Introduction; Features - Crate BV120H User Manual

BV120H

Introduction:

The BV120H is an all-tube, feature-packed professional stage performers' amplifier. Rugged construction,
reliable American craftsmanship and two powerful channels of pure tube power are some of the trademarks
of this new and impressive piece of musician's equipment. This amplifier features two distinctly different
12AX7 tube-driven channels: one with classic tube rhythm sounds and one offering you some of the finest
lead and overdrive sounds of any stock amplifier.
Each channel features an all-tube preamp section with separate reverb level controls and three bands of
equalization for total tone control. The master Presence control lets you custom tailor the sound of your gui-
tar to suit your particular needs. The effects loop can be quickly bypassed via the front panel switch or an
optional footswitch and features a switchable "pad" for use with either floor pedals or rack-mounted effects.
The Line Out signal is tapped directly from the speaker outputs, then attenuated and frequency-compen-
sated to replicate the sound of a miked speaker cabinet. Dual speaker jacks and an impedance selector
switch allow the use of multiple cabinets totalling 8 or 16 ohms. The BV120H packs a solid 100 watts of out-
put power.

Features:

Here's a quick overview of the BV120H's features and controls. Additional information can be
found on the pages indicated.
• All-Tube Preamp and Power Amp: Classic tube sounds with Crate's legendary performance and
reliability.
• Two Completely Separate Channels: Independent level, tone and reverb controls (page 4).
• Presence Control: Provides even greater tone control and flexibility by allowing you to vary the
upper harmonics of your guitar (page 4).
• Footswitch Control: Remote channel selection and Effects Loop On/Off is available through the
use of an optional two-button footswitch (such as Crate's CFP-2) (page 5).
• Switchable Effects Loop with Pad: Footswitch or front panel button controlled, the external
effects loop can be switched in or out with ease. A switchable pad provides optimum performance
from line-level rack mounted effects as well as floor-dwelling foot pedals (pages 4,5).
• Impedance Selector Switch: Proper impedance matching is essential for optimum performance
and life expectancy of a tube amplifier. These amps allow the use of 8 or 16 ohm speaker config-
urations (page 5).
• Line Out Jack: Taken directly from the speaker output jacks, the Line Out signal is frequency
compensated to sound like a "miked" speaker cabinet. Use this jack to connect to the house mix-
ing board, a recording console or another performer's powered monitor (page 5).
• DC Filament Supply: The first preamp tube has a DC filament supply for reduced hum.
• High Cosmetic Appeal and Stage Presence: The unique cosmetics of the BV120H serve as a
tribute to your good taste in musical equipment.
• Musician Made in the U.S.A.
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