Behringer ACX1000 Ultracoustic Combo Amplifier with Effects

2 x 60-Watt RMS stereo amp. 2 channels.

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Behringer ACX1800 Ultracoustic Acoustic Guitar Amplifier (180 Watts, 2x8 in.)

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Your instrument is everything to you. You worked hard to afford your acoustic guitar and pamper it like a lover. Understandably, when it comes to amplifying your acoustic instrument you don't want your sound to be touched -- you want an amp that is totally faithful to your instrument and your music. Learn More...

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138 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 7 out of 10

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* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

Feature:
Probably too many effects, but the ones I use work very well. I did notice the warmth meter doesn't seem to work. I've read that's a common problem and will be contacting the company about that.

Quality:
While it seems to be built like a tank, the outer vinyl is fairly thin. I've only had the amp out a few times, and already quite a few rips in fabric. The dials are plastic, but that doesn't seem to be a problem. It might not do too well on the road however.

Value:
You cannot beat this amp for value - no way.

Sound:
Amazing lush sound, responds very well to my playing style. I usually only use reverb and echo for guitar, and reverb for vocals - rates quite well against other products. Use it for solo gigs in restaurants, etc.

Ease of Use:
Nothing complicated at all. I think the folks complaining about hiss aren't using their gains right. Plus, this amp isn't for real loud playing. Anything setting at max will naturally give you problems.

Overall:
This amp meets my needs, whether as a solo performer or in my duo. The whole "made in China" thing is a little dramatic in my opinion. It is Germany technology that counts. I'd replace this amp in a minute if it were lost or stolen. The only downer for me is the weight.

Submitted: 3/21/2008

Style of Music: adult contemporary

* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

"Pleasantly Surprised, Very few Negatives"

Feature:
Beautiful complement of features. Well thought out. The meter is useless but if you're into how your amp looks, it's a nice visual touch.

Quality:
Damned heavy amp, appears to be built like a tank. No rattles.

Value:
No way would you get anything even close to this for the money. Take a look at a $300 Marshall amp if you doubt it. This amp's construction reminds me of my old Twin Reverb. It weighs as much as an outboard motor and will probably survive a fall off the back of the truck.

Sound:
Overall the sound is clean and crisp. Distortion only occurs if you really bang on the instrument or turn up the input gain too high. At higher volume levels the feedback controls are very useful, but the notch filters could use some width control as they tend to dampen the overall sound. Still, for the money, it's hard to argue. Sounds remarkably similar to a competing amp costing $800.

Ease of Use:
Excellent interface, easy to operate, didn't need to consult the manual to do anything, it's all in your face -- as it should be.

Support:
Asked one question via email, got an immediate reply, based on my limited experience I'd have to characterize their support as very responsive and friendly.

Overall:
Very satisfied, I bought the amp used for $175 and I could not touch the sound, construction, or feature set for anything less than 4-5 times the price. Apparently, slave labor equals low retail.

Submitted: 2/4/2008

Style of Music: Michael Hedges, Contemporary, Finger Work

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The Ultimate in Acoustic Freedom
Behringer's ACX1000 represents a true milestone in acoustic guitar amps. It not only gives you incredible cutting power, ensuring that your electro-acoustic guitar will slice through any mix and hold its own with the loudest band, but also unusually flexible voicing options. Its instrument channel is optimized for the Piezo-type pickups most often found in guitars and other string instruments, and includes a great-sounding active 3-band EQ plus an attack control, especially useful for finger-picking, and 2 feedback controls for fast and easy elimination of problem frequencies. Separate gain and volume controls offer additional tone-shaping flexibility, while the phase button with status LED allows quick correction of the phase problems often encountered with acoustic instruments.

The second channel features a first-class mic preamp with a balanced XLR input and phantom power plus a 1/4 in. line-level input for a second instrument or sound source plus the same EQ section and feedback controls as channel one. Instead of an attack control, channel 2 sports a control for the enhancer circuit, which helps you get the best out of your vocal or instrument signal. Both channels share a tube emulation circuit, specially developed for the ACX1000, featuring a warmth control that allows you to add tube-type harmonics at will. The vintage-style VU meter displays the amount of added warmth.

Speaking of voicing power, the Ultracoustic also boasts an onboard 24-bit stereo digital multi-effects unit with 24 algorithms that we painstakingly fine-tuned for acoustic guitar and vocals, including reverb, delay, rotary speaker, chorus, flanger, stereo panning, tremolo, and various effects combinations. Four of its 99 editable presets can be assigned to presets for quick front-panel or footswitch selection.

Last but not least, the ACX1000 offers a multitude of useful I/O options, including an adjustable stereo aux in with level control and mute function, a stereo tape I/O, a pre-FX insert per channel and stereo post-FX insert in the master section for outboard processors and a parallel tuner output. And it's the only acoustic amp on the market with a MIDI interface that allows remote effects selection and automation. In addition to our road-proven build quality and first-class components, like a robust power supply for plenty of reserves and headroom, it features an active, temperature-controlled cooling system.

Features
2 x 60-Watt RMS stereo amp, two 8 in. high-resolution speakers plus special HF driver

2 channels with separate volume, 3-band EQ, and 2 feedback filters

First-class mic preamp with balanced XLR input

Tube emulator adds warmth and presence to instruments and vocals

Stereo 24-bit multi-effects processor with 24 algorithms and 99 presets

Parallel tuner output plus adjustable, mutable stereo aux in, channel and master inserts, stereo tape I/O

MIDI interface for remote effects selection

Includes quad footswitch FS114 for effects switching

Technical Info

Weight: 22 kg

Size: 17 x 23.65 x 10.6/12.3 in.
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