Colossal sound packed in an 18kg combo. The Ashdown RM-C210T-500-EVO II Lightweight 500w 2×10 Combo surpasses what is possible with a bass amp – dressed to the teeth with features. Since 97 Ashdown have been setting the standard in bass amplification and this sets a new bar – delivering massive tone without the back problems. It comes with a useful DI-out for sending to a mixer or PA an FX loop for all your effects and a line-in for jamming along to backing tracks. What sets Ashdown apart is their amazing one knob sub-harmonic generator and a great one knob compressor which will turn a room to rubble. Its this kind of power that reinforces Ashdowns status as gods of bass amplification. 500w of bass weight The bane of a powerful amp is normally the weight. Luckily Ashdown transferred that to the bottom end. Without sacrificing tone theyve made a powerful amp that can be carried easily and it really saves your back – its remarkable just how much bass power has been packed into such a lightweight combo. Boasting more features than a cinema The RM-C210T-500-EVO II is adaptable with a depth of malleability that will embrace everything from down-tuned metal to tight percussive funk. Simply and easily. Ashdown have become famous for their one knob sub-harmonic generator. It gives a sense of physicality that makes you feel like the room could collapse and depth to the tone that never makes it feel loose or undefined. Next is the one-knob compressor. No fuss no messing about and a huge result. Just adding a little bit of compression will boost the low end while keeping the volume level and not clipping the peaks. It also adds sustain to notes letting them sing a little longer – especially effective with the sub-harmonic generator engaged. This is very reactive to the bass control. Workable with both passive and active instruments you can set the input gain accurately with the VU meter making sure you keep as many dynamics as you want. A simple but highly adaptable EQ At its core you have a three band EQ which is pretty standard: bass middle and treble. But you get an additional two rotary knobs that allow you to sculpt the mid-range further altering the character and voice of your amp. Its worth keeping these additional knobs at noon to begin with and adjusting if needs be. And its got another trick up its tonal sleeve – the shape button. Engaged it adds a boost to the subs at 50hz of 8dB and a further 10dB up at 10khz. It gives that extra bit of presence to your music – great for adding fatness to your sound. Amazing emulated valve grind Ashdown have meticulously crafted a valve overdrive that will take you from a subtle warmth and breakup to a thick overdrive. This is very interactive with the input volume which again makes the VU meter very useful so you know how far youre pushing the amp. The overdrive is processed in parallel with the clean signal so the bass end of the spectrum is sustained. Great connectivity options Continuing with the feature set Ashdown have implemented a DI that is post-EQ post-FX making sure all your sound gets sent to a mixer or desk. There is also a headphone pre-amp out for playing in your bedroom completely silently with perfect tone replication. You can also use the headphone-out in conjunction with the line-in for jamming to tracks without disturbing the neighbours. If you need more power? The RM C210-500-T EVO II features a speaker-out at 8 ohms giving you further depth if needed. Ashdown-made Whiteline drivers and cab This is where the combo saves its weight. Using lightweight ply Ashdown saves an enormous amount of weight while keeping the integrity of the sound. The Whiteline drivers handle the load with ease giving deep extending lows with a richly textured and dynamic midrange. Specifications General Preamp: Solid State Output Power: 507w RMS into 4 ohms./ 800w RMS into 4 ohms Speaker Speaker: 2 x 10 Ashdown Whiteline Speaker Power Handling: 400W Impedance: 8 Ohms Frequency Response: -3db at 22hz and 25khz Controls Main: Input Compression Drive Sub Equaliser: ±16dB Low: 100Hz +/- 15dB Mid: 660Hz +/- 15dB High: 7kHz +/- 15dB Connectivity Input: 1/4 Instrument Jack Line in: 3.5mm Jack Headphones: 3.5mm Jack Line Out: Balanced XLR Speaker Output: 2 x 1/4 Speakon Jack (Min. Load 8 Ohm) Dimensions Width: 47 cm Depth: 33.5 cm Height: 59 cm Weight: 18kg