Hartke kickback12 Bass Combo Amp , Class D amplifier , 500W , 12neodymium

Description

Hartke kickback12 Bass Combo Amp , Class D amplifier , 500W , 12neodymium

Key Specifications

• Power: 500 W peak / 250 W RMS

• Amplifier: Class D (very efficient, lightweight)

• Speaker: 12″ HyDrive hybrid cone (paper + aluminum)

• Magnet Type: Neodymium (helps keep the speaker lightweight)

• Cabinet Design: 2-way — can be used upright or in “kickback” (angled) for better projection and clarity.

• EQ / Tone Controls:

  • 3-band EQ: Bass (70 Hz), Mid (700 Hz), Treble (5 kHz)

  • Shape control knob: sweepable filter from ~100 Hz to 900 Hz for tonal coloring.

• Inputs / Outputs:

  • ¼″ input (supports passive and active bass)

  • XLR direct output (for connecting to a PA or recording)

  • ¼″ headphone output (mutes speaker when used)

• Distortion / Noise: THD ~0.54% at ~1 dB below rated output.

• Weight: ~28.2 lb (≈ 12.8 kg)

• Dimensions: ~15.7″ × 14.75″ × 18.14″ (399 mm × 375 mm × 461 mm)

Tone & Use Cases

• The HyDrive speaker (paper + aluminum) gives a balanced tone — warm lows from paper, punch / attack from aluminium.

• The “Shape” control is very useful: you can dial in a scoop or boost in a mid-frequency range (100 Hz–900 Hz) to alter character quickly.

• The ability to tilt (“kickback” position) helps you hear yourself on stage better, especially when you’re the only monitor.

• With 500 W peak, you have good headroom, but note that this is not 500 W RMS — realistic power is ~250 W RMS.

• Lightweight design makes it portable and practical for rehearsals, smaller gigs, or as a practice amp.