phone set of choice.
The CABCLONE circuitry is able to produce this great representation of the amplifier’s sound because it starts with a signal taken right off
the SPEAKER OUTPUT. This means you have the entire amp—including the output transformer and tubes—imparting all the Tone, nuance,
natural tube compression and bouncy feel you are used to hearing through your cabinet.
Granted, the speaker cabinet shapes a lot of what you hear when playing your amp live, but the CABCLONE circuitry does an
impressive job of retaining much of the experience of playing live through a cabinet and in trade, allows you to skip the hours and
sometimes frustrating chore of mic-ing up your rig. One cable and you’re up and running. And the fact that you get this good sound-
ing HEADPHONE Output for personal practicing anytime is a real bonus.
The volume of the HEADPHONE Output is determined by the Channel MASTER controls and you will need to adjust the HEAD-
PHONES volume there as this circuit is passive and therefor has no op-amp driven volume control.
NOTE: Headphones can vary greatly in both sound and efficiency (volume) and therefore the performance of the HEADPHONE
jack can be optimized or compromised by the headphones connected to it. We recommend trying a few sets of different types and
manufacturers with the TRIPLE CROWN before choosing headphones for this application
NOTE: Headphones and their proximity to your ears are vastly different from that of your favorite speaker cabinet, therefore, it is im-
portant to note that the settings of your amplifier will more than likely require adjustment to get the best results to match the inherent
qualities of your headphones.
NOTE: Introducing a bit of internal REVERB into the mix or even an outboard processor into the FX Loop set to a Delay Preset can
help the HEADPHONE Output sound more alive and natural, as it helps compensate for the air and “expansion” present when using
a speaker cabinet in a live room.
The TRIPLE CROWN is the fourth, and probably not the last, MESA amplifier to include the CabClone D.I. circuitry and associated
HEADPHONE Output. This comprehensive direct recording and private monitoring feature greatly enhances the value, versatility
and convenience of the amplifier and will provide you with new options for quick, hassle-free, direct recording options as well as late
night (or any time) personal enjoyment of the TRIPLE CROWN’s inspiring sound and feel.
NOTE: Plugging into the HEADPHONES jack defeats the CABCLONE D.I. XLR BALANCED Output. It is not possible to use the
HEADPHONE and D.I. OUT simultaneously as the headphones would load down the circuitry further and compromise the sound.
NOTE: As there is no HEADPHONE Volume Control in the CABCLONE™ passive circuit, you will need to use the Channel MASTER
Controls to determine the volume of the HEADPHONE output.
NOTE: When using the SPKR ON position in the CABCLONE section, make SURE you have a working speaker connected to one
of the SPEAKER OUTPUTS. Failure to do so may result in damage to your amplifier that is not covered under Warranty. Using the
amplifier in the SPKR ON position without a speaker or external load (resistor, soak, etc.) will likely cause damage to your output
transformer and render your amplifier inoperative.
LINE OUT
This 1⁄4” OUTPUT offers an untreated (non-compensated) duplication of the amplifier’s SPEAKER OUTPUT signal
for sending on to a console or other destination for alternate treatment. As labeled on the Rear Panel, this signal is wired for a nominal
+4dB Output Level signal. It will however vary depending on the MASTER Volume (level) setting on the front panel of the amplifier
and how loud the power section is being driven.
NOTE: The LINE OUT jack uses a standard MONO ¼” phone jack and is not a STEREO (or as sometimes seen a TRS BALANCED
jack). Use a mono phone plug when using the LINE OUT for connection to the Console. If you only have a stereo TRS plug, you will
need to only insert it part way into the CABCLONE LINE OUT jack to get a signal.
CABCLONE™ D.I.
As mentioned in the OVERVIEW in the Front of this Manual, the TRIPLE CROWN features one of — if not
the — coolest feature ever to grace a MESA Rear Panel, the on-board CABCLONE D.I. and Cabinet Simulation feature. This built-in
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