Crate TX50DB
The Crate TX50DB is the perfect choice for performers who refuse to be held hostage by wall outlets. With its specially designed 10" woofer and piezo tweeter, the TX50DB delivers 50 watts of clean, full-range power, plus the onboard DSP makes digital effects processing a cinch.
Housed in a custom-designed wood enclosure, the TX50DB is rugged, road-ready, and supremely transportable. The heavy-duty battery provides up to 8 hours of rock solid performance. And the TX50DB offers performance features you'd be hard pressed to find on lesser models, such as a footswitch option so you can jump between sparkling clean and smooth distortion modes, or an onboard 3-band EQ on both the instrument and mic channels.
The TX50DB also provides 8 stunning digital effects, dual RCA inputs for a CD/MP3 player or drum machine, and a headphone jack. A 120V charger/adapter is included for standard operation and recharging the battery. Supremely portable, superbly Crate-the TX50DB.
The Crate TX50D battery powered amplifier with Digital Signal Processing. At last, you can take your music with you and have great tone on the road.
Not only is the TX50D compact and portable, it also sports two separate channels and the incredible sound that has made Crate a household name among musicians.
Your Crate amplifier is designed by musicians and built using the finest components available. Each unit is rigorously tested by skilled technicians and musicians to ensure that your amplifier is the best it can be!
In order to get the most out of your new amplifier, we strongly urge you to go over the information contained in this manual before you begin playing.
Crate TX50DB Features:
Two separate channels
Crate's Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Insert jack for connecting external effects
CD Inputs for connecting background music
Footswitch control of channel selection and DSP on/off
Headphones jack for silent operation
Internal rechargeable power supply for up to 8 hours of normal playing time, 2 hours at full output – fully recharges within 6 hours (when battery is fully discharged; shorter if partially charged)
Can also be powered by an AC wall adapter (supplied) or by a 12 volt vehicle car adapter.
Two-color battery status LED – red indicates low battery, yellow indicates battery okay
Tuned port cabinet for extended bass response; 10" woofer and 2" Piezo tweeter for full range sound with clear highs
Durable black or platinum Tolex® covering
Complete set of rubber feet on three different sides – for positioning as a low angle monitor, a high angle monitor or as an upright speaker
Stand mount adapter (1-1/2" diameter) for PA use
The Front Panel:
1. LOW Z:
Connect a low impedance microphone here by means of a shielded signal cable terminated with an XLR type connector.
2. HIGH Z:
Connect a high impedance microphone here by means of a shielded signal cable terminated with a 1/4" connector.
3. LEVEL:
Use this control to adjust the level of the mic channel.
4. LOW:
Use this control to adjust the low frequency level for the mic channel.
5. MID:
Use this control to adjust the mid frequency level for the mic channel.
6. HIGH:
Use this control to adjust the high frequency level for the mic channel.
7. DSP SEND:
Use this control to adjust the amount of signal sent to the internal Digital Signal Processor (DSP) for the mic channel.
8. INSERT:
Use this jack to connect an external effects device to the amplifier. This is a stereo 1/4" jack, wired as follows:
Tip = Line In (Return - from effect out)
Ring = Line Out (Send - to effect in)
Sleeve = ground
9. INSTRUMENT INPUT:
Connect an instrument,tape player, CD player, or high impedance microphone here by means of a shielded signal cable terminated with a 1/4" connector.
10: GAIN
(Active only with the Channel Select switch depressed): Use this control to adjust the gain for the instrument channel 1 – the lower the setting, the lower the amount of distortion.
As this control is rotated clockwise, the distortion increases and the output signal becomes louder.
11: SHAPE
(Active only with the Channel Select switch depressed): Use this control to adjust the tone of the instrument channel 1. Rotating this control counter clockwise enhances mid frequencies; rotating it clockwise enhances the low and high frequencies.
12: LEVEL (Active only with the Channel Select switch depressed):
Use this control to adjust the output level of the instrument channel 1.
13. CHANNEL SELECT:
Use this switch to select channel 1 or 2 for the instrument input. With this switch depressed, the Gain, Shape, and Level controls (#10 – 12) are active.
With this switch in the out position, the Low, Mid, High,and Level controls (#14 – 17) are active.
Channel 1 is typically used for electric guitars since the Gain control can be cranked to produce heavily overdriven distortion.
