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There's nothing quite like the magic of pairing your favorite MESA tube amp with your go - to cab in an ideal acoustic space. But for those recording or performing live, getting great tone consistently from one venue to another can be a real challenge, not to mention the cost and logistics of having multiple cabs and gear. Sometimes, you just want the ease of going direct without the hassle of cabs and miking.
Enter the MESA CabClone™ IR PLUS Cabinet Simulator/IR Reader. It's a top - notch tone tool that offers near - endless tonal options, true portability, and consistent sound across different venues. A pro engineer captured a wide range of popular MESA cabinets using iconic mics in a state - of - the - art studio, and you can access all these sounds right from your pedalboard or gig bag.
Whether you're recording, playing live, or practicing silently with headphones, the CabClone IR PLUS has you covered. It also comes with a built - in attenuator, allowing you to choose the perfect power window to match your cab simulation. With four power reduction settings and a –0dB/Bypass option, you have full control over your tube amp's volume. The lowest setting, - 16dB, even has a rheostat for infinite volume control down to silent/off. And the PLUS version has a Warning LED to alert you of a No - Load scenario at the SPKR output.
In addition to the 16 MESA Factory IR Cabinet Simulations, you can download and save a vast library of third - party IRs in the CabClone IR's processor memory. Just connect it to your computer via USB, access it like a standard file directory, and drag or copy IR Cab Sims into any of the available locations in the two banks of eight presets.
Using the Mesa Boogie AC.CCIRA8 Cab Clone IR+ with Attenuator is a breeze. First, decide if you're using it for recording, live performance, or silent practice. For recording or live play, you can go direct to an interface or console. If you want to practice quietly, connect it straight to headphones.
When using the attenuator, start by selecting the appropriate power reduction setting. You have four options to choose from, along with a –0dB/Bypass option. The - 16dB setting gives you extra control with a rheostat for fine - tuning the volume. Be on the lookout for the Warning LED. If it lights up, it means there's a No - Load scenario at the SPKR output, so double - check your SPKR/LOAD switch.
To use the IR Cabinet Simulations, connect the CabClone IR+ to your computer via USB. You'll see it as a standard file directory. You can then download third - party IRs and copy them into any of the 16 available preset locations in the two banks of eight.
As for maintenance, keep it in a dry and clean place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or moisture. If it gets dirty, use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe it down. That's all you need to do to keep your CabClone IR+ working great for years to come.
