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Marshal As-80r Manual

The document provides information on the Marshall Acoustic Soloist AS80R amplifier, including: - It has 3 independent channels for microphone, magnetic pickup, and transducer to accurately amplify acoustic instruments. - Each channel has volume, EQ, and effects controls for flexibility. - The 80-watt stereo power amplifier and built-in reverb and chorus effects produce a warm, natural sound. - Additional features include an effects loop, phase reversal, and line outputs for larger sound systems.

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Marshal As-80r Manual

The document provides information on the Marshall Acoustic Soloist AS80R amplifier, including: - It has 3 independent channels for microphone, magnetic pickup, and transducer to accurately amplify acoustic instruments. - Each channel has volume, EQ, and effects controls for flexibility. - The 80-watt stereo power amplifier and built-in reverb and chorus effects produce a warm, natural sound. - Additional features include an effects loop, phase reversal, and line outputs for larger sound systems.

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Acoustic

Soloist
AS80R
Combo
Marshall Amplification plc
Denbigh Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK1 1DQ, England
Tel: (01908) 375411
Fax: (01908) 376118
Web Site - http://www.marshallamps.com
Whilst the information contained herein is correct at the time of publication,
due to our policy of constant improvement and development, Marshall
Amplification plc reserve the right to alter specifications without prior notice.
Nov 98

Handbook
1

WARNING!

Acoustic Soloist -AS80R.

BRO
WN

BLU

A. The Plug attatched to the mains lead provided is wired in accordance with the
following colour code. Blue -neutral. Green/Yellow -Earth. Brown -Live (UK only).
B. Always ensure that the value of the fuse corresponds to the rating marked on the plug.
C. Never under any circumstances, operate the amplifier without an earth.
D. Always have this equipment serviced or repaired by competent, qualified personnel.
E. Do not attempt to remove the amplifier chassis, there are no user serviceable parts
inside.
G. Never use any amplifier in damp or wet conditions.
H. Please read this instruction manual carefully before switching on.

GREEN/YELLOW

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING LIST CAREFULLY.

country style playing. This makes the Acoustic


Soloist the ideal amp for singers who also need to
play acoustic and electric rhythm guitar for their
backing.

Due to the increased popularity of acoustic


and electro/ acoustic instruments, a dedicated
amplification system that can accurately
reproduce the pureness of an acoustics unplugged
sound is a must for many performers.

Channel 3 -Transducer.
The main Transducer channel is intended for
piezo type acoustic transducers either direct from
the instrument or from pre-amped devices.

To amplify the subtle nuances and natural


characteristics of acoustic instruments requires an
amplifier of great flexibility and superb overall
tone.

It's highly flexible features include active


volume and EQ, two specially designed antifeedback filters and a unique pick attack control
which accentuates the contrast between plectrum
and finger picking styles.

The unique design and high versatility of the


Acoustic Soloist offers all this within its three
independent channels, each designed for a specific
purpose but with the flexibility to provide much
more -plus the ability for each channel to be used
simultaneously.

It also has a pedal level effects loop suitable


for connecting floor pedals such as delays,
compressors, swell pedals etc, exclusively through
this channel.

Channel 1 -Microphone.
Featuring a balanced XLR connector into a
studio grade pre-amplifier with active volume and
EQ controls.

The Master Section.


The Acoustic Soloist boasts an 80 watt stereo
(40 watts per side) power amplifier specifically
designed for wide frequency response and low
distortion. Semi soft knee limiting is included so
maximum headroom can be achieved cleanly
without any undue harshness.

A phase switch is provided to prevent


problems when linking an instrument in
conjunction with a pick-up device through another
channel.
The flexibility of this channel enables the use
of a microphone for either instrument or vocal
reproduction, making the Acoustic Soloist ideal
for the solo performer playing small gigs, where
space is at a premium.

The built in stereo reverb creates warm,


natural depth while Marshalls renowned
analogue chorus provides a stereo spread that adds
incredible width to the sound.

The Rear Panel.

Channel 2 -Magnetic Auxiliary.

The Acoustic Soloist features a Phase


Reversal switch on the rear panel that will help to
eliminate one of the most common problems
associated with amplified acoustic instruments unwanted feedback and overtones. Furthermore, it
does so without compromising the tone in the
slightest.

As well as being perfect for magnetic or piezo


type acoustic pick-ups, this multi purpose channel
is also ideal for inputing a backing tape or drum
machine.
A shift switch re-voices the channel to suit
clean, electric guitar and is excellent for jazz or

Channel 3 -Transducer.

Also included are stereo line-outs, for direct


linking to larger sound re-inforcement systems,
an effects loop with mono send and stereo return
jacks and Reverb/ Chorus footswitch jack.

11. Jack input.


With source select pushswitch for piezo or
pre-amped input. Piezo -10 meg input. Pre-amp 100K input.

