Ratio; Main Output; Solo Output; Power Switch - Mesa/Boogie M-pulse Simul State Bass Amplifier Owner's Manual

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS:

RATIO:

From 12:00 on up to the maximum setting of "00" (Infinity) is reached at 5:30, an extremely powerful compres-
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sion effect is produced - at which point the signal is fully compressed. There are very few times you will ever need this much
compression, but if you ever do, it is all here in this upper range. As you might have guessed, the RATIO control is perhaps the best
example of a case where using the lower ranges of a control with tastefulness creates the best sounds. Like many places in your
amplifier, the "less is more" rule applies here. Compression is a valuable tool and can be an important part of your sound if you learn
to apply it only when needed in subtle amounts.
NOTE: Keep in mind that the compression RATIO control alone does not determine the amount of compression effect you will hear.
The THRESHOLD must be set to your instruments' output level and your individual playing style (how hard you hit the strings) to
trigger the compression circuit at the desired dynamic point. May we suggest setting the THRESHOLD first to the point dynamically
you wish compression to begin and then use the RATIO control to set the desired amount of compression.
MAIN:
OUTPUT This basic control determines the overall final output level of your M-PULSE so that you can adjust the front
end GAIN control to your tonal needs and then push the SIMUL-STATE power section to the desired listening level.
THRESHOLD RATIO
COMPRESSION
SOLO: Output
This control adjusts the amount of footswitchable boost in output level that occurs when the SOLO feature is
triggered from the Footcontroller. It is defeated from the circuit when the Footcontroller is disconnected from the FOOTSWITCH DIN
THRESHOLD RATIO
COMPRESSION
POWER:
This switch delivers the A.C. power to the M-PULSE. Make sure the unit is grounded (all three terminals of the A.C.
power cord must be connected whenever possible to avoid injury to the user as well as to the amplifier). Also, make sure that the
proper voltage requirements are present at the A.C. wall socket receptacle.
NOTE: As a reminder, never alter the A.C. power cord in anyway for possible damage to the amplifier may occur not
to mention the possibility of a fire outbreak.
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POWER
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MAIN SOLO
ON
POWER
MASTER VOLUMES
MAIN SOLO
ON
POWER
MASTER VOLUMES
NOTE: Use the MAIN output level control with care. The M-PULSE
is capable of very loud output volumes that could potentially cause
damage to your hearing or the hearing of others. May we suggest
always beginning your set-up by zeroing-out the MAIN output level
control to avoid accidental volume attacks on unsuspecting bandmates,
engineers or audiences.
jack found on the Rear Panel. It is basically a second output level
control wired in parallel with the MAIN output control and can be used
to showcase sections of a performance by allowing you to increase
your volume by a preset amount and switch to this level on the fly. It
can also be used to balance volume levels when you select either the
Parametric EQ, the Compressor or both from the Footcontroller.
NOTE: Remember when demoing the SOLO control that, when turned
off (7:30), all signal will be muted when you select SOLO on the
Footcontroller.
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