Bugera BVP5500 User manual

BUGERA BVP5500
Bass Amplifiers
Classic 550-WattValve Bass Amplier Head with
Valve Gain Control and 9-Band Graphic EQ
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 nd not just one, but four 12AX7
preamp valves with a dedicated Valve Gain
control, 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 controls,
you also get total command over your bass’
“voice”via the Mid Frequency sweep control,
which allows you to dial in the midrange
frequency that best suits your instrument
or playing style. Simply choose one of the
ve settings (220 Hz, 450 Hz, 800 Hz, 1.6
kHz or 3 kHz) and adjust the Mid control 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 control. Need
to scoop out the mids for slap-style funk,
choose 800 Hz and lower the Mid control.
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 control
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 specic frequency range.
The rst three lanes, labeled 33-150 Hz,
contain the really low frequency stu,
mainly the lower string fundamentals, or
“true”pitch. The next three lanes, labeled
300 - 900 Hz cover the fundamental tones
of the upper strings.
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Powerful 550-Watt valve bass amplier•
head for classic sound and performance
4 x 12AX7 valves give you the ultimate•
sound and feel only valves can provide
Valve Gain controls 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 control
Dedicated Bass, Mid, Treble and•
additional Mid frequency control 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
SwitchableTuner output works either as a•
tuner connection or a live monitor feed
Eects Loop for external eects devices•
(stomp boxes, rack eects, 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-controlled cooling system
for ultimate protection
High-quality components and•
exceptionally rugged construction
ensure long life
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BUGERA BVP5500
Bass Amplifiers
Classic 550-WattValve Bass Amplier Head with
Valve Gain Control and 9-Band Graphic EQ
The nal 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
control of the ow of audio trac 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 controls can also be
used to articially color sonic output by
emphasizing (raising) or de-emphasizing
(lowering) specic frequency bands. Put
simply, you can custom-tailor the sound of
your instrument by using the graphic EQ as
an elaborate 9-band tone control.
Ya Gotta Have Connections
For you non-purists, there’s an
Eects Loop and an Insert Channel
with Preamp Out and Power Amp In
connections for expanded versatility.
On the rear panel you’ll also nd one
of the handiest DI outputs available
anywhere, with an adjustable Level control,
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 o 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
control counterclockwise to dial in the level
of tube compression. The sweet sound of
tubes is right at your ngertips.
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-controlled 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!

BUGERA BVP5500
Bass Amplifiers
Classic 550-WattValve Bass Amplier Head with
Valve Gain Control and 9-Band Graphic EQ
Features
Front Panel
¼" Input jack
Bright button
(+6 dB @ 2 kHz)
Clip LED/
-15 dB input pad
Input Gain
control
Ultra High button
(+6 dB @ 5 kHz)
Ultra Low button
(+2.5 dB @ 50 Hz,
-12 dB @ 560 Hz,
+1.5 dB @ 5 kHz)
Bass tone control
(±12 dB @ 50 Hz)
Mid tone control
(±15 dB @ at
selected frequency)
Treble tone
control (+14 dB,
-19 dB @ 5 kHz)
Master
Volume
Valve Gain
control
Signal Mute
button
Graphic EQ
on/o button
9-band
graphic EQ
Graphic EQ Level
control
Midrange Frequency
selector (220 Hz, 450 Hz,
800 Hz, 1.6 kHz, 3 kHz)
Power
switch
Rear Panel
¼" speaker
jacks
Temperature-
controlled fan
Power Amp
Input
IEC power socket
Preamp
Output
FX
Return
jack
FX Send
jack
Tuner
Output
Socket for include
footswitch
Twist-lock
professional-style
speaker connector
Line Output Line
Level control
Line Output
Pre/Post
select switch
Ground lift
XLR Balanced
Line Output

BUGERA BVP5500
Bass Amplifiers
Classic 550-WattValve Bass Amplier Head with
Valve Gain Control and 9-Band Graphic EQ
Hook-Up
front
back
FSB102BVP
Dual Footswitch
ULTRABASS BB410
Bass Guitar
VIRTUALIZER Pro
DSP2024P
Racktuner BTR2000
Standard Setup
Standard Setup with FX Loop
front
back
ULTRABASS BB410
FSB102BVP
Dual Footswitch
Bass Guitar

BUGERA BVP5500
Bass Amplifiers
Classic 550-WattValve Bass Amplier Head with
Valve Gain Control and 9-Band Graphic EQ
Contact Info
Specs
Singapore
BEHRINGER Holdings (Pte) Ltd.
1 Kim Seng Promenade #08-08
GreatWorld City West Tower
Singapore 237994
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Japan
BEHRINGER Japan K.K.
Matsushita Building, 8F
Kanda-Ogawa Machi 3-3-2
Chiyoda-ku,Tokyo 101-0052
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Australia
BEHRINGER Australia Pty Limited
Suite 3, 60-64 Railway Road
Blackburn,Victoria, 3130
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USA/Canada
BEHRINGER USA, Inc.
18912 North Creek Parkway
Suite 200
Bothell,WA 98011
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
BUGERA Support
For service, support or additional information, please refer to behringer.com or contact the BEHRINGER company nearest you.
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AUDIO INPUTS
Input ¼" mono jack unbalanced
(0 dB/-15 dB)
Input Impedance 1 MΩ, unbalanced
(pad 82 kΩ, unbalanced)
Eects Loop Return ¼" mono jack, unbalanced
Input Impedance 100 kΩ, unbalanced
Power Amp Input ¼" mono jack, unbalanced
Input Impedance 100 kΩ, unbalanced
AUDIO OUTPUTS
Tuner Output ¼" mono jack, unbalanced
Output Impedance 2.2 kΩ, unbalanced
Eects Loop Send ¼" mono jack, unbalanced
Output Impedance 2.2 kΩ, unbalanced
Line Output XLR connector, balanced
Output Impedance 300 kΩ, unbalanced
Preamp Output ¼" mono jack, unbalanced
Output Impedance 2.2 kΩ, unbalanced
Output Level max. +4 dBu
Loudspeaker Connectors 2 x ¼" TS jack, 1 x twist-lock
professional speaker connector
Load Impedance min. 4 Ω
SYSTEM DATA
Output power
Peak Power 550 Watts, 4 Ω
300 Watts, 8 Ω
Tone Controls
Bass ±12 dB @ 50 Hz
Mid ±15 dB @ 220 Hz, 450 Hz,
800 Hz, 1.6 kHz, 3 kHz
Treble +14 dB, -19 dB @ 5 kHz
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 ±10 dB
Bright Switch +6 dB @ 2 kHz
Ultra High Switch +6 dB @ 5 kHz
Ultra Low Switch +2.5 dB @ 50 Hz
-12 dB @ 560 Hz
+1.5 dB @ 5 kHz
Power Supply
Power consumption max. 650 W
Mains voltage
100 -120 V ~ (50/60 Hz) T 8 A H 250 V
220 -230 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
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