CRATE BX-25 - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

Congratulations!

You are now the proud owner of the compact but powerful Crate BX-25 or BX-50

Bass Amplifier. The small size of each amplifier belies its big performance: the Crate

Custom speaker makes the most of the amplifier's musical output power: 27 watts

into a 10" speaker for the BX-25; 50 watts into a 12" speaker for the BX-50. A 4-band

rotary EQ combined with Crate's variable Contour gives you complete control over a

wide variety of sounds. In addition, the front panel headphone and extension speak-

er jacks make this amplifier equally suited for private practicing as well as perform-

ing in intimate surroundings.

Like all Crate products, your BX-25/BX-50 is Musician Made in the U.S.A., using

only the best components. Extensive testing at the hands (and ears) of skilled tech-

nicians and musicians insures you that this amplifier is the absolute best it can be.

In order to get the most out of your new bass amp, we urge you to check out the

information in this manual before you begin playing.

And thank you for choosing

OWNER'S MANUAL

MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO · MODE D'EMPLOI

BX-25/BX-50 BASS AMPLIFIER

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BX-25/50 Bass Amplifier

1: 0dB INPUT: Connect your bass here if it has "normal" pickups

and no active electronics. This sends a full strength signal into the

amplifier. If your bass has active electronics or high output pickups,

or if the amp sounds like it's distorting try the -15dB Input (#2).

2: -15dB INPUT: Connect your bass here if it has active electron-

ics or high output pickups. The output signal will be attenuated by

15dB to keep it from overloading the amplifier's input stages.

3: GAIN: This serves as the input signal level control, allowing you

to set the amplifier for the best signal to noise ratio.

4: CONTOUR SHAPE: This control is only active when the

Contour Active switch (#5) is pressed in. The setting of this control

shifts the frequency where the contour effect is centered, giving

you a wide variety of tonal variations, from a studio "V"-shaped

tone to a more "live", more present sound.

5: CONTOUR ACTIVE: When this pushbutton switch is pressed in

the Contour Shape control (#4) is activated and the sound of your

bass is affected by the setting of the control. Pressing the switch in

a second time releases it, deactivating the Shape control.

6: LOW: Adjust the output level of your low-bass tones with this

control. The center position is "flat" (no boost or cut). Turning the

control to the left reduces the output level of the low frequency

tones; turning it to the right increases their level. This control allows

a 28dB range of boost or cut at 60Hz.

7: LOW MID: Adjust the output level of your lower midbass tones

with this control. The center position is "flat" (no boost or cut).

Turning the control to the left reduces the output level of the lower

midbass tones; turning it to the right increases their level. This con-

trol allows a 15dB range of boost or cut at 400Hz for the BX-25;

150Hz for the BX-50.

8: HIGH MID: Adjust the output level of your upper midbass tones

with this control. The center position is "flat" (no boost or cut).

Turning the control to the left reduces the output level of the upper

midbass tones; turning it to the right increases their level. This con-

trol allows a 18dB range of boost or cut at 1kHz.

9: HIGH: Adjust the output level of your high frequency overtones

with this control. The center position is "flat" (no boost or cut).

Turning the control to the left reduces the output level of the high

frequency overtones; turning it to the right increases their level.

This control allows a 33dB range of boost or cut at 10kHz.

10: MASTER LEVEL: The output level of the internal speaker,

headphone jack and extension speaker are governed by the set-

ting of this control. At the full left position there will be no output;

rotating the control to the right increases the output volume level.

11: LIMIT: When a power amplifier reaches maximum output lev-

els it may begin to "clip" its output signal which generates poten-

tially speaker-damaging distortion. The BX-25/50 has a special

APM (Automatic Power Maximizer) limiting circuit which helps

minimize this problem by monitoring the power amplifier's output

signal, keeping it below clipping. This feature insures you that the

sound from your amplifier remains clean and pure even at full

power. The APM indicator will only light when the amplifier is near

clipping; flashing at peak playing levels is acceptable, however if

the light remains on constantly reduce the Master Volume until the

light flashes.

12: HEADPHONES: For private practice sessions, plug a pair of

stereo headphones into this jack. The internal speaker is discon-

nected whenever headphones are being used.

13: EXTENSION SPEAKER: You may connect the BX-25/50 to

an external speaker with a rated impedance of 4 ohms or more

using this jack. The internal speaker is disconnected from the

amplifier when the Extension Speaker jack is used.

14: ON LED: The word "ON" will glow when you turn the amplifier

on showing you that the amplifier is activated and ready to play.

15: POWER: This heavy duty rocker type switch is used to turn the

amplifier ON in the up position, OFF in the down position. The ON

LED (#14) works with this switch as a visual indicator.

16: POWER CORD: (Rear panel, not shown) This heavy duty,

grounded, three wire power cord is to plugged into ONLY a

safely wired, grounded 120 volt, 60 cycle AC power outlet. DO

NOT attempt to defeat the ground connection of this cable!

