CARVIN SX300 Operating Manual

CARVIN ENGINEERING DATA
SX300C
SX SERIES Classic Tube Emulation, awesome digital effects, rich black vinyl
covering and the brass red jewel light continue to make the AMERICAN MADE SX
Series one of the hottest amps on the market today!
EMULATION OR MODELING? Unlike other "modeling" amps, the SX
doesn't just copy the sounds of other amplifiers – it actually emulates 12AX7 tube
circuitry. The SX waveforms successfully "emulates" real tube waveforms that
breathe and express warmth from a mild soft-clip to a full power soaked sustain.
Pro players and industry gurus have stated that the SX Tube Emulator actually
sounds better than many tube amps!
THREE CHANNELS – CH1 LEAD with high gain switch, CH2 LEAD with
BLUES switch and CH3 CLEAN. Each channel has its own independent volume
control for setting up equal levels quickly and easily.
ACTIVE TONE CONTROLS All models feature BASS, MID, TREBLE con-
trols and a PRESENCE switch on all channels.
24-BIT EFFECTS Once you have your tone, add in just the right amount of
lush REVERBS, rich CHORUSES, thick textured FLANGING or pristine ECHOES
using fully adjustable parameters for damping, decay, depth, speed, time and regen-
eration–up to 256 24-BIT effects. There is also a second digital processor dedicat-
ed to creating a lush, concert-hall reverb at the push of a button.
POWER The SX300C and SX300H feature a full 100 watts RMS. The SX300C
features two 12" heavy-duty 100w Celestion SEVENTY 80 speakers that provide
awesome guitar reproduction – from clean to blues to scream'n metal. The
SX300H head can be paired with either a 4x12 half stack or 8x12 full stack. The
SX300R rackmount pre amp can be paired with the amp of your choice.
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS All back panels feature a voiced LINE OUT
for recording or running a slave amp, HEADPHONE jack, EXTENSION SPEAKER jack
and a FOOT SWITCH jack for the optional FS44 for remotely changing channels and
turning on/off the effects, (The extra dedicated reverb on the SX300C, SX300H and
SX300R is controlled by a front panel switch.) The SX300C & SX300H also adds
SEND/RETURN jacks for your own external effects. A 4, 8, 16Ω impedance switch
is featured for optimizing the amp for the extension speakers.
RUGGED CONSTRUCTION SMT surface mount electronics ensure con-
sistent, reliable performance, which is impervious to bumps and vibrations.
Strong, lightweight plywood cabinet (not particle board), aluminum chassis, steel
grille and corners deliver one of the lightest, yet most rugged amps available.
For your records, you may wish to record the following information.
Serial No._____________________ Invoice Date_______________
76-10203 C 07/05
SX300C, SX300H, SX300R
GUITAR AMPS
SX300R
FEATURES
CELESTION
SPEAKERS
RECEIVING INSPECTION—read before getting started
INSPECT YOUR AMP FOR ANY DAMAGE which may have occurred during ship-
ping. If any damage is found, please notify the shipping company and CARVIN
immediately.
SAVE THE CARTON & ALL PACKING MATERIALS. In the event you have to re-ship
your unit, always use the original carton and packing material. This will provide the
best possible protection during shipment. CARVIN and the shipping company are not
liable for any damage caused by improper packing.
SAVE YOUR INVOICE. It will be required for warranty service if needed in the
future.
SHIPMENT SHORTAGE. If you find items missing, they may have been shipped
separately. Please allow several days for the rest of your order to arrive before
inquiring.
RECORD THE SERIAL NUMBER on the enclosed warranty card or below on this
manual for your records. Keep your portion of the card and return the portion
with your name and comments to us.
SX SERIES SPECIFICATIONS:
Speakers:
RMS Power:
Output Impedance: 4-16 ohms switchable
Power Amp:
Input Impedance:
Channels:
Tone Controls:
Ch 1 and 2
Ch 1 + 2 Sensitivity: 1mV for clipping, dynamic range 72dB
Ch 3 Sensitivity:
Line Out:
Power:
Fuse:
Size:
Cabinet:
Net Weight:
Warranty:
Options:
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OPERATING MANUAL
SX300C Two C C e e l l e e s s t t i i o o n n S S E E V V E E N N T T Y Y 8 8 0 0 100w 8Ω speakers
SX300C/SX300H 100 watts @ 4, 8, 16Ω
THD: Less than 1%
100k ohms
3—switching
BASS: 80Hz
MID: 600Hz
TREBLE: 8k Hz
PRESENCE: 11k Hz
Ch 3 BASS: 90Hz
MID: 575Hz
TREBLE: 9k Hz
PRESENCE: 8-11k Hz
75mV for full output
1.5 VAC @ full power
120V or 240V model
5 amp 250V internal
SX300C: 26W x 10.25D x 17.5"H
SX300H: 24.5W x 9.5D x 10.5"H
SX300R: 19W x 6D x 1.75"H
Plywood–no particle board
SX300C: 44 lbs, SX300H: 24 lbs, SX300R: 5 lbs
One Year
FS44 footswitch,
CV3212 cover SX300
CV3200 cover SX300H
VE212 extension cabinet, two GT12 200w 8Ω speakers
12340 World Trade Drive, San Diego, CA 92128
(800) 854-2235
carvin.com
SX300H