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V32 GUITAR AMPLIFIER Table of Contents: The Front Panel ......................................................................................4 The Rear Panel........................................................................................5 Important Information About Tubes and Tube Products A Brief History Of The Tube............................................................6 Tube Types and Usage.................................................................6,7 The Nature of Tubes: W
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V32 GUITAR AMPLIFIER Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of the Crate V32 Guitar Amplifier. This combo amplifier packs a whole lot of vintage tube sound into its compact cabinet – giving you an amp that’s portable and easy to operate yet still produces incredible sounds! Like all Crate products, your V32 amplifier is designed by musicians, and built using the finest components available. Extensive testing confirms that this amplifier is the absolute best it can be. In order to get the m
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V32 GUITAR AMPLIFIER The Front Panel: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1. Input: Connect your instrument here by 9. Presence: This switch, when depressed, means of a shielded signal cable. increases the output level of the high fre- quencies by 8dB at 10kHz, giving a more 2. Clean Volume: Use this control to adjust “glassy” sound to the amplifier. This helps the the output level of the Clean Channel. output of the amplifier cut through “acousti- 3. Clean/Overdrive: This switch, when de- cally de
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V32 GUITAR AMPLIFIER The Rear Panel (not shown): 15. AC Line Cord: The grounded power cord 18. 8 Ohm Speaker: The V32 is shipped with should only be plugged into a grounded power a cable connected from this jack to the internal outlet that meets all applicable electrical codes speaker. To connect the amplifier to an external and is compatible with the voltage, power, and speaker cabinet, disconnect the cable from the frequency requirements stated on the rear amplifier and use the jack to connect
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V32 GUITAR AMPLIFIER Important Information About Tubes and Tube Products: A Brief History Of The Tube: In 1883, Edison discovered that electrons would flow from a suspended filament when enclosed in an evac- uated lamp. Years later, in 1905, Fleming expanded on Edison's discovery and created the "Fleming Valve". Then, in 1907, Dr. Lee de Forest added a third component – the grid – to the "Fleming's Valve" and the vacuum tube was a fact of life. The door to electronic amplification was now open.
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V32 GUITAR AMPLIFIER Important Information About Tubes and Tube Products (continued): a unique sound ("crunch"). When compared to the 6L6, the EL34 distorts more quickly, exhibits a "looser" low-end response and produces more harmonics at mid and high frequencies ("creamier" sound). These differences become more noticeable at higher volumes. The 6L6 tubes produce a big low-end thump and have a very good dynamic range. They offer a more tra- ditional "American Rock" sound. The 6V6 tubes produce a
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V32 GUITAR AMPLIFIER Important Information About Tubes and Tube Products (continued): You can check your preamplifier tubes for microphonics by turning the amplifier on, turning up the gain and tapping lightly on each tube with the end of a pencil or a chop stick (my favorite). You will be able to hear the tapping through your speakers, which is normal. It is not normal for a tube to ring like a bell after it’s tapped. If it does ring then it’s microphonic and should be replaced. Remember to use
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V32 GUITAR AMPLIFIER Important Information About Tubes and Tube Products (continued): Survival Tips For Tube Amplifiers: To prolong tube life, observe these tips and recommendations: • Match the impedance of your speaker cabinet(s) to your amplifier. Improper impedance matching will con- tribute to early tube degradation and may cause premature tube failure. • Make sure the speaker(s) are properly connected prior to turning on the amplifier. • After playing the amplifier, allow sufficient time f
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V32 GUITAR AMPLIFIER System Block Diagram: 10
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V32 GUITAR AMPLIFIER Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer’s Name: SLM Electronics Corporate Headquarters: 1901 Congressional Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63146 Primary Production Facility: 700 Hwy 202 W, Yellville, Arkansas, 72687 Product Type: Audio Amplifier Products meet the regulations for compliance marking under: ETL standards UL6500, UL60065, or UL813 CSA standards E60065 or C22.2 No.1-M90 CE safety standard EN60065 CE EMC standards EN55103 or EN55013 and EN61000 FCC standards 47CFR 15.1
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V32 GUITAR AMPLIFIER V32 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: OUTPUT POWER RATING 30Watts RMS @ 6 % THD, 8 ohm load, 120VAC SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO 71dB Typical GAIN Clean 56dB, Overdrive 101dB TREBLE 12dB range @ 6kHz BOOST +10dB @ 900Hz MID 10dB range @ 1kHz BASS 8dB range @ 150Hz PRESENCE +8dB @ 10kHz INTERNAL SPEAKER 12”, 80W Celestion, 8 ohm, 1.75” voice coil dia, 30oz magnet PREAMP TUBES (3) 12AX7A POWER AMP TUBES (4) EL84 POWER REQUIREMENTS 120VAC, 60 Hz, 35VA 100/115 VAC, 50/60Hz, 35VA 230 VAC, 50/60
