High Pass Filter (HPF) and Low Pass Filter (LPF) Mega Thread
That thread is a must read. Most any questions regarding HPF and LPF applications are answered there. ( hats off to Stumbo for starting it )
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That thread is a must read. Most any questions regarding HPF and LPF applications are answered there. ( hats off to Stumbo for starting it )
That’s what happens when marketing types get involved in writing manuals.
I don’t think any of the major bass amp manufacturers use digital power amps, hopefully Linnin will be along shortly to clear things up.
I remember when almost everyone thought that the 'D' in D-Class meant digital. Turns out not so and that D-Class is just a specific class of solid state amps pioneered by ICE Power of Denmark in cooperation with Bang & Olufsen. V2 Rumble 150 and 350 were the first D-Class Rumbles with ICE Power modules. V3 Rumble 100 had the first in house Fender designed D-Class power section.
That Daphne is beautiful. Might have to rethink my next guitar purchase. I’ve been on a quest to find a nice used Tele, but they seem to stick with their owners forever. Teles will always be around. I’m guessing those will be around for a bit, but then go away for the next new thing. So maybe oughta start thinking about getting one....
I have to resign. I sold the Rumble 200 and bought an Ampeg BA210. The difference with the MM Ray35 is significant. There is much more definition and power to the output, and I can control the tone so much better. I'm not sure what it is that mnade the difference. I tried a Rumble Stage 800 at the same time when I bought the Ampeg and it was loud, but the same issues of definition and tone came up and that has the 2 x 10" in it. Maybe a wiser person can explain but the result with the BA210 is excellent. I intend to put a 1 x 15" or a 4 x 10" under it depending on trials. Cheers
I would avoid the BA210. Bought one not long ago, used it a handful of times at moderate levels and have a “rattling” issue. I’m not the only one. Get a separate head and cab. Avoid the combo!
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Not usually here in Texas. It is rare to have a sound system and even more rare to have a sound man. In the last 3 years gigging 3 to 4 time a month, I've had FOH with a sound man 2 times.
So my band opened for Crash Test Dummies last night. I ended up using my GK MB212II combo for the show as I wasnt clear on the set up or tear down time. Turns out I would have been ok. But I'm happy eaither way. I was torn down and loaded in my car in about 10 min after we said thank you and good night.
But I did catch a pick of Dan Robert's bass rig... a Fender Rumble 500 Cobo on what I think was a Rumble 115 cab or a is it a Bassman 115?
But I did catch a pick of Dan Robert's bass rig... a Fender Rumble 500 Cobo on what I think was a Rumble 115 cab or a is it a Bassman 115?
Twice more than we've had since 2014.
Yeah, I'll second that. Another Texas guy here. The only time we (the many bands I've been in that last 30+ years) had a PA we didn't haul in was when we opened for someone bigger. Even when there was a house PA in a club, we used our own because the house PA was for DJ use only or karaoke. And then it was usually a single powered speaker on a pole and a 4 channel mixer. Just FYI, this is the central Texas area. Lots of small, crowded bars and tables-moved-away stages in restaurants. Shoot, even the large dance halls around here don't have a house PA.
The exceptions: Austin 6th street and some larger Dallas/Houston venues. But I did NOT like the Dallas sound guys... So clickish, so willing to make you sound like trash if you suggest how your band should sound. I guess I'm saying they were your typical sound guys
6th street is fun, but don't expect much money, too many startup kids willing to play for free. I'd go off-6th for Austin unless your just doing it for fun. Sorry, rambling...That's why I need rig options. Small, medium and large. I like so much that I now have 2 Fender Rumble combos; a 200 and a 500. That gives me my 3 options - 200, 500, or stacked. Plus my back likes it too. Its been less angry lately, I must say. Often, my bass doesn't have FOH support (or just in the subs) for the small to mid-sized venues and I'm on my own. I've only had my Rumbles (200 for around 4 months, the 500 for a couple), and I'm about to sell off a ton of bass gear I've collected over the years (4 various brand full multi-cab w/ head setups, all powered by lead).
Okay, I'd like to ask fellow Rumblers for their input -
I've got two v3 combos, the 200 (1x15) and the 500 (2x10). They sound good stacked and slaved (effect out of the top 500 into the effect return of the bottom 200 - one vol and EQ to rule them all).
However, I would like more out of the 15 to get more of a meatier tone.
As is (slaved) -
the 500 is pushing something like 350 watts to the 2 10s at 8 ohms (internal).
the 200 is pushing something like 150 watts to the 1 15 at 8 ohms (internal).
If I modify the 200 so that I can bypass the amp and it becomes a simple 1x15 cabinet, then the 500 is pushing 500 watts at 4 ohms to all -
the 2x10s get 250 watts (8 ohms)
the 1x15 gets 250 watts (8 ohms) - I know it will support at least 350 watts
Basically, its a similar total watts, but it gets redistributed evenly instead of the 10s getting more. I like the more "muddy" sound of a larger speaker, with a bit of 10s definition punching through the middle of it. Muddy is not the right word, but I can't quite think of it. Lower, fuller, softer, more in your chest. Maybe "meatier" like I used before.
Has anyone done/experienced this? Is this going to get more of the tone I like or would this be a wasted effort? I know people have modded their combos to be used as simple cabs, but has anyone put these two specific combos together in this way? If so, how was the result?
I've got two v3 combos, the 200 (1x15) and the 500 (2x10). They sound good stacked and slaved (effect out of the top 500 into the effect return of the bottom 200 - one vol and EQ to rule them all).
However, I would like more out of the 15 to get more of a meatier tone.
As is (slaved) -
the 500 is pushing something like 350 watts to the 2 10s at 8 ohms (internal).
the 200 is pushing something like 150 watts to the 1 15 at 8 ohms (internal).
If I modify the 200 so that I can bypass the amp and it becomes a simple 1x15 cabinet, then the 500 is pushing 500 watts at 4 ohms to all -
the 2x10s get 250 watts (8 ohms)
the 1x15 gets 250 watts (8 ohms) - I know it will support at least 350 watts
Basically, its a similar total watts, but it gets redistributed evenly instead of the 10s getting more. I like the more "muddy" sound of a larger speaker, with a bit of 10s definition punching through the middle of it. Muddy is not the right word, but I can't quite think of it. Lower, fuller, softer, more in your chest. Maybe "meatier" like I used before.
Has anyone done/experienced this? Is this going to get more of the tone I like or would this be a wasted effort? I know people have modded their combos to be used as simple cabs, but has anyone put these two specific combos together in this way? If so, how was the result?
Must be nice. The cheap-@$$ clubs down here don't wanna pay for 'spit'[sp?], so we hafta provide PA-which is why we use the easy to move stuff: my JBL EON one or the guitarist's Bose stick(s).I play with both every gig
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Kibble, milkbones, and P Basses. And redheads.
A couple of months ago, I picked up a 210 and 112 used because the price was just too good to pass up (new condition, $350 for the pair, delivered to me). I finally had the chance to try the 210 in a band situation this weekend. Surprising crisp tone. Not as light or as small as my other cabs, but certainly nice to have around so I can leave one cab at my rehearsal spot. I would be quite happy with these on a gig.
