Product Detail
The Gallien - Krueger MB212II is an outstanding 500 - watt, 2x12 inches ultra - lightweight solid - state bass combo amplifier. It combines GK's classic preamp tone - shaping circuitry with a lightweight Class D power amp and advanced weight - reducing materials and technologies. With GK's legendary 4 - band active tone control section, renowned for being musical and user - friendly, and the well - tested Contour preset feature, it offers amazing tone - shaping capabilities. Whether you're an experienced GK user or new to the brand, you'll feel right at home with this amp. Other great features include a - 10db input switch for all types of basses, a Limiter with an on/off switch to maintain clarity at high volumes or preserve dynamics at low - medium volumes. Except for the MB112 II and the MB110, the MB combos come with a high - frequency horn tweeter that can be switched on for a sharp, aggressive sound or off for a thick, old - school tone. Each MB combo also has a built - in XLR D.I. output for easy recording or P.A. connection, an 1/8 - inch Auxiliary Input jack for practicing with music players, and a headphone jack for silent practice. Key features are a digital power amp for high efficiency and light weight, a Chain Out for connecting to an MBP powered enclosure, an onboard 4 - band Active EQ for precise sound sculpting, an Aux in for MP3 players, an XLR direct out for direct connection to the board, and it's built tough by G - K. Technical specs: Solid - state type, 1 channel, 500W power, 2 x 12 inches Neodymium speakers, no effects, yes to compression, EQ with Treble, Hi - Mid, Lo - Mid, Bass, no amp modeling, 0 models, 0 tubes, no preamp tubes, 2 x instrument and 1 x Aux (1/8') inputs, 1 x Headphone (1/4') and 1 x XLR outputs, no footswitch I/O, no effects loop, dimensions of 28.75 inches x 19.5 inches x 14.75 inches, and a shipping weight of 39 lbs.
Using the Gallien - Krueger MB212II is easy. First, connect your bass to one of the instrument inputs. You can also connect your MP3 player or other audio device to the 1/8 - inch Auxiliary Input jack to practice along with music. If you want to record or send the sound to a P.A. system, use the built - in XLR D.I. output. You can plug in headphones for silent practice at any time. To shape your sound, use the 4 - band Active EQ. Adjust the Treble, Hi - Mid, Lo - Mid, and Bass to get the tone you like. The Contour preset feature can also help you fine - tune the sound quickly. The - 10db input switch is useful if you're using a bass with a high output. The Limiter can be switched on to keep the sound clear at high volumes or off to keep all the dynamic details at low - medium volumes. For the MB combos (except MB112 II and MB110), you can switch the high - frequency horn tweeter on for a more aggressive sound or off for a warmer, old - school tone. When it comes to maintenance, keep the amplifier in a dry and clean place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. Wipe the surface with a soft, dry cloth regularly. If there are any problems, don't try to repair it yourself. Contact a professional technician.
