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Crate CA15 User Manual
Crate CA15 User Manual

Crate CA15 User Manual

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Acoustic Amplifier
User's Guide

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Summary of Contents for Crate CA15

  • Page 1 CA15 Acoustic Amplifier User’s Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CA15 Acoustic Amplifier Table of Contents: Introduction ......3 The Front Panel ......4, 5 The Rear Panel .
  • Page 3: Introduction

    CA15 Acoustic Amplifier Introduction: Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of one of Crate’s latest contributions to the world of acoustic amplification, the CA15. This compact amplifier delivers over 12 watts of musical power and incorporates two inputs (each with its own gain control), three bands of equalization, and reverb.
  • Page 4: The Front Panel

    CA15 Acoustic Amplifier The Front Panel: 1,3: Input 1, Input 2. The signal output from your acoustic instrument, tape player, rhythm machine, high-Z microphone or other source may be con- nected to either or both of these jacks by means of a shielded signal cable.
  • Page 5: The Rear Panel

    CA15 Acoustic Amplifier The Front Panel (con’t): 9: CD Input. Use these jacks to connect the output from a CD player, tape deck, or rhythm machine to the amplifier. The CD Input jacks are post EQ and Gain, so use the level control on the CD player (etc.) to adjust the level of the signal at these jacks.
  • Page 6: The Tilt Back Feature

    (as a near-field monitor) or towards your audience (for better coverage). The CA15 features a tilt back device underneath its cabinet for this purpose. To utilize this tilt back feature, refer to the illustration...
  • Page 7: System Block Diagram

    CA15 Acoustic Amplifier System Block Diagram: CHANNEL 1: INPUT GAIN LOW MID HIGH CHANNEL 2: INPUT GAIN POWER AMP EXTERNAL SPEAKER REVERB REVERB SPEAKER LEVEL HEAD INPUT PHONES ATTENUATOR...
  • Page 8: Technical Specifications

    Input Impedance: 1.5M ohm Max Input Signal: 7v peak to peak Total System Gain: 52dB @ 1kHz Input Sensitivity: 20mV Internal Speakers: 8” Crate Custom Design, 4 ohm, 15 watts; Piezo Tweeter Power Requirements: 120VAC, 60Hz, 30VA 100/115VAC, 50/60Hz, 30VA 230VAC, 50/60Hz, 30VA Size and Weight: 14”H x 14”W x 12”D, 21 lbs.