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Ashdown MAG300R Rackmount Bass Amplifier Head (307 Watts)
5-band EQ section. Balanced DI output.
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Designed for the busy semi-pro player who doesn't require all the sophisticated tone shaping and connectivity of the ABM range, the MAG range nonetheless delivers classic Ashdown tone all the way.
The MAG 300R rack-mounting amplifier head features a potent new fan-cooled 307 watts RMS power section. Rotary bass, middle and treble controls are supplemented by smaller rotary controls providing 15dB of cut and boost at 220Hz and 1.6kHz, providing a comprehensive 5 band EQ section.
Additionally, front panel push switches for Bright and Deep settings provide instant access to attacking and warm, rounded sounds respectively and, on the subject of low-end response, the trademark Ashdown sub-harmonic generator is ready and able to deliver truck loads of earth moving tone if called upon. Inputs are provided for active and passive instruments and the front panel also features an effects send and return, a tuner/line output and a balanced DI output for direct connection to a mixing console.
Power Output: 307 watts RMS
Height: 90mm (3.5 in.)
Width: 483mm (19 in.)
Depth: 267mm (10.5 in.)
Weight: 8.5kg (18.7lbs)
High Input: Impedance 3.9MOhms / Input range 150mV - 20V p-p
Low Input: Impedance 10KOhms / Input range 300mV - 40V p-p
Line Input: Impedance 22kOhms / Input level 0dBu nominal
Effects Return: Impedance 22kOhms / Level 0dBu nominal
Tuner Output: Impedance 22kOhms / Level 0dBu nominal
Effects Send: Impedance 22kOhms / Level 0dBu nominal
DI Output: 600 Ohms balanced / Level -20dBu nominal
Speaker Outputs: Minimum impedance 4 Ohms
Bass: 15dB @ 100Hz
Lo Mid: 15dB @ 220Hz
Middle: 15dB @ 660Hz
Hi Mid: 15dB @ 1.6kHz
Treble: 15dB @ 7kHz shelving
Deep: +8dB @ 50Hz
Bright: +10dB @ 10kHz
Signal to Noise: Better than 80dB (EQ flat)
Distortion: Less than 0.5% THD
Frequency Response: -3dB at 17Hz and 30KHz
Power Requirements: 230 /115v
The MAG 300R rack-mounting amplifier head features a potent new fan-cooled 307 watts RMS power section. Rotary bass, middle and treble controls are supplemented by smaller rotary controls providing 15dB of cut and boost at 220Hz and 1.6kHz, providing a comprehensive 5 band EQ section.
Additionally, front panel push switches for Bright and Deep settings provide instant access to attacking and warm, rounded sounds respectively and, on the subject of low-end response, the trademark Ashdown sub-harmonic generator is ready and able to deliver truck loads of earth moving tone if called upon. Inputs are provided for active and passive instruments and the front panel also features an effects send and return, a tuner/line output and a balanced DI output for direct connection to a mixing console.
Technical Info
SpecificationsPower Output: 307 watts RMS
Height: 90mm (3.5 in.)
Width: 483mm (19 in.)
Depth: 267mm (10.5 in.)
Weight: 8.5kg (18.7lbs)
High Input: Impedance 3.9MOhms / Input range 150mV - 20V p-p
Low Input: Impedance 10KOhms / Input range 300mV - 40V p-p
Line Input: Impedance 22kOhms / Input level 0dBu nominal
Effects Return: Impedance 22kOhms / Level 0dBu nominal
Tuner Output: Impedance 22kOhms / Level 0dBu nominal
Effects Send: Impedance 22kOhms / Level 0dBu nominal
DI Output: 600 Ohms balanced / Level -20dBu nominal
Speaker Outputs: Minimum impedance 4 Ohms
Bass: 15dB @ 100Hz
Lo Mid: 15dB @ 220Hz
Middle: 15dB @ 660Hz
Hi Mid: 15dB @ 1.6kHz
Treble: 15dB @ 7kHz shelving
Deep: +8dB @ 50Hz
Bright: +10dB @ 10kHz
Signal to Noise: Better than 80dB (EQ flat)
Distortion: Less than 0.5% THD
Frequency Response: -3dB at 17Hz and 30KHz
Power Requirements: 230 /115v
Ashdown's 307-watt MAG 300R looks (and sounds) a lot like its pricier kin. An FX loop, 5-band EQ, and a subharmonic generator are just some of its pro-level features. A real bargain!
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Ashdown MAG300R Rackmount Bass Amplifier Head (307 Watts) Reviews
10 out of 10
zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.
"TOP SOUND, BETTER COMPANY"
Feature:
Active/passive Imputs, level for the preamp, 5 band EQ, Direct Inject XLR, push-button deep/bright boosts, sub-harmonic with level (which you have to play with it to get it to make a big difference), effects send/return, and a tuner/line out 1/4 jack. The only thing I would have changed would be a speakon output, but it's not a neccessity.
Quality:
I thought since I had a warm studio, and people constantly have heads over-heat on them, I would have to get a seperate fan on it, but after the first use, I noticed out the side vents, it was blowing out cold air. My head is staying nice and cool. All the jacks are secure, and the knobs are staying right where they are. Definatly NOT a piece of junk!
