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Acoustic Image Clarus 1 amplifier - Series III

Manufactured by: Acoustic Image

Continental US - larger items may carry a partial shipping charge to AK, HI and PR

$749.00

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14 Day Trial Period on Acoustic Image Clarus, Focus, Contra, Coda R, & Corus amps!

New owners have a fourteen day trial period during which they may return the amp in new condition -- NO QUESTIONS ASKED! -- for a full refund minus our outgoing shipping cost. Returns must be preauthorized; restocking fee applies if unit is not returned in new condition.

CLARUS 1 Series III

The Acoustic Image Clarus integrated amplifier was designed to accurately reproduce the sound of all acoustic and electric instruments using a compact and highly portable electronic system. This powerful and amazingly light amplifier can delivers up to 500 watts of clean, full spectrum output into speaker loads as low as 2 ohms. This amp has a distinct warm sound unlike other solid state amps, more like a tube amp. The Clarus is not "voiced" like many electronic instrument amps. Its frequency response is flat. What you will hear is the sound of your instrument provided you use a high quality speaker system. The tonal shaping characteristic of the three band EQ preamp is able to help you overcome room acoustics or to subtly shape the sound of the instrument being amplified. The Clarus was not designed to play at tonal extremes or with a distorted output.

Series III Models:

Power: The Contra, and Clarus 1 models feature 400w at 4 ohms.

Features: There are some changes to heads and combos, they all now have: three-band EQ, mute switch, dual-purpose quarter-inch/XLR inputs, and pre and post EQ on the direct out. The two channel amps have separate notch/high pass filters, reverb plus other effects (chorus, flange, delay), and stereo capability (with satellite amp).

In all ways the Clarus is a high fidelity amplifier. Its wide frequency response, low distortion and low noise make it ideal for accurate sonic reinforcement of all instruments. All this performance combined with its small size and portability make it virtually disappear on stage, thereby highlighting the musician and his/her performance rather than an equipment stack.

Despite its reasonable cost, the Clarus doesn’t skimp on features. A sophisticated preamp section provides three-band equalization, a selectable notch or high pass filter, effects looping and a pre- or post-eq balanced direct out. A cutting edge power amp section drives loads as low as 2 ohms. Together, these features represent an unparalled combination of finesse, brawn and natural sound in an absurdly light book-sized package.

The Clarus is an amplifier for the working musician looking for exceptionally clean, natural sound, with wide frequency response and low noise. Carried in one hand, or in the supplied gig bag, it provides the ultimate in sound reproduction and portability.

Other features of the Clarus include a parallel effects loop with a return level control, a selectable notch or high pass filter for feedback or “boominess” elimination and a balanced direct out with ground lift to allow connection to a mixing board for PA augmentation or recording. A switch for dual voltage operation (115/230V, 50/60 Hz), a detachable power cord and a padded gig bag with shoulder strap make the unit convenient for the traveling musician.

Extended Frequency Range, High Fidelity Sound
Compact Enclosure (10x9x2.5 inches)
Light Weight (now less than 5 pounds)
Integrated Preamp and Power Amp
500-Watt "Digital" Power Amplifier (500w @2 ohms, 400w @4 ohms, 250w @8 ohms) higher power!
Input Level Control
Master Level Control
Mute Switch
Three Band EQ:
- Bass Control: Shelving type, ±15 dB @ 60 Hz
- Mid Control: ±15 dB @ 650 kHz
- Treble Control: Shelving type, ±15 dB @ 10 kHz
Switchable Notch/High Pass Filter
- Notch Filter: -12 dB sweepable from 30 to 700 Hz
  Notch Control lets you reduce the volume of a single frequency to help fight a feedback or resonance problem
- High Pass Filter: -12 dB/octave sweepable from 30 to 700 Hz
  The High Pass filter lets you reduce the response below a frequency of your choice, to fight the mud on boomy stages and in similar situations
Combination Input Jack allows the use of a ¼" or XLR input; input impedances are 1 megohm (¼") or 600 ohms (XLR) based on jack chosen, separately buffered
Optional 48 volt phantom power to XLR input jack
Effects Loop via 1/4" phone jacks with Return Level Control
Balanced XLR Line Output with Ground Lift Switch
PRE- or POST-effects switch XLR output
AC Power On/Off switch with LED Indicator
Switchable Dual Voltage Operation (115/230V) (comes with USA Cable; to use in other countries, you can source an IEC-C13 AC Cable, also commonly used for computer power supplies.)
Two Neutrik Speakon Connector Output Jacks
Detachable AC Input Connector
Durable Powder-coated Aluminum Enclosure
Padded Carrying Case with Shoulder Strap, zippered cable pocket included with purchase
Speaker Cable not included; all amps have Speakon speaker outputs only. A Neutrik Speakon to ¼" adaptor is included, and we have quality Speakon to ¼" and Speakon to Speakon cables available for sale.
FIVE YEAR Warranty

Not 100% Sure? New owners have a fourteen-day trial period during which they may return the amp, in like new condition, for a full refund less actual shipping cost. The Clarus comes with a classy padded carrying case that carries the included six foot Speakon to 1/4" cable and detachable AC cord in its front zippered pocket.

$749.00

FAQs Associated With This Product

SPEAKON SPEAKER CONNECTORS: what are they and why are they used?
HIGH PASS FILTERS: getting rid of the mud and rumble