Send/Return (Effects Loop); Slave Level And Output; Presence - Mesa/Boogie King Snake Owner's Manual

SEND/RETURN (EFFECTS LOOP):

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ing between the preamp and the power section of the KING SNAKE. The jacks are switching type, meaning that when no plugs are
inserted, the EFFECTS LOOP is bypassed. The Loop is wired in SERIES with the dry signal and therefor you will
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need to control the mix level (wet/dry blend) from your processor/effect(s).
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Remember that the Loop is a sensitive junction between the preamp and the power section and anything you insert
SEND RETURN SLAVE SLAVE LEVEL
here becomes a "Tone part". With that in mind, try to choose processing of the best possible quality and sonic in-
tegrity. Also, use shielded instrument cables of the shortest length and of good quality, as a portion of your signal is
travelling through them at all times when they are connected to the Loop.
The Loop is optimized for professional quality processors and though it can accept both pedal and rack-mount style units, it is better
suited for certain things than others. Delay, Reverb, Chorus, Flange and Harmonizers tend to work well in the Effects Loop, whether
they are pedal type or rack style formats with rackmount effects usually offering more control over the parameters, should you need
that. Overdrive, Distortion, Boost, Wah, Envelope, and Octavers tend to favor connection in the Front End (Input) to achieve a great
sound.
Whatever you are using and wherever you are connecting it, try to keep the cable lengths as short as possible to avoid signal degra-
dation (high-frequency loss) due to increased cable capacitance.
NOTE: To access the KING SNAKE power section ONLY (for use as a SLAVE amp for additional power), use the RETURN as the
INPUT. You may have to insert a "dummy" shorted plug into the SEND to allow signal to pass the LOOP junction.
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SLAVE LEVEL AND OUTPUT:

sound of both preamp and power section. This feature may be used to drive additional slave power amplifiers for
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big venue applications or to drive a string of outboard processors when using the EFFECTS LOOP is not desirable.
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It is not a direct recording output as it derives its signal from the speaker jacks and is much too strong a signal to
connect to the input of a console. Also there is no roll off of high frequencies or shaping, as the speaker does this,
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PRESENCE

so the sound would be less than desirable for recording applications. Should you need a direct recording sound,
check out one of our Rectifier Recording Preamp's which are designed specifically for this application and has the
necessary circuitry to achieve this difficult task with stunning results.
NOTE: The signal from the SLAVE Output is powerful. Always start with the LEVEL control set to its lowest position (7:00) when con-
necting to anything and bring the level up slowly to avoid damaging gear (and ears) downstream of the KING SNAKE.
NOTE: Once a signal has been taken from the SLAVE Output, it can not be routed back into the amplifier (INPUT or EFFECTS LOOP
100 WATTS
RETURN). Doing so will produce a feedback loop resulting in a high pitched squeal much like holding a microphone up to a monitor.
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PRESENCE:
The KING SNAKE hosts one of the most exciting and dramatic NEW Tone options we've ever found in our four
decades of Tone Sleuthing; The Switchable PRESENCE STYLE. Ironic that we had to go so far back into our own
history to be reminded of the potential here, but regardless, it's on your amp today!
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This ingenious circuit gives you a choice of the two most classic PRESENCE circuits that are part of almost every
TWEED
PRESENCE 8 OHM 4 OHM
amplifier—vintage or modern—and creates for you a whole new level of Tone-shaping possibilities. Not only that,
USE WITH USE WITH TWO
100 CAB 8Ω SPKRS, & 100
W
the two choices found here on the PRESENCE STYLE switch allow the KING SNAKE's single channel architecture
to roam wildly different genres of music with authentic accuracy.
While each of the PRESENCE circuits have their obvious strengths and attributes, by no means should you shy away from experi-
menting with them to find new and exciting ways to shape your sound. This is a new (and Patent Applied For) feature and will likely
find its way onto other MESA products in the very near future. It adds a level of flexibility never before offered and will surely help you
find you own unique and inspiring sounds.
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The EFFECTS LOOP SEND and RETURN provides an interface for effects process-
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PRESENCE 8 OHM
USE WITH
100 CAB
W
100 WATTS ON
60
10 WATTS STANDBY
The SLAVE Output and its accompanying Level control provide an output for capturing the
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8 OHM 4 OHM 4 OHM
USE WITH USE WITH TWO USE WITH COMBO
100 W CAB 8Ω SPKRS, & 100 W 8Ω SPKR, & 60 W
ON ON
60
STANDBY POWER
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TUBE GUIDE
4 x 6L6
5 x 12AX7
PATENTED
7,173,488
4 OHM
7,412,064
USE WITH COMBO OTHER PATENTS
8Ω SPKR, & 60
W W PENDING
ON ON
60
10 WATTS STANDBY POWER
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TUBE GUIDE
4 x 6L6
5 x 12AX7
PATENTED
7,173,488
4 OHM 4 OHM
7,412,064
USE WITH TWO USE WITH COMBO OTHER PATENTS
8Ω SPKRS, & 100 8Ω SPKR, & 60
W W PENDING
ON
POWER
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TUBE GUIDE
4 x 6L6
5 x 12AX7
PATENTED
7,173,488
7,412,064
OTHER PATENTS
PENDING
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