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6V6s can be used safely in the EL34 Setting with just a direct swap over, creating a "Half-Power" scenario that exudes a more bubbly,
vintage voice and creamier top end harmonic content.
NOTE: Make Sure Bias Switch Setting Matches The Tubes In Use!
REVERB, EFX, SOLO SWITCHES
feature. These functions can be activated by either the mini toggles or the Mesa foot switch. These mini toggles are also used when
creating a MIDI preset as explained later in this manual.
SPEAKERS
The TRIPLE CROWN handles the interfacing of speakers with a slightly different set-up from other MESA amplifiers.
The dual ¼" jack setup can handle most of the common speaker impedances from 4 to 16 Ohms. 2 Ohm Loads are not supported
and are not recommended and this will likely be no inconvenience as 2 Ohm ratings are very rare in the world of guitar cabinetry
anyway. A mini toggle flips you between the 4 Ohm and 8 Ohm taps on the output Transformer and between these two positions, most
popular cabinet configurations and load requirements can be accommodated.
SPKR ON/OFF
The CabClone features a SPEAKER ON/OFF feature that allows silent recording or live Direct to Console ap-
plications for "In Ear" monitoring in stage performance scenarios. While on the TRIPLE CROWN this switch is located in the SPEAKER
SECTION of the Rear Panel, it is part of the CabClone DI circuit.
Be sure to check this switch if you get no signal (Live using Cabinets/ internal speakers) when all other Controls and Switches are
at settings that should produce sound. It is common for this switch to be accidentally turned off during setup or connecting speaker
cabinets, or even when programming MIDI information. This is especially true when demo-ing the amplifier in music stores where the
previous party to audition the amplifier may have switched it on and off.
HEADPHONE JACK
is not possible — or you don't want to — play through a speaker. This stereo ¼" jack derives its "speaker simulated" signal from the
on-board CABCLONE™ D.I. feature circuitry and delivers a surprisingly good rendering of the TRIPLE CROWN's sound and feel to
your headphone set of choice.
CABCLONE™ D.I.
Here in the TRIPLE CROWN we've included our popular CABCLONE™ D.I. Recording Interface for convenient
Direct recording without the need for mic-ing, although you can do that as well for a blend of live speaker and Direct sounds. The full
compliment of Voicing options from our stand-alone CABCLONE has been included here; CLOSED BACK, OPEN BACK and VINTAGE,
and this greatly increases the versatility of this feature for different sound styles. Other features aboard in addition to the balanced
XLR Output include SPEAKER MUTE (located near SPEAKER Outputs), GROUND/LIFT options and an uncompensated LINE OUT.
NOTE: When using the SPKR ON position, 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 posi-
tion without a speaker or external load (resistor, soak, etc) connected will likely cause damage to your output transformer and render
your amplifier inoperative. Damage caused in this manner will not be covered under warranty.
FTSW and MIDI
Three DIN jacks, one 6-Pin for the TRIPLE CROWN Footswitch, and two standard 5-pin DIN jacks for MIDI
IN and THRU/OUT are included for true connectivity and a number of ways to access the amazing sounds and pro features in the
TRIPLE CROWN. A STORE toggle switch allows simple one-touch writing of your desired sounds in all the Channels to any of 256
MIDI Program Numbers. There is also a MIDI Channel mini Rotary Selector for syncing of the MIDI Channel to be used by your
Controller of choice.
These three mini toggles control the activation of the REVERB, EFX LOOP and the SOLO
The TRIPLE CROWN features a HEADPHONE Output for personal enjoyment of the amplifier when it
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