Marshall Amplification 350 - Manual (Page 3)

To find out more about the MODE FOUR and other Marshall products contact:
Marshall Amplification plc, Denbigh Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK1 1DQ or visit the official Marshall website: 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.
MF280 & MF400 4x12" CABINETS
350W Half Stack
MF400A or MF400B
8 Ohm
235W Half Stack
MF280A or MF280B
16 Ohm
350W Full Stack
MF280A & MF280B
2 x 16 Ohm
In keeping with all legendary Marshall cabinets the MF 4x12 ” cabinets are not only
ready for the sonic demands of a high performance head like the MF350, but also
the extreme physical abuse they may receive on the road.
We recommend the MF280A (angled) and B (base) for full stack operation and the
MF400A or B for half stack operation.
Full Stack versus Half Stack
The MODE FOUR cabinets can be used either as a full stack (two cabinets) or
half stack (one cabinet) configuration. The rig you choose is a matter of personal
taste and as always when it comes to sound we recommend you try both to see
which suits your style best. Below is a guide to the major attributes of each:
Full Stack:
Enhanced on stage spread.
More ‘cut through’ due to accentuated treble and high mids.
Iconic stage presence.
Half Stack:
More controllable spread of sound on stage (especially base type).
Convenient and portable.
Half Stack Options
Whether you choose an angled or base half stack configuration is a personal
choice between the different tonal qualities of each set-up.
The MF400A (angled) is, in keeping with other angled 4x12
” cabinets, tonally
more aggressive than the base option. The angled cabinet is the usual choice for
those who want a more prominent upper mid and treble response that really cuts
through in a live situation.
Alternatively, the MF400B (base) delivers a more even mid range with less spread
of the aggressive treble response. Marshall 4x12
” base cabinets are more often
used by professionals as they have a more focused bottom-end and a smoother
mid range and treble response. They are often easier to deal with in terms of
sound reinforcement and monitoring in a live situation.
The MF280 (280W) and MF400 (400W)
cabinets are specially engineered to
reproduce the balanced mid range and
huge bottom-end that are a pre-requisite
for extreme hard rock and nu-metal
sounds, these cabinets feature:
• Sonically optimised Celestion
loudspeaker designs
• Pro-gauge internal wiring
• Increased internal volume
• Metal logo and piping
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