direct recording solution allows you to capture a wonderful representation of the TRIPLE CROWN’s inspiring sound and feed it direct
to a Console, Converter or even direct to a Recorder without the need to mic up a speaker. Impossible you say… a long list of well
known producers, engineers and players would beg to differ with you.
Taken directly from our acclaimed stand-alone CABCLONE™ D.I. unit, this speaker-compensated D.I. XLR Balanced Output (and
HEADPHONE Output) does an incredible job of capturing the signal from the SPEAKER OUTPUT and turning it into direct-injection
gold. The five elements here in this section of the Rear Panel allow for use with a live speaker or without, so you can blend the direct
signal and a mic’d speaker cabinet if you so desire.
The CabClone™ Section features include:
• SPKR ON/SPKR OFF – SPEAKER Status (Located in SPEAKER Section )
• CLOSED BACK/OPEN BACK/VINTAGE – CABINET Style
• CabClone™ D.I. – XLR BALANCED D.I. Output
• LIFT/GROUND – XLR Pin 1 Float .
This array of controls and Output comprises perhaps one of the most valuable and welcome feature set on any MESA amp, expanding
both the functionality and enjoyment potential many fold. The TRIPLE CROWN is the third of our amplifiers to include this powerful
tool built right in for speedy and convenient recording applications without sacrificing authenticity and Tone. It’s sure to increase
the professional potential of this MARK model and help this compact package usher in a new era of MESA high power performance
combined with Studio ready convenience.
CLOSED BACK/OPEN BACK/VINTAGE
Here in the TRIPLE CROWN, the on-board CabClone™ D.I. feature offers three
classic “cabinet simulated” VOICING Modes and gives you the full feature set of the stand-alone CabClone DI minus the OUTPUT control.
The simulations are an analog representation achieved through passive means (without op-amps to add gain for shaping) and were cre-
ated using our 45 years of experience co-designing custom speakers with the world’s top makers and designing cabinets to load them in.
These CabClone “virtual-cabinet” options allow you to tailor the Direct circuit’s EQ response for different cabinet styles, gain regions
and/or different instruments and pickups. The choices range from bright and open with enhanced top end for buffed clean sounds
in OPEN BACK, to a more compressed voice with the upper harmonics shelved for warm, singing single note sounds and thick high
gain rhythm work in VINTAGE Mode, to a scooped mids and boosted top and bottom response curve in the CLOSED BACK setting
that excels at heavy Crunch rhythm and high gain Lead work.
Because clean and overdriven sounds really need these different cabinet types to sound authentic, you will need to experiment with
the three voicing options with your range of sounds for increased accuracy when employing the CabClone for direct recording.
The lower VINTAGE Mode position rolls off the upper harmonics and compresses the sound to create a warm, round voicing that’s
perfect for Jazz Cleans, Blues and Rock soloing—and most especially—high gain single note work for Fusion, Rock and Metal styles.
This mode allows greater freedom with the controls on the amp, enabling you to dial in more TREBLE and PRESENCE to add top
end focus and cut.
The middle OPEN (BACK) position takes the lid off the top end so the upper harmonics can shine through and provide a more open,
three-dimensional sound with accentuated brightness. This position works well for clean work and overdriven rhythm applications
where a brighter, “faster”, more urgent response is in order.
The upper CLOSED BACK Mode is voiced to deliver a similar response to a closed back 4x12 with British-style 60 watt speakers and
pays tribute to our Rectifier® Traditional cabinet. Here the mids are scooped and the top end is, for the most part, intact to create a
huge, wide sound. This position shines for overdrive and crunch rhythm work where you need big “tuned” lows and smooth vintage-
inspired lead sounds. The CLOSED BACK mode is the first thing to try for high gain sounds, especially when using a combination
of live speaker and CABCLONE DI direct. The added top end a reactive load (live mic’d speaker) may impart on the sound is nicely
balanced by the fatter, tuned response of the CLOSED BACK mode.
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