Crate Amplifiers BV-120HR manual Introduction, Features

BV-120HRRED VOODOO All Tube Guitar Amplifier

Introduction:

The BV-120HR is an all-tube, feature-packed professional stage performers' amplifier. Rugged construc- tion, reliable American craftsmanship and two powerful channels of pure tube power are some of the trade- marks of this impressive amplifier. This amplifier features two distinctly different 12AX7 tube-driven channels: one with classic tube rhythm sounds and one offering you some of the finest lead and overdrive sounds of any production amplifier.

Each channel features an all-tube preamp section with separate reverb level controls and three bands of equalization for total tone control. The master Presence control lets you custom tailor the sound to suit your particular needs. The effects loop can be quickly bypassed via the front panel switch or with the supplied footswitch, and features a switchable “pad” for optimum compatibility with either floor pedals or rack-mount- ed effects.

The Line Out signal is tapped directly from the speaker outputs, then attenuated and frequency-compen- sated to replicate the sound of a miked speaker cabinet. Dual speaker jacks and an impedance selector switch allow the use of multiple cabinets totalling 8 or 16 ohms. The BV-120HR delivers a solid 100 watts of output power.

Features:

Here's a quick overview of the BV-120HR's features and controls. Additional information can be found on the pages indicated.

•All-Tube Preamp and Power Amp: Classic tube sounds with Crate’s legendary performance and reliability

•Two Completely Separate Channels: Independent level, tone and reverb controls (page 4)

•Enhanced Tone Controls (Ch. 2): Designed to Sammy Hagar’s specs, to get those “Red Rocker” sounds

•Presence Control: Provides greater tone control and flexibility by allowing you to vary the upper harmonics of your guitar (page 4)

•Footswitch Control: Remote channel selection and Effects Loop On/Off are available by using the supplied footswitch (page 5)

•Switchable Effects Loop with Pad: Footswitch or front panel button controlled, the external effects loop can be switched in or out with ease. A switchable pad provides optimum performance from line-level rack mounted effects as well as floor-dwelling foot pedals (pages 4,5)

•Impedance Selector Switch: Proper impedance matching is essential for optimum performance and life expectancy of a tube amplifier. These amps allow the use of 8 or 16 ohm speaker config- urations (page 5)

•Line Out Jack: Taken directly from the speaker jacks, the Line Out signal is frequency compen- sated to sound like a “miked” speaker cabinet. Use this jack to connect to the house mixing board, a recording console or another performer’s powered monitor (page 5)

•DC Filament Supply: The first preamp tube has a DC filament supply for reduced hum

•Special “Red Rocker” Cosmetics: The unique cosmetics of the BV120HR serve as a tribute to your good taste in musical equipment

•Musician Made in the U.S.A.

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