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With a small powered mixer you wouldn't actually need to use your PC if all you wanted to do was play along in real-time. If you wanted to record a bit then play it back whilst playing over the top or recording a little bit more then a USB interface is ideal. I use one of [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110680475196&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT"]these[/url] I can plug my bass straight in to it as well as a drum machine at the same time and record both parts simultaneously on to the computer (I use Pro Tools but you can use lots of other stuff). I can also listen through headphones from the unit or plug the channel outputs to the my powered monitors. I don't need to record though, I can just use it for playback. No separate soundcard is needed - it is the soundcard. The unit itself is dead easy to use, learning the software on the PC is a bit more difficult but not too bad. Cheers Steve

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[quote name='Muzz' post='1212312' date='Apr 27 2011, 08:46 AM']I can just see us all in Tesco, fainting at the thought of lifting the shopping, standing outside our cars because the door's too heavy to open.[/quote] Off topic - Volkswagen have thought of that in their new Passat. Wave your foot under the bumper and the boot opens!

[quote name='Prime_BASS' post='1212241' date='Apr 27 2011, 01:06 AM']Whats deterring me is: weight and sound. 8lbs is a little heavier than some other amps that are rated for more watts. The sound, well I'm so used to the LMtube that I love and I haven't heard anything but the GB shuttle 8 in person that comes close. However, a lot of days when practicing I feel I need a quality compressor, and I'm always taking my TU-2 every where (having a comp and a tuner plus relevant power supply and cables may add up to over 8lbs) but at 9 out of 10 gigs they DI and over compress my sound anyway.[/quote] When it comes down to amps of this size I'm not going to argue about a kilo here and there. I've moved from a SVT4Pro and 610HLF so this amp/cab combination is a breeze. Carrying 4kg v 2kg to and from the boot of my car is not going to break my back, though I'll concede if you're lugging your stuff around on the Tube then every kilo will make a difference. The compressor and tuner was also a big factor for me (for both the RH450 and RH750) - I was using a Keely compressor and either a rack mounted DTR2000 or a Pitchblack stomp box. These have now gone, to be replaced with the footswitch. The sound is always going to be subjective, however and the only way as you say is for you to try it out. I tried with the Markbass stuff and failed and at the end of the day, you can find the lightest, most function packed, most powerful amp in the world but if it just doesn't do it for your ears then no amounts of internet reviews will change your mind! If you want to borrow my RH450 for a week or so come and get it.

For what it's worth I can tell you how the two compare. I can't compare it with the Streamliner as I've only played one once for a short time and I'd need to have the two side by side to really compare but for what its's worth.... I've done three gigs with the RH750 now. I'm keeping up with a single volume DW-playing drummer and two guitarists pushing Marshall monoblocks through corresponding 4x12s. At the same gig (and approx amp) volumes the 750 is noticeably clearer and brighter, even with the same tone settings and the tweetertone turned off. I found myself tuning the cab attenuator off and back off the high mids slightly. Dialling in the tubetone with the 750 produced the same excellent tube sound as with the 450 but for the same volume it was cutting through much more obviously. My drummer did mention that the 750 sounded a little more clinical to him than the 450. From my point of view I think the 750 has a sharper, tighter definition all round, at the volumes I'm playing at. As I am fortunate to have the choice to use either of the two units, I prefer the 750. The sound is just a little more what I'm looking for and there's more flexibility in tone adjustment at volume. I don't need the extra power but it's nice to know it's there and I do like the revised compressor placement and the tweetertone.

Did you get your new pair today?

[quote name='Prime_BASS' post='1206081' date='Apr 20 2011, 04:48 PM']What exactly is tweetertone? And how does it sound flat? I'm used to the warmness and tube pre dynamics I get with the MB LMtube, I'm just thirsty for more power and less weight.[/quote] TweeterTone is a high frequency emulator designed to replicate the horn attenuation control on the back of some cabs, as far as I'm aware. I've yet to work out whether 'flat' is the halfway position i.e. off, or whether off is fully anti clckwise as you'd expect from a horn attenuator! I suspect the former is the case as it seems to have no effect on the sound in the halfway position, when compared to the RH450. cheers

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1206240' date='Apr 20 2011, 06:41 PM']It means he agrees with the quote especially the bold area [/quote] Doh, ok, cheers. I thought there was something missing after it.

[quote name='LawrenceH' post='1205936' date='Apr 20 2011, 03:12 PM']This.[/quote] Excuse my ignorance, but what does 'This' mean? cheers

[quote name='chris_b' post='1205629' date='Apr 20 2011, 11:08 AM']I've posted this before, but the tone from solid state power amps gets better the bigger they get. The tone of the Thunderfunk 750 sounds better than the 550 and the only difference is the larger power amp. In the Hi Fi world (Cyrus/Arcam etc) you can buy bigger "bolt on" power amps to improve the tone of your system. I was hoping a larger digital power amp worked in the same way, but it sounds like it's just louder! Anyway, thanks for the review.[/quote] I'm only going on the volumes I've managed to reach thus far. Given that the 450 already shakes the house to bits at relatively low volumes I'm not really able to push the 750 just yet. I'll have a better idea after I've gigged it!

