Crate CA125DG
New for 2004, we are introducing an entirely new range of acoustic amplifiers. The technology in the New Crate Acoustic Series is unique, with preamp circuits you can tailor for piezo or active systems or BOTH!!. Our NEW feedback elimination circuits are efficient and simple to use and on the 60 and 120 watt units include the ability to automatically eliminate feedback at two different frequencies. Every CA amp has a high frequency component for crisp, clear highs. On the CA6110DG, CA125DG and CA120DG models we include special features for live performance like XLR & 1/4" balanced line out with Level control which does not affect your stage volume. They also have ground lift on the Line Out, Tweeter Level control, Effects Loop and a two button footswitch for Internal Reverb/Effects and Chorus switching.
Crate CA125DG The Front Panel:
The Instrument Channel:
1: Input.
The signal output from your acoustic instrument may be connected
here by means of a shielded instrument cable.
2: Active/Piezo.
Use this switch to match the type of pickup used in your
instrument. For active electronic pickups, set the switch to "active" (switch
out). For passive/magnetic pickups, set it to "piezo" (switch depressed).
3: Gain.
This serves as the input level control for the instrument channel. For
the best signal to noise ratio set this control so the Peak LED (#4) flashes on
strong signals.
4: Peak.
This LED flashes when the signal level into the preamp approaches
clipping. Adjust the Gain control (#3) until a strong signal causes this LED
to flash.
5: Low.
This serves as the instrument channel's primary bass control. Adjust
this control to get the best sounding bass response for your instrument.
Excessive boost of the low control can cause an unnatural howling and
should be avoided.
6: Mid.
This serves as the instrument channel's primary midrange control.
Adjust this control to get the best projection and midrange tones for your
instrument. The center point of the mid control is chosen by the setting of
the Contour control (#7).
7: Contour.
Use this control to set the center point of the Mid control (#6). Set
this control at the frequency which gives you the most natural-sounding
midrange tones.
8: High.
This serves as the instrument channel's primary treble control.
Adjust this control so your high notes and harmonic overtones are lively
but not overpowering.
9: Freq.
Use this control along with the Cut control (#10) to eliminate instrument
feedback. For information on the proper use of this control, please
read the section entitled "To Eliminate Feedback."
10: Cut.
Use this control along with the Freq control (#9) to eliminate instrument
feedback. For information on the proper use of this control, please
read the section entitled "To Eliminate Feedback."
11: Rev/Eff Send.
Use this control to adjust the amount of internal Digital
Effect and/or external effect (if used) for Channel 1.
12: On/Off.
This switch, when depressed, applies the internal chorus effect to
the instrument channel.
13: Chorus Depth.
Use this control to adjust the magnitude of the chorus
effect. Rotating this control clockwise increases the intensity of the effect.
14: Chorus Rate.
Use this control to adjust the rate of the chorus effect.
Rotating this control clockwise increases the rate at which the effect occurs.
The Vocal/Aux Channel:
15: Low-Z.
The signal output from a low impedance microphone may be connected
here by means of a shielded, balanced microphone cable terminated
with an XLR connector. The Low-Z jack has 15 volts phantom power
applied to pins 2 and 3. (Mics not requiring phantom power will not be
affected.)
16: Hi-Z.
The signal output from a high impedance microphone or a line level
signal may be connected here by means of a shielded signal cable terminated
with a 1/4" tip/sleeve connector.
17: Gain.
This serves as the input level control for the vocal/aux channel.
Adjust this control for the best mix with the signals from the other channels.
18: Rev/Eff Send.
Use this control to adjust the amount of internal reverb
and/or external effect (if used) for the vocal/aux channel.
The Aux Channel:
19: Hi-Z.
The signal output from a high impedance microphone or a line level
signal may be connected here by means of a shielded signal cable terminated
with a 1/4" tip/sleeve connector.
20: Gain.
This serves as the input level control for the aux channel. Adjust this
control for the best mix with the signals from the other channels.
21: Rev/Eff Send.
Use this control to adjust the amount of internal reverb
and/or external effect (if used) for the aux channel.
The Effects Section:
22: Mode.
Use this control to select the type of digital signal processing applied
to the output signal. For a listing of the effects, please see the section entitled
"The DSP Section."
23: Rev Level.
Use this control to adjust the amount of the internal reverb.
Rotating the control clockwise increases the amount of effect.
24: Eff Return.
Use this control to adjust the amount of effect applied from an
external signal processor (if used).
The Master Section:
25: Graphic EQ.
se these sliders to control the output frequencies indicated
below each control. The center position of each control is flat (no boost or
cut). Use the graphic EQ to adjust the output of the amplifier to best suit
your tastes and to compensate for room acoustics.
26: Level.
use this control to adjust the overall output level of the amplifier.
27: Power.
