All this Power and Tone, too!

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1 Powerful 550-Watt valve bass amplifier head for classic sound and performance 4 x 12AX7 valves give you the ultimate sound and feel only valves can provide Valve Gain s the dynamics and tonal response of the power amp to deliver anything from punchy to thick and compressed sounds Ultra-musical 9-band graphic EQ for total frequency Dedicated Bass, Mid, Treble and additional Mid frequency enable ultimate sound shaping Bright function for brilliant sound enhancement, even with heavy compression Switchable Ultra Low and Ultra High function for ultimate tone Dual footswitch for Mute and EQ functions included Balanced XLR DI output for direct connection to your mixing console Switchable Tuner output works either as a tuner connection or a live monitor feed Effects Loop for external effects devices (stomp boxes, rack effects, etc.) Power Amp input and Preamp output connectors allow you direct access to the power amp and a signal tap from the preamp section for even greater versatility 3 speaker outputs: two ¼" jacks and a professional speaker connector (compatible with Neutrik Speakon connectors) Integrated limiter and active, temperature-led cooling system for ultimate protection High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life BUGERA BVP5500 When you want the ultimate in tone with enough power to really rock the house, the BVP5500 is hard to beat. At the heart of this beast you ll find not just one, but four 12AX7 preamp valves with a dedicated Valve Gain, so you can dial in the perfect amount of tubey-goodness. And with 550-Watts of rock-solid, fan-cooled output power your message will be heard and felt! All this Power and Tone, too! We gave the BVP5500 the ultimate in tone-shaping capability. Not only do you get the standard Bass, Mid and Treble s, you also get total command over your bass voice via the Mid Frequency sweep, which allows you to dial in the midrange frequency that best suits your instrument or playing style. Simply choose one of the five settings (220 Hz, 450 Hz, 800 Hz, 1.6 khz or 3 khz) and adjust the Mid to the desired level. For example, if you play in a serious metal band and really need to crank out hard bass, select either 220 or 450 Hz and boost the Mid. Need to scoop out the mids for slap-style funk, choose 800 Hz and lower the Mid. Sweepable mids make dialing in your tone incredibly fast and simple. You can also take advantage of the BVP5500 s boost switches to emphasize certain dedicated frequency ranges. For instance, you can add some top-end quickly by engaging the Bright (centered at 2 khz, +6 db) or the Ultra High buttons (5 khz, +6 db). Want to deliver a knockout punch to the sternum? Push the Ultra Low switch to engage a seriously massive low-end boost. The Tonal Options Don t Stop There Sometimes you need even more of your rig s frequency response that s where the onboard 9-band graphic EQ comes in. Imagine the frequency range of your sound as a highway, a very wide one with nine lanes. Each of these lanes represents a specific frequency range. The first three lanes, labeled Hz, contain the really low frequency stuff, mainly the lower string fundamentals, or true pitch. The next three lanes, labeled Hz cover the fundamental tones of the upper strings. Continued on next page

2 The final three EQ lanes (2, 5 and 8 khz) handle the bulk of the upper harmonics, and they can be critical to good sound. BVP5500 s graphic EQ provides total of the flow of audio traffic in each of these nine lanes. When properly applied, EQ makes it possible to hear all of these frequency ranges equally, thus the term equalization. In addition to equalizing overall frequency response of the system, individual graphic EQ s can also be used to artificially color sonic output by emphasizing (raising) or de-emphasizing (lowering) specific frequency bands. Put simply, you can custom-tailor the sound of your instrument by using the graphic EQ as an elaborate 9-band tone. Ya Gotta Have Connections For you non-purists, there s an Effects Loop and an Insert Channel with Preamp Out and Power Amp In connections for expanded versatility. On the rear panel you ll also find one of the handiest DI outputs available anywhere, with an adjustable Level, Pre/Post select switch and ground lift. In the Pre position the signal sent through the DI is pre-everything pre-parametric EQ, pre-graphic EQ, pre-insert-send-return and pre-master volume, just pure unadulterated bass signal. There is a dedicated Tuner jack and you can tune in blissful silence by activating the Mute button, which can also be engaged via the included footswitch. Speaker connections are available in your choice of ¼" jacks or a twist-lock connector that s compatible with standard Neutrik Speakon connectors. Simple Operation The BVP5500 is ready for your passive or active bass, just plug in, start playing and adjust the Gain knob until the Clip LED barely comes on, then back it off a bit. If the LED stays lit, even when the Gain is set at zero, engage the -15 db switch, then readjust the Gain. Set your tone where you want it and slowly adjust the Valve Gain counterclockwise to dial in the level of tube compression. The sweet sound of tubes is right at your fingertips. Need even more? How about a dedicated footswitch that pulls double-duty for Mute and the graphic EQ functions? What about an onboard Limiter or FX loop? How about active, temperature-led cooling? The BVP5500 has all this and more. Coming To a Gig Near You With 550-Watts of available power, a 12AX7-fueled preamp, extensive tone-sculpting capability and its impressive feature set, the BVP5500 is ready for any gig from the local juke-joint to the concert hall. Be careful this kind of power is addictive!

