User manual MARSHALL MG15MSII

[. . . ] Utilising new technologies, some of which were developed for our critically acclaimed AVT range, the new MG Series raises the standard for what can be expected from a value-for-money range of guitar amplifiers and defines a new benchmark. For example, the power amp section of your MG15MSII boasts FDD (Frequency Dependant Damping) ­ a radical new feature that is exclusive to Marshall Amplification and accurately mimics the way an all-valve amplifier interacts with a loudspeaker. As a result of FDD, your new MG15MSII will give you a sound never before thought possible in such an affordable, non-valve amp. Like all the amplifiers in my new MG range, the MG15MSII was completely designed and engineered in the UK and the most rigorous quality control procedures ensure that it meets the standard of build you have come to expect from all Marshall products. [. . . ] Turning this control above half way will introduce a desirable, bluesy distortion as the power amplifier is driven into `crunch mode'. tone can range from traditional and woody sounding (setting at 10), to balls-to-the-wall (setting at midway), to aggressive, `scooped' and modern (setting at 0). . . and all points inbetween. 8. EQ TREBLE control This control affects the treble or top end of your sound. Increasing the amount of treble will give a glassy edge to your clean sounds and increase the definition on low gain overdrive or the amount of aggressive `fizz' and `cut' on high gain tones. 3. OD (Overdrive) SELECT switch Depressing the Overdrive Select Switch will engage the Overdrive Channel. 9. Reverb LEVEL control Increasing the Reverb Level control will mix more of the naturally voiced spring reverb signal into your sound ­ as you'll find, you can go from subtle to surf at the mere twist of this control! 4. Overdrive GAIN control Turning up the Overdrive Gain Control will increase the amount of distortion generated in the Overdrive channel. Crank the Gain for fat and aggressive sounds that are perfect for soloing or hard rock and nu-metal riffing. 10. FDD (Frequency Dependant Damping) Switch Marshall's proprietary FDD circuit accurately mimics the way an all-valve amplifier interacts with the loudspeaker and adds a width and depth to your sound which has been unachievable in an affordable solid-state amplifier. . . until now! 5. Overdrive VOLUME control Amazingly enough, this control adjusts the volume of the Overdrive channel!The louder this channel is set, the `looser' the amplifier will sound and feel. This behaviour is exactly what a good all-valve amplifier does and is a result of our proprietary FDD circuitry. 11. CD IN & EMULATED LINE OUT jack The MG15MSII cleverly combine the Line Out and CD Input functions. If you want to jam to your favourite CD or tape, merely connect the headphone output of your CD or tape player here, adjust the CD / TAPE player's volume to match that of your guitar and `hey-presto' ­ you've got the perfect `play-along' practice system. Alternatively, you can use this socket to connect the MG15MSII to your multi-track recording machine and you'll get a great speaker emulated guitar sound direct to disk or tape. 6. EQ BASS control This control affects the bass or bottom end of your sound. Increasing the bass control will add warmth to your clean and balls to your overdrive tones. 7. EQ CONTOUR control This highly effective tone control works by radically modifying the mid-range (body). The 3 HELPFUL HINT: for `silent' recording merely plug an unconnected jack plug into the headphone socket and you'll disconnect the MG15MSII speaker cabinets. 13. [. . . ] LOUDSPEAKER Outputs Connect the two loudspeaker cabinets provided to the speaker outputs using the speaker leads supplied. If you would like to use your MG15MSII amplifier head with another speaker system (such as a full size 4 x 12" cabinet), ensure that the amplifier is provided with a total load equal to or greater than 8 ohms. Always use a non-screened Marshall approved speaker lead when connecting an extension cabinet to these units. The MG amplifier is provided with a detachable mains (power) lead which is connected here. The specific mains input voltage rating that your amplifier requires is clearly indicated on the back panel. [. . . ]