Mesa/Boogie Mark Five User Manual

OUTPUT & SOLO:
This section determines the overall output level (playing volume) of the MARK V only when the Rear Panel
EFX LOOP is engaged (switch up – LOOP ACTIVE position) and the Effects Loop is in the signal path. As mentioned earlier, when
the Effects Loop is in HARD BYPASS – switch down, the individual Channel MASTER controls function as
the final output control for each individual Channel. These controls appear in the last stages of the power
amp – late in the signal path – and also act as Effects Return control, not that you need to be especially aware
of this, just crank the amp up to the desired playing level. Use the individual Channel MASTER controls to
balance the volume levels between the three Channels as you footswitch through them and then you can raise
or lower the whole amp by using the one OUTPUT control. You may have to readjust the levels between the
Channels as you increase the OUTPUT and the volume gets loud. This is because some Modes (sounds) react with a more dynamic
character ( for example clean and lower gain sounds) than others (high gain sounds) as the volumes get higher.
The MARK V incorporates another patented feature that comes in very handy in live performance applications, and that’s the addition
of the SOLO control. This control is wired in series with the OUTPUT control and provides an additional OUTPUT level control that
you can footswitch to for a pre-determined amount of volume boost for passages where you want to feature a part or take a solo. No
longer do you have to rely solely on the Front Of House engineer to catch your spotlight section and bring you up a bit in the mix…
the SOLO feature puts that call back in your control.
The SOLO control is activated by the SOLO button on the MARK V FOOTSWITCH and remains inactive ( has no effect on the
volume) when the FOOTSWITCH is not connected to the Rear Panel FOOTSWITCH DIN jack. SOLO can only be activated by the
FOOTSWITCH.
NOTE: The SOLO control can only be used to achieve a volume level above (louder) than that already set by the OUTPUT control.
It may not be used to achieve a level lower than that determined by the OUTPUT control.
SOLO: PULL MUTE
The SOLO control utilizes a pull pot to engage the TUNING MUTE Feature and kill the signal at the Speaker
OUTPUT so that you can tune the instrument in SILENT MODE during performance. Connect your tuner to the Rear Panel 1/4”
TUNER OUTPUT jack located on the right side (facing rear) of the Rear Panel just below the SLAVE OUTPUT and simply pull the
SOLO control to engage the SILENT TUNE Mode. When you are finished tuning simply push the SOLO control back in
to resume playing.
The PULL MUTE feature can be used any time you have the Effects Loop engaged and in the signal path to mute the
sound for other applications such as patching cables. We recommend using the STANDBY for longer periods of silence
as this will prolong the tuneful life of your power tubes.
NOTE: The TUNER OUTPUT and its’ PULL MUTE feature does not work when the EFX LOOP is in HARD BYPASS (toggle – down)
as the SOLO control is part of the EFX Loop circuit.
frOnt panel: fe a t u r e S
GAIN MASTER PRESENCE GAIN MASTER PRESENCE GAIN MASTER PRESENCE
TREBLE MID BASS TREBLE MID BASS TREBLE MID BASS
OUTPUT
CLEAN
TWEED
EQ ON
O
EQ FS
10 W
45
EQ ON
O
EQ FS
MARK I
NORMAL
CH 1
NORMAL
MARK I
THICK
BOLD
10 W
45
MK II C
+
MK
IV
EXTREME
EQ ON
O
EQ FS
90 W 90 W 90 W
10 W
SLIDERS
PRESET
SLIDERS
PRESET
SLIDERS
PRESET
DEPTH
PRESET
DEPTH
SOLO
PULL MUTE
PRESET
80Hz 240 750 2200 6600
45
3
2
1
3
2
1
CH
CH
CH
1
2
3
FAT
CRU NCH
CH 3
NORMAL
BRIGHT
EDGE
MARK I
STANDBY
ON
FULL
POWER
VARIAC
POWER
MUTE EQ FX
0
INPUT
OUTPUT
SOLO
PULL MUTE
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Mesa/Boogie Mark Five Specifications

General

Brand	Mesa/Boogie
Model	Mark Five
Category	Amplifier
Language	English