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Mesa/Boogie M9 Carbine Head

Item ID: M9CarbRHD

900-watt 2U Rackmountable Bass Head with Compressor

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Huge Bass Power from Mesa/Boogie!

The Mesa/Boogie M9 Carbine builds on the success of the M6 Carbine, providing that signature Carbine sound while pounding out even more wattage. It incorporates the same time-tested combination of custom-designed MOSFETs that are used in the other Mesa/Boogie bass amps, but this guy incorporates a different preamp and driver section for a new feel, not to mention more attitude. A 9-band EQ and onboard compressor offer further tone-shaping capabilities. Craft bass tones that punch through even the most cluttered mixes with the M9 Carbine from Mesa/Boogie!





Mesa/Boogie M9 Carbine 900-watt Rackmountable Bass Head at a Glance:
  • Bigger is better
  • 9-band EQ for tone shaping
  • Controlled dynamics with onboard compressor
  • Take to the stage

Bigger is better
Bassists are always looking for more power, and purveyors of the low-end from the world over responded overnight to the clarity, attack, and definition of the M6's Trans-Class all-tube preamp and MOSFET power. They loved that it's easy to dial in the perfec sound, and yet offers all the versatility they need via the power of the rotary Voice feature. Add substantially more power and endow the preamp with a full set of studio-quality EQ and dynamic features and you've go tthe M9 Carbine. With a mighty 900 watts (into 4 ohms) of Trans-Class power and yet still harnesses all that energy within 2 rackspaces, the Carbine speed, punch, and detail can now be delivered at big-venue volume levels and leave all but the bravest souls with ample headroom in reserve.

9-band EQ for tone shaping
Are you a control freak? A studio-quality graphic EQ spreads the sound-shaping power across 9-bands ranging from 33Hz to 8Khz for ultimate fine-tuning. The 9-Band Graphic EQ features long-throw faders that can be put in-line all the time or triggered via the included footswitch. The EQ also incorporates a Voice Defeat feature that can turn off a selected Voice Mode when the 9 Band EQ is triggered by the footswitch. This gives you instant access to an additional sound during performance.

Controlled dynamics with onboard compressor
Bassists frequently use an outboard compressor to help manage their dynamics, but the M9 Carbine makes this process even easier thanks to the inclusion of an onboard compressor. A full-featured compressor gives you complete control of dynamics and includes Threshold control for sensitivity adjustment and RATIO for gain reduction. The compressor features both Threshold and Ratio controls for studio-quality processing. Fine-tune both the attack characteristics and the amount of gain reduction with these powerful controls that interface seamlessly to the Carbine's toneful preamp. Command the band to a new level of groove!

Take to the stage
Live performance is enhanced with the ability to add the 9 Band Graphic on the fly giving you a second sound on command and Tuner Mute allows silent tuning.

Mesa/Boogie M9 Carbine 900-watt Rackmountable Bass Head Features:
  • Handbuilt in Petaluma, California
  • Rackmountable - 2U
  • 900 Watts @ 4 or 2ohms (450 @ 8), Trans-Class Power with 8/4 or 2ohm Impedance Switch for optimum Power to Load Performance
  • 10 Power MOSFET's, 1x12AX7
  • Active/Passive Input Switch
  • Vacuum Tube Preamplifier
  • Controls: Gain, Active Bass w/Pull Deep, Passive Mids, 5-Position Active Mid-Voicing Switch, Active Treble and Master Volume w/Pull Mute
  • Footswitchable, Assignable or Bypassable 9-Band Graphic EQ with Mid-Voice Active/Defeat Switch (Voice Active Mode combines 9-Band Graphic EQ with Selected 5-Position Active Mid-Voicing Switch EQ
  • Assignable or Bypassable Compressor with Independent Threshold and Ratio Controls
  • Tuner Output w/Footswitchable Amplifier Mute
  • FX Loop w/Automatic Hard-Bypass to completely remove when not in use
  • Balanced XLR Line Out with Pre/Post Switch & Ground Lift
  • 2 Combination Speakon-1/4" Speaker Output Jacks
  • Fan Cooled
  • 2 Button Footswitch (EQ & Mute)
  • Mesa/Boogie products are ONLY available for US shipping. Must be a U.S. resident.
  • Shipping charges apply.

Premium bass tones with a ton of flexibility with the Mesa/Boogie M9 Carbine!
Specification Detail
Type Hybrid
Number of Channels 1
Power 900W
Effects No Effects
Compression Yes
EQ Bass, Mid, Treble, 5-position Voice
Amp Modeling No Amp Modeling
Number of Models 0
Number of Tubes 1
Preamp Tubes 1 x 12AX7
Power Tubes No Power Tubes
Inputs 1 x Instrument
Outputs 2 x Speakon, 1 x Tuner, 1 x XLR
Footswitch I/O Yes
Effects Loop Yes
Height 3.5"
Width 19"
Depth 14.5"
Weight 28 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number 6.FM9

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Reviews

based on 4 reviews

Mesa M 9 Carbine combo amp

by Carl L Myers from Connecticut
January 23, 2011
Music Background: Pro Guitar, Bass , Audio player
I have been playing out over 40 years. I have owned a lot of equipment. 24 years ago I purchased my first Boogie . Its been lov e all the way. This Bass amp has it all. Punch, volume, clarity, tone at... read more [+] a price that is not out of line with it does. My amp is relitively small but man what a huge sound. Run, don't walk to your nearest amp store and put your money down. You won't be sorry close [-]

Low End Heaven with power to spare.

by Scott Owen from Riverside RI
June 27, 2010
Music Background: Producer,Recording Engineer
Dialing in tone is a snap,in less than an hour I had dialed in five different usable tones.playing each one of them for about five minutes then on to the next.It seamed like I could not get a bad tone... read more [+].The gain is great ,the compressor is smooth,and the EQ is fantastic.Proud to say it is American made and glad to add it to my studio. close [-]

Wow..just wow

by Patrick from San Jose, CA
February 27, 2011
Music Background: Musician
I've gone through many amp heads over the past few years. I've owned the lowly Gallien Krueger Backline series, Euphonic Audio iAmp 600, the Mesa Mpulse 600 and played with Ampegs, Markbass, and many ... read more [+]others. This is the most streamlined, reliable, powerful, tone savvy amp I have ever heard. It's plug in & play at it's finest. Mesa makes THE BEST products, hand built in the good ol' US of A close [-]

Sweetwater Advice

Mark Thompson
I bought my Mesa bass amp 12 years ago after playing everything on the market. Only the Mesa delivered the tone and power I need for the diverse styles I play.
Patrick Dennis
This has enough juice for the largest venues - there must be a nuclear reactor in this thing!
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