Marshall AS50D

Marshall AS50D

Marshall AS50D Introduction:

The AS50D is a compact and portable 50 Watt combo amplifier specially designed for use with acoustic instruments.

Between its two channels, this combo has the flexibility to handle instruments with transducers, such as piezo or magnetic pick-ups (channel 1), or microphone for either vocal or instrument reproduction (channel 2).

The built-in Chorus effect is assignable to either or both channels and the Reverb can be controlled and balanced between the channels to create just the right ambience.

If you want to add further effects, then there is an on-board parallel effects loop which can be balanced between the channels in the same way as the Reverb.

One of the most difficult aspects of amplifying some acoustic instruments is feedback. To help you eliminate this, the AS50D features several 'anti-feedback' controls, including a Phase switch and a frequency controllable Notch Filter.

The combination of these two elements will give you precise control of the frequencies where feedback is likely to occur and help you to eliminate them.

For clear and detailed performance, the AS50D is loaded with two 8" speakers and a high fidelity polymer dome tweeter.

There is also an internal limiter which allows you to push the maximum level from the 50 Watt output, whilst remaining distortion free.

Neat and compact, flexible and portable, the AS50D is the ideal amplifier for the acoustic player who wants a system as suitable for small gigs as it is at home.

Marshall AS50D Description:

Marshall's AS50D is a 50-watt, 2 x 8" acoustic guitar combo amp with 2 channels, including a phantom-powered microphone channel. It features a redesigned tweeter, digital chorus and reverb, and an anti-feedback notch filter. Each channel sports its own volume, EQ, FX loop, and D.I. output. Master volume, line out and RCA inputs round things out nicely.

Believe it or not, the Marshall design team does not consist solely of metal heads, rockers, and blues lovers. Their critically-acclaimed, award-winning acoustic combos, the AS100D and the AS50D, are further proof of the diversity of expertise within the Marshall design team.

New for 2007, Marshall is proud to present the AS50D. Built upon the award-winning AS50R, this superb amplifier features a new tweeter, a phantom-powered microphone channel, digital chorus and reverb. The new AS50D allows you to express your emotions with passion.

This compact and highly portable combo features two channels, each of which has its own independent volume and tone controls. A variety of inputs give the AS50D the ability to handle all-comers: the high-impedance input on Channel 1 is perfect for piezo or magnetic pickups. Channel 2 boasts RCA phono inputs plus a balanced phantom-powered XLR-type input in addition to its jack input, making it the perfect host for voice, instrument, or even backing track. The AS50D also contains a high-quality digital effects section featuring an adjustable Chorus which can be assigned to either or both channels, also a reverb. It also has a parallel Effects Loop that can be balanced between the two channels.

One of the most difficult aspects of amplifying certain acoustic instruments is feedback. Therefore, anti-feedback controls include a Phase switch and a frequency-controllable Notch Filter. Another useful AS50D feature is an internal Limiter which allows you to drive the maximum level from the 50-watt power stage, yet remain distortion free. Neat and affordable, flexible and portable, the AS50D is ideal for the acoustic musician who wants an amp which is perfectly suited to intimate gigs.

Marshall AS50D Specifications:

• Output (RMS): 50 watts
• Channels: 2
• Volume control (1 per channel): yes
• Independent tone network per channel: yes
• Microphone input: yes
• Phase switch: yes
• Phantom power: yes
• Phono inputs: yes
• Anti-feedback notch filter: yes
• Channel-assignable chorus: yes
• Digital reverb: yes
• Master volume: yes
• FX level and mix control: no
• FX loop: yes
• DI outputs: yes
• Line out: yes
• Speakers: 2 x 8 in.
• Polydome tweeter: yes
• Dimensions (mm): 542 x 416 x 261
• Weight (kg): 16

Marshall AS50D Features:

Front Panel Features

• Channel 1 - Acoustic Instrument Channel
• Input Jack
• Volume Control
• Bass Control
• Treble Control
• Phono Inputs
• Microphone Input
• Jack Input
• Volume Control
• Bass Control
• Treble Control
• Chorus Assign Switches
• Chorus Speed Control
• Chorus Depth Control
• Reverb Balance Control
• Reverb Level Control
• Phase Switch
• Notch Filter Switch
• Frequency Control
• Power Switch

Rear Panel Features:

• Mains Input
• Footswitch Jack
• Line Out Jack
• DI Out
• Effects Send Jack
• Effects Return Jack

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