Additionally, you’ll find a Tilt tone control, a filter independent from the main equalizer circuit. The Tilt knob changes the voice of the amp from a modern tone to a more vintage timbre. Furthermore, the volume knob plays host to a pull-boost feature which adds some extra gain into the signal, giving you the pleasant breakup of tube-based distortion. With the included footswitch, you can control the pull-boost with a tap of your toe.

Turn your attention to the rear of the amplifier, and you'll note three 1/4" speaker outputs for routing to 16- and 8-Ohm cabinets. In addition to the 1/4" footswitch input and 1/4" DI output, you'll see 1/4" jacks for an external effects loop. This is useful for patching your outboard gear and pedals directly into the Origin 5's signal path.

Add a Boost
Using the foot-switchable gain boost, you can add that extra level of gain to generate overdriven Marshall tone. Without a footswitch, you can use the push-pull mechanism built into the volume knob.

Tilt Control
This amp may only have one channel, but using the tilt control, you can blend your sound between normal and high treble voices.

1/4" DI Output
The DI output can be used to route sound straight to the house PA or recording interface, and sports a loudspeaker emulation that gives you the sound of a miked cab over this line.

Front-Panel Power Reduction Switch
Marshall's reducing technology, called Powerstem, allows you to utilize high or low power modes without affecting tonal quality.

Marshall Amplification Origin 50 Specs
Amplifier Section
Amplifier Type Tube
Output Power 50 W
Tube Types 3 x Preamp 12AT7/ECC82
2 x Power EL34/6CA7
Channels 1
Master Volume Yes
Tone Section Channel 1: Bass, Gain, Mid, Presence, Tone, Treble
Built-In Effects None
Effects Loop Yes, Series
Inputs 1 x 1/4" Mono Instrument
1 x 1/4" Mono Effects Return
1 x 1/4" Mono Footswitch
Outputs 3 x 1/4" Mono External Speaker
1 x 1/4" Mono DI
Output Impedance 8/16 Ohms Mono
USB None
Wireless Connectivity None
Speaker Section
Configuration 1 x 12" Speaker
Cabinet Type Straight Semi-Open Mono
Speaker Through/Output 3 x 1/4"
Input Impedance 16 Ohms Mono
Physical
Dimensions (WxHxD) 22.8 x 18.9 x 9.7" / 580.0 x 480.0 x 245.0 mm Combo
Weight 40.12 lb / 18.2 kg Combo