colleya Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Had an issue with my RM 500 evo 2 at last night's gig. Plugged in, unmuted and....... nothing. Did the usual idiot checks, swapped the cable and still nothing. Turned our background music off and could just about make out a static-y, fuzz pedal type noise that didn't change volume when I played with the input/output dials. Of course, I'd forgotten to pack my backup power amp pedal. Fortunately the DI was still working fine, so I went through the FOH and turned the bass up in my in ears. Checked everything today and it looks like the problem is with the speakon connectors on the amp (DI is fine, headphone out is fine, cab works with other sources (originally thought it was a cab issue). Quick video of the problem here. Amp was new in Spring '20 so an email went off to Ashdown customer services today, but I wanted to see if anyone else has had a similar issue and might know of a fix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 15 minutes ago, colleya said: Had an issue with my RM 500 evo 2 at last night's gig. Plugged in, unmuted and....... nothing. Did the usual idiot checks, swapped the cable and still nothing. Turned our background music off and could just about make out a static-y, fuzz pedal type noise that didn't change volume when I played with the input/output dials. Of course, I'd forgotten to pack my backup power amp pedal. Fortunately the DI was still working fine, so I went through the FOH and turned the bass up in my in ears. Checked everything today and it looks like the problem is with the speakon connectors on the amp (DI is fine, headphone out is fine, cab works with other sources (originally thought it was a cab issue). Quick video of the problem here. Amp was new in Spring '20 so an email went off to Ashdown customer services today, but I wanted to see if anyone else has had a similar issue and might know of a fix? I had that issue once on my evo2, the headphone button was pressed in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Yep that caught me out once or twice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colleya Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 12 minutes ago, la bam said: I had that issue once on my evo2, the headphone button was pressed in. Well, now I'm about 50/50 relieved that it was a single button fix and bloody annoyed at myself for not spotting it last night! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattW Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 16 minutes ago, colleya said: Well, now I'm about 50/50 relieved that it was a single button fix and bloody annoyed at myself for not spotting it last night! Thanks! Ha. Had exactly the same thing happen when I took mine out on a gig the first time - confused the hell out of me for about half hour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 And me. Was panicking pretty big time, then felt rather foolish once the panic was over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 I never even knew there was a headphone button on the back! Good shout as no doubt I would have done the same myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colleya Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Just now, jezzaboy said: I never even knew there was a headphone button on the back! Good shout as no doubt I would have done the same myself Me neither. It's well worth checking out as it doesn't depress fully when engaged. There's only a couple of mm difference between on and off, it's pretty proud and easily pressed accidentally (as I found out to my cost). As @Lozz196 says, I'm feeling pretty foolish now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Done this too on my RM800 Evo II. Several times. First time, like you, I bypassed to the PA. A headphone button was never on my long list of things to check, until now! Glad you're sorted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Anyone discovered the RM amps compressor tends to blanket the tone slightly ? Turned mine off and noticeable improvement in clarity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 39 minutes ago, BassAdder27 said: Anyone discovered the RM amps compressor tends to blanket the tone slightly ? Turned mine off and noticeable improvement in clarity Opposite for me, though it does a great job of amplifying electrical interference noises in my office. Might not interact well with effects or something you're using before it? What's in the path first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 58 minutes ago, uk_lefty said: Opposite for me, though it does a great job of amplifying electrical interference noises in my office. Might not interact well with effects or something you're using before it? What's in the path first? Nothing Bass straight in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 1 hour ago, BassAdder27 said: Anyone discovered the RM amps compressor tends to blanket the tone slightly ? Turned mine off and noticeable improvement in clarity Yes I’ve found that, used a pedal compressor last night and was much better. Same with the drive, switched it off and greater clarity, though that could also just be down to “less bulky”. Whichever I think for my current useage it’s drive & compression off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Funny thing is I have the dual footswitch and with a mild drive setting I can’t hear when it’s on or off. Why Ashdown didn’t put an LED on the footswitch !! Yep I’m preferring not using the compressor or the drive / not the sub but the great tone it has without. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 I don't know if it's because I've had it for 4 years or more, or because it's just so well designed.... I bought a fantastic feature rich Trace amp a few months back (122H GP12 300watt combo in mint condition) for the 80s sound. It's bluddy great. BUT, for sheer ease of use, plug in twist a knob or two and get perfect tone for active, passive, fretted or not... You just can't beat a Rootmaster. You just can't. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Yep I agree they are a fine amp I’m still finding new sounds with mine and they all sound good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Count me in please. It's replaced a TC Electronic RH750 & RS212, the cab was just too long and didn't fit in this space well. Haven't had an Ashdown rig for about 8 years since my ABM was also heavy, this is the same tone but more than manageable. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 If anyone finds the stonking bargain they got on an RM800 out of Germany isn't quite doing it for them.... Let me know. I'm in the market for another Rootmaster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 I might ?? Be letting my ABM210H EVO IV Pro Neo cabs go ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 I hate to ask [stuck record] but what's the fan noise like on the RM800? ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 44 minutes ago, fretmeister said: I hate to ask [stuck record] but what's the fan noise like on the RM800? ta Not as bad as the ABM but not as quiet as my Glock… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Mine is whisper quiet on my RM800 EVO 2 One of the quietest amps I’ve owned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 On 13/10/2021 at 12:32, BassAdder27 said: I might ?? Be letting my ABM210H EVO IV Pro Neo cabs go ? Well after chatting with Ashdown and taking some great advice I’m hanging on to the cabs ! Superb service from Ashdown and very helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 I really don’t like fan noise , it’s one reason I use the V4-B , but my RM500 is almost silent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 My local PMT has a few 800s in stock so I might arrange to trip to try a few and find a quiet one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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