Speaker complement.
To help ensure that the Acoustic Soloists
sound remains warm and natural, weve used two
specially voiced Celestion 10" speakers that have
extended low and high frequency response with a
flat mid-range. This means that the sound always
has superb clarity and dynamic response even at
high volume levels. Also a piezo type dome
tweeter provides all the high-end crispness you
could ever need.

12. Active Volume/ Gain control.


Controls the channel gain level.

13. FB1 & FB2 Anti-Feedback filters.


Very narrow notch filters centered on the two
frequency bands normally problematic with
acoustic guitars.

14. Pick Attack control.


Centre off control to add or subtract the
higher harmonics of the signal to either remove
pick noise or accentuate these frequencies when
utililising finger style playing.

Front Panel
Channel 1 -Microphone.

15. Pedal Level Effects Loop.

1. XLR -Balanced input.

(Pre gain and EQ) Effects loop to match


floor pedals. 1 meg Ohm return impedance to
prevent interaction with swell pedals.

Input to mic, pre-amplifier.

2. Phase switch.

16. Fixed EQ.

Reverses the phase of channel 1 only -to


prevent frequency cancellation problems when
micing an instrument in conjunction with a pickup device through another channel.

Sweepable mid range circuit + or -12dB,


250Hz to 2K5Hz.

17. Low and high active E.Q.

3. Active Volume/ gain control.

Provides cut and boost of + or -12 dB at


80 Hz (lo) and 8 KHz (hi).

For optimum headroom/ noise performance


controls the channel gain level.

Master Section.

4. 3 Band active EQ.


Provides cut and boost of + or -12 dB at
80 Hz (lo), 600 Hz (mid) and 8 KHz (hi).

18. Mix control.


Controls the level of effects/ dry signal when
using external effects processors through the
effects loop.

5. Chorus in/ out push switch.


Selects the chorus in or out of this channel.

19. Stereo Reverb.

Channel 2 -Magnetic Auxiliary.

With depth control, footswitchable with LED


status indicator.

6. Jack input.

20. Output volume.

Jack input of approximately 10 Meg input Z.

Controls the overall output volume level.

7. Shift push switch.

21. Stereo Chorus.

Selects flat response for acoustic and tailored


response for electric guitar.

Front panel on/ off switch for Stereo Chorus


with LED indication. Note:( this item is also
footswitchable (see item 23).

8. Active Volume/ Gain control.


Controls the channel gain level.

For the footswitch to function the panel


switch should be pushed to theinposition.

9. 3 Band Active EQ.


Provides cut and boost of + or - 12 dB at
80 Hz (lo), 600 Hz (mid) and 8KHz (hi).

22. Stereo Chorus.


Dual voice LFOs with resonance, intensity
and rate controls.

10. Chorus in/ out push switch.


Selects the chorus in or out of this channel.

Rear Panel
23. Footswitch jack.
Twin footswitch for chorus and reverb
switching functions.

24. Effects Send jack.


Jack socket to feed the input of an external
effects processor.

25. Effects Return jacks.


Sockets to accept the left and right outputs
from an external effects processor.

26. Phase Reversal switch.


Reverses the system phase to enhance
acoustic control (feedback and overtone
elimination) when using the amplifier in a
confined space with the guitar.

27. Line Out jacks.


Left and right line out jacks suitable for
direct connection to PA or recording mixers.

AS80R Front Panel


1

11

12

Microphone

Volume

Chorus

10

-12

+12

+12

-12

+12

-12

19

20

21

Acoustic Control
FBF2

FBF1

Attack

FX Return

Reverb

10

10

10

10

10

10

Input source

Flat
Elec.Guitar

ACOUSTIC
SOLOIST

Output
Volume

0
0

Phase

Send

E.Q.

Return

Reverb
On

Chorus

Chorus
On

1
Power

Chorus

0
Shift

18

Piezo
Preamp

Hi
Input

14

Transducer
Mid

Lo

Positive
Negative

Volume

13

10
Volume

+12

-12

+12

-12

Lo

Mid

+12

-12

-12
Pedal Loop

Hi

+12
Lo

-12

+12 250

2k5

-12

Frequency

Mid

+12
Hi

10

min

Resonance

max Slow

Fast LFO1

Rate

Intensity

Model A1080

LFO2

Modulation

Magnetic/Auxillary

16
6

10

15

17

22

AS80R Rear Panel


Where applicable, This Apparatus Must Be Earthed
WARNING! No user serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.

Line Out
Left

WARNING! Risk of shock. Do not open


MAINS INPUT
230V ~ 50 Hz
350 Watts

Effects Return

Right

Left

Right

Effects send

Rev/Chorus
Footswitch

Output
Phase

AVIS! Risque de choc. Ne pas ouvrir.


Fire & Shock Hazard: Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

Manufactured in Great Britain by: Marshall Amplification plc, Bletchley,


Milton Keynes.

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26

25

24

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