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Hello, sorry for the dumb question but I'm new to bass equipment. I just ordered a Rumble 500 V3 head & I have heard/read from many people that overdrive is dangerous for tweeters, yet some of these Rumble amps seem to have both overdrive & tweeters. I assume it must be safe to use the amps overdrive with the tweeter engaged then?
In my case, the cabinet I am planning to use the 500 head with is an Epifani UL112 which has a tweeter with adjustable volume/off knob & the cabinet is rated for 350 watts at 8 ohms. Should I be worried about combining the two or do I have to turn the tweeter off to use overdrive?
In my case, the cabinet I am planning to use the 500 head with is an Epifani UL112 which has a tweeter with adjustable volume/off knob & the cabinet is rated for 350 watts at 8 ohms. Should I be worried about combining the two or do I have to turn the tweeter off to use overdrive?
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I always have tweeters off when using OD, but that's mainly coz I like the SOUND better.
I'd be careful using the 500 Rumble amp into a single 12" cab, but, use your ears to listen for any signs of speaker distress and you should be fine.
I don't think it's DANGEROUS for tweeters, using OD, but, again, keep an ear out for any sounds that shouldn't be there.
I'd be careful using the 500 Rumble amp into a single 12" cab, but, use your ears to listen for any signs of speaker distress and you should be fine.
I don't think it's DANGEROUS for tweeters, using OD, but, again, keep an ear out for any sounds that shouldn't be there.
So, i've been in and out of this Club a few times. right now, I own a rumble 410 V2 (I use ist with an Ashdown head with the tone stack bypassed, my Sound Comes from a sansamp) and at home, I have a rumble 100 v3 combo
Have run my 500 head through several cabs with a little tweeter action, had no issues, only like about 20% tweeter action though, full volume tweeter may be a different story.
I seem to remember reading (it could be a false memory 
)that the Rumble has a passive HPF built in. Is this actually the case?
If so, does anyone know the frequency and slope of this HPF?
The reason I ask is because I have been asked to play some dub with a local band and I use the Meatbox for extra subby-ness. Usually I would take my larger rig (which can get plenty subby) but I would much rather take the rumble (500c) to rehearsal and DI out to the PA.
BTW, I am not expecting the Rumble to produce subwoofer level sounds, I am just worried if the speakers need extra protection.
)that the Rumble has a passive HPF built in. Is this actually the case?If so, does anyone know the frequency and slope of this HPF?
The reason I ask is because I have been asked to play some dub with a local band and I use the Meatbox for extra subby-ness. Usually I would take my larger rig (which can get plenty subby) but I would much rather take the rumble (500c) to rehearsal and DI out to the PA.
BTW, I am not expecting the Rumble to produce subwoofer level sounds, I am just worried if the speakers need extra protection.
Welcome Rumbler # 1007! Is that a 15 or an 18 in the Ampeg cab? I'll bet it sounds good. Rumble On!
Welcome Rumbler # 1008! You will love the that head. I've never heard of OD being the cause of tweeter death, but can't say it never happens. The Rumble cabs have tweeters, so that shouldn't be an issue. I will say that many of us don't use the tweeter because it doesn't suit the tone we're after. With only 1 cab, you are only going to get about 350 out of the head, so you are fine on that. Rumble On!
I'll bet you'll be surprised at the bass the 500 can put out.I seem to remember reading (it could be a false memory
If so, does anyone know the frequency and slope of this HPF?
The reason I ask is because I have been asked to play some dub with a local band and I use the Meatbox for extra subby-ness. Usually I would take my larger rig (which can get plenty subby) but I would much rather take the rumble (500c) to rehearsal and DI out to the PA.
BTW, I am not expecting the Rumble to produce subwoofer level sounds, I am just worried if the speakers need extra protection.
Thanks, 007, gotta like it!! That's a 15 in that cab but it weighs a ton and has a 200W EV speaker. So I either replace the driver with a higher rated one or get another cab. A Rumble 15 cab or the matching 210 will probably be the way to go....or both maybe!!
I had a 500c and added a 2x10, mainly because my OCD couldn't handle the difference is size between the 1x15 and 2x10. It make a big difference in the sound. It isn't that much in volume, but it is fuller. The 2x10 weighs 39 lbs. I don't know the weight of the 1x15.
500-C here. Love this little box of thump. Even learned to love the OD that I was initially unimpressed with. Don't think I'm a club member already.
I have no doubt about the lows that the 500 can put out at all, I am more worried about damaging it. The Meatbox put out a ridiculous amount of lows at 30Hz which can be pretty danegerous for cabs. They don't call it the PA killer for no reason
I never use the tweeters on my 200c(or the 112 cab). It adds 'something' I don't like. I also don't play above the 12th fret except during short passages in a (rare) solo, which is my choice and may tell you something.
The tweeters in Rumble are horn tweeters if I remember correctly & should be safe.
It's the cheaply made piezo tweeters that cannot stand up to overdrive.
I blew the tweeter in my Markbass 2x10" very quickly by playing overdriven guitar through it.
I play overdriven guitar through my Studio 40 all the time w/o issues & only ever turn the tweeter off if it's adding a sound I don't like, which is rare.
I can't recall which effect I was using last week where I turned the tweeter off, but it did happen.
Yes this is true for all Rumbles. Combined with the Delta-Comp/Limiter it makes Rumbles damn near teenager proof.I seem to remember reading (it could be a false memory
That would be one Dave Lewis.
Oh-Oh! Someone found the keys to the liquor cabinet. Happy Whiskey Wednesday!
Use someone else's bass amp. Bring a fire extinguisher.The Meatbox put out a ridiculous amount of lows at 30Hz which can be pretty danegerous for cabs. They don't call it the PA killer for no reason
5-String Bass -> BBE -> dbx Subharmonic Synth -> Amp (blown) -> PA (blown) -> audience (blown)
Can't seem to find where the problem is....
Can't seem to find where the problem is....
