Crate Amplifiers manual MX65R Technical Specifications

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MX65R TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Output Power Rating

65 watts RMS @ 5% THD 8 ohms, 120 VAC

Gain, Overdrive Channel

Gain 1 = 88dB, Gain 2 = 110dB

Gain, Clean Channel

58dB

 

 

Tone Control Range. Low

Overdrive = 11dB @ 80Hz, Clean = 22dB @ 80Hz

Tone Control Range, Mid

Overdrive = Shape Control, Clean = 14dB @ 600Hz

Tone Control Range, High

Overdrive = 10dB @ 10kHz, Clean = 28dB @ 10kHz

 

 

Maximum Input Signal Accepted

7 volts peak-to-peak

 

 

Internal Speaker

12” Crate Custom Design, 8 ohm

 

 

Power Requirements

120 VAC, 60Hz, 90VA

 

100/115VAC, 50/60Hz, 90VA

 

100/115VAC, 50/60Hz, 90VA

 

 

Size and Weight

17.5” H x 20” W x 11” D, 34 lbs.

 

 

The MX65R is covered with a durable black 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.

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@2001 SLM Electronics, a division of St. Louis Music, Inc • 1400 Ferguson Avenue • St. Louis, MO 63301

18-159-51 • 030603

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MX65R specifications

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