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Little Mark III - 500W Head

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Little Mark III - 500W Head
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The incredible international success of the Little Mark II has inspired this new, updated and upgraded version! The new DI output features a pre-post EQ switch and output level control, so you can optimize the signal you send to the mixer or recording unit. All this with the same compact size and weight of its famous predecessor!

INPUTS

INPUT
impedance 500 Kohm, max. voltage 15 Vpp
BALANCED INPUT (XLR)
impedance 100 Khom, max. voltage 25 Vpp
EFFECT RETURN
impedance 33 Kohm, max. voltage 10 Vpp

CONTROLS

GAIN
-60 dB to +23 dB range
MASTER VOLUME
LINE OUT LEVEL
GROUND LIFT
switch on rear panel
PRE/POST EQ
switch on rear panel

EQUALIZATION

LOW
center frequency: 40 Hz; level: 16 dB
LOW MID
center frequency: 360 Hz, level: 16 dB
HIGH MID
center frequency: 800 Hz, level: 16 dB
HIGH
center frequency: 10 kHz, level: 16 dB
VPF (Variable Pre-shape Filter)
center frequency 380 Hz (cut)
VLE (Vintage Loudspeaker Emulator)
frequency range 250 Hz-20 kHz (cut)

OUTPUT

LINE OUT
balanced XLR, max. voltage 20 Vpp
EFFECT SEND
unbalanced, max. voltage 20 Vpp (pre-EQ)
TUNER OUT
unbalanced, max. voltage 2 Vpp
SPEAKER OUT
speakon/1/4" combo, 1/4"

OTHER

WEIGHT
6.39 lbs / 2.9 kg
DEPTH
10.1 in. / 25.6 cm
WIDTH
10.87 in. / 27.6 cm
HEIGHT
2.8 in. / 7.1 cm
OUTPUT POWER
300W RMS @ 8 ohm, 500W RMS @ 4 ohm
POWER REQUIREMENT
100/120V; 230V; 240V
50/60Hz

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Little dog, BIG bite 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Edmonton South, Alberta
Bought this head around 4 years ago. After many jams, multi-weekly gig level practices, and gigs this has never missed a beat. I love when I see other bassists using trolleys to bring in their big bass amps/cabs then I pull this little guy out of my motorbike bag, hook it up to a single Markbass neo 4x10 cab, and fill the place with rich deep bass. From low volume to larger venue gigs this thing is a beast and never stops impressing others and myself. Direct sound and recording is also a great plus!
Posted by Kirby on May 15, 2020
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Bang for the buck. Recommended for gigs. 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Mississauga, Ontario
I've owned this for a year now. I love it. I play at gigs frequently and love how the xlr output is independent of the master volume. I set the gain and the line out knobs and leave it as is, and use the master volume to control my stage volume without annoying the sound tech. I use an 8ohm cab and it packs quite a wallop. I once rented another 8ohm cab and connected it in parallel in an attempt to use the full 500W. It rattled the floor and overpowered everyone on stage. I've only used one 8ohm cab since. The VPF and VLE controls add to its versatility. It also has a send and return FX loop which runs parallel to the dry signal. I've never used it at gigs, but I eventually plan to dedicate it entirely to my dirty/wet signal. Ideal for the bass!! To conclude, I love it!! Worth every cent.
Posted by anonymous on Jan 21, 2018
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own it, love it 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Amazing sound, gives me exactly what I need in a bass head, the power is amazing, the tone really bites through with a punch. will not be sorry if you buy this, easy to bring around weighs close to say about a dvd player would, hardly anything I love it and will continue to buy mark bass gear
Posted by tommy on Apr 30, 2016
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Wow 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Abbotsford, British Columbia
Best bass head I've ever used. Markbass has real proven themselves. Great product. You won't believe the sound and quality. Try it out I'm sure you'll wanna buy it.
Posted by C Sieben on Aug 7, 2014
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Closest Store   Grande Prairie, Alberta
I have owned my LMIII for over a year and it my favourite bass head. Light, easy to transport, and great sounding. Very warm and clean. It would be perfect if it had a mute switch and built-in compressor.
Posted by anonymous on Dec 8, 2012
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