
ASHDOWN RM-800 EVO III Lightweight Compact 800w Subharmonic Generator Bass Head Amplifier
ASHDOWNRM800 EVOIII ASHDOWN
Compact 800w Bass Head Amplifier
For those playing larger stages seeking huge headroom, Ashdown tone and reliability without the weight the RM-800 EVO III is the solution.
Weighing in at just 2.6KG (5.5lbs) but boasting 800 watts of power, class leading quality and features. The Rootmaster EVO III range also now comes equipped with an on-board headphone preamp to allow for silent practice, which doubles up these gig-ready amplifiers as handy practice devices.
The preamp includes a passive and active input jack socket for use with high and low output instruments, this sets a clear signal path to the input control enabling you to fine tune your input level using the trademark Ashdown VU meter. With the signal at its optimal level, you then hit the rich features designed enhance your tone, such as the shape button, 5-band EQ and on-board compressor. The drive control, as always delivers a delectable valve emulated over-drive, whilst the sub harmonic controls add further fatness to your tone - both can be foot-switched via an FS2 footswitch (sold separately).
The Rootmaster 800 EVO III Head features a distinctive clear anodized alloy housing & chassis, an all new black anodized
front panel and is the perfect choice for those who crave huge headroom in an ultra-lightweight and portable package.
Matt Black anodized alloy front panel
Ashdown have upgraded the amp’s front panel with a matt black anodized alloy finish, replacing the previous polished stainless steel. This simple, yet observant modification makes reading your amp settings at a glance that much easier when placed under bright stage lighting.
Simple, powerful EQ
The Rootmaster EVO series’ preamp now includes a passive and active input jack socket for use with high and low output instruments. The five-band rotary tone controls act with surgical precision to provide total control over your sound, while a shape switch instantly dials you into a classic Ashdown tone setting, straight from the world-famous ABM.
One-knob Compression
Instantly adding warmth and body to your tone, this simple to use, great sounding compressor delivers a powerful, even sound to make sure your bass is smooth as silk and will fill out any mix.
Overdrive & Sub
With footswitchable flexibility, our tube-emulated overdrive can take your core bass sound and push it into warm overdrive through to distorted filth whenever you need to add extra grind and girth to your tone.
Bringing extra depth and definition to your bass parts, the Sub-Harmonic Generator lets you dial in a sub-octave and kick it in via footswitch whenever you need the extra depth for those super-heavy Godzilla moments.
Totally connected
If you want to use your favourite pedals or multi-effects, you’ll find send and return sockets on the back panel, along with a DI output for direct injection into the PA mixer or recording console and a Line Input (with front panel level control) so you can jam along with a backing track in rehearsal.
A pair of Neutrik Jack/Speakon sockets with a minimum 4-ohm load provides flexible partnering options with a dedicated range of Rootmaster EVO cabinets. The Rootmaster 800 EVO III can be used to power a single 8-ohm cabinet, a pair of 8-ohm cabinets or a single 4 ohm cabinet.
Headphone Output
The Rootmaster EVO III range now comes equipped with an on-board headphone preamp to allow for silent practice, which doubles up these gig-ready amplifiers as handy practice devices. The headphone preamp maximises the full sound potential of your headphones, so now your in ear sound can match the quality of your stage sound… given you have the correct (Meters Music) headphones, of course!
About Ashdown Engineering
Ashdown Engineering is UK Family Owned and Run since 1997 and still is today with a team of just 8 people. 35 years plus of bass and guitar amplifier innovation and knowledge. Many products hand built in England. All products designed and engineered in Essex. Tour proven night after night by the biggest bands in the world who buy their Ashdown gear resulting in the best and most varied artist roster of any bass brand. Reliable, built to last, and designed to always be repairable. 5 year manufacturer limited warranty on all Ashdown products. Affordable products for the hard working bass player. Real bass tone with true versatility. Real power ratings, not based on ‘Peak/Burst Power’
Features:
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Compact, lightweight bass amplifier head
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5-band EQ for flexible tone shaping
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240Hz and 1.5kHz specialty bass bands clean up mud and tame honky midrange
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Compressor adds punch, smooths out leads
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Drive control dials in smooth saturation or aggressive fuzz
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Subharmonic generator adds floor-shaking low resonance
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Line Mix knob lets you connect and jam along with music
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FX loop for routing rackmount gear and pedals
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Rear-panel headphone output with accompanying On/Off switch makes silent practice easy
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Drive and subharmonic effects can be controlled via optional footswitch (sold separately)
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Ready to gig with speakON/phono speaker output and XLR DI output
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Matte anodized alloy front panel for easy visibility under bright stage lighting
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Weighs a mere 5.5 lbs
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