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From the Chairman

I would like to thank you personally for selecting the AS50D, Acoustic
Soloist combo.
The Marshall name has been associated with many fine products over
the years and our commitment to quality remains as constant today as it
did right back at the birth of Marshall Amplification back in 1962.
In the case of the Acoustic Soloist, much time and research has gone
into making the sound as natural as possible. As all of my designers are
also guitarists, they fully understand the needs of the player and bring
their expertise to bear on all our products. You can also rest assured that
every Marshall amplifier has been designed and engineered to the
highest possible standards, so as a result will stand the test of time and
constant use.
I strongly suggest that you read this handbook carefully before using
your AS50D and then keep it on hand for future reference.
I am certain that you will get great enjoyment from your Marshall
Acoustic Soloist combo and wish you every success with it.
Yours Sincerely,
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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.
Front Panel Features
Channel 1 - Acoustic Instrument Channel
1. Input Jack
Plug the lead from your guitar in here. The high
impedance of this input will help you to get the
best from the passive or active piezo or magnetic
pick-ups.
2. Volume Control
Controls the volume level of the Acoustic Channel 1.
A good place to start with this control is the half
way, or 12 oclock position, then adjust according
to the sensitivity of your pick-up.
3. Bass Control
Adjusts the amount of bass, or bottom end of the
instruments tone. Care should be taken when
setting this control as adding excessive bass can
cause unnatural howling. Again, the half way
position is the best place to start.
4. Treble Control
Adjusts the treble, or top end of your sound.
Careful adjustment will make your high notes lively
but not too harsh. It is worth noting that set in
higher positions, this control will induce a certain
amount of noise.
Channel 2 - Microphone / Aux Channel
5. Phono Inputs
Inputs to take connection from a tape or CD player.
6. Microphone Input
Balanced XLR type input for connection of a
microphone and suitable for vocal or instrument
applications. This input supplies phantom power.
7. Jack Input
Input to take any source, such as a drum machine,
keyboard, etc.
8. Volume Control
Controls the volume level of the Microphone / Aux
Channel 2. A good place to start with this control is
the half way, or 12 oclock position, then adjust
according to the sensitivity of your pick-up
9. Bass Control
Adjusts the amount of bass, or bottom end of your
sound. Care should be taken when setting this
control as adding excessive bass can cause
unnatural howling. Again, the half way position is
probably the best place to start.
10. Treble Control
Adjusts the treble, or top end of your sound.
Careful adjustment will make your high notes lively
but not too harsh. It is worth noting that set in
higher positions, this control will induce a certain
amount of noise.
Master Section
11. Chorus Assign Switches
Allows the built in Chorus effect to be selected on
either channel individually, or both channels
together.
12. Chorus Speed Control
Controls the speed of change of frequency for the
built-in Chorus effect.
13. Chorus Depth Control
Controls the amount of change of the frequency
shift for the built-in Chorus effect.
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Note: When using the Chorus, higher speed
settings usually sound better with lower depth
settings and vice versa. Experiment to find which
selection suits you best.
14. Reverb Balance Control
Controls the balance of the Reverb effect and the
parallel effects loop between Channel 1 and
Channel 2.
15. Reverb Level Control
Controls the overall level of the Reverb effect.
16. Phase Switch
Switching the phase can considerably reduce the
amount of low frequency acoustic feedback.
17. Notch Filter Switch
Further feedback reduction can be achieved using
the selectable frequency notch filter. When
activated, the filter cuts by 10dB the frequency
selected using the rotary control (item 18).
18. Frequency Control
If feedback occurs when the Master Volume is set
to the desired performance level, select the switch
(item 17) and rotate this control until the offending
frequency is eliminated.
19. Master Volume
Controls the overall volume output from the
amplifier.
20. Power Switch
This is the On/Off switch for the mains power to
the amplifier. When it is switched On, the switch
will light. Please ensure the amplifier is switched
off and unplugged from the mains electricity
supply before being moved.
Rear Panel Features
Technical Specification
1. Mains Input
Your amp is provided with a detachable mains
(power) lead that is connected here. The specific
mains input voltage rating that your amplifier has
been built for is clearly marked on the back panel.
Before connecting for the first time, please ensure
that your amplifier is compatible with your
electricity supply. If you have any doubts, please
get advice from a qualified person. Your Marshall
dealer can help you in this respect.
2. Footswitch Jack
Jack socket for connection of the optional
footswitch (model PEDL-10029) for switching the
Reverb and Chorus functions on and off.
3. Line Out Jack
Jack socket for connection to home recording or
other external equipment with jack inputs.
4. DI Out
XLR type output for connection to PA or similar
external equipment.
Note: Both the Line Out and DI out carry exactly
the same signal at different levels and both are
placed before the Master Volume so changing the
overall level of the amplifier will not affect the
signal from the DI or Line Output.
5. Effects Send Jack
Jack socket to connect to the input of an external
effects processor.
6. Effects Return Jack
Jack socket to connect to the output of an external
effects processor.
De Jim Marshall
Me gustara agradecerte personalmente el haber elegido el combo de
guitarra acstica AS50D.
El nombre Marshall ha estado asociado a equipos de amplificacin de
primera lnea durante estas ltimas dcadas, y hemos mantenido
celosamente nuestro compromiso con la calidad desde el nacimiento de
Marshall Amplification en 1962.
En el caso de nuestros amplificadores de acstica no hemos escatimado
tiempo ni esfuerzos hasta lograr un sonido lo ms natural posible. Puesto
que todos mis diseadores son guitarristas, tenemos un profundo
conocimiento de las necesidades de los msicos y esto queda patente en
todos nuestros productos. Adems puedes tener la seguridad de que todos y
cada uno de los amplificadores Marshall son diseados y construidos bajo
los ms estrictos estndares de calidad y de que estn preparados para el
examen del uso continuado durante aos.
Te sugiero que leas este manual antes de usar el AS50D y que lo conserves
como referencia en el futuro para poder obtener el mximo rendimiento.
Quiero desearte xito en todos tus proyectos musicales y felicitarte por tu
nuevo Marshall AS50D, que estoy seguro que te acompaar muchos aos.
Un cordial saludo,
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Power Output 50W RMS into 4
Main Guitar - Input Impedance 1M
Line Output - Level -10dBV
FX Send +4dBV
Microphone - Input Impedance 1k
Weight 16kg
Size (mm) 542 x 416 x 261
Fotografa: Dr. Jim Marshall OBE y su hija Victoria (Directora General)
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Volume Power
0 10
Level
0 10
Depth
0 10
Speed
0 10
Volume
0 10
Volume Input
0 10
Notch
Phase
Ch2
Ch1
Acoustic Channel 1 Chorus Reverb / Loop Reverb Anti-Feedback Master Microphone / Aux Channel 2
Bass
- +
Input Treble
- +
Balance
Ch1 Ch2
Frequency
80Hz 1kHz
Bass
- +
Treble
- +
Aux Microphone
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AS50D Front Panel
AS50D Rear Panel
INSTRUMENT
VOL
VOL
BASS TREBLE
BASS TREBLE
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REVERB
LEVEL
NOTCH PHASE
LINE OUT
PA
D.I.
MASTER
CROSSOVER
DRIVER
TWEETER
LIMITER
-1
DEPTH
FOOTSWITCH
FOOTSWITCH
SEND RETURN
FREQUENCY
CH 2
CH 1
TAPE IN
MIC
AUX
SPEED
CHORUS
AS50D Block Diagram