Ashdown took to the Winter NAMM show this year to introduce the Rootmaster EVO Range. Building on the Rootmaster series, the EVO range has been streamlined with improved features and a reduction in weight.
The Rootmaster preamp now has active and passive inputs to get optimal levels for your bass. Other common features in the line include a 5-band EQ, an on-board compressor, a Shape button, a Drive control, a mute function, and a sub-harmonic control.
The series has two head units – the RM-800 EVO and the new RM-500 EVO – as well as three new 500-watt combos: the C115 500, the C210 500, and the C112 500. Each of the combos has been made from ply to cut down on weight by 26 pounds and feature the new Ashdown White Line speakers. Further, the combos can also power an extra 8 ohm extension cabinet. Rootmaster cabinets include the Compact 115T, the Compact 210T, the Compact 112T and the Compact 610T. The cabs also employ White Line speakers and have a three-way tweeter control. Bar handles aid tansport, with the Compact 610T adding casters.
The Ashdown Rootmaster EVO Series is shipping this month.
RM-800-EVO Bass Head Specifications:
Power Output: | 800 Watts |
Power Handling: | 115 – 230 Volts |
Speaker Outputs: | 2 x Speakon |
Frequency Response: | -3dB at 17Hz and 30kHz |
Inputs: | Active and Passive |
Auxiliary: | Line Input |
DI: | Balanced XLR Direct Output |
Tuner: | Tuner Output |
Impedance: | Minimum 4 Ohm |
Signal to noise: | Better than 80dB (EQ flat) |
EQ: | 5-band, Sub-Harmonic Control, |
Effects: | Compressor, Drive, Send/Return |
Weight: | ~9.9 lbs |
Other: | Padded Gig Bag, Global Auto Voltage |
Price: | $699.99 |
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RM-500-EVO Bass Head Specifications:
Power Output: | 500 Watts |
Power Handling: | 115 – 230 Volts |
Speaker Outputs: | 2 x Speakon |
Inputs: | Active and Passive |
Auxiliary: | Line Input |
DI: | Balanced XLR Direct Output |
Tuner: | Tuner Output |
Impedance: | Minimum 4 Ohm |
Signal to noise: | Better than 80dB (EQ flat) |
EQ: | 5-band, Sub-Harmonic Control |
Effects: | Compressor, Drive, Send/Return |
Weight: | ~9.9 lbs |
Price: | $499.99 |
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RM-115T-500-EVO Bass Combo Features:
Power Output: | 500 Watts |
Configuration: | 1x15″ Combo with Tweeter |
Speakers: | Ashdown White Line |
EQ: | 5-band, Sub-Harmonic Control |
Effects: | Compressor, Drive, Send/Return |
Auxiliary: | Line Input |
DI: | Balanced XLR Direct Output |
Weight: | 38.5 lbs |
Price: | $729.99 |
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RM-210T-500-EVO Bass Combo Features:
Power Output: | 500 Watts |
Configuration: | 2x10″ Combo with Tweeter |
Speakers: | Ashdown White Line |
EQ: | 5-band, Sub-Harmonic Control |
Effects: | Compressor, Drive, Send/Return |
Auxiliary: | Line Input |
DI: | Balanced XLR Direct Output |
Weight: | 37.4 lbs |
Price: | $729.99 |
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RM-112T-500-EVO Bass Combo Features:
Power Output: | 500 Watts |
Configuration: | 1x12″ Combo with Tweeter |
Speakers: | Ashdown White Line |
EQ: | 5-band, Sub-Harmonic Control |
Effects: | Compressor, Drive, Send/Return |
Auxiliary: | Line Input |
DI: | Balanced XLR Direct Output |
Weight: | 36.3 lbs |
Price: | $649.99 |
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RM-112T-EVO Bass Cabinet Features:
Power: | 300 Watts |
Configuration: | 1 x 12″ With Tweeter |
Speaker Outputs: | Jack or Speakon |
Impedance: | 8 ohm |
Construction: | Premium Ply Compact Cabinet |
Speakers: | Ashdown White Line |
Weight: | 22 lbs |
Price: | $299.99 |
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RM-115T-EVO Bass Cabinet Features:
Power: | 300 Watts |
Configuration: | 1 x 15″ With Tweeter |
Speaker Outputs: | Jack or Speakon |
Impedance: | 8 ohm |
Construction: | Premium Ply Compact Cabinet |
Speakers: | Ashdown White Line |
Weight: | 30.8 lbs |
Price: | $299.99 |
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RM-210T-EVO Bass Cabinet Features:
Power: | 300 Watts |
Configuration: | 2 x 10″ With Tweeter |
Speaker Outputs: | Jack or Speakon |
Impedance: | 8 ohm |
Construction: | Premium Ply Compact Cabinet |
Speakers: | Ashdown White Line |
Weight: | 34.1 lbs |
Price: | $299.99 |
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RM-610T-EVO Bass Cabinet Features:
Power: | 900 Watts |
Configuration: | 6 x 10″ With Tweeter |
Speaker Outputs: | Jack or Speakon x2 |
Impedance: | 4 ohm |
Construction: | Premium Ply Compact Cabinet |
Speakers: | Ashdown White Line |
Weight: | 81.5 lbs |
Price: | $649.99 |
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