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UltraSound AG-50DS4 50W 2x8 Acoustic Guitar Combo Amplifier (900-CH25-DS4)
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UltraSound AG-50DS4 50W 2x8 Acoustic Guitar Combo Amplifier

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A complete PA solution for the solo gigging acoustic player, complete with phantom power. 50 watts drive two 8" speakers for highly detailed sound.
  • Weight: 26 Lbs.
  • Size (HxWxD): 13"X18"X11"
  • Power Output: 50 Watts RMS
  • Speaker Complement: (2) - 8" Coaxial
  • Inputs: (2) "Combo" Instrument Or Mic (Phantom Power On Mic Inputs) RCA Inputs for Tape/CD
  • On Board Effects: (16) Digital EFX Assignable To Either Channel
  • Feedback Control (Notch Filter): Yes
  • Shape Control: Yes
  • Horn Volume Control "Bi-Amp": No
  • Footswitchable Effects: Yes
  • Effects Loop: Yes
  • Direct Out: Yes
  • Line Out: Yes
  • Headphone Out: No (+)
  • Ground Lift: No
  • Shipping Weight: 32 Lbs.
  • Shipping Size (HxWxD): 16"X21"X13"
  • Using headphones with your Ultrasound amplifier: There is not a dedicated "Headphone Out" jack on this amplifier. There has been some controversy in the industry about headphone out signals in recent years because a lot of players like to use this signal to drive a personal monitor. The headphone out will work well for this with one exception, most times when a plug is inserted into a headphone out jack, it will defeat the internal speakers of the amp. While this is great for silent practicing, if you are using the amp on stage and using a personal monitor, you have a dilemma, no sound from your amplifier. It is very simple to use headphones with your Ultrasound amp for use as a monitor or for silent practicing by using the "Line Out" signal and a dedicated headphone amp such as the Behringer MA400. With this setup you have a lot of flexibility.
  • 1. Since the Line Out and Direct Out signals are "Pre" Master Volume, by turning the Master Volume on the amp to 0, you can practice in silence since there will still be signal available at the Line Out and Direct Out jacks. (See block diagram below) 2. If you are using a personal monitor with the amp on stage, just turn up the Master Volume control to the desired level for your stage mix. (The setting on the Master Volume will not affect the Line Out or Direct Out signal level)

UltraSound AG-50DS4 50W 2x8 Acoustic Guitar Combo Amplifier
Ultrasound's compact AG-50DS4 amp is designed for the artist playing smaller venues, coffee shops, worship services, or just kicking back at home.

CHANNEL-1

INPUT-1: This combo input is designed for both MIC level (XLR) (XLR input provides 15V Phantom power) or Instrument level (1/4") signals. (The 1/4" TRS Tip/Ring/Sleeve input jack is suited for equipment such as high-impedance microphones, keyboards and drum machines. It accepts both balanced and unbalanced inputs) (Channel-1 is designed as a generic "flat response" channel which is suitable for any acoustic instrument level or microphone signal)

VOLUME: Controls the overall volume level of CHANNEL-1.

BASS: Adjusts the amount of cut or boost in the low frequency range.

TREBLE: Adjusts the amount of cut or boost in the high frequency range.

CHANNEL-2

INPUT-2: Combo Input designed for both MIC level (XLR) and Instrument level (1/4") signals. (Channel-2 is designed primarily for acoustic guitar) Try both channels to find out which channel works best for your application, some players like Channel-1 and others prefer Channel-2. With the myriad of guitars, pick-up systems, and playing styles out there, one of the channels will sound great with your gear. (XLR input provides 15V Phantom power)

VOLUME: Controls the overall volume of CHANNEL-2.

BASS: Adjusts the amount of cut or boost in the low frequency range.

TREBLE: Adjusts the amount of cut or boost in the high frequency range.

Notch Filter HZ: Sets the frequency of the 18db cut NOTCH FILTER that is used to control resonant feedback.

Notch Filter: ON/OFF - Enables or disables the notch filter control.

Shape: ON/OFF This toggle switch enables or disables the SHAPE control. The shape control is a mid dip control. In the on position the mid frequencies will be cut and the high and low frequencies will be boosted.
MASTER SECTION

(CH-1)(CH-2): (DIGITAL EFX Assign): This 3 way toggle switch allows the digital effects to be routed to CH-1, CH-2, or if in the middle position will supply effects for both channels.