If your BX-25/50 was purchased outside of the United Stated,

see the unit's rear panel for its power rating and follow the

above guidelines.

WARNING: DO NOT attempt to use head-

phones in the Speaker jack! Permanent

hearing damage could result!

The BX-25/50 is covered with a durable black Tolex material: wipe it clean with a lint-free cloth. Never spray

cleaning agents onto the cabinet. Avoid abrasive cleansers which would damage the finish.

El BX-25/50 esta cubierto con un material durable Tolex: limpielo con una toalla seca. Nunca rocie el gabinete

con sustancias limpiadoras. Evite usar materiales abrasivos con los cuales pueda danar el acabado.

Le BX-25/50 est couvert avec «Tolex» un recêtement noir et durable. Essuyez cette matière avec une toile pro-

pre et sans charpie. Ne pulvérisez jamais les agents de nettoyage sur l'appareil. Evitez les nettoyeurs abrasifs

qui peuvent endommager le «Tolex.»

BX-25/50 Bass Amplifier

0dB

INPUT

ON/

OFF

SHAPE

-15dB

INPUT

GAIN

MASTER

VOLUME

POWER

AMP

CONTOUR

LO LO

MID

LIMITER

EXT.

SPEAKER

HEAD

PHONES

SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM:

OUT

SUGGESTED STARTING SETTINGS:

ROCK:

JAZZ:

COUNTRY:

FUNK:

BX-25/50 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

BX-25

BX-50

Output Power Rating

27W RMS 1%THD 4

, 120 VAC

50W RMS 1.5%THD 4

120 VAC

Gain

0dB Input

50dB, tones at "5" @ 1kHz

56dB, tones at "5" @ 1kHz

-15dB Input

35dB, tones at "5" @ 1kHz

41dB, tones at "5" @ 1kHz

Tone Range

Low

28dB @ 60Hz

Low Mid

15dB @ 400Hz

15dB @ 150Hz

High Mid

18dB @ 1kHz

High

33dB @ 10kHz

Signal to Noise Ratio

75dB

Input Impedance

220k ohms

220k ohm

Maximum Signal Accepted

15 volts, peak-to-peak

Power Requirements

110VAC, 60Hz, 45VA

110VAC, 60Hz, 85VA

100/110VAC, 50/60Hz, 45VA

100/110VAC, 50/60Hz, 85VA

230VAC, 50/60Hz, 45VA

230VAC, 50/60Hz, 85VA

Internal Speaker

Size

10"

12"

Type

Crate Custom

Magnet

30 oz

Voice Coil

1.0"

1.5"

RMS Rating

30 watts

50 watts

Impedance

4 ohms

8 ohms

Size

17" H x 15.75" W x 12" D

20.62" H x 17" W x 13.5" D

Weight

39 lbs (17.7kg)

47 lbs (21.3kg)

P/N 47-555-02 · 04/97

BX-25/50 Bass Amplifier

THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN

DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED TO

PROVIDE SAFE AND RELIABLE

OPERATION. IN ORDER TO PRO-

LONG THE LIFE OF THE UNIT AND

PREVENT

ACCIDENTAL

DAM-

AGES OR INJURY, PLEASE FOL-

LOW THESE PRECAUTIONARY

GUIDELINES:

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

OPEN CHASSIS; DO NOT DEFEAT

OR REMOVE THE GROUND PIN

OF THE POWER CORD; CON-

NECT ONLY TO A PROPERLY

GROUNDED AC POWER OUTLET.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIP-

MENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: NO USER-SERVICE-

ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SER-

VICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

CAUTION: OUR AMPLIFIERS ARE

CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HIGH

SOUND

PRESSURE

LEVELS.

CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO HIGH

SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS CAN

CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING

IMPAIRMENT OR LOSS. USER

CAUTION IS ADVISED AND EAR

PROTECTION IS RECOMMENDED

IF UNIT IS OPERATED AT HIGH

VOLUME.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

"IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE USER TO REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL"

"ES NECESARIO QUE EL USUARIO SE REFIERA AL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES."

"REFERREZ-VOUS AU MANUAL D'UTILISATION"

"UNBEDINGT IN DER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG NACHSCHLAGEN"

EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS:

EXPLICACION DE SIMBOLOS GRAFICOS:

EXPLICATION DES SYMBÔLES GRAPHIQUES:

"DANGEROUS VOLTAGE"

"VOLTAJE PELIGROSO"

"DANGER HAUTE TENSION"

"GEFAHLICHE SPANNUNG"

PRECAUCION

RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO

NO ABRA

PRECAUCION PARA DISMINUOIR EL RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO

NO ABRA LA CUBIERTA

NO HAY PIEZAS ADENTRO QUE EL USARIO PUEDO REPARAR

DEJE TODO MANTENIMIENTO A LOS TECHNICOS CALIFICADOS

ATTENTION

RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION

NE PAS OUVRIR

ATTENTION: POUR REDUIRE D'ELECTROCUTION NE PAS

ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUNE PIECE INTERNE N'EST REPRABLE

PAR L'UTILISATEUR. POUR TOUTE REPARATION, S'ADRESSER A UN

TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE.

