Front Panel: Description & Usage - Mesa/Boogie Dual Caliber DC-10 Operating Instructions Manual

DC-10
Overview:
Your DC-10 amplifier was designed to deliver maximum performance in a format based on simplicity. Its easy to
dial nature allows each of the two channels to deliver a wide range of sounds in both clean and overdrive styles. This Dual Caliber
uses four 6L6 power tubes to fuel its healthy one hundred watt power section. We are pleased by its surprising headroom, yet truly
musical "clipability" when pushed.
The DC-10's pre-amp was no afterthought as you may have deduced by the six 12AX7s tucked snugly away under the swing away
tube clamp. Two separate sets of tubes are used to accomplish the RHYTHM and LEAD channels. It's really like having two separate
amplifiers that can produce 4 different switchable sounds built into one chassis. Ultimate flexibility is achieved by providing two
complete sets of Tone and Master controls as well as the channel assignable 5 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER.
Looking to the rear panel assures that all your interfacing needs are covered. A Parallel EFFECTS LOOP with a MIX control provides
tone insurance for even those questionable effects. A RECORDING circuit dialed for direct to board sessions provides accurate
reproduction of the DC-10's pre-amp. When the session goes late into the night, the SILENT RECORDING MUTE switch comes in
real handy. To use the DC-10 in larger rack systems, or to interface to other power sections, the SLAVE jack and LEVEL control are
welcome features.
Three combinations of speaker jacks (one 16 ohm, two 8 ohm and two 4 ohm) are provided for proper impedance matches to the
many different types and makes (brands) of speaker enclosures. The mini-toggle switch located next to the fuse on the rear pane l,
enables you to decide whether the 5 BAND GRAPHIC EQ enhances the RHYTHM & LEAD channel, the LEAD channel only, or an
assignable position that can be remotely controlled via the footswitch. The REVERB can also be footswitched in or out.
As you can see, the DC-10 provides all the features any demanding pro could need and at the same time remains simple to operate.
FRONT VIEW DC-10
INPUT
0 0
FOOT
GAIN TREBLE
SWITCH
0 0
REAR VIEW DC -10
1.5 A
FUSE
EQ FTSW
3 A SB
HEADPHONES
120 V.
3 A.
60 HZ. AC POWER
Operating Instructions
0 0 0
MID BASS PRESENCE
0 0 0
RHYTHM & LEAD
ASSIGN
0% 10 0%
FX MIX
LEAD ONLY SEND
RECORDING REV FTSW RETURN
0 0
REVERB MASTER
0 0
80Hz 240
MUTE SPKR ON
SILENT RECORDING
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RHYTHM
FT.SW.
0
LEAD
LEVEL
LEAD + EQ
750 2200 6600
SLAVE
16 OHM 8 OHM
100 WATTS ON ON
60 WATTS STANDBY POWER
D C DC-10
UAL ALIBER
SPEAKERS
4 OHM
8 OHM 4 OHM