Crate Amplifiers BX-2115 user manual

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Owner’s Manual
for the
BX-220H / BX-2115
BX-220H / BX-2115
INPUT EQUALIZATION MASTER
LINE OUT EFFECTS HEADPHONES
GAIN INCREASE  CONTOUR MASTER LEVEL BLEND LEVEL POWER POWER POWER POWER
GAIN
INPUT 46 5 46 46 5 46 5 46 5 46 5
3 7 37 3 7 3 7 3 7 3 7
OK
2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8
1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9
DECREASE 
10 10 10 10 10
0 0 0 0 0
GAIN
40 100 225 625 1.6k 4k 8k 16k
– 15dB CONTOUR
LIMIT POST/PRE
ON/OFF
BX-220H
HEADPHONES
®
INPUT EQUALIZATION MASTER CHORUS
LINE OUT EFFECTS HEADPHONES  

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BX-220H / BX-2115 ThunderBass Amplifier BX-220H / BX-2115 Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of the innovative Crate BX-220H/BX-2115 ThunderBass amp. These fea- ture-packed powerhouses offer you solid state reliability with classic Crate performance. Like all Crate products, your BX-220H/BX-2115 ThunderBass amp is Musician Made in the U.S.A., using only the best components. Extensive testing at many stages in its production, including a final “audition” by a skilled musician, insures

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BX-220H / BX-2115 ThunderBass Amplifier BX-220H / BX-2115 Introduction: Crate’s new BX-220H/BX-2115 ThunderBass amplifiers are feature-packed, professional-strength power- houses which can deliver incredible bass sounds. Rugged construction, reliable American craftsmanship and solid state electronics add up to create one very roadworthy, stage-ready piece of gear. ® The BX-220H packs solid performance into a compact head unit, contained in a rugged Tolex covered cabinet. Its side-mounted handle

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BX-220H / BX-2115 ThunderBass Amplifier BX-220H / BX-2115 The Front Panel: 1 2 4 5 7 8 10 12 13 1516 17 18 19 20 INPUT EQUALIZATION MASTER CHORUS LINE OUT EFFECTS HEADPHONES    INCREASE  MASTER LEVEL BLEND LEVEL SPECTRUM DEPTH RATE POWER POWER GAIN CONTOUR GAIN 5 5 5 5 5 250 5 5 INPUT 46 46 46 46 46 46 46 46 3 7 37 3 7 3 7 3 7 3 7 3 7 3 7 OK 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 CHORUS 1 9 1 9 DECREASE  ON/ OFF ACTIVE 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 FULL 500 GAIN 40

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BX-220H / BX-2115 ThunderBass Amplifier BX-220H / BX-2115 The Rear Panel: 21 22 23 PREAMP OUT EFFECTS LOOP PWR AMP RETURN IN 27 SEND CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 26 AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN S OR MOISTURE. P E MODEL: BX-2215 A 150W @ 8 OHMS SERIAL: BX2215PHD0312 220W @ 4 OHMS K LINE: V ~ Hz 120 60 MIN. LOAD E WATTS: MAX 550 R S MADE IN T

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BX-220H / BX-2115 ThunderBass Amplifier BX-220H / BX-2115 Some Suggested Settings: Rock: INPUT EQUALIZATION MASTER CHORUS LINE OUT EFFECTS HEADPHONES    GAIN INCREASE  MASTER LEVEL BLEND LEVEL SPECTRUM DEPTH RATE CONTOUR GAIN 5 5 5 5 5 250 5 5 46 46 46 46 46 46 46 46 3 7 37 3 7 3 7 3 7 3 7 3 7 3 7 OK 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 CHORUS 1 9 1 9 DECREASE  0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 ON/ OFF 0 10 0 10 FULL 500 GAIN (2115/2115L ONLY) (2115/2115L ONLY) 40 100 225 625

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BX-220H / BX-2115 ThunderBass Amplifier BX-220H / BX-2115 System Block Diagram: INPUT 8 BAND CONTOUR EFFECTS GRAPHIC SEND GAIN -15dB PAD ON / OFF PEAK LED EFFECTS EFFECTS BLEND RETURN CHORUS ∑ CHORUS ON MASTER POST BX-2215/L BALANCED SPECTRUM DEPTH RATE ONLY LINE OUT PRE LINE OUT LEVEL PREAMP OUT POWER AMP IN POWER AMP SPEAKER OUT LIMIT LED SPEAKER OUT HEAD- PHONES HEADPHONE LEVEL 7 7

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BX-220H / BX-2115 ThunderBass Amplifier BX-220H / BX-2115 Technical Specifications: Maximum Input Signal Level Accepted 17 volts peak to peak (-15dB switch pressed in) Input Power Requirements 120VAC, 60Hz, 550 watts max. Input Impedance 500k ohms (-15dB switch out), 75k ohms (-15dB switch in) Signal to Noise Ratio 75dB typical Output Power Rating 160 watts RMS @ < 5% THD w/8 ohm load, 120VAC line 220 watts RMS @ < 5% THD w/4 ohm load, 120VAC line Gain @ 1kHz 67dB with EQ flat, Contour off EQ Se