Is This The Best Church Bass Amp?
Finding a good bass amp for your church can be tough because there are so many options nowadays. But the way bass amps are used in church now can change what you look for in an amp. So today I’ll be going over the things to look for when searching for a bass amp in church and showcasing the one I just got for my church.
Thank to Sweetwater for sponsoring todays video
https://sweetwater.sjv.io/jrGBaZ
My Church Bass Amp
Ashdown Rootmaster III
Amp Head | https://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKoWnr
Speaker Cabinet | https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Gm6NbV
Content Creator Products Mentioned
Neewer Lav Mics | https://bhpho.to/3X2n1VH
My Camera Tripod | https://bhpho.to/3XoSO4o
My Camera Monitor | https://bhpho.to/3Z4cOe0
Video Chapters
00:00 | Start of Video
01:06 | How Are Bass Amps Used in Church?
02:38 | 4 Purposes of Bass Amps
03:42 | Amp Effects
04:18 | EQ
05:23 | DI Output
06:33 | Mute Switch
07:23 | Mute The EQ
07:48 | Headphone Output
08:16 | Not Stylized
09:15 | Punch Tone
10:27 | Not Too Big
13:23 | Ashdown Rootmaster III
15:19 | Sound Test
18:09 | Live Sound Test
19:16 | Final Thoughts
19:53 | Outro
Thanks for watching!
Check out my website | https://travisdykesmusic.com/
My Affiliates
By purchasing products from these links you will helping support this channel and bring more videos like this one!
MY HEADPHONE AND INSTRUMENT CABLES – https://www.marinocustoms.net/
My personal DISCOUNT CODE – TDYKES10
BEST CHEAP AUDIO INTERFACE | https://www.zzounds.com/a–3979428/item–FOCSCAR2I2V3?siid=262507
My TUNER PEDAL| https://sweetwater.sjv.io/EKbJvX
My AUDIO INTERFACE | https://imp.i114863.net/doVBPy
My BASS AMP | https://imp.i114863.net/XxgWkg
My SYNTH BASS | https://www.zzounds.com/a–3979428/item–MOOSUBSEQUNT37?siid=230379
My WIRELESS BASS SYSTEM | https://www.zzounds.com/a–3979428/item–SHUGLXD16PLGTR?siid=332535
My WIRELESS IN EAR MONITOR SYSTEM | https://phenyxpro.com/om2Rq1K7K6tBnE
Use my discount code | TRAVISDYKES
My IN EAR MONITORS | https://www.juicesmusicshop.com/product-page/pre-order-juicy-5s
BEST BUDGET SYNTH BASS | https://www.zzounds.com/a–3979428/item–NOVBASSSTATION2?siid=124912
My FAVORITE PORTABLE BASS STAND | https://imp.i114863.net/kjY44M
My BACKPACK | https://www.zzounds.com/a–3979428/item–MNOM80FLYULT
My STUDIO HEADPHONES | https://imp.i114863.net/Yg7VRO
My MAIN CAMERA | https://amzn.to/3zZRIky
My MAIN LENS | https://amzn.to/3tXIDES
My 2nd LENS | https://amzn.to/3HKKS4a
My PREAMP & COMPRESSOR | https://www.zzounds.com/a–3979428/item–UADLA610MK2?siid=65540
My STUDIO MONITORS | https://imp.i114863.net/oeLMve
My BASS CASE | https://imp.i114863.net/0LbPO
My BASS CASE ATTACHMENT | https://www.zzounds.com/a–3979428/item–MNOGUITARTICKV2?siid=227597
My AUDIO RECORDING SOFTWARE | https://imp.i114863.net/x91RQy
My YOUTUBE MIC | https://imp.i114863.net/9W9g03
My FAVORITE BEGINNER BASS | https://www.zzounds.com/a–3979428/item–SQU0374540
MY FAVORITE BASS STRINGS TO USE |
4 string https://www.zzounds.com/a–3979428/item–DRFB45?siid=173988
5 string https://www.zzounds.com/a–3979428/item–DRSFB545?siid=173989
MY ON THE GIG CAMERA | https://imp.i114863.net/KergLn
MY FAVORITE CHEAP LIGHTING BUNDLE | https://amzn.to/2L0bW1J
FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA
INSTAGRAM | @TDYKES
WEBSITE | TravisDykesMusic.com
WANT TO SEND ME MAIL? SEND HERE!
