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RedPlate MagicDust Operations Guide
Welcome to the RedPlate Family, thank you for your purchase of a RedPlate MagicDust.
Please take a moment and review this manual for an understanding of all the available
features (or just put all the knobs at noon and play).
This Manual applies to MagicDust models produced after 06/01/2010. Check the ADDENDUM
Section for MDD2 model updates.
Signal Path Block Diagram:
FRONT PANEL:
Input Jack – Typical High impedance input to the amplifier. Designed to be "Pedal Friendly" in
the unlikely event you will ever use a pedal in front of the MagicDust.
MagicDust
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- Page 1 MagicDust Operations Manual Welcome to the RedPlate Family, thank you for your purchase of a RedPlate MagicDust. Please take a moment and review this manual for an understanding of all the available features (or just put all the knobs at noon and play).
- Page 2 RedPlate MagicDust Operations Guide CLEAN PREAMP SECTION The Clean Preamp is based on the classic Tweed Style design with some important differences: 1. Get into the “sweet spot” and still be able to play at various volume levels and venue sizes.
- Page 3 RedPlate MagicDust Operations Guide The Drive#1 section can control the amount of character to add to the clean tone. The section’s range of effect can be just a hint of early break up or a full on aggressive heavy metal distortion.
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Page 4: Master Section
RedPlate MagicDust Operations Guide Level Control – Sets the output volume of the section. Higher settings are “bigger” and more 3 dimensional. Treble Control - Adjusts highs (also upper midrange when pulled for a “MidBoost” effect). Middle Control – Controls the amount of Midrange frequencies, somewhat interactive with the Bass Control. -
Page 5: Other Features
The MagicDust can accept both the larger (3AG footprint) or smaller European (5mm X 20mm) fuses. A time delay variety (SLO-BLO) is recommended. A 5 amp fuse s is recommended for domestic use (110 –... -
Page 6: Power On/Off Procedure
MAINTENANCE SECTION Your MagicDust amp has been designed for years of trouble free operation. The vacuum tubes will need to be replaced over time. We recommend new output tubes every 160 - 240 hours and new preamp tubes every 320 - 480 hours. -
Page 7: Bias Procedure
RedPlate MagicDust Operations Guide All tube brands are acceptable, a long plate is preferred in the V5 (Phase Inverter) position. Warning – No user serviceable parts inside so unless you know what you’re doing please refer to a qualified service person only. - Page 8 At RedPlateAmps we pride ourselves making products that are built to last. The workmanship in your RedPlate amplifier is warranted to be problem free for the lifetime of the original owner, or in the event of resale a onetime transfer to a new owner for coverage for 3 years from the original manufacture date (please inform us of an ownership change to insure coverage).
- Page 9 RedPlate MagicDust Operations Guide BONUS SECTION - SETTINGS TEMPLATE [Check the website for future updates to this section] Copy or print the next page to record your settings. Once you’ve zeroed in on your signature – we may include your setting please email the completed template to Info@RedPlateAmps.com...
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