Treble; Di Level; Pull-Pre - Mesa/Boogie M3 Carbine Owner's Manual

FrONT PANeL CONTrOLS:
all frequencies above 723Hz until - 20db is reached where cut gain remains constant until the control reaches 7:30 (off). The ability
to cut these frequencies more radically makes it possible to obtain incredibly rich and warm old-school R&B and Jazz sounds that
rival any recordings of the day.
This active shelving TREBLE control completes the rotary tone control string to create a powerful and extremely accurate network to
use as your fundamental platform. It's no wonder many first time M3 CARBINE players make the comment that just these controls
combined with the GAIN create the best tone they have ever heard!
NOTE: As with the BASS control, may we remind you that a control of this type with its increased power should be used with finesse.
In the TREBLE'S case, almost more so, because higher frequencies seem louder to the ear and are generally more painful when set
to extremes. Another reason to use care is that high frequencies tend to increase the ambient noise floor when set too high.

DI LEVEL:

This control determines the level present at the 3 pin XLR DIRECT OUTPUT jack on the Rear Panel. The range on
the control should provide an optimum level for matching the Input requirements of most any live or recording console.

PULL-PRE:

This pull pot toggles the output signal at the DIRECT OUTPUT between a POST signal (pushed in) - where the
entire preamp and all the controls affect the sound – and a PRE signal (pulled out) – where the instrument signal is fed directly to the
DIRECT OUTPUT bypassing the entire preamp. In the PRE setting, the GAIN, MASTER and Tone controls will not affect the signal
at the DIRECT OUTPUT. You will hear the pure sound of your instrument optimized for the input impedance of a mixing console with
virtually no shaping from the preamp or power section. In the POST setting, the GAIN, MASTER and Tone controls WILL affect the
signal at the DIRECT OUTPUT. This setting will provide you with all the warmth and attack characteristics of your M3 CARBINE as
it sounds when connected to a speaker enclosure. You will also have the shaping power of the GAIN and Tone controls to enhance
your tone.
The PRE setting is useful for large venues when the sound you have dialed up for your optimum stage tone might have to much low
end for the front of house engineer to balance through a large PA where there are subs employed. POST is great for Direct feeds in
smaller venues where some extra bottom end is preferred or for recording where you need to be able to craft your sound for specific
tracks using the on-board controls.
NOTE: Always start by turning the DI LEVEL all the way down before connecting the M3 CARBINE to the console. After connect-
ing the DI OUTPUT to the console, slowly increase the signal until you reach the desired level. This procedure will prevent damage
to equipment and ears should someone play a note before the levels have been set to optimum levels.
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