Crate Amplifiers manual GLX50 Technical Specifications

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GLX50 Guitar Amplifier with Digital Signal Processing

GLX50 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Output Power Rating

 

50 watts RMS @5% THD, 4 ohm load

 

 

Maximum Input Signal Accepted

5 volts peak-to-peak

 

 

 

Total System Gain

Clean Channel

70dB, all controls @10

 

Overdrive Channel

110dB, all controls @10

 

 

 

Input Impedance

 

270k ohm

 

 

 

Tone Controls

Low

28dB range @ 40Hz

 

Mid

20dB range @ 1.5kHz

 

High

27dB range @ 12kHz

 

 

 

CD Inputs

 

Maximum signal level 7.75V rms

 

 

 

Headphones

 

Minimum impedance 32 ohms

 

 

 

Internal Speaker

 

12” Crate Custom, 4 ohms, 1.5” voice coil,

 

 

30 oz. magnet

 

 

Input Power Requirements

120 VAC, 60Hz, 75VA

 

 

100/115VAC, 50/60Hz, 75VA

 

 

230VAC, 50/60Hz, 75VA

 

 

 

Size and Weight

 

19” H x 19-3/8” W x 9-1/2” D, 28 lbs.

 

 

 

The GLX50 is covered with a durable Tolex material: wipe it clean with a lint-free cloth.

Never spray cleaning agents onto the cabinet. Avoid abrasive cleansers which would damage the finish.

Crate continually develops new products, as well as improves existing ones. For this reason, the specifications

and information in this manual are subject to change without notice.

 

Declaration Of Conformity

 

#33, Effective 01-01-2001

Manufacturer’s Name:

SLM Electronics

Production Facility:

11880 Borman Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146, USA

Production Facility:

700 Hwy 202 W, Yellville, AR 72687, USA

Shipping Facility:

1400 Ferguson Ave., St. Louis, MO 63133, USA

Office Facility:

1400 Ferguson Ave., St. Louis, MO 63133, USA

Product Type:

Audio Amplifier

Complies with Standards:

 

LVD:

92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC, & 73/23/EWG

Safety:

EN60065

EMC:

EN55013, EN55020, EN55022, EN61000-3-2,

 

& EN61000-3-3

Supplementary information provided by: SLM Electronics - R & D Engineering

1901 Congressional Drive, St Louis, MO 63146, USA

Tel.: 314-569-0141, Fax: 314-569-0175

www.crateamps.com

@2002 SLM Electronics, a division of St. Louis Music, Inc • 1400 Ferguson Avenue • St. Louis, MO 63133

47-383-01 • 110402

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GLX50 specifications

The Crate Amplifiers GLX50 is a standout choice in the realm of portable and powerful guitar amps, offering musicians a blend of versatility, sound quality, and innovation. Designed with both stage performances and home practice in mind, the GLX50 combines classic features with modern technologies to cater to guitar players of all levels.

One of the most notable features of the GLX50 is its impressive 50-watt output, which provides ample power for both rehearsals and performance situations. The amplifier is equipped with a dual-channel design, allowing players to switch between clean and overdrive sounds effortlessly. This feature is essential for guitarists who require a quick transition from mellow tones to gritty, distorted soundscapes.

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