TONE IS TONE BY ANY NAME....
You may have known this amplifier under its previous name ...THE FATHOM.
That name was registered with another manufacturer
outside the MI industry. Being the family company that we are, rather
than seek conflict – we forged ahead.
INTRODUCING THE M6 CARBINE.....
This is the same Trans-Class™ ultra-fast, super-soulful amplifier that has had so many bassists reconsidering their Tone
The CARBINE expands the MESA Family of Bass amplifiers with an exciting new voice that’s super fast and extremely focused!
The output section relies on the same time- proven array of custom
designed mosfets used in our M-Pulse, Big Block and Titan models, but
the preamp and driver section are all new creating a very different
feel and attitude.
Up front the tube preamp utilizes a standard tone control
string of Bass, Mid and Treble to shape the basic sound, but the
shaping power doesn’t stop there. There is a PULL DEEP feature found
on the Bass control that keeps the low end tight and articulate when
pushed in or, enhances the sub-lows and adds super-top air when pulled
out.
PULL DEEP:
Convenient PULL DEEP feature allows you to select two
ranges of fundamental for the BASS control. Normal (Pushed In)
accentuates tight, percussive bottom that tracks with accuracy and cuts
through a mix. Pull DEEP (Pulled Out) shifts the low end, enriching the
sub-low and extreme-top to create warm, breathing air the whole band can
ride on. |
The CARBINE also features a new VOICE control for instant access to global character changes.
Here you’ll find four iconic and distinctively different sounds and a
bypass on a 5 position rotary pot that graphically shows you the EQ
curve for each. To the left, positions 1 and 2 dip the midrange in two
different places giving you two amazing choices for classic round, warm
R & B sounds. Turning right past the 12:00 noon FLAT position
unveils two variations on the mid-bump theme. Positions 4 & 5 boost
adjacent mid regions to create two powerful mid focused sounds that
push articulate fingerstyle playing to the forefront of any mix or add
the tight drive to Rock. Great Tone doesn’t get any simpler!
VOICE FEATURE:
Powerful 5 position VOICE control gives you all the
power of a parametric EQ without the fuss. VOICE allows instant
selection of four distinctly different EQ curves and Bypass. Choose
position 1 or 2 that cuts midrange in two different frequencies for the
ultimate warm, scooped R&B vibe. Or boost midrange in specific spots
that enhance tight finger-style or Rock work with position 4 or 5. Can
also be triggered remotely using the Rear Panel External Switch jacks. |
DI LEVEL and MASTER controls make adjusting your playing volume levels quick and easy on stage.
The DI LEVEL features both post and pre Tone control options, with
post being the default (pushed in) setting and PULL PRE activating the
pre setting that bypasses the entire preamp. A TUNER MUTE pull pot is
added to the MASTER Output control for silent tuning in live or studio
applications. This feature can also be triggered remotely from the
Rear Panel Function Switch jack labeled MUTE.
The Rear Panel follows suit with simplicity dictating the layout of the essential features every pro rig should include.
Tucked securely between the intake/exhaust vents sit the FUNCTION
SWITCH jacks and the SPEAKER OUTPUTS. The FUNCTION SWITCH ¼” jacks
provide switch ports to control the Front Panel VOICE feature and the
TUNER MUTE. Connecting any grounding (tip to ground) logic switch here
will trigger the desired VOICE setting or the MUTE. This allows
settings to be stored under programs in a master external switcher.
The SPEAKER OUTPUTS utilize stage ready SPEAKON UNIVERSAL connectors
which accommodate both standard ¼” phone type and Nuetrik SPEAKON
locking plugs. A SPEAKER IMPEDANCE switch keeps things in the Output
section properly matched and allows you to select between 8/4 Ohm loads
or switch down to 2 Ohms (CRITICAL when loads of 2 Ohms are used) for
full power with these low load settings.
To the right of the air intake vent are the EFFECTS LOOP
and DIRECT OUTPUT sections. The DIRECT OUTPUT consists of a standard 3
pin male XLR jack and a ground lift for the circuit to chassis ground
connection.
The EFFECTS LOOP is in series with the main signal and
can be bypassed with the switch located above the SEND jack. The TUNER
OUT jack will feed a signal to your outboard tuner and you can use the
Front Panel PULL MUTE feature located on the MASTER control to mute
the signal for silent tuning. The MUTE can also be remote triggered by
connecting a grounding footswitch to the Rear Panel FUNCTION SWITCH
labeled MUTE.
The M6 CARBINE takes all the features you’ll ever need
and combines them with a signature new sound that’s fast, accurate and
best of all – easy to dial. Check out the CARBINE and the whole MESA Bass Line at your nearest MESA DEALER.
FUNCTION SWITCH JACKS:
Five ¼” Function Switch Jacks are provided for remote
triggering of the VOICE feature and the TUNER MUTE allowing you to build
programs under a remote switching system for easier access in stage
applications.
FEATURES
Handbuilt in
Petaluma, California
600 Watts @ 4 or 2 Ohms (320 @ 8), Trans-Class™ Power
with 8/4 or 2 Ohm Impedance Switch for optimum Power-to-Load Performance
/ 8 Power MOSFET’s, 1x12AX7
Active/Passive Input Switch
Vacuum Tube Preamplifier featuring: Gain, Active Bass w/
Pull Deep, Passive Mids, 5-Position Active Mid-Voicing Switch, Active
Treble and Master Volume w/Pull Mute
Tuner Output
FX Loop w/True “Hard” Bypass Switch
Balanced XLR Line Out with Ground Lift & Front Panel Level Control with Pre/Post Pull Switch
External Switch Jacks for Tuner Mute and Mid-Voices 1, 2, 4 & 5
2 – Combination Speakon -1/4” Speaker Output Jacks
Fan Cooled