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MESA/BOOGIE
The Spirit of Art in Technology
Studio Preamp
Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 MESA/BOOGIE The Spirit of Art in Technology Studio Preamp Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 NOTE: If you are using the Studio Preamp in conjunction with a "dedicated" power amp, we strongly recommend the use of a high quality, all tube amplifier such as our Stereo Simul-Class 295, or the Strategy 400.
  • Page 3 3. The Controls: Let’s review the controls one at a time to learn their various functions and how they interact. Volume: This very powerful control determines the gain in the Rhythm mode and also the amount of signal fed to the lead mode. Lower settings of this control will result in cleaner, brighter rhythm sounds and lower gain lead sounds.
  • Page 4 (and/or Lead Drive) slightly, or turn off the Bright switch when such extreme settings are desired. Graphic Equalizer: The Studio Preamp is equipped with an onboard graphic EQ that is specifically tailored for guitar. The center frequencies of each of it’s 5 bands were carefully selected as the ones most useful and effective for the instrument.
  • Page 5 LEAD/RHYTHM FOOTSWITCH: This jack will accept either the Lead/Rhythm footswitch includ- ed with your Preamp (or any standard grounding-type footswitch) or connections from an external switching system such as MESA/Boogie MIDI Matrix. It allows remote switching between Lead and Rhythm modes.
  • Page 6 LINE FUSE: A 1 1/4 amp fuse protects The Studio Preamp when operating on 100-120 V. AC. Should the fuse blow, replace it with a Slo-Blo fuse of the same amperage.
  • Page 7 "lifted" and "grounded" works best in your rack..and out Ground Isolation Switch makes it much easier. NOTE: If the Studio Preamp is operated outside of a rack installation, the switch should generally be set to the Normal position, or else squealing, buzzing and oscillation may occur. Always check...
  • Page 8 Studio Preamp Sample Settings Some dual-mode settings: Blues Volume Master Treble Bass Lead Lead Reverb Clean Rhythm, Drive Master Sweet Lead Rhythm Lead Lead Bright Bright Rock Volume Master Treble Bass Lead Lead Reverb Clean Rhythm, Drive Master Rock Lead...
  • Page 9 Studio Preamp Sample Settings Country Volume Master Treble Bass Lead Lead Reverb Clean Rhythm, Drive Master Silky Lead Rhythm Lead Lead Bright Bright Here are some settings optimized for Rhythm or Lead mode: Shimmering Volume Master Treble Bass Lead Lead...
  • Page 10: Sample Settings

    Studio Preamp Sample Settings Metal Lead Volume Master Treble Bass Lead Lead Reverb (Use “V” Graph Drive Master Rhythm Lead Lead Bright Bright JAZZ Volume Master Treble Bass Lead Lead Reverb (Rhythm Mode) Drive Master Rhythm Lead Lead Bright Bright...
  • Page 11 MESA/BOOGIE The Spirit of Art in Technology...

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