4/8/16 ohm selector (each channel)
The Randall RT2/50 is your basic power amp with a twist. By allowing either standard stereo mode
or channel switching mode you can switch between 6L6 or EL34 tubes depending on the channel
of your preamp or module in the RM4. Why is this useful? Fenders get their distinctive sound
from 6L6 power tubes while Marshalls are know for their EL34 tone. With the ability to match
the power tubes to your preamp module one can get closer to the sound of a particular amp. This
also allows for unique tone with for example the Plexi module with 6L6 power tubes.
While the Randall RT2/50 come with EL34's I highly recommend a set of JJ E34L's. I have these in
my Randall RM50HB head and they sound wonderful.
Randall RT2/50 Sound Clips
One sound clip using 2 different modules, a modified Top Boost and the Recto, are featured in
this clip. The 6L6 channel is first followed by the EL34 channel, both were recorded dry. You
can hear the difference between the two with the EL34's being a little darker or with more bass.
Signal path is as such: EBMM Axis SS, Randall RM4, Randall RT2/50, Sennheiser e609S,
M-Audio Audio Buddy, Cakewalk Pro Audio 9. Top boost features the neck pickup while the Recto
clips was done with the bridge pickup. For settings check out the
Randall MTS settings
page.
Randall RT2/50 Sound Clips
Randall RT2/50 Impressions
While I have not had this power amp cranked to rehearsal levels yet I am expecting it to sound
very similar to my RM50HB on the same settings. The added flexibility of 2 seperate power
sections with different tube sounds will help with getting great tone for my cover band gig.
The manual is a bit vague and does not cover how to change midi channels but does a great job
of walking one through the tube bias process. Only other negative I can come up with is the
weight. This is a seriously heavy piece of gear with a shipping weight over 50lbs. Might need
to get wheels for my rack.
Midi programming is a breeze with the Randall RT2/50. Simply use the channel select button to
select the channel (6L6 vs EL34) then hold the channel select in for 3 seconds while your midi
controller is on the correct program number. Done.
Randall RT2-50 50w/50w Stereo Tube Power Amplifier
