Other Features:
- Modern & Classic (Two Channels)
- Shared, 3-band tone network
- Switchable (on/off), variable compressor on the Modern channel
- Limiter
- MP3/CD input with lead included
- Headphone jack
- Emulated line out
- Metal Grill
Two channels: Classic and Modern.
“More is better” is true for many customers, esp. when it comes
to comparing two combos with the same street price. Here’s what the two
channels offer.
Vintage: with independent controls for Volume & Gain,
this offers the grit and girth worthy of the company known by many as “the
Sound of Rock.”
Modern: for modern(ish) styles like slap, crispness and clarity
is a must and this is perfect channel to use when crystal clean notes are the
order of the day. Plus...
Selectable, Variable Compressor on the Modern Channel.
In
the bass world compression is a big deal when a smooth consistent low-end pulse
is required and the MB15 offers it.
In addition to having its own level control, the built-in compression also
boasts an LED indicator which glows green when
the Compressor is switched on and then changes to red whenever
the compression threshold is reached and the effect kicks in.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Other bass amps may have limiting but limiting
and compression are not
the same thing!! The vast majority of bass amps house
a limiter and its sole purpose is to prevent the output stage from clipping
(not a desirable distortion!) when the amp is cranked.
Emulated Line Out
With all the home recording being done today
on digital recorders and computers, this is a feature that shouldn’t
be ignored. It’s way more useful than
an External Speaker jack on a 15-watt combo.
Summary
The MB15 is a compact, rugged brute that’s competitively priced and houses
a feature set that's sure to impress.
Marshall
MB15 page at Marshallamps.com Complete MB Series
Overview here
