Crate VTX200S

Crate VTX200S

Crate VTX200S Description:

VTX200S's three-channel operation offers supreme tonal flexibility. Channel 1's low-gain FlexWave Evolution 5™ preamp gives you everything from sparkling clean tones to smooth and gentle distortion. Channel 2's medium-gain is just a tap of the included footswitch away and boasts a little more distortion and crunch. If you want full-on distortion and sustain switch to Channel 3 for the ultimate in grind. All three channels feature Crate's 3-band EQ for tweaking in the most subtle or dynamic tonal characteristics you want.

The amplifier section pushes 70 watts per channel into two prremium Celestion 12" speakers, and up to 100 watts per channel if you use an extension cabinet. Stereo includes Chorus, Flange, Phase Shift, Vibrato, Octave Down, Touch-Wah and Reverse Wah. Each of these can be set for depth, and you can use the Tap button on the front panel (or on the footswitch) to set the speed.

The powerful VTX200S is destined to become the standard in the 2 x 12" stereo combo class and was designed for the true tone connoisseur.

The Crate VTX200S three-channel guitar amplifier with Stereo Digital Signal Processing (DSP). This rugged amplifier combines outstanding features with serious clean and distorted sounds.

Dual DSP controls provide 15 "Must Have" effects and 15 Delay effects which can be combined for a wide variety of sounds. The Save/Tap button allows you to manually set the tempo of many of the effects and to save new DSP presets in the amplifier's non-volatile memory.

A separate Reverb control adds even more to the array of effects. Channel switching and DSP may be controlled by means of a footswitch, which also allows access to two DSP presets on each of the three channels. Stereo and Mono Effects Loops allow you to connect additional effects for even greater flexibility.

The electronic tuner (with a Mute switch for silent tuning) lets you get tuned and stay in tune any time the amplifier is on.

Like all Crate products, your VTX200S amplifier is designed by musicians, and built using only the best components. Extensive testing confirms that this amplifier is the absolute best it can be.

The Top Panel:

1: INPUT:

• Use this jack to connect your guitar to the amplifier by means of a shielded instrument cable.
• CHANNEL 1 - Featuring a low gain FlexWave circuit for clean sounds or sounds with mild distortion:

2: LOW:

• Use this control to adjust the low frequency level of Channel 1.

3: GAIN:

• Use this control to adjust the amount of distortion produced by Channel 1.

4: MID:

• Use this control to adjust the midrange frequency level of Channel 1.

5: LEVEL:

• Use this control to adjust the output level of Channel 1.

6: HIGH:

• Use this control to adjust the high frequency level of Channel 1.

7: CHANNEL 1 SELECT:

• This switch, when depressed, selects Channel 1 as the active channel. The adjacent LED illuminates when Channel 1 is active.
• CHANNEL 2 - Featuring a medium gain FlexWave circuit for moderate distortion and crunch:

8: LOW:

• Use this control to adjust the low frequency level of Channel 2.

9: GAIN:

• Use this control to adjust the amount of distortion produced by Channel 2.

10: MID:

• Use this control to adjust the midrange frequency level of Channel 2.

11: LEVEL:

• Use this control to adjust the output level of Channel 2.

12: HIGH:

• Use this control to adjust the high frequency level of Channel 2.

13: CHANNEL 2 SELECT:

• This switch, when depressed, selects Channel 2 as the active channel. The adjacent LED illuminates when Channel 2 is active.
• CHANNEL 3 - Featuring a high gain FlexWave circuit for extreme distortion and sustain:

14: LOW:

• Use this control to adjust the low frequency level of Channel 3.

15: GAIN:

• Use this control to adjust the amount of distortion produced by Channel 3.

16: MID:

• Use this control to adjust the midrange frequency level of Channel 3.

17: LEVEL:

• Use this control to adjust the output level of Channel 3.

18: HIGH:

• Use this control to adjust the high frequency level of Channel 3.

19: CHANNEL 3 SELECT:

• This switch, when depressed, selects Channel 3 as the active channel. The adjacent LED illuminates when Channel 3 is active.

20: MUTE:

• This switch, when depressed, mutes the output signal at the speaker jacks and the effects loops, allowing you to silently tune or switch instruments. The adjacent LED illuminates when the Mute function is active.

