Rumble XLR line out volume inflexibility- an issue?

[bassplaynbaiken]

I'm looking at purchasing a Rumble head but I'm concerned by the xlr line out level being tied to the amps master volume. Is this a problem for users?

I can see how it might not be if most users on stage have their amp volume at 40-60% that's probably about where the sound man wants the line level.

 

[GreyBeard]

The Rumble 800 head has a pre-post switch on the DI. Fender Rumble 800 - 800-watt Bass Head My 500 head does not. I use a DI box when sending to FoH.

 

[Gustopher]

It was an issue for me and that is why I sold my Rumble 500 combo. I loved it on it's own, but when I used the DI it became a hassle to tweak the volume. I couldn't easily turn up or down on the fly if I needed to make a change, it had to be coordinated with the board. Absolutely wonderful amp with that being it's only real flaw to me. To some people it won't be an issue, but it annoyed me.

 

[Mushroo]

The sound guy probably has a spare DI for you to plug into. Problem solved!

 

[G-Dog]

I'm looking at purchasing a Rumble head but I'm concerned by the xlr line out level being tied to the amps master volume. Is this a problem for users? ... ...

The Master affecting the XLR Out level is usually not a real problem, as these links can attest. The affect is small, but people make more of it than it is.

However, the only Rumble head currently being manufactured, the these links, does not do that at all. But, it is a very powerful amp. Be sure your speakers can handle it.
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[JakobT]

I’ve never found it to be a problem, certainly not enough to get rid of my Rumble 500. In any event, an inexpensive DI box makes it a non-issue.

 

[beans-on-toast]

I'm looking at purchasing a Rumble head but I'm concerned by the xlr line out level being tied to the amps master volume. Is this a problem for users?

I can see how it might not be if most users on stage have their amp volume at 40-60% that's probably about where the sound man wants the line level.

The DI level tied to the amp’s setting is not unusual. Sound people hate it when a player mucks with the amp volume and tone during a set. It means that they have to readjust their levels.

 

[harleyboy]

Has yet to be an issue for me with my Rumble 500! But I rarely make any adjustments after sound check! I do carry my Country Man DI if needed but haven't yet!

 

[cassanova]

The DI level tied to the amp’s setting is not unusual. Sound people hate it when a player mucks with the amp volume and tone during a set. It means that they have to readjust their levels.

That's exactly why I didn't nab one when I was on the hunt for an amp. It's just simpler and saves you potential drama with the soundman and producers to have a pre/post eq switch, than it is for them to have to readjust levels every time you need to make a volume or eq change.