Laney DIGBETH Series 200 W Bass amplifier head

Laney DB200H 200W Tube/FET Hybrid Bass Head

The DB200H is a compact yet powerful bass amplifier head that balances modern solid-state reliability with the warmth of tube circuitry. Its lightweight 4.1kg chassis makes it genuinely portable without sacrificing the 200W of headroom needed for live venues and studio work. The dual-channel architecture—combining FET and tube preamp sections—gives you tonal flexibility that ranges from clean, punchy definition to thick, overdriven saturation, making it an asset across multiple session contexts.

Tone & Electronics

The hybrid preamp design lets you blend FET and tube character on demand via the FET/tube switch, while independent volume controls for each section allow precise gain staging in the mix. Four selectable EQ curves plus a Tilt control and dedicated mid control give you surgical tone-shaping capability without menu diving, enabling quick repositioning of your bass tone across different session requirements and mixing scenarios. Run clean for articulation or push the tube drive hard for grounded warmth.

Connectivity & Design

Multiple I/O options integrate seamlessly into modern recording workflows: parallel 1/4″ and 1/8″ stereo aux inputs for tracking flexibility, a full FX loop with separate send and return jacks for effect integration, balanced XLR D.I. output (switchable pre/post) for direct mixing or re-amplification, and a headphone jack for silent monitoring during recording sessions. The ground lift switch eliminates hum in mixed systems, while the compact 180 x 300 x 210mm footprint fits easily into bass rigs alongside your cabinet without consuming valuable studio real estate.

Key Features

• 200W RMS power output
• Dual preamp section: FET + Tube hybrid design
• 4-position pre-selected EQ curves with Tilt control
• FET volume, tube drive, and tube volume controls
• Dedicated mid control
• 1/4″ instrument input and 1/8″ stereo auxiliary input
• 1/4″ jack FX loop (send and return)
• XLR D.I. output with pre/post switch
• 1/4″ headphone jack output
• Speaker Combi socket
• Ground lift switch
• Dimensions: 180 x 300 x 210mm; Weight: 4.1kg

The DB200H delivers serious amplification in a format that captures full-spectrum bass tone while keeping your studio setup mobile and efficient.