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  1. Waddycall
    Yeah, I keep hearing that and continue to fail to understand it. As it’s an input attenuator I don’t see the difference between turning that down and turning down the output attenuator of the bass pod other than doing it “wrong” saves chucking out 600w of scratchy pot noise (pod pot is noisy) through my cab. I also don’t understand how it differs from using the master volume pot on a standard bass amp as surely that is also an attenuator for the input into the power stage? I’m interested in understanding this though.
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    Maybe it depends on the combination of frequency and amplitude?
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    I just remembered something I read in the manual for my previous amp - an Ashdown RM 800 evo II. It always operates in bridge mode with an output of 800w into 4 ohm. My power amp in bridge mode puts 830w into 4 ohms in bridge mode so to me seems very similar.
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    As per the manual I have the channel 2 gain at 0 and use the channel 1 gain to set the output as the output level pot on the pod is a bit scratchy (cleaner/lube on the way). I have read a few comments that the gain control on the amp should be set and left but don’t understand the relevance when there’s a single relatively low level input source that’s not having it’s signal mixed and monitored remotely.
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    There’s a switch on the back of the bass pod to select the output level “line” or “amp”. I have it set to line so pretty much getting all it’ll give although no doubt the power amp could take more. Can’t see what else I can do without adding more components, weight etc
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    Yeah I have the two reds connected to the cable. The output from the pod is unbalanced 1/4” into an unbalanced 1/4” in on the amp. It’s a shame there’s no balanced XLR out on the pod.
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    By the way power amps are a new thing to me so grateful of the comments 👍
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    Cheers Paul, yes it’s currently connected with binding posts to jack as it’s only being used at very low power in the house. I have an NL4 plug on order to modify one end of one of my speakon cables. I ordered a red one to avoid mixing up the ends! That will be sorted before it gets used in anger 👍
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    Haha - funny you should say that. It’s bridged! The output from the bass pod is pretty low so having it run on one channel isn’t loud enough (I can have it on full in our detached house) and is no way near loud enough to keep up with a drummer. If I use my Hartke Ha3500 with this cab (250w into 8 ohm) is much louder. According to the specs it’ll put just under 600w into an 8 ohm cab in bridge mode. The power handling of the cab according to the VK website is 1200W which seems a bit optimistic but I feel I’m pretty safe unless anyone thinks otherwise? I did think about putting a channel strip between the pod and amp to bring the line level up but that would add weight and complexity I don’t want. I also don’t want to overload one amp channel and make it clip.
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    H having read a few threads on here recently about power amps, pre amps and rack gear I decided to have a go at using my bass pod xt live as a preamp into a power amp. I bought a used QSC RMX850a off eBay and a cheap rack sleeve to put it in. It’s too deep for a standard 2u rack case. Mrs W is out today so I’ve had the chance to play loud bass and experiment with it. I’d previously put a lot of time into tinkering with amp models in the bass pod. so far I’m over the moon. Keeping all the tine shaping in the bass pod seems to make more sense than having eq controls everywhere. I like the simplicity of that and it allows me to focus on just the bass and the bas pod. I think the combination of my Ray34 which I’ve fitted Delano hybrid pickups to (passive jazz and active Ray) strung with cobalt flats into the bass pod power amp and VK210 is going to be awesome. Can’t wait to try it out with the band in just over a week. Probably some initial frustration followed by lots of tweaking. anyway thought it might be of interest. cheers
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    This takes me back 20 years or so! Not much bass guitar (if any)🤣
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    Sold a cab to Lee. top bloke - deal with confidence!
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    I have one of these. Really great cabs good luck with the sale.
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    Now sold
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    Ashdown RM 800 EVO II for sale. I bought this amp new from Musik Produktiv in September last year. Initial was a bit a disappointing and I put it back in its box until January this year when I sent it back to Ashdown for the following issues- apparent low output lack of volume increase after 10 o’clock on the volume pot noisy headphone output Dave Green at Ashdown has made corrections to the VU sensitivity and adjusted the input sensitivity. This was the cause of the apparent low output. It has been bench tested at Ashdown and is outputting the full 800W. The master volume pot was also replaced with one that gives a linear increase in volume as it’s turned up. The taper on the original gave most of the volume increase in the first third of its operation (apparently to impress people trying them out in shops). it was then returned a second time as the noises noted when using headphones was still there if much much quieter. It has been checked again by Ashdown and returned. I believe there is some signal interference from the operation of the green light in the VU meter. It is now very very quiet and necessitates a significant increase in the treble control and some use of compression to hear it. It appears from other threads that this noise is common to this model when using headphones. Perhaps my cab is transparent enough to hear it in normal use. It’s not audible when playing with a band. I suspect that most of the EVO IIs are like this. fundamentally this is an as new unit that has been fully set up by Ashdown and given the all clear. happy to post at buyers expense. It still has all the original and well proven packaging.
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    I have a QSC RMX850 (which I paid too much for) feeding a Vanderkley 210 LNT. The power amp thing is a new venture for me so I’m sure there are others who’ll be able to advise better. I’m interested to see how I get on with mine and may end up adding a channel strip to give some easy eq adjustment without colouring the sound. I’m using an old line 6 bass pod xt live for preamp as it’s has amp modelling , eq, compression and effects all in one. If I get on with this arrangement I might upgrade to a lighter power amp. i like being able to amplify the sound I hear in my headphones for practice. be aware that I think I’m subconsciously convincing myself to build a full rack set up!
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    What about a power amp and cab? This is my latest arrangement although I haven’t tried it in anger yet.. If you have the tone you like from a board mounted preamp you just need to make it louder.
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    Anyone else noticed interference in the signal from the green VU light on the RM800 evo 2? Mines been back to Ashdown with this twice and has come back the same. It’s very faint and only audible if the treble is cranked right up but is there.
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    Well it looks like you’re not the only one! - https://gearspace.com/board/so-much-gear-so-little-time/1004521-art-prochannel-ii-nightmare-buzzing-problem.html If I see one come up really cheap it might be an interesting experiment. Shame as the features look great.
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    If you want to sell it (?) I could be interested dependant on price etc but would like to give my current set up a spin with the band and see how it fairs. Can’t do that for a about four weeks unfortunately 🙄
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    Could be but not sure they’re being supported by line 6 anymore which makes me a bit nervous.
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    Anyone use an Art pro channel 2 for bass? There are a few old reviews on talkbass from years ago that seem quite positive. I’ve started on a slippery rack mount slope. https://artproaudio.com/product/prochannel-ii/#overview
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    Sold
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    It’s arrived but only had a brief chance to try it out in the living room. Hopefully it’ll have enough wallop with the band. I’ve since read the bass pods can have a low output. I’ve got the amp in bridge mono to give 600 ish watts into the 8ohm cab. Sounds ace so far. Feel quite positive about this set up.
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    Totally dependant on type of music and also particular songs. Some have a signature bass line/part that needs to be heard. I like myself, the band and audience to be able to hear what I’m playing and have my own space in the sound.
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