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Mesa/Boogie DC5

Mesa/Boogie DC5
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Owner's Manual
The Spirit of Art in Technology
1317 Ross Street, Petaluma, CA 94954
USA
M
B
OOGIE
ESA
DUALCALIBER DC - 5
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Mesa/Boogie DC5 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Power Output50 Watts
Channels2
Speaker Configuration1 x 12"
Preamp Tubes4 x 12AX7
Power Tubes2 x 6L6
ReverbSpring Reverb
Effects LoopYes
TypeTube Amplifier
ControlsGain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Reverb, Master
Speaker Output8 Ohms

Summary

Front Panel Operation

Power-Up Procedure

Detailed steps for safely powering up the DC-5 amplifier, including standby switch usage.

Front Panel Controls: Gain, Treble, Midrange

Gain Control

Explanation of the Gain control's function and impact on tone and sensitivity.

Rhythm Channel Pull Boost

Description of the pull boost feature on the Rhythm channel's Gain control for increased gain.

Front Panel Controls: Bass, Presence, Reverb, Master

Front Panel Controls: Graphic EQ

Graphic EQ Description

Description of the five-band graphic equalizer, its bypass, and channel assignability.

Front Panel Controls: Output Level & Switches

Output Level Control

Explanation of the Output Level knob as the final master volume and effects return control.

Rear Panel Connections: Effects & Recording

FX Loop SendReturn

Description of the effects loop jacks for integrating external effects units.

Rear Panel Connections: Slave & Speaker

Speaker Jacks

Details on the speaker output jacks and impedance matching for various speaker cabinets.

Tube Tech Talk: Noise & Failures

Diagnosing Power Tube Failures

Steps for diagnosing and troubleshooting power tube faults like shorts and overheating.

Tube Tech Talk: Pre-Amp Issues

Diagnosing Pre-Amp Tube Problems

Methods for identifying and resolving issues related to pre-amp tubes, including noise and microphonics.

Bias Adjustment: Introduction

Understanding Bias Adjustment

Explanation of bias adjustment principles and Mesa/Boogie's approach to fixed bias.

Bias Adjustment: Technical Details

Bias Adjustment: Design Philosophy

MesaBoogies Bias Approach

Discussion of Mesa/Boogie's rationale for not including adjustable bias circuits.

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