Use this switch to apply power to the amplifier. The amp is on when
the top of the switch is depressed and off when the bottom of the switch is
depressed. this switch illuminates when the amplifier is on.
The Rear Panel:
28: Footswitch.
Connect the supplied two-button footswitch here for
remote on/off control of the internal reverb and chorus. (When connected,
the footswitch overrides the front panel chorus on/off
switch.)
Note:
This is a STEREO jack: tip controls the chorus, ring controls the
reverb, sleeve is ground. Use only a footswitch equipped with a stereo
1/4" plug.
29: Effects Loop Send.
When using an external signal processor, connect
this jack to the input of the effect by means of a shielded signal cable.
30: Effects Loop Return.
When using an external signal processor, connect
this jack to the output of the effect by means of a shielded signal
cable.
31: High Z Balanced Line Output.
Use this jack to connect a high impedance,
line level signal to a house sound board, a recording console or
an external power amplifier by means of an 1/4" stereo plug-terminated
cable. (Ring is signal +, tip is signal -, and sleeve is ground.)
32: Low Z Balanced Line Output.
Use this jack to connect a low impedance,
line level signal to a house sound board, a recording console or
an external power amplifier by means of an XLR-terminated cable.
(Pin 1 is ground, pin 2 is signal +, and pin 3 is signal -.)
33: Gnd Lift.
This switch, when depressed, electronically disconnects the
Low Z Balanced Output jack's chassis ground connection. If you
experience excessive noise when using the Low Z Balanced Output
jack, depress this switch.
34: Line Output Level.
Use this control to adjust the output level of the
line out signal. (This control works independently from the amplifier's
master level control.)
35: Tweeter Level.
Use this control to adust the signal output level from
the CA125D's internal tweeter. Rotating this control counter-clockwise
reduces the tweeter's output level.
36: AC Line Cord.
The grounded power cord should only be plugged
into a grounded power outlet that meets all applicable electrical
codes and is compatible with the voltage, power and frequency
requirements stated on the rear panel. Do not attempt to defeat the
safety ground connection!
Crate CA125DG Features:
- Twin 8" high fidelity poly-cone speakers
- Crate special design tweeter with level control
- 2 x 50 watts RMS to woofer / 25 watts to tweeter
- Three channels
- 5-band master graphic EQ
- Auto feedback elimination circuit
- Digital effects
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Crate CA125DG Specifications:
- Output Power Rating: 125 watts RMS total system power
- Woofer Amp: 2 x 50 watts RMS ®1% THD
- Tweeter Amp: 25 watts RMS ®1% THD
- Inst. Channel: Low: +/-15dB ® 80Hz
- Mid: +/-15dB ® 400–1.2kHz (Contour)
- High: +/-15dB ® 10kHz
- Input Impedance: 25k ohm (Active), 2.2M ohm (Piezo)
- Input Sensitivity: 22mV RMS (Active), 9mV RMS (Piezo)
- Sens. to Eff Send/Line out: 70mV
- Max Input Signal: 6V RMS (17V peak to peak)
- Feedback Elimination: Freq: variable from 80Hz to 4kHz
- Cut: variable from -0 to -30dB
- Voc./Mic Ch: Input Impedance: 3k ohm (Lo-Z), 20k ohm (Hi-Z)
- Input Sensitivity: 3mV RMS (Lo-Z), 15mV RMS (Hi-Z)
- Sens. to Eff Send/Line out: 9mV (Lo-Z), 50mV (Hi-Z)
- Max Input Signal: 10V RMS (28v peak to peak)
- Aux. Ch: Input Impedance: 20k ohm
- Input Sensitivity: 15mV RMS
- Sens. to Eff Send/Line out: 50mV
- Max Input Signal: 10V RMS (28V peak to peak)
- Master EQ's: +/-12dB ® 80Hz, 330Hz, 1kHz, 4kHz, 10kHz
- Effects Loop: Line Out 1V RMS, Line In 1V RMS
- Eff Return to Line Out Sens: 50mV
- Eff Return In. Impedance: 11k ohm
- Eff Send Out. Impedance: 2.2k ohm
- Line Out Out. Impedance: 220 ohm (Lo-Z), 2.2k ohm (Hi-Z)
- Internal Woofers: 2 x 8" w/polypropylene cones, rubber surrounds, 30oz magnet, 1" voice coil,
- 8 ohms, 50w RMS, 95dB 1w 1m
- Internal Tweeter: High efficiency Piezo, 110dB 1w 1m
- Internal Crossover: Active electronic type
- Power Requirements: 100VAC, 50/60Hz, 160VA; 120VAC, 60Hz, 160VA; 230VAC, 50Hz, 160VA;
- 230VAC, 50Hz, 160VA
- Size and Weight: 16-3/4"H x 21"W x 10-1/2"D, 42 lbs.
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