14. LOW (Active only with the Channel Select switch out):
Use this control to adjust the low frequency level for the instrument channel 2.
15. MID (Active only with the Channel Select switch out):
Use this control to adjust the mid frequency level for the instrument channel 2.
16. HIGH (Active only with the Channel Select switch depressed):
Use this control to adjust the high frequency level for the instrument channel 2.
17. LEVEL (Active only with the Channel Select switch out):
Use this control to adjust the output level of the instrument channel 2.
18. DSP SEND:
Use this control to adjust the amount of signal sent to the internal Digital Signal Processor (DSP) for the instrument channel.
19. DSP MODE:
Use this control to select the type of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) effect applied to the signal. The nomenclature around the control is as follows:
BYPASS: No effect applied
SLAP: Moderate slapback delay
DELAY: Moderate delay with regeneration
ECHO: Long delay with regeneration
CHORUS: Moderate chorus effect
ROTARY: Simulated rotating speaker effect
CHO/HALL: Chorus combined with large reverb
ROOM: Small reverb effect
HALL: Large reverb effect
20. CD INPUT:
Use these jacks to connect the outputs of a CD player or tape player to the amplifier. The output of the CD or tape player may need to be attenuated for a suitable mix with the input channels –
21. FOOTSWITCH:
Use this jack to connect a footswitch to the amplifier for remote control of the Instrument channel selection and turning the DSP on and off. The jack is wired as follows:
Tip = Instrument channel selection
Ring = DSP control
Sleeve = ground
22. HEADPHONES:
Use this jack to connect a pair of stereo headphones for private practice sessions.
The internal speakers are disconnected when headphones are used.
23. LED:
This LED illuminates yellow when the power switch is at the on position – when the amp is fully charged.
The LED illuminates red when the battery needs recharging.
24. POWER:
Use this switch to turn the amplifier on (top of the switch depressed) and off (bottom of switch depressed).
The Rear Panel:
25. DC CHARGER PLUG, 15VDC:
Plug the small round connector of the supplied AC wall adapter into this jack to charge the internal battery.
The LED next to the jack glows red when the amp is charging.
26. DC CIGARETTE LIGHTER ADAPTER, 12 VDC:
Plug the small round connector of the optional 12-volt car adapter into this jack to play the amplifier from a vehicle, without using the internal battery. NEVER connect the supplied 15-volt charger to this jack!
Crate TX50DB Specifications:
OUTPUT POWER RATING 50W RMS @ 10% THD, 4 ohms, 13.6VDC in
INPUT IMPEDANCE 1M ohm
MAXIMUM SIGNAL ACCEPTED
Mic Low Z 2V peak to peak
Mic Hi Z 12V peak to peak
Instrument 12V peak to peak
GAIN Mic 57dB High Z, 72dB Low Z
Instrument 44dB w/Gain switch out, Ch2
85dB w/Gain switch in, Ch1
SENSITIVITY Mic 3.5mV RMS High Z, 20mV RMS Low Z
Instrument 80mV RMS w/Gain switch out, Ch2
.8mV RMS w/Gain switch in, Ch1
Line In Insert 400mV RMS
EQS, MIC Low ± 15dB @ 60Hz
Mid ± 15dB @ 600Hz
High ± 15dB @ 10kHz
EQS, INSTRUMENT Low 12.5dB range @ 80Hz
Mid 18dB range @ 800Hz
High 18dB range @ 10kHz
Shape Crate proprietary circuit
INSERT JACK Tip Line In
Ring Line Out
Sleeve Ground
SPEAKERS Woofer Crate Custom Design 10", 4 ohm, 100 watt
1.5" voice coil, 16 oz magnet
Tweeter 2" Piezo , 4 ohm, 150 watt network
POWER REQUIREMENTS Internal 12 volt DC power supply
DC adapter for use with 120VAC
Optional 12V vehicle lighter adapter
SIZE AND WEIGHT 15-1/2"W x 13"H x 12"D; 32 lbs.
Note:
The TX50D is covered with a durable Tolex® material. To keep the cabinet in top condition, wipe it clean with a damp, lint-free cloth to remove dirt and road film.
Never spray cleaning agents directly onto the cabinet, and stay away from abrasive cleansers which could damage the finish.
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