Travis Dykes
1011 E Old Hickory Blvd
Madison, TN 37115
#TravisDykes
#Church #Bass #Amp
Originally posted by UCHUc4ksPHmLibjWtUIjKUeg at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwI13MNKGTY
Hi just watched your post on bass amp for church. First I am not a musician, I am a sound guy, I have been in business since 1970, you were spot on, on every point. As a side (kind of a joke on my part) when you did your demo playing at the end with just you bass in the sound, it sounded just like the sound most bass players want in the house (basically not hear anything else. I wish most bass players were more like you
This was awesome TD!!! I play out of a fender rumble 210 500 W bass amp and it does pretty good but my keyboardist is always telling me that she wants a lil bit more deep sound and I’m afraid to really dial in the sound because I’m afraid the stream would be compromised
Excellent video Travis. Some stuff there I hadn't considered. It's been a while since I played in a church setting, but I had my old 1 x 15" 100w mic'd (no DI, it's from 1985). I really don't like silent stages, from a players point of view – I want to feel the bass – and an audience point of view – visually I like a nice back line, and I find in-ears uncomfortable for anything over 20 minutes. And …. I ordered myself a RM500 EVOII yesterday! I love the Ashdown tone, but going to pair it with a Barefaced 210 or 212 I think. Maybe a couple of BB3s? Too many options….. 🙂
For church, we used to have a small 50watt? Fender Rumbler. Now we just use a DI box direct into the board. Nothing special…
I run my bass (Sire M7 5 string) into a Zoom B3 then into the DI. But that's mostly for the tuner. The other base player uses the churches Squire… and it's passive and straight into the DI.
I plan on buying a Sushi DI sometime this fall or early spring.
One thing I've learned about churches, is there are all different types. I play at traditional churches where clean tone is more of the rule. I use a Markbass Little Mark and 15" cab if I'm not going through FOH. I use a pedal board with Line6 wireless, Polytune, Empress Bass Compressor, and a Tone Hammer. If I use the AGS circuit, the gain is only up to the point of breakup. Not to give any dirt, but more to give a tube like tone. The DI on the Tone Hammer is set for post-EQ.
On the pedal board, I have my ATW-3255 wireless IEM system as I don't like to use monitors. I just started using a Temple Audio board.
That's it.
If you buy two 2×10 speakers you also have a 4×10 speaker and can also stand them upright to form a small tower so the sound comes a little more at ear level. Otherwise, the 2×10 boxes can always be easily stored in the car. And you can easily carry them alone without breaking your back. For medium sized stages, simply combine a 2×10 with a 4×10.
I run a Zoom ms-60b+ into a Rumble 100 and then a line out to the house. I'm just playing with an organ, electric piano, and choir, so in that setting it's plenty.
Great discussion
Dang! I’ll be honest, I don’t see ANY bass amps in ANY churches. Just fine by me. Thanks
If it's made in China, it's crap. Schroeder cabinets are absolutely bulletproof! I have a Mesa and Ashdown Amp
No, it's only good for non-sacred spaces. You want to get a Trace Elliot brand, they anoint their cabs with holy water and the first sound they play through the amp is a nun's prayer. You could anoint whatever brand you want but for an amp that you can be sure won't offend the creator of reality, you want that nun.
I've been using a markbass 2×10..600 watts
Now I have kick back 12 it sounds OK I think I'm still looking for that sound and I need a Amp that can do it all not just at church
We have a total clean stage in my church, no amps or cabinets. My bass signal goes straight from my bass into a wireless pack, then shoots over to the FOTH. I used to hate it, but once i bought a good set of inears, im cool with it now.
Great video ????????????❤️❤️❤️
#32_DewEweThink_Sumday_DrummersWillBeFree_CagesWorkBut_Its2024_CanWeJust_GetAlong????????????
#31_ThanksForYour_ThisAndThat_????????????????✝️
u se an Amped 500w PF-500 and a 4×12 for gigs, all hese feaures xx
Been using mesa subway d800 head into a subway 210 and 115 cab at church just for monitoring on stage. My bass is plugged directly into a KHAN VTDI that goes to FOH. I use the through on the DI to send to my onstage mesa rig. Sounds absolutely fantastic.
Great thanks????????
