{"product_id":"blackstar-unity-500-bass-guitar-amplifier-nbb-in-stock","title":"Blackstar Unity 500 : 500W High-Headroom Bass Stack \u0026 Powered FRFR System for Stage \u0026 Studio\n nbb (In Stock)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blackstar Unity 500 is a high-power, 500-watt combo engineered to deliver maximum headroom, lightning-fast transient response, and stage-filling volume. Driven by two custom 10-inch Eminence Opus speakers and linear solid-state amplification, the Unity 500 serves as both an authoritative 500W 2x10\" bass guitar combo and an uncolored full-range active monitor (FRFR) for electronic drums, keyboards, synthesizers, acoustic instruments, and digital guitar modelers (Helix, Quad Cortex, Kemper, Tonex).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e500 Watts of Dual 10\" Power: Featuring 500 watts of high-headroom solid-state power driving dual 10\" custom Eminence Opus speakers, the Unity 500 reproduces complex low-end frequencies and high-dynamic transients effortlessly without unwanted distortion or speaker blowout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePreamp \u0026amp; Response Voicing Control: Dial in any sound using three preamp voicings (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) combined with dynamic power-amp response options (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6L6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6550\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLinear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). Setting the unit to Flat turns it into an accurate FRFR powered speaker for external preamps, floor processors, and synths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOnboard Studio Effects \u0026amp; Tone Control: Features a 3-band EQ with semi-parametric Mid control, a dynamic onboard Compressor, footswitchable Drive section (Overdrive, Distortion, Fuzz), and integrated Chorus and Octaver effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePro Studio Interface \u0026amp; Connectivity: Includes a multi-channel USB audio interface for direct-to-DAW studio recording, a balanced XLR line output with ground lift, an FX Loop, and an MP3\/Line-In jack for jamming along to backing tracks or connecting external mixers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCabinet Expansion: Includes a rear Cabinet Link output to plug into the Blackstar Unity U250ACT active extension cabinet or additional powered cabs when extra stage coverage is needed for major venues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePower Output: 500 Watts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSpeakers: 2 x 10\" Custom Eminence Opus Drivers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePreamp Voicings: Classic, Modern, Flat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eResponse Voicings: 6L6, 6550, Linear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEQ Controls: 3-Band EQ with Semi-Parametric Mid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOnboard FX: Footswitchable Drive (Overdrive \/ Distortion \/ Fuzz), Chorus, Octaver, Dynamic Compressor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eInput Options: 1\/4\" Instrument Input with Active\/Passive Pad Switch, MP3 \/ Line In, FX Loop Return\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAudio Outputs: USB Audio Out (Studio Recording), Balanced XLR Line Out, FX Loop Send, Headphone Output with Level Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSystem Expansion: Cabinet Link output to connect Unity Series Active Cabinets (e.g., U250ACT)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorks seamlessly with all major digital amp modelers, floor processors, preamp pedals, and cab impulse response (IR) units (e.g., Line 6 Helix, Quad Cortex, Kemper, Boss GT, ToneX, Fractal, Darkglass, and SansAmp).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike traditional bass amps that color your sound and muffle high frequencies, the Blackstar Unity series features custom wide-range Eminence drivers and a linear 'Flat' response mode. This gives you a true 2-in-1 system: a feature-packed bass combo AND an uncolored FRFR active monitor for keyboards, electronic drums, and digital guitar modelers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackstar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68278705881309,"sku":null,"price":12990.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/1633\/files\/UNITY-500-front.jpg?v=1768490614","url":"https:\/\/www.cplanaudio.co.za\/products\/blackstar-unity-500-bass-guitar-amplifier-nbb-in-stock","provider":"C-Plan Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}