The Blackstar Unity 500 is a high-power 500-watt bass combo amplifier, featuring two custom-designed 10-inch Eminence Opus speakers. It’s the flagship model in the Unity series, built for professional gigging and studio work. The amp’s core tonal flexibility comes from three “Voices” (Classic, Modern, Flat) and a unique “Response” control that emulates the compression and dynamics of different power tube types (Linear, 6L6, 6550). It also includes footswitchable drives (Overdrive, Distortion, Fuzz), a compressor, and effects like Chorus and Sub-Octave. Professional-grade connectivity, including USB audio and XLR DI out, makes it a versatile, all-in-one bass rig.
Model: UNITY500
SPECIFICATIONS
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500 Watts |
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Custom designed Eminence 2 x 10inch Opus Speakers |
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3 Voices – Classic, Modern, Flat |
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3 Footswitchable Drives with user controllable blend – Overdrive / Distortion / Fuzz |
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3-band EQ with semi-parametric Mid |
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Unique Response control – Linear, 6L6 and 6550 |
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Footswitchable Chorus and Sub-Octave with adjustable level control |
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Compressor |
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Input Gain with clip indication |
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Pad Switch for active / passive instruments |
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Master Volume |
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Link to Unity Bass Series Active Cabinet |
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USB audio out for direct recording |
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Series effects loop |
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MP3 / Line in n XLR + ¼inch Line Out / Headphones with independent level control |
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D.I. / cabinet emulated Line outputs |