VORSICHT

ELEKTRISCHE SCHLAGGEFAHR

NICHT OFFENEN

VORSICHT: ZUR MINIMIERUNG ELEKTRISCHER SCHLAGGEFAHR NICHT

DEN DECKEL ABENHMEN. INTERNE TEILE KONNEN NICHT VOM

BENUTZER GEWARTET WERDEN. DIE WARTUNG IS QUALIFIZIERTEM

WARTUNGSPERSONAL ZU UBERLASSEN.

ESTE APARATO HA SIDO DISENADO Y

CONSTRUIDO PARA PROVEER ANOS

DE OPERACION SEGURA Y CONFI-

ABLE. PARA PROLONGAR LA VIDA DE

ESTA UNIDAD E IMPEDIR DANOS ACCI-

DENTALES POR FAVOR SIGA ESTAS

INSTRUCCIONES PREVENTIVAS:

PRECAUCION: PARA DISMINUIR EL

RIESGO

DESCARGAS

ELECTRICAS: (1) NO ABRA LA CUBIER-

TA, (2) NO ES RECOMENDABLE

REMOVER O DESACTIVAR LA PATA

DEL POLO A TIERRA DEL CABLE DE

CORRIENTE, CONECTE CORRECTA-

MENTE A UNA TOMA DE CORRIENTE A

TIERRA.

ADVERTENCIA:

PARA

EVITAR

DESCARGAS EL ECTRICAS O PELI-

GRO DE INCENDIO, NO DEJE ESTE

APARATO EXPUESTO A LA LLUVIA O

HUMEDAD.

PRECAUCION: NO HAY PIEZAS ADEN-

TRO QUE EL USUARIO PUEDE

REPARAR. DEJE TODO MANTENIMIEN-

TO A LOS TÉCNICOS CALIFICADOS.

PRECAUCION: NUESTROS AMPLIFI-

CADORES PUEDEN PRODUCIR NIVE-

LES DE PRESION DE SONIDO ALTO.

EXPOSICION CONTINUADA A LOS

NIVELES DE PRESION DE SONIDO

ALTO PUEDE CAUSA DANO PERMA-

NENTE A SU OIDO. ES ACONSEJADO

QUE USE PRECAUCION AL USUARIO Y

ES RECOMENDADO PROTECCION

PARA LOS OIDOS SI LA UNIDAD ES

OPERADA A VOLUMEN ALTO.

CET ÉQUIPEMENT AVAIT ÉTÉ INVEN-

TÉ ET ARRANGÉ POUR POURVOIR

DES ANNÉES D'USAGE SAUF ET

SÛR. POUR PROLONGER LA VIE DE

CET APPAREIL ET POUR EMPÊCHER

LES DOMMAGES ET LES TORTS

ACCIDENTELS,

SUIVEZ

LES

INSTRUCTIONS DE PRÉCAUTION.

AVERTISSEMENT: POUR RÉDUIRE

LES RISQUES D'ÉLECTROCUTION:

(1) N'OUVREZ PAS LE CHÂSSIS, (2)

NE PAS ESSAYER DE SUPPRIMER

LA BROCHE CORRESPONDANT À LA

TERRE.

ATTENTION: POUR RÉDUIRE LES

RISQUES D'UN FEU OU D'ÉLECTRO-

CUTION, N'EXPOSEZ PAS L'AP-

PAREIL À LA PLUIE OU À LA MOI-

TEUR.

ATTENTION:

IL N'Y A PAS D'ÉLÉ-

MENTS RÉPARABLES DANS L'AP-

PAREIL. CONSULTER UN TECHNI-

CIEN QUALIFIÉ POUR LES RÉPARA-

TIONS.

ATTENTION: NOS AMPLIFICATEURS

SONT CAPABLES DE LA PRODUC-

TION DES NIVEAUX DE SON D'UNE

HAUTE PRESSION.

L'EXPOSITION

CONTINUE AUX CES NIVEAUX PEUT

CAUSER

LA SURDITÉ

PERMA-

NENTE. LA PRUDENCE EST ADVISÉ

À UTILISATEUR ET LA PROTECTION

DES OREILLES EST RECOMMANDÉ

SI L'APPAREIL EST UTILISÉ À UN

HAUT NIVEAU DE VOLUME.

Crate continually develops new products, as well as improves existing ones. For this reason, the

specifications and information in this Crate manual are subject to change without notice.

Crate continuamente desarrolla nuevos productos, así como también mejora los existentes. Por esta razón,

las especifaciones é información incluidos en este manual están sujetos a cambios sin previo aviso

Crate développe continuellement des nouvels produits, ainsi d'améliorer ceux qui existe. Pour cette raison

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