Mesa/Boogie Mark IV Amplifier User Manual

Operating Instructions
M ARK IV
MARK IV
Congratulations for choosing the MARK IV as your new musical voice. You have purchased a handbuilt instrument of the finest
quality and craftsmanship. In 1984 Mesa/Boogie introduced the world’s first “Tri-Modal amplifier - the MARK lll - with separate
modes for Clean Rhythm, Crunch Rhythm and Lead Overdrive. Now the MARK IV concentrates six years of intervening design
experience into a masterful new instrument which promises years of musical enjoyment.
Every possible useful feature is included, some for the first time ever. Precise, separate adjustment of each mode is simplified by the
complete and logical array of controls...making the MARK IV easier to use than its predecessor. No compromises were tolerated in
regard to performance, reliability or component quality. Individual master-craftsmanship is evident throughout the construction and
testing of each MARK IV. And best of all, the sound quality of each mode is devastatingly accurate! We want your new MARK IV
to be the last amplifier you ever need to buy.
Overview:
FRONT VIEW:
MARK IV
Instant Gratification Demo Settings
PULL SHIFT
PULL SHIFT
PULL BRIGHT
MASTERS
LEAD GAIN
RHY2 GAIN
R1+R2 MID
LEAD MID
R1+R2 BASS
LEAD BASS
R1 TREBLE
LEAD TREBLE
RHY1 GAIN
INPUT
PULL BRIGHT
INSTRUMENT
PULL FAT
PULL FAT
SILENT
RECORDING
(PULL)
EQ
LOOP
OUTPUT LEVEL
STANDBY
TWEED
POWER
M ARK IV
80 240 750 2200 6600
ON
FULL
POWER
PRESENCE
CONTROLS
R2 TREBLE
LEAD DRIVE
R1
R2
LD
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PULL FAT OUT
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PULL FAT OUT
PULL BRIGHT OUT
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REAR VIEW:
MARK IV
PAGE 1
3A SB
FUSE
GRAPHIC EQ
REMOTE
REVERB
RECORDING
SLAVE (D.I.)
POWER AMP
TRIODE SIMUL-CLASS HARMONICS
PENTODE
CLASS A
SPEAKERS
8 OHM
4 OHM
4 OHM
MID GAIN
LEAD VOICING
LEVEL OUT
117 VOLTS
60 HZ
4 AMPS
EXTERNAL SWITCHING JACKS
RHYTHM 1
RHYTHM 2
LEAD
CLASS A/ SIMUL FX LOOP
EQ
REVERB FTSW.
SATELLITE EQ
SATELLITE SEND
SATELLITE
AUTO
RHY 2
AUTO
RHY 1
FX LOOP ON
FULL TIME
FX LOOP
SWITCHING
RHY 2
LEAD
AUTO ASSIGN SWITCHES
FX SEND
RETURN
RETURN
LEFT
(STEREO)
RIGHT
(MONO)
SIG.
PATH
MODE SELECT
LEAD
EX SW
FT SW
RHY 1
RHY 2
HANDBUILT IN PETALUMA CALIFORNIA
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ON / OFF AUTO R2
OFF
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Mesa/Boogie Mark IV Amplifier Specifications

General

Brand	Mesa/Boogie
Model	Mark IV Amplifier
Category	Musical Instrument Amplifier
Language	English