Frequently asked questions

Q1. I have recently purchased one of your fine amplifiers and I am very pleased with the sound and performance, but I'm having problems with what i think is some kind of earth loop. When I sing and play bass I get a shock from my microphone. I wonder if you have experienced this problem elsewhere in the world and if there is anything I can do about it.

Q2. I have an original ABM 500 chrome rack. I'm having trouble matching tonal characteristics with my cabinet at times. I like the modern sound the shape button gets, but I lose the upper content.

Q3. I have an ABM C410t-500, the sound is Great, however I have a "hum" when I use the "DI"

Q4. Why you have put the sub-speaker output, on the front of the amp, instead of the back?

Q5. What's the difference between VU Monitoring on the ABM and the MAG or Electric Blue?

Q6. Do you have any technical specs?

Q7. I have a hum or buzz when using the DI output on my amp.

Q8. Is the stereo line input on the ABM 500 - pre or post EQ?

Q9. Having problems recording to Mini Disc from DI output.

Q10. DI problems?

Q11. What are the EQ centres and Q on an ABM pre amp or head?

Q12. Can I rewire the mains from 115 to 230v or 230v to 115 v

Q13. Can I use stereo effects with an RPM1?

Q14. Effects Loop / serial/ parallel?

Q15. How can I use headphones on an Ashdown ABM or MAG?

Q16. Are the signals from the line level inputs of the ABM 500 processed through the effects loop (or are the line inputs summed into the signal path downstream from the effects return bus)?

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