Great vid. Everything you've described is in the TC Electronic RH 750 for features. I use it for the DI feature with my presets for EQ curves. Very helpful. Keep up the great work!
I bought the praise team a Boss Katana 110 for all the reasons listed. Great Amp!
Agreed. Keep it up, bro, the past setup of big rig, blow up the show don't work no mo! ????????????????????
I'd push for any Fender Rumble 100 or above if/when my church buys a new bass amp… Right now our house amp is a Frankenstein with a Fender Bassman 100W combo plugged into a 410 cab. It gets loud enough for the church sanctuary, but it's getting close to being on its last leg.
Im honoured to play bass at the church i belong too. We mainly buy all our own gear, but the church kindly bought an EBS microbass 3 D/i. I love the sound i get from it when using an MTD Kingston super 5.
Used an Eden 1×12 4ohm cab with tc bam 200 head in church and out for several years. Now gk fusion 1200 head, 2×12 and 1×15 Neo cabs. Big difference. Still use the Eden 1×12 often for gigs with the gk head. Sounds awesome
I had a mark bass cabinets 2 speed 10” . It was awesome perfect.. but now im thinking between Darkglass DG210D 500-watt or Markbass MB58R CMD 102 PURE Bass Combo .. bc at church im going now is medium to small but a combo .. its annoying to setup cabinet and amp together combo its way easier but i would like to know what u guys recommend
Seems like the gospel chops crowd loves GK. I'd say Aguilar, GK and class D Ampeg are the way to go in terms of reliability. The MAIN problem with Ashdown as a US player is there's little to no support basically and they do ultimately "thermal" and die has been my experience as a past endorser of them (they do sound amazing though). Just my 2c
I like the flat no EQ sound the best. I Also like the fact that it has the dirt channel. Adding a little distortion helps it cut and sit in the mix better without having to over EQ it.
Man… I kinda hate the 8×10. Not sure if the modern ones have it together. The modern tone is so huge bottom and huge mids and top that a 15+4×10 does the trick for me. I’m playing an Ampeg 8×10 at church and it feels so low fi. We’re old school though where we just play loud as all get out full blown organ Leslie drums
Please give me advice ????
Travis I like your videos,
I'm playing bass in my church but not happy with the amp, and they are just promising for the last 6 months, it came up that we must use our own gear and we are volunteers
First off, let me say, there is ???????????????????????????? ???????????????????? with your gear choice or set up. I primarily use Ashdown myself and favor their sound, clean or dirty. When I use mine out, and my cabs are the main sound, I use RM 115 & 210 EVO II cabs. If I'm using the amp as a DI, then I use the 115 for a monitor/load for my CTM-30 all tube head, which requires a speaker load.
I did notice you used the RM 800 EVO III and the RM-410 EVO III cab. If you're just using them for stage monitoring (and DI output) they ???????????????????? be a bit of overkill, if that's all they are being used for. If there may be needed for playing out too, then you have plenty of headroom to work with and it's a great choice. You or other potential users could also use the RM 500 EVO III and RM 115 EVO III if you're just using it for stage feel/monitor. This pairing would be good for those with a little tighter budget, need a little smaller and/or lighter set up or just slightly lower volume.
You didn't cover the Cab Sims featured on these amps. It should be noted, unless the FOH/soundperson knows you're using the sims, all the setting should be turned off and the soundperson can set the sound from the booth. A more experienced/knowledgeable player can set the sims of choice, as long as the FOH knows, but otherwise, just leave them off.
I also noticed in the live setting that you had the cab at floor level pointing at your knees. Since you are using it for feel more than sound monitoring, this is fine. It should be noted for those who use an amp and cab as the primary sound, it needs to be raised up closer to or pointed to ear level, so you can hear the higher frequencies. (Your knees don't have ears, lol!)
There. Is allways pre/post eq on the XLR out
Sounds real nice with the shape button activated
3:16 if you ain’t subbed to Travis yet, you’re wrong.
Bro, you gotta get Cord on the channel lol.
My church uses a fender rumble bass combo. I wanted to ask ask is there a difference between using a combo than a cabinet and head? Is there any benefits to using a cabinet and head?
I play bass at two different churches and neither one will let me have an amp. I listen through headphones. I do have a pedal board.
Love your content! God bless! ❤
You play with Charity Gayle?? Nice! Have you played on any of her albums?