Traynor DB400 DynaBass 400W Combo

TRAYNOR DB400 Details ^top

Unmatched versatility and solid tone are ensured by the Traynor DynaBass 400’s combination of tube and solid-state topographies in the signal path. Built for the player that may need to unleash a more aggressive bass tone, the DynaBass 400 offers the ability to add subtle tube warmth or full on tube drive to a clean bass tone on demand.

A separate parallel tube overdrive circuit with an innovative ''''wet / dry'''' balance control that allows the perfect blend of overdriven signal to clean bass tone, from 100% drive to pristine and anywhere in between. This allows as much growl or as little “tube warmth” as required to be incorporated into your sound while maintaining a clean central tone to maintain definition and clarity.

A switchable limiter and a compressor circuit with user definable threshold control have been added to the tube input circuit as well.

The five-band EQ, with a semi-parametric sweepable mid, and a continuously variable Scoopcontrol offers one of the most versatile tone stacks found on a bass amp.

*The Scoop function sweeps from a flat frequency response to a mid-frequency dip at 300 Hz. As you increase beyond the 1/2-way point on the control you begin to boost both the top end and bottom end to your tone, in addition to further reducing the midrange level.

The DynaBass 400 bass combo offers a front panel wet / dry control for the effects return, footswitchable tube overdrive, footswitchable effects return and a pre / post selectable XLR balanced Tube DI output. Speakon™ and 1/4-inch extension speaker outputs have been added for the addition of an external bass cabinet.

A front panel tuner / mute switch kills the signal to the amplifier (and DI output) for silent tuning with the front panel mounted 1/4" tuner out jack.

Features

Hybrid Tube / Solid-State Preamp Design
5-band EQ w/ sweep mid w/ additional Scoop control
Footswitchable Tube Overdrive w/ Clean Blend
Integrated Tweeter defeats when Overdrive Engaged
Active and Passive Instrument Level Inputs w/ Limiter
Solid Plywood Cabinet Construction
Integrated Metal Flip Handles
Removable Casters
Headphone Output
XLR Balanced Pre or Post D.I Output

Bass Combos Series Overview

The first product Pete Traynor ever designed and built was an extremely reliable and affordable bass amplifier. For over forty years, musicians have chosen Traynor bass amplifiers for their great sound and unmatched durability.

Years of experience building instrument and loudspeaker cabinets has taught us that using MDF (medium density fiberboard) or particleboard for bass cabinets isn’t conducive to a long rattle-free life or a great bass tone. Therefore all Traynor bass cabinets are made with a reinforced solid plywood cabinet construction to ensure unmatched reliability. A full metal grille protects the high quality custom designed speaker components used in all Traynor Bass combos.
Bass Combos Series Characteristics

Built for years of rugged use and unmatched dependability, we are so sure of our design and manufacturing prowess and our careful attention to detail that we cover all Traynor bass combo amplifiers with a two year unlimited warranty.*

*Two-Year Unlimited Warranty valid in Canada and U.S. only.

TRAYNOR DB400 Specs ^top

Type Bass Combo
Cabinet Impedance (Ohms) 8
Power @ min. impedance (Watts) 400
Minimum Impedance (Ohms) 4
Burst Power - 2 cycle 725
Speaker Configuration - LF (Size / Power) Single 15 inch
Speaker Configuration - HF (Size / Power) Piezo Tweeter
Channel 1 - inputs 2x1/4
Channel 1 - controls 5 Band EQ w/ parametric sweepable mid, Tube Gain
Channel 1 - switches Limiter, Compressor, Tube Drive, Tuner Mute
Master Volume Control Yes
Input Sensitivity (mV) 40
Master Outputs Speakon™, 1/4 inch (x2)
Line Out (type / configuration) XLR (Pre/Post Switchable)
Line Out Sensitivity (Vrms) 1.0
Effects Loop / Location Rear
Effects Footswitch / Function Tube Drive / Effects Loop
Effects Return Sensitivity (Vrms) 1.0
LED Indicators Power, Tube Drive, Compressor, Mute, EFX Rtn
Protection Thermal, Short Circuit
Limiter / Switchable Yes / Yes
External speaker output / location 2 x 1/4 inch, 1 x Speakon™
Headphone Jack No
Other Features Amp In (rear)
Parametric Mid
Wet/Dry Blend on EFX Return
Wet/Dry Control on Drive mode
Adjustable Compressor
Tuner mute switch and 1/4" tuner out jack

TRAYNOR DB400 Documentation ^top

Traynor DynaBass 400 Manual (pdf)