Ampeg Venture V12 1200W Bass Amplifier Head
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Description
Ampeg Venture V12 1200W Bass Amplifier Head
The Ampeg Venture V12 1200W Bass Amplifier Head is a high-powered Class D bass head built for modern bassists who need serious output in a portable format. It delivers 1200 watts at 4 ohms, combines analog Ampeg tone shaping with flexible routing, and weighs only 8.3 lbs for travel-friendly performance.
This lightweight bass amp head is ideal for touring players, rehearsal rooms, stage rigs, and studio sessions where clean headroom and fast setup matter. Bassists looking to buy a 1200 watt bass head get a compact amplifier with sweepable mids, onboard compression, and footswitchable overdrive inspired by classic Ampeg voices.
The Venture V12 pairs a Legacy preamp with 3-band EQ, Ultra Hi and 3-way Ultra Lo switches, and Super Grit Technology overdrive with SVT and B15 voicings. Professional connections include dual parallel Neutrik speakON NL2 speaker outputs, XLR DI output, effects loop with Mix control, aux input, headphone output, preamp out, and power amp in.
Key Features
- 1200W Output: Delivers powerful bass amplification for demanding stage and rehearsal applications.
- Class D Power Section: Provides high output with efficient, lightweight ICE power switching technology.
- Legacy Preamp: Shapes bass tone with 3-band EQ and sweepable midrange control.
- Super Grit Technology: Adds footswitchable Ampeg overdrive with selectable SVT and B15 voicings.
- Variable Compressor: Controls playing dynamics with compression up to a 10:1 voltage ratio.
- Ultra Tone Switches: Includes Ultra Hi and 3-way Ultra Lo controls for extended voicing flexibility.
- Professional Connectivity: Offers dual speakON outputs, XLR DI, effects loop, aux input, headphone output, preamp out, and power amp in.
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Bass amplifier head
- Series: Venture Series
- Output Power Rating: 1220W at 4 ohms, 1% THD, 100-240 VAC
- Output Power Rating at 100 VAC: 1032W at 4 ohms, 1% THD
- Approximate 8 Ohm Output: 600W
- Power Amp: Class D - ICE power switching
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 80 dB, 20 Hz-20 kHz unweighted
- Maximum Gain: 65 dB at 1 kHz
- Input Impedance: 1 Meg
- Power Requirements: 100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz, 1600W max
- Preamp: Legacy preamp with 3-band EQ
- Bass Control: +/-14 dB at 40 Hz
- Mid Control: +/-14 dB at selected frequency
- Treble Control: +17/-14 dB at 4 kHz
- Overdrive: Super Grit Technology circuit with SVT and B15 voicing switch
- Compressor: Variable compressor, up to 10:1 voltage ratio
- Switches: 0 dB/-15 dB input pad, Ultra Hi, 3-way Ultra Lo, mute, Pre/Post DI, -20 dB DI pad, ground lift
- Speaker Outputs: Dual parallel Neutrik speakON NL2 jacks
- Inputs and Outputs: 1/4" instrument input, 1/8" TRS aux input, 1/4" TRS headphone output, 1/4" preamp out, FX loop send and return, XLR DI balanced output, 1/4" TRS switch jack, 1/4" power amp in
- Dimensions: 3.1" H x 14.6" W x 10.8" D
- Weight: 8.3 lbs
What's Included
- Ampeg Venture V12 1200W Bass Amplifier Head
- IEC Power Cable
