three Channel’s already great sounds. In Channel 1 DRIVE shines for howling Blues single note Soloing and edge-of-clip chording
by pushing the sound into the threshold of saturation and adding midrange attack. In Channel 2 TIGHT brings the low end into focus
and creates a more articulate response that’s perfect for Blues soloing in the lowest gain range and amazing Nu-Metal Chording in
the higher ranges. In Channel 3 TIGHT can add articulation and focus to even the highest gain soloing, adding definition to levels
of saturation that might otherwise be indistinct and mushy. While DRIVE/TIGHT imparts something different and useful to each of
the three Channels, it also changes the “feel” on the strings and allows more aggressive picking techniques to be both more easily
accommodated input-wise and more expressive in terms of impact and punch.
OUTPUT
The TRIPLE CROWN features a global OUTPUT control enabling you to raise and lower the overall playing volume
with just one control once you have setup your preamp sounds and balanced the Channels with each other using the individual
Channel MASTER controls. The OUTPUT is located just before the power section’s DRIVER stage and acts as an EFFECTS Return.
SOLO
This footswitchable/MIDI programmable feature enables a pre-settable boost in volume to be engaged by either the SOLO
button on the included Footswitch or by storing it “ON” under a MIDI program number. It is essentially an additional OUTPUT control
that is wired in series and can achieve levels above that of the setting on the OUTPUT.
Overview: Rear Panel
REVERB
Lush all-tube Reverb drenches the TC-100’s three Channels with a beautiful 3-D halo and provides you with assignable choices
on where to use it for the best footswitchable results. And if you still need more control than this sophisticated approach to applying REVERB
offers… we’ve provided a “hidden Reverb kill” jack on the tube side of the chassis giving those who “don’t mind the dance” total control.
BIAS SWITCH
An old favorite, we’ve included our handy BIAS SWITCH that allows you to swap the stock compliment of EL34
with the fatter, rounder sounding 6L6… for those who want a warmer, rounder response.
6V6s can be used safely in the EL34 Setting with just a direct swap over, creating a “Half-Power” scenario that exudes a more bubbly,
vintage voice and creamier top end harmonic content.
NOTE: Make Sure Bias Switch Setting Matches The Tubes In Use!
REVERB, EFX, SOLO SWITCHES
These three mini toggles control the activation of the REVERB, EFX LOOP and the SOLO
feature. These functions can be activated by either the mini toggles or the MESA footswitch. These mini toggles are also used when
creating a MIDI preset as explained later in this manual.
SPEAKERS
The TRIPLE CROWN handles the interfacing of speakers with a slightly different set-up from other MESA amplifiers.
The dual ¼” jack setup can handle most of the common speaker impedances from 4 to 16 Ohms. 2 Ohm Loads are not supported
and are not recommended and this will likely be no inconvenience as 2 Ohm ratings are very rare in the world of guitar cabinetry
anyway. A mini toggle flips you between the 4 Ohm and 8 Ohm taps on the output Transformer and between these two positions, most
popular cabinet configurations and load requirements can be accommodated.
SPKR ON/OFF
The CABCLONE™ features a SPEAKER ON/OFF feature that allows silent recording or live Direct to Console
applications for “In Ear” monitoring in stage performance scenarios. While on the TRIPLE CROWN this switch is located in the
SPEAKER SECTION of the Rear Panel, it is part of the CABCLONE™ DI circuit.
Be sure to check this switch if you get no signal (Live using Cabinets/ internal speakers) when all other Controls and Switches are
at settings that should produce sound. It is common for this switch to be accidentally turned off during setup or connecting speaker
cabinets, or even when programming MIDI information. This is especially true when demo-ing the amplifier in music stores where the
previous party to audition the amplifier may have switched it on and off.
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