH250 as a template. Basically a 500w version of the BH250 (with perhaps a couple of extra bells and whistles.
The format of the BH250 is perfect. Don't see the point of putting in a bigger enclosure?
A new version with a gain pot instead of the switch and a second toneprint might be very interesting though
The format of the BH250 is perfect. Don't see the point of putting in a bigger enclosure?
A new version with a gain pot instead of the switch and a second toneprint might be very interesting though
Yes, I see no reason (other than size) why the BH250 shouldn't have a similar/the same feature set as BG250.
Does anyone know if the aux input sums the mp3 track to a mono signal or retains the original stereo separation in the mix? I'm looking at this primarily as a potential studio quality practice solution so that's important to me. I find this the best way to learn tunes and hear the nuances in my playing. Added bonus that I could use it for jam sessions with a cab. Thanks!
Thought I would bring this thread back to let you guys know that there are some pretty good deals on this little head on Ebay. I just picked up an open box one for $210. I'll probably just use it as a glorified headphone amp, and emergency backup. 
I meant no disrespect, but, I got it for this purpose- I never said it was JUST a glorified headphone amp ! I need a more powerful amp for my gigs, however, I just might bring it to a gig one of these days !
Well, since this question was never answered, I can say that if you have stereo headphones plugged in, then you will hear stereo from the aux input. One thing I have noticed is that an iPod doesn't seem to have much "oomph" though. I run a cable from my computer to the amp when practicing with headphones on, and that does the job nicely. Any other larger piece of equipment would also work to the aux input.