Value:
Way better than most of the other heads I was looking at buying. This being the middle of the road ashdown, it blows new ampeg, swr, GK, and Fender out of the water. Though top TOP end Ampeg is better than this, I believe Top end ashdown might be better.
Desirability:
silver with black? always a good mix. Plus, the vu meter gives it that Sophisticated Look. Like the cab I got with it, first day, had to give it a hump. :P
Sound:
Very Much in love with this thing! I play it through a mag410, and I can't belive how great the sound is! you can set your EQ, or at the push of a button, use an internal preset, and I am still just using the preset it is that good! Honestly, after this, I am sticking ONLY with Ashdown!
Support:
Never had to deal with them, but all I hear is good things!
Overall:
Try this or other Ashdown before buying something else. I was SO sure that I had to spend alot of money getting an ampeg setup for the tone I wanted. I took a chance and ordered this because of the Ashdown reviews, and I think I made a better choice!
Active/passive Imputs, level for the preamp, 5 band EQ, Direct Inject XLR, push-button deep/bright boosts, sub-harmonic with level (which you have to play with it to get it to make a big difference), effects send/return, and a tuner/line out 1/4 jack. The only thing I would have changed would be a speakon output, but it's not a neccessity.
Quality:
I thought since I had a warm studio, and people constantly have heads over-heat on them, I would have to get a seperate fan on it, but after the first use, I noticed out the side vents, it was blowing out cold air. My head is staying nice and cool. All the jacks are secure, and the knobs are staying right where they are. Definatly NOT a piece of junk!
Value:
Way better than most of the other heads I was looking at buying. This being the middle of the road ashdown, it blows new ampeg, swr, GK, and Fender out of the water. Though top TOP end Ampeg is better than this, I believe Top end ashdown might be better.
Desirability:
silver with black? always a good mix. Plus, the vu meter gives it that Sophisticated Look. Like the cab I got with it, first day, had to give it a hump. :P
Sound:
Very Much in love with this thing! I play it through a mag410, and I can't belive how great the sound is! you can set your EQ, or at the push of a button, use an internal preset, and I am still just using the preset it is that good! Honestly, after this, I am sticking ONLY with Ashdown!
Support:
Never had to deal with them, but all I hear is good things!
Overall:
Try this or other Ashdown before buying something else. I was SO sure that I had to spend alot of money getting an ampeg setup for the tone I wanted. I took a chance and ordered this because of the Ashdown reviews, and I think I made a better choice!
Submitted: 08/04/2005
Style of Music: Rock, Metal
9 out of 10
zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.
"Want great bass tone in a reliable package? This is IT!"
Feature:
Would like to see a pad on the DI and a footswitch for the sub-harmonics, but other than that, it has all I've been looking for.
Quality:
One of our roadies dropped mine at a recording studio ... and I mean DROPPED it! Plugged it in and, except for the light on the meter not working, it played like it just came out of the box. In about 30 minutes, the light came on!!! Must have been in shock.
Value:
This amp sells for slightly more than the Behringer "knock-off" of it, but is a substantially better built amp. It is, in my opinion, one of the best amp bargains out there, if you're looking for a good, simple, reliable, all-purpose amp.
Desirability:
Love the meter. Love the big knobs. Love the passive/active inputs. Love the XLR D.I.. Love the Sub-harmonics. I mean, who wouldn't find this little amp sexy?
Sound:
This amp has one of the best tones I've ever used. I've owned and played Hartke, Ampeg, Eden, SWR ... and an old 65 Black face Fender Bassman. This amp gives me some great tones, from growl to mellow.
Support:
In my opinion, support begins at building a quality product so that support is NOT needed. I've never needed it, so that means they did an outstanding job of building support into the amp before it shipped!
Overall:
I am going to purchase the MAG600 rack head, using this head with my 2 112 Aguilar cabs for venues of up to 300 people, then using the 600 and a 4X10 and a 15" cab for larger venues. I also use this amp in the recording studio.
Would like to see a pad on the DI and a footswitch for the sub-harmonics, but other than that, it has all I've been looking for.
Quality:
One of our roadies dropped mine at a recording studio ... and I mean DROPPED it! Plugged it in and, except for the light on the meter not working, it played like it just came out of the box. In about 30 minutes, the light came on!!! Must have been in shock.
Value:
This amp sells for slightly more than the Behringer "knock-off" of it, but is a substantially better built amp. It is, in my opinion, one of the best amp bargains out there, if you're looking for a good, simple, reliable, all-purpose amp.
Desirability:
Love the meter. Love the big knobs. Love the passive/active inputs. Love the XLR D.I.. Love the Sub-harmonics. I mean, who wouldn't find this little amp sexy?
Sound:
This amp has one of the best tones I've ever used. I've owned and played Hartke, Ampeg, Eden, SWR ... and an old 65 Black face Fender Bassman. This amp gives me some great tones, from growl to mellow.
Support:
In my opinion, support begins at building a quality product so that support is NOT needed. I've never needed it, so that means they did an outstanding job of building support into the amp before it shipped!
Overall:
I am going to purchase the MAG600 rack head, using this head with my 2 112 Aguilar cabs for venues of up to 300 people, then using the 600 and a 4X10 and a 15" cab for larger venues. I also use this amp in the recording studio.
Submitted: 07/10/2005
Style of Music: Urban Blues, Contemporary Country, Classic Rock
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