3 EQFeatures Valve Gain Control and 9-Band Graphic Front Panel Ultra High button (+6 5 khz) Bass tone (±12 50 Hz) Midrange Frequency selector (220 Hz, 450 Hz, 800 Hz, 1.6 khz, 3 khz) Master Volume Signal Mute button 9-band graphic EQ Power switch Bright button (+6 2 khz) ¼" Input jack Clip LED/ -15 db input pad Input Gain Ultra Low button ( Hz, Hz, khz) Mid tone (±15 at selected frequency) Treble tone (+14 db, khz) Valve Gain Graphic EQ on/off button Graphic EQ Level Rear Panel Temperatureled fan ¼" speaker jacks Power Amp Input Preamp Output FX Return jack FX Send jack Tuner Output Socket for include footswitch Ground lift XLR Balanced IEC power socket Twist-lock professional-style speaker connector Line Level Pre/Post select switch

4 Hook-Up Standard Setup front FSB102BVP Dual Footswitch Bass Guitar back ULTRABASS BB410 Standard Setup with FX Loop Racktuner BTR2000 front Bass Guitar back VIRTUALIZER Pro DSP2024P ULTRABASS BB410 FSB102BVP Dual Footswitch

5 Specs AUDIO INPUTS Input Effects Loop Return Power Amp Input AUDIO OUTPUTS Tuner Output Effects Loop Send Preamp Output Output Level Loudspeaker Connectors Load Impedance ¼" mono jack unbalanced (0 db/-15 db) 1 MΩ, unbalanced (pad 82 kω, unbalanced) 100 kω, unbalanced 100 kω, unbalanced XLR connector, balanced 300 kω, unbalanced max. +4 dbu 2 x ¼" TS jack, 1 x twist-lock professional speaker connector min. 4 Ω SYSTEM DATA Output power Peak Power Tone Controls Bass Mid 550 Watts, 4 Ω 300 Watts, 8 Ω Treble Graphic EQ 33 Hz ±15 db 80 Hz ±8 db 150 Hz ±8 db 300 Hz ±8 db 600 Hz ±8 db 900 Hz ±8 db 2 khz ±8 db 5 khz ±9 db 8 khz ±10 db Level Bright Switch Ultra High Switch Ultra Low Switch ±12 50 Hz ± Hz, 450 Hz, 800 Hz, 1.6 khz, 3 khz +14 db, khz ±10 db +6 2 khz +6 5 khz Hz Hz khz Power Supply Power consumption max. 650 W Mains voltage V ~ (50/60 Hz) T 8 A H 250 V V ~ (50/60 Hz) T 4 A H 250 V Mains Connector standard IEC receptacle Dimensions, Weight Dimensions (H x W x D) 19.1 x 12.4 x 3.7 " 485 x 315 x 95 mm Weight 27.3 lbs / 12.4 kg We are constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards. As a result of these efforts, modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice. Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated. Contact Info BUGERA Support For service, support or additional information, please refer to behringer.com or contact the BEHRINGER company nearest you. Europe BEHRINGER International GmbH Otto-Brenner-Strasse 4a Willich, Germany Tel.: Fax: USA/Canada BEHRINGER USA, Inc North Creek Parkway Suite 200 Bothell, WA Tel.: Fax: Singapore BEHRINGER Holdings (Pte) Ltd. 1 Kim Seng Promenade #08-08 Great World City West Tower Singapore Tel.: Fax: Australia BEHRINGER Australia Pty Limited Suite 3, Railway Road Blackburn, Victoria, 3130 Tel.: Fax: Japan BEHRINGER Japan K.K. Matsushita Building, 8F Kanda-Ogawa Machi Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Tel.: Fax: Red Chip Company Ltd. Technical specifications and appearance subject to change without notice. The information contained herein is correct at the time of printing. All trademarks (except BUGERA, the BUGERA logo, THE SOUL OF VALVES, BEHRINGER, ULTRABASS and VIRTUALIZER) mentioned belong to their respective owners, and such use neither constitutes a claim of the trademarks by Red Chip nor affiliation of the trademark owners with Red Chip. Red Chip accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph or statement contained herein. Colours and specification may vary from product. RED CHIP COMPANY LTD. Trident Chambers, Wickhams Cay, P.O. Box 146, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands. Products are exclusively distributed by BEHRINGER