Mesa Boogie Studio Caliber DC-2 User Manual
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STUDIO
Owner's Manual
CALIBER
The Spirit of Art in Technology
1317 Ross Street Petaluma, CA 94954
USA
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The Spirit of Art in Technology
Thank you for trusting MESA/Boogie to be your amplifier
company. We wish you many years of toneful enjoyment from this
handbuilt all tube instrument.
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OOGIE
Hello from the Tone Farm...
YOU, the smart player and all around intuitive human, have put your trust in us to be your
amplifier company. This is something we do not take lightly. Our reward is that we've made
a classic amplifier and by choosing this amplifier, you have become part of the MESA
family...Welcome! Our goal is to never let you down. Your reward is that you are now the
owner of an archetypical guitar amp bred of fine all tube amp heritage...benefiting from the
many patented pioneering MESA/Boogie circuits that led to the refinement of your new
instrument. Feel confident, as we do, this amp will inspire many hours of musical satisfaction
and lasting enjoyment. It was built with you in mind, by players who know the value of a
fine musical instrument and the commitment it takes to make great music. The same
commitment to quality, value and support we make to you...our new friend.
Your MESA/Boogie Amplifier is a professional instrument. Please treat it with respect and operate it properly.
USE COMMON SENSE AND ALWAYS OBSERVE THESE PRECAUTIONS:
Do not expose amplifier to moisture, rain or water, direct sunlight
or extremely high temperatures.
Always insure that amplifier is properly grounded.
Always unplug AC power cord before changing fuse or any tubes.
When replacing fuse, use only same type and rating.
Avoid direct contact with heated tubes.
Insure adequate air circulation behind amplifier.
Keep amplifier away from children.
Be sure to connect to an AC power supply that meets the power
supply specifications listed on the rear of the unit.
If there is any danger of lightning occurring nearby, remove the
power plug from the wall socket in advance.
To avoid damaging your speakers and other playback equipment,
turn off the power of all related equipment before
making the connections.
Do not use excessive force in handling control buttons, switches
and controls.
Remove the power plug from the AC mains socket if the unit is to
be stored for an extended period of time.
Do not use solvents such as benzene or paint thinner to clean the
unit. Wipe off the exterior with soft cloth.
YOUR AMPLIFIER IS LOUD! EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND VOLUMES MAY CAUSE
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer service to qualified personnel. Always unplug AC power before
removing chassis.
PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE!
EXPORT MODELS: Always insure that unit is wired for proper voltage. Make certain grounding
conforms with local standards.
READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS OF PROPER USAGE.
STUDIO
CALIBER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page #
Precautions
FRONT PANEL Description and Usage
Gain
Treble
Mid
Bass
Presence
Reverb
Master
Output Level
Toggle Switches
Power
0
1
2
3
3
3
4
4
5
5
5
5
REAR PANEL Description and Usage
Fuse
Recording
FTSW Reverb
Send and Return
FX Mix
Silent Recording (speaker mute switch)
Slaving
Speaker
Sample Settings
(impedance matching)
6
6
7
7
7
7
7
7
8
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