21: TUNER:

• The electronic tuner is active whenever the amplifier is turned on, providing constant,"real time" tuning. The bottom row of LEDs indicate which note (string) is being tuned. The top row of LEDs provides directional queues to facilitate quick and precise tuning of your instrument. The indicated note (string) is properly tuned when only the center LED is illuminated.

22. EFFECTS:

• Use this control to select one of the fifteen digital effects. Complete information about the DSP effects.

23. DELAY:

• Use this control to select one of the fifteen digital delay effects. Complete information about the DSP effects.

24: SAVE/TAP:

• Use this pushbutton to set the tempo of many of the effects by tapping the button repeatedly in time with the desired tempo.
• The Save/Tap button is also used to save DSP presets and to restore the factory default DSP settings.

25: SAVE/TAP LED:

• This LED flashes in time with the tempo set by the Save/Tap button (#4) and serves as a status indicator for certain DSP activities.

26: REVERB:

• Use this control to adjust the amount of the digital reverb effect. In its fully counter clockwise position the signal is "dry" (without any reverb).
• As you rotate the control clockwise the amount of reverb increases. The Reverb setting may be saved as a channel preset

The Bottom Panel:

27: 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 power is on.

28: AC LINE CORD :

• This grounded power cord is to be plugged into a grounded power outlet, wired to current electrical codes and compatible with the voltage, power, and frequency requirements stated on the bottom panel. Do not attempt to defeat the safety ground connection.

29: SPEAKER OUTPUTS:

• Use these jacks to connect the amplifier to the speakers. The VTX200S is shipped from the factory with a cable from each channel connected to the speakers within the cabinet. Additional speakers may be connected providing the four ohm minimum load rating for these jacks is observed.
• When using the stereo Chorus effect the right channel is dry and the left channel is detuned (wet). Each channel will provide 70 watts RMS into an eight ohm load and 100 watts RMS into a four ohm load.

30: STEREO EFFECTS LOOP RETURN:

• When using a stereo external effects processor, connect this jack to the output jack of the effect by means of a shielded three conductor signal cable terminated with a stereo (R/T/S) 1/4" connector.

31: STEREO EFFECTS LOOP SEND:

• When using a stereo external effects processor, connect this jack to the input jack of the effect by means of a shielded three conductor signal cable terminated with a stereo (R/T/S) 1/4" connector.

32: MONO EFFECTS LOOP RETURN:

• When using a mono external effects processor, connect this jack to the output jack of the effect by means of a shielded signal cable.

33: MONO EFFECTS LOOP SEND:

• When using a mono external effects processor, connect this jack to the input jack of the effect by means of a shielded signal cable.

34: FOOTSWITCH:

• Use this jack to connect the footswitch cable (5-conductor midi cable) to the four-button footswitch (supplied). This allows you to remotely switch between the channels, set tap tempos, save new presets,and access a second set of DSP presets.

The DSP Section:

• The VTX200S features DSP controls for Effects, Delay and Reverb. Complete information about the Effects and Delay controls is given below.
• The Effects control selects the "pitch modified" and wah effects. Many of these effects have their speed controlled by the Save/Tap button. The Delay control selects the delay or echo effects.
• All of these effects have their speed controlled by the Save/Tap button.

Crate VTX200S Specifications:

• Output Power Rating 70W per channel @5% THD, 8 ohm load
• 100W per channel @5% THD, 4 ohm load
• Speaker Size and Rating (2) Celestion Seventy 80W 12" 8 ohm
• Input Impedance 470kO
• Total System Gain Ch 1 74dB, all controls @10
• Ch 2 88dB, all controls @10
• Ch 3 103dB, all controls @10
• Maximum Input Signal Accepted 5 volts peak-to-peak
• Channel 1 Low Control 26dB range @ 70Hz
• Mid Control 10dB range @ 900Hz
• High Control 20dB range @ 10kHz
• Channel 2 Low Control 26dB range @ 70Hz
• Mid Control 10dB range @ 900Hz
• High Control 20dB range @ 10kHz
• Channel 3 Low Control 17dB range @ 100Hz
• Mid Control 16dB range @ 1kHz
• High Control 12dB range @ 7kHz
• Power Requirements 120 VAC, 60Hz, 95VA
• 100/115VAC, 50/60Hz, 95VA;
• 230VAC, 50/60Hz, 95VA
• Size and Weight 21" H 27-3/4" W x 11-1/4" D, 45 lbs.

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