Crate FW15

Crate FW15

Crate FW15 Description:

The FlexWave15 is a compact, two-channel 15-watt combo that gives you awesome clean and blistering distortion tones, thanks in no small part to our FlexWave™ Evolution 5 preamp with patented Sequential Cascading Gain technology. FlexWave15's 8" speaker is optimized for maximum efficiency with the highly engineered closed-back cabinet, producing a loud and punchy thump you'd swear came from a half stack.

A stereo input lets you jack in a CD or MP3 player and jam along with your favorite songs, while a headphone jack lets you practice at any hour, without the police knowing your address from memory. Onboard 3-band EQ provides dynamic tone control, while the external output can power an additional speaker. This super versatile mini-combo weighs in at just 15 pounds, so you can carry it with ease and avoid developing muscles that would destroy your carefully crafted emaciated rocker image.

This rugged amplifier combines outstanding features with serious clean and distorted sounds.The three-band EQ lets you tailor the sound for your individual style. A stereo mini-jack input allows connection of a CD or tape player for playing along with your favorite music, and the headphones jack lets you practice in private.

In order to get the most out of your new amplifier, we strongly urge you to read this manual before you begin playing.

Crate FW15 Features:

• 15 watts rms power output
• 1 x 8" speaker
• Two-Channel Operation
• -Clean Channel
• -Overdrive Channel
• 3-band EQ
• CD Input
• Headphone Out
• External Speaker jack

The Front Panel:

1. INPUT:

• Use this jack to connect your guitar to the amplifier by means of a shielded instrument cable.

OVERDRIVE CHANNEL:

• A high gain channel giving you sounds from a slight edge to serious overdrive.

2. GAIN:

• Use this control to adjust the amount of distortion for the Overdrive channel.

3. LEVEL:

• Use this control to adjust the output level of the Overdrive channel.

4. OVERDRIVE/CLEAN:

• Use this switch to select the Overdrive or Clean channel. With the switch in the out position, the Clean channel is selected. When the switch is depressed, the Overdrive channel is selected.

CLEAN CHANNEL:

• A normal gain channel designed to give you crystal clear sounds to medium distortion.

5. VOL:

• Use this control to adjust the output level of the Clean channel.

6. LOW:

• This adjusts the bass frequencies.Use this control to get the best sounding bass response for your instrument.

7. MID:

• This adjusts the midrange frequencies. Use this control to get the best projection and midrange tones for your instrument.

8. HIGH:

• This adjusts the treble frequencies. Use this control to attain a bright and lively sound for your instrument.

9. CD INPUT:

• Use this 1/8" stereo mini jack to connect the output from a CD player, MP3 player, laptop, etc., to the amplifier. The signal at this jack is summed into a mono signal, which is sent to the internal power amp circuit. Use the output level control from the signal source to adjust the signal for the proper mix with your guitar.

Note:

• Depending on your CD player or other signal source device, you may need to use an adapter (i.e., two phono jacks to 1/8" stereo plug), available at most electronic outlets.

10. HEADPHONES:

• Use this 1/8" stereo jack to connect headphones to the amplifier. The internal speaker is disconnected when headphones are used.

Note:

• Depending on your headphones, you may need to use a stereo 1/8" plug to 1/4" jack headphone adapter, available at mostelectronic outlets.

CAUTION:

• To avoid possible damage to your hearing, do not use headphones for extended periods of time at extremely loud levels.

11. 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.

WARNING:

• Do not attempt to use headphones in the Speaker jack! Permanent hearing damage could result!

12. POWER:

• Use this switch to turn the amplifier on (top of the switch depressed) and off (bottom of the switch depressed).
• The switch illuminates when the amplifier is turned on.

13. POWER CORD (rear panel, not shown):

• The grounded power cord should only be plugged into a grounded power outlet that meets all applicable electrical codes and is compatible with the voltage, power, and frequency requirements stated on the rear panel. Do not attempt to defeat the safety ground connection.

Crate FW15 Specifications:

• Output Power Rating 15W rms @ 5% THD, 4O, 120 VAC
• Gain Overdrive Ch 86 dB ± 6 dB @ 1 kHz
• Clean Ch 46 dB ± 6 dB @ 1 kHz
• CD Input 26 dB ± 2 dB
• Maximum Input Signal Accepted 2.2 volts rms @ 400 Hz
• Tone Controls Low 25 dB range @ 80 Hz
• Mid 19 dB range @ 900 Hz
• High 23 dB range @ 5 kHz
• Signal To Noise Ratio Overdrive Ch >50 dB
• Clean Ch >65 dB
• Speaker Size and Rating 8" Crate Custom Design 4 ohm
• Power Requirements 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 30 VA
• 100/115 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 30 VA
• 230/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 30 VA
• Size (H x W x D) 13.00 in/33.02 cm x 14.50 in/36.83 cm x
• 8.25 in/20.96 cm
• Weight 14.9 lb/6.8 kg

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