[quote name='chris_b' post='1205421' date='Apr 20 2011, 12:52 AM']That's disappointing. If there is no difference in tone and they are still only a recommended 4 ohm minimum load then there's little point in upgrading.[/quote] Sort of agree and disagree, Chris. There must be extra headroom there with the extra power, the compressor is now much easier to access and adjust on the fly, and the tweetertone is a worthy addition, so I'm sure for some it's worth upgrading. Indeed, the fact that it is, tone-wise, the same as the 450 is comforting, give the overall positive response the 450 has received - it's a known quantity. I imagine TC are aiming not necessarily at the upgrade market but to address the issues from those that didn't buy the RH450 in the first place. As I said, if you are a happy RH450 owner then this isn't IMO going to blow your socks off, but if you were a potential first time buyer of an RH with no financial constraints then it's well worth considering. Steve

[quote name='Musicman20' post='1205335' date='Apr 19 2011, 11:01 PM']Mine is due tomorrow. I upgraded simply for the tweetertone and just having the latest one! Sad, isnt it![/quote] It was the tweetertone that interested me too, and I'm quite pleased by it. I'd be interested to hear what you think. I won't be gigging it till Friday so that'll be the proof of the pudding.

Here's the two side by side (and on top!). Different colours as you can see, and the 750 operates with a fan from start up whereas the 450 doesn't. Headphone jack is now 3.5mm and on the rear to make room for the dedicated compressor dial. Apart from that, exactly the same on the outside. The centre frequencies of the bass and treble have been shifted lower and higher respectively which I found much more to my liking (now 200hz and 4000hz) although the selectable range using the parametric function has not changed at all. The compressor functions as well as on the 450 but I find the tubetone effect seems to be more obvious at lower settings. It's before the power stage so isn't a direct result of additional power. The main change for me is the tweetertone addition. This adds just the right amount of HF control for me that was lacking the 450 that I couldn't get anywhere near using the treble control. It's early days but I'm impressed. Ifyou don't use the tweetertone, you get the exact same sound as the 450. I'm using it with a RS212 and also an Eden 1x15 where needs be. Obviously there's more power but to be honest I can't say I've noticed it so far. In summary, a good evolution of the 450, worthwhile if you like the effect that tweetertone brings. Not convinced that a trade up from a 450 is worth it if additional power is all you're looking for.

I think the moral of the story is remember to soundcheck!

Check the cheap items first before assuming the expensive items are at fault. Get another speaker cable with the right connectors and try it out.

[quote name='tarcher' post='1192399' date='Apr 7 2011, 11:08 PM']Is it designed to run on batteries. If not then it would be unusable,so a cause for a moan.[/quote] Agree. If it cannot function without a power supply then one should come with it, unless otherwise specified.

[quote name='charic' post='1184337' date='Apr 1 2011, 10:14 AM']Brilliant I'm going to have to start the organising for the next bash soon(ish) I've got a few extras I want to throw into the pot. If I'm gigging by then I'll probably have a second cab too. Hmm... anoth 2x10 of just go straight for the 4x10 [/quote] If I make it to the next one I'll bring my RS212 - try connecting those up together! A back problem plus enforced change of transport dictated I move to smaller gear. I bought neilb's Trace off him last year and he mentioned at the time he was taken with the TC stuff so when it came for me to change I looked at that, the Orange, Markbass and the Shuttles. It was the closest to the 'tone in my head' that I could find so I went with it, though I'm sure in future something smaller and better sounding will come around - that's life! As far as power goes, there's plenty in the RH450 for me. I guess if you're absolutely set on playing without any PA support when others are going through it then maybe it's not loud enough but in any other situation I'd be worried about your ears bleeding!

[quote name='JTUK' post='1166146' date='Mar 17 2011, 07:11 PM']I have a couple of Hiscox cases and a proper flight case... but I am off Jct 9 M20. I might have to go to London by car next week[/quote] I've travelled with a Hiscox case and it's been put in the hold many times without any issues. Feel free to borrow one of mine if you can get to Cambs or Milton Keynes to pick it up.

[quote name='Mr Fudge' post='1106184' date='Jan 28 2011, 01:33 PM']bump [/quote] I use DR Sunbeams 45-105 on my 4003, with zero neck relief. I like the sunbeams for feel, clarity of sound and longevity. I have tried a lighter gauge but always come back to the 'medium' set. I use the same strings for my Jazz and Precisions but the Fenders are all adjusted with a small amount of relief.

Given that all you need is for your drummer to clearly hear your synth player then you've a number of options, I think. You can take a monitor feed from your desk if you've got one spare that's just got synth in it and send via headphones/wireless monitors to your drummer, or using a mini mixer, take a feed out from your synth and route it to a set of headphones for your drummer. Using the MIDI signal won't work as you've got nothing in the chain to interpret the MIDI. If your issue is mainly timing the drummer to the arpeggio then you could just send a click to the drummers headphones/earpiece instead.