Front Panel Controls; Getting Started & Helpful Hints; Channel Modes; Channel 1: Clean / Pushed - Mesa/Boogie Mini Rectifier Twenty-Five Owner's Manual

FRONT PANEL : Controls & Features
CLEAN
PUSHED
INPUT
GAIN
FT SW
VINTAGE
MODERN
HELPFUL HINTS
1) When powering up (especially from a cold start), always allow the power tubes time to warm up before hitting them with
high voltage (STANDBY ON and playing). Turn POWER to ON, wait at least 30 seconds, then turn STANDBY to ON.
2) The center (3 position) mini toggle just to the left of the STANDBY and POWER labeled FT SW provides manual access to
the Channels when the Footswitch is not connected. The top position calls up Channel 1, the bottom position calls up Channel
2. To use the Footswitch to access the Channels, select the FT SW (center position) and connect the Footswitch to the jack on
the left bottom of the Faceplate labeled FT SW.
3) A good general rule to follow; As the GAIN goes up, the BASS should come down. This will help prevent low-end flub and
tubbiness and keep the attack tracking tighter. This is especially true in the CLEAN and PUSHED Modes of Channel 1 and also
the VINTAGE Mode of Channel 2 when searching for clipped sounds that lie somewhere between clean and dirty and maxed
GAIN settings.
4) You will experience more footswitching noise (pop) when switching between Channels when only one is set to the 10W Power
setting. This is due to the more radical voltage changes that occur when knocking the power section down to the 10W level
from the higher 25 watt power mode. (Using both Channels in 10W will not create excess noise as the voltage doesn't change
so radically). May we suggest when configuring your Channels for live performance footswitching applications, try using the
25W power mode whenever possible as there will be no voltage swing. This will provide the quietest footswitching performance.

CHANNEL MODES

Each of the Recto's two channels contain a choice of modes - two in Channel 1 and two in Channel 2, so that each channel
may be configured for an array of sounds. These Mode Select mini toggles radically alter the voicing of the Channel and many
internal changes occur as you switch through the Modes. How you choose to use these different modes is up to you, but we
think you will agree that this scheme provides some of the most versatile footswitching available anywhere.

CHANNEL 1: CLEAN / PUSHED

for producing balanced pristine clean sounds. For the best understanding of how to achieve a great sound in this mode, please
CLEAN
PUSHED
INPUT
GAIN
FT SW
VINTAGE
MODERN
pecially with neck single coil pick-ups. The TREBLE and MIDDLE Controls can also add gain and sustain to this sound (reduce
Presence to blend highs), but you will probably want to run the BASS Control below 10:30 to avoid flubbiness and preserve a
focused attack.
TREBLE MID BASS
CLEAN: This is the lowest gain circuit of the Mini Recto's four modes and is optimized
refer to the GAIN Control section of this manual. However, a great place to start is 12:00 or so on
the GAIN Control with more sparkle available below this and more warmth apparent above...from
there, adjust according to your guitar's individual response.
Because of its more traditional architecture this mode also works extremely well for vintage style
drive sounds. As mentioned earlier in the Overview, these sounds are enhanced by coupling them
with the 10 Watt Power selection where you can combine vintage preamp response with authentic
power overdrive. By turning the gain all the way up, a beautiful vintage solo sound is possible, es-
25 WATTS
10 W
PRESENCE MASTER
25 W
10 WATTS
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CH 1
FT
SW
CH 2
T W E N T Y ~ F I V E
ON
POWER
STANDBY
ON