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plus a huge Library for storage of your favorite IRs, the CABCLONE IR DI adds a whole new dimension to the
traditional concept and performance of a Tube amplifier. Whether it’s recording, capturing Live performances,
or even personal Practicing through Headphones using your great feeling and sounding Tube amp …power
section included, these IRs provide great sounds and feel quickly and conveniently. And best of all, this com-
prehensive capturing power and ease of use preserve your creativity and the time to explore it!
And if you prefer your own external IR Reader from another Brand, or you need an unfiltered feed for record-
ing a Track for re-amping, the VII’s DI Section has got you covered there as well with the ¼” Buered (Dry/
Untreated) LINE OUT.
Reverb enhances any tube amplifier, and the MARK VII has got it in Spades. Tube Driven, analog Spring Re-
verb drenches the sound beautifully, and we’ve provided individual control over the mix for each of the three
Channels. The VII moves these controls up front in an upgrade from most previous MARKs, and you now have
faster access to the blend of the ‘Verb for the sounds you’ve dialed up in the Modes. And again, since there
are individual controls for the Reverb, you can tailor the eect perfectly for the preamp sound(s) you have
dedicated your Channels to.
Now that you’ve got some historical perspective and an overview of your new amplifier logged, here’s some
tips to help you get the most from this Encyclopedia of Tone.
HELPFUL HINTS
WARM-UP! Always begin playing sessions with the following Cold Start Procedure at Power Up:
1. With the STANDBY in the OFF position, Flip POWER to ON
2. Wait at LEAST 30 Seconds
3. Flip STANDBY to ON …and Enjoy!
Following this Cold Start Procedure will help ensure reliability and prolong the toneful life of your tubes, es-
pecially the power tubes. Like an incandescent light bulb that has a filament, much wear and stress on your
tubes occurs at the instant of powering up from a cold state. Much like a dimmer on a light switch being set
low when you first flip it on, the STANDBY being OFF at the instant of power up – and for at least 30 seconds
afterward - allows for a warm-up period and minimizes the shock on tube filaments when they are cold. If you
follow this procedure every time you power up your amplifier, the likelihood of experiencing tube issues will
be decreased while their longevity will be increased.
MESA FOOTSWITCH! When using the MESA Footswitch to access your Channels and Features, the CHANNEL
SELECT switch must be set to the center 2/FS position, and the EQ, FX LOOP, and REVERB must be set to the
lower OFF/FS positions to operate.
NOTE: If you connect the Footswitch when powered up, or you power down and back up with the Footswitch connected
and any of the 3 features or the Channels don’t come on, simply toggle the Front Panel switches on and back o to reset
the circuit and engage the switching.
RESPECT YOUR RIDE! Much like a race car, your new amplifier is a high-performance vehicle capable of gain and
volume beyond what traditional amplifiers can deliver. The message here is that there is far more available than
you will likely ever use or need, so applying wisdom in your application is warranted.
Just like with a race car, it is unwise to jump in and slam the accelerator down to the floor. …You would likely run
into trouble fast! The same concept applies to the Channel’s GAIN and output level(s) on the MASTER controls
in the MARK VII. Whether live with speaker cabinets or Direct “silently” through a console or headphones, you
can invite “trouble” when you run things at their uppermost limits.
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