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SWR headlite

400W Bass Head/Preamp
Item ID: headlite

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Small on Size, Big on Power

SWR's amazingly compact yet powerful headlite bass head packs a surprisingly big 400-watt punch. Paired with the amplite power amp, you can get an astounding 800 watts from a package that weighs just over 6 lbs.! The headlite includes gain, aural enhancer, 3-band EQ, compressor, effects blend, and master volume controls on its front panel. When you're looking for absolute bang for the buck that won't break your back, check out the headlite from SWR!

SWR headlite Bass Head Features:
  • SWR Tube Preamp with 3-Band Semi-Parametric EQ
  • -10dB Input Pad Switch
  • Mute Switch with LED Indicator
  • Aural Enhancer with Defeat Switch
  • True Balanced Line Out (XLR & 1/4") with Ground Lift, Pre/Post Switch and Level Control
  • Speakon Jack
  • 400 Watts into 4 ohms
  • One Channel
  • Mute Switch with LED Indicator
  • 1/4" Input Jack
  • Compression/Preamp Clip Indicator LED
  • Shift Switch with LED Indicator for Classic (200 Hz)/Contemporary (600 Hz) Aural Enhancer Positions
  • Aural Enhancer with Push Defeat Switch
  • Effects Blend (Wet/Dry) with Compressor Level
  • Poweramp Clip Indicator LED
  • Speakon Speaker Input Jack
  • Preamp Out Jack
  • Footswitch Input Jack
  • DI with Balanced Outputs (XLR and 1/4")
  • Ground Lift Switch
  • Pre/Post Switch and DI Level
  • Effects Loop (Send/Return)
  • Direct Output Jack
  • Black Steel Chassis with Chromed Rails and Controls
  • 3.75 lbs.
  • Dimensions
  • Height: 1.75"
  • Width: 8.5"
  • Depth: 9.75"
  • Tube Complement: One 12AX7 Preamp Tube
  • Includes gig bag for headlite, amplite and accessories

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  • Manufacturer Part Number: 4415000000

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