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 thats
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 thats fast, accurate
and best of all –easy
to dial.

M6 CARBINE
2x12 Combo
dressed in black bronco vinyl and black jute grille
Click to enlarge
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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. |
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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
Formats:
M6
Carbine Rackmount Bass Amp •2
Rack Spaces
M6
Carbine Head • Black Bronco Vinyl •23in
width
*2x12
Combo • Black Bronco with Black Jute Grille • Tri Port • Player Control Network • PH Neo 300 Speakers • Tilt & Roll •4
Ohm
(See PowerHouse
Cabs for
more info on Tri-Port™, Player Control™ and Tilt & Roll™)
*IMPORTANT NOTICE: Above combo model comes standard at 4 ohms for max output, combo use only.
8 ohm versions are available upon request at no extra cost for use with a second extension cab. Please qualify the application and specify the appropriate impedance.
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