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Marshall Amplification AVT50HX User Manual

Marshall Amplification AVT50HX
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Marshall Amplification plc
Denbigh Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK1 1DQ, England.
Tel : +44 (0)1908 375411 Fax : +44 (0)1908 376118
www.marshallamps.com
Whilst the information contained herein is correct at the time of publication, due to our policy of constant improvement
and development, Marshall Amplification plc reserve the right to alter specifications without prior notice.
BOOK-00080-00 / 9 / 05
AdvancedValvestateTechnology
AVT20X, AVT50X & AVT50HX
Owners Manual
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Marshall Amplification AVT50HX Specifications

General IconGeneral
Power Output50 Watts
TypeHybrid Amplifier Head
Channels2
EffectsReverb
Inputs1 x 1/4"
Outputs1 x 1/4" Jack, 1 x Speaker Output
FootswitchOptional
ControlsGain, Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass, Reverb
Speaker SizeN/A (Head Only)

Summary

Introduction

The History

Details the history and evolution of Marshall's Valvestate amplifiers from the early 90s.

Addictive Tone

Explains the focus on achieving valve-like feel and tone in the AVT series for enjoyable playability.

Pre-amp Valve Power

Describes the use of ECC83 valves in the preamp stages for authentic sound and valve-like saturation.

Fire-breathing Babies

Introduces the AVT20X, AVT50X, and AVT50HX models as powerful amps with Marshall tone and feel.

AVT20X Combo Front Panel Features

Input Jack Socket

Explains the guitar input jack and the importance of using a high-quality screened cable.

Clean/Overdrive selection switch

Describes the switch for selecting between the Clean and Overdrive channels on the amplifier.

Gain Control

Details the gain control for shaping the amp's tone, from clean to bluesy crunch and high-gain distortion.

Volume Control

Explains the volume control for output level and how it contributes to power amp saturation.

Tone Controls

Describes the Bass, Middle, and Treble EQ controls for shaping the amplifier's sound.

Reverb Depth Control

Explains the control used to adjust the intensity and mix of the internal spring reverb.

CD Input Jack Socket

Details the stereo CD input for playing along with external audio sources.

AVT20X Combo Rear Panel Features

Emulated DI Out Jack Socket

Details the DI output for authentic amp tones in recording or silent practice.

Mains Input Connector

Explains the power connection and the importance of matching supply voltage to the amplifier.

Headphone Jack Socket

Describes the headphone jack for silent practice, which also mutes the main loudspeaker.

External Speaker Jack Socket

Explains how to connect external loudspeaker cabinets to enhance the amplifier's sound.

AVT50X Combo & AVT50HX Head Front Panel Features

Input Jack Socket

Explains the guitar input jack and the importance of using a high-quality screened cable.

Clean Gain Control

Details the gain control for the clean channel, affecting tone from clean to bluesy crunch.

Clean Volume Control

Explains the volume control for the clean channel and its contribution to power amp saturation.

Clean Tone Controls

Describes the Bass and Treble EQ controls for the clean channel.

Channel Push-switch

Explains the switch to select between the Clean and Overdrive channels for the amplifier.

Overdrive Gain Control

Details the gain control for the overdrive channel, from vintage to modern high-gain tones.

Overdrive Volume Control

Explains the volume control for the overdrive channel and its impact on output level.

Overdrive Tone Controls

Describes the Bass, Middle, and Treble EQ controls for the overdrive channel.

Reverb Depth Control

Explains the control for adjusting the intensity of the internal spring reverb.

CD Input Jack Socket

Details the stereo CD input for playing along with external audio sources.

Headphone Jack Socket

Describes the headphone jack for silent practice, which also mutes the main loudspeaker.

AVT50X Combo & AVT50HX Head Rear Panel Features

Mains Input Connector

Explains the power connection and the importance of matching supply voltage to the amplifier.

Loudspeaker Jack Socket

Details connecting external speakers for both combo and head versions of the amplifier.

Emulated DI Out Jack Socket

Details the DI output for authentic amp tones in recording or silent practice.

FX Return Jack Socket

Explains connecting external effects units to the amplifier's effects return input.

FX Send Jack Socket

Details connecting external effects units to the amplifier's effects send output.

Footswitch Input Jack Socket

Explains connecting the channel select footswitch to control the amplifier's channels.

Suggested Settings

Funky Clean

Provides recommended settings for a bright, clean tone with good mid definition.

Blues Clean

Offers settings for a harmonically rich, clean tone with slight break-up and compression.

Brit Crunch

Details settings for achieving classic British crunch tones, balancing gain and volume.

MV Crunch

Suggests settings for a Master Volume style crunch using mild preamp saturation.

Screaming Lead

Provides settings for high-gain lead tones with ample sustain and rich harmonic overtones.

Heavy, Modern Crunch

Offers settings for aggressive, scooped modern distortion with boosted gain and EQ.

Specifications

Power Output

Specifies the power output ratings for the AVT20X, AVT50X, and AVT50HX models.

Main Guitar Input Impedance

Lists the input impedance for the main guitar connection across different models.

CD Input Input impedance

Lists the input impedance for connecting CD or tape players to the amplifier.

Emulated Output • Level

Details the output level of the emulated DI signal for recording purposes.

FX Send Level

Specifies the output level of the FX Send jack for connecting external effects units.

Weight

Provides the weight specifications for the AVT20X, AVT50X, and AVT50HX amplifiers.

Size (mm)

Lists the physical dimensions in millimeters for the different amplifier models.

Internal Speaker Custom Celestion

Details the specifications of the custom Celestion speakers used in the amplifier combos.

Valve

Lists the type of valve used in the amplifier's preamp section (ECC83).

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