Technical data
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LU940407
6. Mai 1992 @ 12:49 Uhr
2 Rear of the MS-8
Front / Rear of the MS-8
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(10) The MIDI IN jack
This jack connects units which can send MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE DATA.
E.g.: Sequencers, MIDI footcontrollers, keyboards, etc.
(11) MIDI OUT jack
This jack connects to any units which can receive MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE
DATA.
(12) RC-8 INPUT jack
The RC-8 remote controller can be connected to this jack with a standard stereo
cable. (The RC-8 is a optional footcontroller for the MS-8 with 8 footswitches and
a big 4 digit display).
NOTE: If you do not use a RC-8 controller you must use a standard mono cable!
(13) FOOTSWITCH Jacks F1 - F4
The MS-8 also can be controlled by inexpensive footswitches. Up to 4 remote
footswitches can be connected to the 4 FOOTSWITCHES jacks F1 - F4 on the back
panel. For correct functioning you must use momentary switches. The type which
has closed contact during pressing and open contact in released state.
(14) ASSIGN switch
This switch matches the MS-8 to various Fender (*1) amp models. (F-AMP)
(15) OUT jack
Fender amps of the new generations can be connected to this special jack.
(16) DISPLAY CONTRAST control
This control adjusts the viewing angle of the LC-DISPLAY (1).
(17) NORM. - RED / PLAIN slide switch
This switch matches the MS-8 to various Fender (*1) amp models of the old generation and
prepares the 2 jack SWITCHES 1 + 2 (18) for these amps.
(18) RED / PLAIN jacks
Fender amps of the old generation can be connected to these jacks with 2 standard stereo
cables.
(19) "SWITCHES 1 - 8" jacks
All amplifiers, effect-units, etc. which have an input for a remote footswitch can be
connected to these 8 jacks. All connected units can now be controlled by the "SWITCHES
1-8" on the front panel of the MS-8.
(20) NORM. - STEREO slide switch
This switch matches the MS-8 to various Marshall, Mesa Boogie (*1), etc. models. The jack
"SWITCHES 6" now works in stereo mode, controlling 2 functions (Like Channel switching
and Reverb)
(*1) Fender, Marshall and Mesa Boogie are registered trademarks.