LEVEL: (DIGITAL EFX) Controls the amount of digital effect mixed in to the guitar signal from 0% to 50%

MODE: (DIGITAL EFX) This is a rotary encoder, which selects 1 of 16 different digital effects. See Digital Effects Program List.

MASTER VOLUME: Adjusts the overall loudness of the amplifier.

PILOT LIGHT/LIMIT INDICATOR: When GREEN, this LED indicates that the power is turned on. If the power amplifier reaches full power output, the on board Limiter will be enabled and this LED will turn RED. The Limiter allows the amplifier to be played at full power without unwanted distortion.


AG-50DS4 Back Panel

DS4 Back Panel AC INPUT: Connect the female end of the AC line cord here. Connect the male plug to a suitable source of line voltage. Refer to the voltage information on the back of the amplifier for its voltage and current requirements. This connector also acts as the main fuse holder and includes a compartment for a spare fuse.

POWER: This rocker switch turns the AC power ON and OFF.

EFX F.S.: This jack is for connection to a shorting footswitch. When the switch is closed the on board Digital EFX will be bypassed.

EFX SEND: This jack provides an unbalanced output signal from the CHANNEL-2 preamp for supplying signals to external low-level effects or signal processing equipment. This signal is "pre" tone controls. (The tone controls will not affect the EFX SEND signal)

EFX RETURN: Input for returning signals from external low-level effects or signal processing equipment. This signal is pre tone controls and EFX. (CHANNEL-2 tone controls and on board digital EFX will affect this signal)

LINE OUT: This jack provides an unbalanced out put from the preamp that is post eq and post efx. This send can be used to feed a signal to a recording or sound reinforcement mixer. Additionally this output can be used to drive a slave amp such as the ULTRASOUND AG-50E.

DIRECT OUT: Balanced output signal used to feed recording or sound reinforcement equipment. This signal is post eq and post efx but is pre MASTER VOLUME.

TAPE/CD: Unbalanced phono (RCA) input jacks. This is an auxiliary input designed for use with a drum machine, tape player, CD player, etc. and can be used for playing prerecorded music.

TAPE/CD LEVEL: This "inset" control adjusts the volume level of the TAPE/CD input. This control can be adjusted with a small screwdriver. This signal is pre MASTER control which means that the MASTER volume setting will affect the loudness of the TAPE/CD input signal.

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"This is a great acoustic amp"
by Carl Funk - 3/17/2008 11:53:06 AM
Musical Experience: Style of Music: Hometown:
Active professional player Acoustic, folk, folk rock Seattle
9 people out of 10 found this review helpful

I am a working musician--play in an acoustic duo. Recently my partner and I picked up a pair of the AG-50DS4 amps from UltraSound. Seriously, we couldn't be happier. Electronics has always been the bane of my musical life. Until now, I was never really satisfied with the sound of my acoustic guitar through an amp. With the 50DS4, my search is over. Both my partner and I are thrilled with the clarity, and true reproduction of acoustic sound the amp gives us. From the superficial (looks) to the nuts and bolts, it's just a great package. Love the simplictiy of the two channels, and the 16 digital effects built in are top notch. Most important--the amps deliever a rich, warm sound. At a recent show, one of our friends who we consider a guitar player's guitar player was just raving about the sound. This has definitely raised our live sound to a new level. The amps seem very solidly built, and when I called Ultrasound to ask a few questions they were very responsive and helpful. I give a hearty recommendation to the 50DS4, the combination of quality, sound and price is tremendous.

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"Simply Amazing..."
by Dave Owens - 3/31/2008 11:46:09 AM
Musical Experience: Style of Music: Hometown:
Active Player Acoustic, singer-songwriter, jazz, blues, rock, Christian TN
3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

If you're looking to simply amplify the tone your guitar already has then grab this amp - you won't regret it! Most of the other amps color your tone, which some people want. In my case, my Gibson already has a warm balanced tone that I've had trouble amplifying over the years. This amp even sounds better than my Bose system ever did! Its perfect for smaller gigs and when used with an amp stand it has a lot more range. The effects are subtle (I like that) and having the extra input for the mic is a plus. My Sure 55 sounds so clear through it! I've been doing gigs full time for several yrs now and wish I would have bought this a long time ago!

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