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Mesa/Boogie STUDIO CALIBER User Manual

Mesa/Boogie STUDIO CALIBER
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Owner's Manual
OOGIE
B
M
ESA
STUDIO
CALIBER
1317 Ross Street Petaluma, CA 94954
USA
The Spirit of Art in Technology
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Mesa/Boogie STUDIO CALIBER Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels2
TypeGuitar Amplifier
Tubes5x12AX7
ControlsTreble, Middle, Bass, Presence, Reverb
ReverbYes
Effects LoopYes

Summary

Safety and Operation

General Safety Precautions

Lists essential safety measures for operating the amplifier to prevent damage or injury.

Hearing Damage Warning

Alerts users to the risk of permanent hearing damage from high volume exposure.

Export Model Guidelines

Provides specific instructions for operating export model amplifiers, ensuring correct voltage and grounding.

Product Overview

Amplifier Description

Details the design philosophy, dual channels, tube configuration, and flexibility of the STUDIO CALIBER.

Front Panel Controls

Control Panel Layout

Familiarizes users with the arrangement of controls on the front panel, including channel switching.

Gain Control Functionality

Explains the Gain control's impact on tone shape, sensitivity, and overdrive characteristics.

Treble Control Operation

Describes the Treble control's role in blending tone and its influence on Mid and Bass controls.

Midrange Control Versatility

Details the Midrange control's function for tone shaping and its unique gain-boosting capabilities.

Bass Control Implementation

Explains the Bass control's effect on low frequencies and its interaction with Treble and Gain settings.

Presence Control Effects

Explains how the Presence control affects high-end, compression, and character in both channels.

Reverb Control Function

Details the individual Reverb controls for each channel and their impact on the sound.

Master Control Functions

Describes the Master control's roles as a level balancer, effects send, and recording output control.

Output Level Adjustment

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

Toggle Switches Operation

Covers the Rhythm/Lead channel select and the On/Standby power management switches.

Rear Panel Features

Fuse Replacement and Care

Guides on fuse types, replacement procedures, and troubleshooting blown fuses.

Recording Output Jack

Details the direct recording output for console interfacing, capturing amp character.

Footswitch and Reverb Control

Explains the 1/4" jack for connecting MESA Reverb Footswitches for remote control.

Effects Loop (Send/Return)

Describes the parallel effects loop for connecting external effects units and its use as a Power Amp Input.

FX Mix Control

Explains the FX Mix control for blending dry and wet signals from the effects loop.

Silent Recording Feature

Details the rocker switch for muting the speaker output for silent recording scenarios.

Slave Output Jack

Explains the Slave jack for using the amp as a master pre-amp or for connecting to other amps.

Speaker Impedance Matching

Provides guidance on connecting speakers and matching impedance for optimal performance and tube life.

Rear Panel Impedance Notes

Cabinet Impedance Matching

Discusses matching speaker cabinet impedance (4, 8, 16 ohm) with the amplifier's outputs.

Suggested Sample Settings

Sparkling Clean Rhythm

Provides sample settings for achieving a sparkling clean tone on the Rhythm channel.

Pushed Bluesy Rhythm/Solo

Offers sample settings for a pushed bluesy rhythm or solo sound on the Rhythm channel.

Blues Lead Settings

Provides sample settings for achieving a blues lead tone on the Lead channel.

High Gain Lead/Crunch

Offers sample settings for high gain lead and crunch tones on the Lead channel.

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