Datasheet - PDF

Dimensions
H: 78 W: 313 D: 225mm
Weight
4 Kg
Material
1.6mm Mild Steel
Finish
Powder Coated
EQ
5 Band EQ
Power Output
420 watts cont. 600 peak
Speaker Output
Speakon
Freq Response
30Hz - 20Khz
Impedance
4 Ohms Minimum
DI
600 Ohms balanced/level - 20dBu
At Ashdown, we know that not every gig pays the big bucks.
Dedicated to busy, hard-working bass players on a budget,
Rootmaster heads, combos and cabinets draw on all of our
experience working with some of the biggest bands in the
world to deliver workhorse reliability, creative tone-shaping,
comprehensive recording and performing facilities plus the
sonic slam you need to underpin your band’s performances
night after night – all at a price that won’t break the bank.
Footswitchable variable overdrive
Powered by 420W digital amp, the RM420 is the lightest RM
head, weighing in at 4kg (8.8lbs) and the perfect choice for
working bassists looking for power and features without the
weight.
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.
Simple, powerful EQ
Totally connected
It all starts with an ultra-low-noise instrument input where
the accompanying Input Level control helps you perfectly
match the output of your bass. Five-band rotary tone controls
act with surgical precision to provide total control over your
sound, while a Shape switch instantly dials you in to a classic
Ashdown tone setting, straight from the world-famous ABM.
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.
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 will fill out any mix.
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.
Kick it down
Create the perfect rig
A combined Jack/Speakon socket with a minimum 4- ohm load
provides flexible partnering options with a dedicated range of
Rootmaster cabinets. 2 x 10”, 4 x 10” and 2 x 12” cabs all feature
custom-designed Ashdown bass drivers plus a high-frequency
horn for additional top-end bite. A 1 x 15” completes the range
with all cabinets featuring ultra-cool retro cloth grilles, road-ready
tolex covering and tough metal protective corners.
Ashdown reserve the right to change specification without notice - 2015