Detail 01
45W at 8 ohm, 60W at 4 ohm
The 60W rating only happens with an extension cab connected. On its own speaker the amp runs at 45W.
Product detailSKU #1312225421623
MarkbassMicromark 801 60W 1x8 Bass Combo Amp
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 14-pound 1x8 bass combo for practice, quiet rehearsal and DI recording. Enough for bedroom and studio work, not for playing over a drummer.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Apartment practice where the headphone out matters more than volume
- Studio scratch tracks — the XLR out feeds the desk directly
- Players carrying gear on foot or on transit
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Rehearsing with a loud drummer — 60W and one 8-inch won't cut
- Five-string players needing low-B weight; response stops at 60Hz
- Anyone wanting tone shaping beyond a level and VPF knob
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
60Hz to 8kHz response
A low B's fundamental sits below this, so that string reads as harmonics. Highs roll off early without the optional tweeter.
Detail 03
VPF control
One knob scoops mids while lifting lows and highs together. It shifts the whole voicing; there's no separate bass or treble.
Detail 04
XLR line out
Goes straight into a mixer or interface, so the combo doubles as a DI without a separate box.
Detail 05
Speaker on/off switch
Mutes the internal 8-inch while the XLR keeps feeding front of house or your interface. Useful for silent stages and late-night tracking.
Detail 06
Extension speaker out, 8-ohm minimum
One 8-ohm cab adds cone area and unlocks the full power rating. Don't drop the total load below 8 ohms.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The satellite tweeter is not included and is a separate purchase
- 02Reaching 60W requires an 8-ohm extension cab you supply
- 03No onboard drive, effects, tuner or footswitch — level and VPF only
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is it loud enough to rehearse with a band?
With a drummer, no. 60W through a single 8-inch is built for practice, quiet rooms and recording. Band volume needs more cone area and power.
02Can I record with it directly?
Yes. The XLR line out feeds an interface or mixer, and the speaker on/off switch lets you kill the cabinet and track silently.
03Will it handle a 5-string bass?
It plays one, but response starts at 60Hz, so the low B's fundamental doesn't come through. You hear its harmonics and the note reads thinner.
04Can I add a second cabinet?
Yes, through the extension speaker out with a minimum 8-ohm load. That is also how you get the full 60W instead of 45W.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Frequency Response
- 60Hz to 8kHz
- Speaker
- 1x8 inch
- Speaker Impedance
- 8 ohm
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Controls
- Level/VPF
3 detailsConnections & power
- Power Supply
- Analog
- Amp Output Power
- 45W @ 8 ohm/60W @ 4 ohm
- Speaker Power Handling
- 200W
1 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 14.45
3 detailsOther
- Size
- 10.55 inch x 10.55 inch x 10.31 inch
- Other Features
- AUX in/headphone out/XLR line out/speaker on/off, speaker out for extension cabinet (minimum load 8 ohm) or optional tweeter
- Tweeter
- Optional "satellite" tweeter (not included)
