FACE MI Carl Martin Ampster Tube Guitar Amp and Speaker Sim DI Pedal Instruction Manual

: June 3, 2024
: FACE MI

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FACE MI Carl Martin Ampster Tube Guitar Amp and Speaker Sim DI Pedal
Carl Martin Ampster (Tube Guitar-Amp/Speaker Simulator)
Need to know for Retailers
Full Feature List
Description
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FACE MI Carl Martin Ampster Tube Guitar Amp and Speaker Sim DI Pedal

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Carl Martin Ampster (Tube Guitar-Amp/Speaker Simulator)

Item: 59149
EAN: 0852940000981
Packaging dimensions: 145 x 120 x 70 mm
Weight: 0.80 kg
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Need to know for Retailers

Single tube driven (Marshall-based) preamp with switchable speaker simulation (2×12” or 4×12”)
From “Big round” clean to “British Overdrive” sounds at higher gain-settings
XLR DI Output for recording or connecting straight to the PA
Fully analog, no digital components, same organic feel & immediacy as using a real tube amp
Designed to work with overdrive & boost pedals
Built-in FX loop for integrating effect-devices or providing pure preamp-signal without cab-sim (e.g., to feed an external IR loader)

Full Feature List

Single 12AX7 tube driven amp/speaker simulator with DI Out
For recording- and live-applications
Reacts to your playing in the same way your full-size amp does
Organic feel and zero latency
From “Big round” clean to “British Overdrive” sounds at higher gain-settings
Fully analog unit with controls that resemble a ‘normal’ amplifier
Controls: Gain, Treble, Middle, Bass, Presence, Master
Mute switch
Cabinet switch to select between 2×12“ Open Backed Cab and 4×12“ Closed Back Cab
Ground Lift
Voicing Switch to control low-end tone
Works perfectly with other Overdrive and Boost Pedals
Balanced XLR DI Output to connect to your mixing-console / PA (live) or audio-interface (recording)
Serial FX Loop for adding external effect-devices
Buffered/unbalanced output jack
External remote option to select between the open cab and closed cab
Power supply not included
Power requirement: 9V DC (regulated), 1A min.
Power consumption: max. 600mA.
Designed in Denmark

Description

The world of music has changed and the world of guitar playing has changed along with it. It is becoming normal to not see the full guitar rigs of the 70’s 80’s and 90’s, and just see guitar players with minimal systems to achieve their signature sounds. Introducing the Carl Martin Ampster…. from the company that has shone the single analog light down that deep digital tunnel. The Ampster, a single tube driven amp/speaker simulator that can either supplement your amp, or replace it. A fully analog unit with controls that are the same as your amplifier with the addition of a mute switch, a speaker selection switch and a voicing switch. What’s more important, the Ampster reacts to your playing in the same way your full size amp does, giving you the same organic feel with zero latency! The Ampster is housed in a solid metal box with the standard EQ (Bass Middle Treble), pre and post volume/gain controls (Master & Gain) plus a Presence Control. There is a Mute Switch for obvious reasons and a Cabinet Switch with an LED Indicator light (Red for a 2×12 Open Backed Cab, and Green for a 4×12 Closed Back Cab). On the back of the pedal you will find a Ground Lift and a Voicing Switch (a subtle low end cap controlled voicing adjustment). Input, Link (output to your amp or powered speaker) Balanced DI (XLR output to go to a mixing or recording console), a Send and Return for those specific effects that shouldn’t be in front of the amp, a Remote Input for use with digital or analog effect controllers like the Carl Martin ‘The Strip’, and your standard 9v 1A power input.

It couldn’t be simpler!
Plug your guitar straight in, or plug your pedal board into the input jack, choose your output and open your ears to a surprisingly big round clean sound, or by adjusting the Gain, that decidedly British Overdrive sound for which Carl Martin has become so well known. Our test players have fallen in love, telling us the Ampster reacts just like their standard amps, organic and responsive to your playing style or attack. In fact, the Ampster sounds just like a full size amp, but it fits on your pedalboard. Take a look at the videos…we are certain you will want to take the Ampster for a test drive!