Acoustic Introduces Class-D and Neo Series

Acoustic Amplifiers' new Class-D/Neo Series bass amps and cabinets are lightweight and portable yet deliver the classic "pro's tone" for which Acoustic is famous, the company says. The striking new heads, cabinets, and combo amps are 40% lighter than previous models without compromising tone, thanks to compact Class-D amplification and neodymium drivers. The series includes three amp heads, four speaker cabinets, and three combo amps.

Designed for rehearsal, practice, and most club stages, the B300HD bass head features 5-band rotary EQ and a 300W Class-D power section housed in a sleek, ergonomic chassis. It weighs 6.6lb and can fit easily into most gig-bag pouches.

Providing a balance of power and portability for the gigging musician, the 7.2lb B600HD bass head is Acoustic's new go-to traveling bass amp head. It provides a 6-band edge-lit graphic EQ and delivers 600W of Class-D power.

The B1000HD bass head goes all out with 1,000W of Class-D amplification. It also sports an 8-band, edge-lit graphic EQ for detailed tone control. This amp weighs in at 8.2lb.

All Class-D Series bass amplifier heads feature a footswitchable, blendable overdrive circuit that lets users combine the overdrive and clean sounds; Acousti-Comp compression to even out dynamic range; a notch filter with frequency control; an effects loop; a full-featured direct out with ground lift and level control (XLR balanced for live and studio use); 1/4" and locking-barrel speaker outputs; super Hi and Lo EQ boost; a 1/8" headphone jack; and an 1/8" aux input.

All four Neo Series bass cabinets feature custom-design neodymium speakers, enabling them to deliver outstanding tone while weighing 40% less than ceramic-magnet speakers. All handle impressive power into 8 ohm loads.

Designed for rehearsals, practice, and smaller clubs, the BN112 cabinet features a 1" x 12" speaker, rear-facing ports, and can handle 400W RMS. The BN115 cabinet's single 15" speaker and front-facing shelf port provide extra low end and handles 500W RMS. The BN210 cabinet offers a combination of tone and portability, with twin 10" speakers, multiple rear ports, and 600W RMS power handling. If users want to move as much air as possible and fill the venue all the way to the rear, go for the BN410 cabinet, with four 10" neodymium speakers that handle 800W RMS and a front-facing shelf port for supreme low end response.

For articulate low-end tone in a compact footprint, look no farther than the BN3112 300W bass combo, with one 12" speaker, the company says. At only 21" x 16" x 13" and 40lb, transporting it is easy. Need more gut-kicking low end? Go for the BN3115, which slams 300W RMS into a 15" speaker. The B6210 slams 600W into two 10" speakers and weighs 59.7lb.

All Class-D/Neo Series bass combos include both Drive and Clean channels (footswitchable); Acousti-Comp compression; a notch filter with frequency control; an effects loop; a full-featured direct out with ground lift; super Hi and Lo EQ boost; a 1/8" headphone jack; and an 1/8" aux input. The BN3112 has a rear-facing port and 5-band rotary EQ, while the BN3115 has a front-facing shelf port and 5-band rotary EQ. The BN6210 employs a front-facing shelf port and gives users 6-band, edge-lit graphic EQ.

Acoustic Class-D/Neo Series bass amps, cabinets, and combos are available immediately. US street prices range from: amp heads $349.99 - $699.99; cabinets $399.99 - $699.99; and combo amps $499,99 - $749.99.