Crate CA15

Crate CA15 Crate CA15 Description: New for 2004, the CA15 "Cimarron" 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. A pair of RCA type CD Input jacks allows you to practice with your favorite music. A jack for headphones is provided, along with a jack for connecting the CA15 to an external speaker cabinet. A Crate Custom Design 8" woofer delivers smooth clear sound with excellent projection and fidelity. The CA15 features a flip-out locking bar underneath the cabinet which allows you to tilt the amplifier back for increased coverage and projection. Crate CA15 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 connected to either or both of these jacks by means of a shielded signal cable. Each of the input jacks is governed by its corresponding gain control (#2 for Input 1, #4 for Input 2). The signals from these two jacks are summed together after their gain stages. 2, 4: Gain 1, Gain 2. Use these controls to set the input gain level for the corresponding input jack. These controls set the level of the input signal and serve as the amplifier's volume controls. 5: Low. This serves as the bass control for both channels. Adjust this control to get the best sounding bass response for your instrument. Excessive boost of the low control can cause an unnatural howling (acoustic feedback from your instrument) and should be avoided. 6: Mid. This serves as the midrange control for both channels. Adjust this control to get the best projection and midrange tones for your instrument. 7: High. This serves as the treble control for both channels. Adjust this control so your high notes and harmonic overtones are lively but not overpowering. 8: Reverb Level: Use this control to adjust the amount of reverberation added to the signal. In the fully counter clockwise position, the signal is dry (no reverb added). As you rotate the control clockwise the amount of reverb increases. 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. 10: Headphones. Use this jack to connect headphones to the amplfier. The internal speaker is disconnected when this jack is used. 11: External Speaker. Use this jack to connect the amplifier to an external speaker. The internal speaker is disconnected when this jack is used. The impedance of the external speaker must be 4 ohms or greater. Do not attempt to use headphones in the External Speaker jack! Permanent hearing damage could result. 12: Power Switch. (Rear panel, not shown) Use this switch to apply power to the amplifier: the amp is on when the top of the switch is depressed, off when the bottom of the switch is depr