Crate RED VOODOO BV-120HR Owner'S Manual Download Page 3

BV-120HR 

RED 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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Page 2: ...NHMEN INTERNE TEILE KONNEN NICHT VOM BENUTZER GEWARTET WERDEN DIE WARTUNG IS QUALIFIZIERTEM WARTUNGSPERSONAL ZU UBERLASSEN THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED TO PROVIDE SAFE AND RELIABLE OPERATION IN ORDER TO PROLONG THE LIFE OF THE UNIT AND PREVENT ACCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR INJURY PLEASE FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONARY GUIDELINES CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CHASSI...

Page 3: ...ditional 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 al...

Page 4: ...f sounds 9 LOW Adjust the bottom end response with this control The low control covers a range of 16dB at 100Hz This sets the amount of bass heard and felt from the amp 10 MID Adjust the midrange response with this control The mid control covers a range of 11dB at 650Hz This controls the voice of your guitar 11 HIGH Adjust the high end response with this control The high control covers a range of ...

Page 5: ...ction to an external effects device is made via this jack Connect a shielded instrument patch cord from the send jack to the input jack of the effect This jack is always active The send jack also doubles as a preamp out jack to feed a post eq pre amplified signal to a mixing board recording console or external amplifier 25 FOOTSWITCH JACK Connect a stereo 1 4 tip ring sleeve here from a two button...

Page 6: ... 5 5 O 5 5 O 1 O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 REVERB VOLUME LOW MID HIGH GAIN HIGH MID LOW VOLUME LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 PRESENCE EFFECTS LOOP PAD 12dB CHANNEL SELECT EFFECTS LOOP ON OFF 2 1 O 1 O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 O 1 O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 O 1 O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 O 1 O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 O 1 O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 O 5 5 O 5 5 O 5 5 O 5 5 O 5 5 O 5 5 O 1 O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 REVERB ...

Page 7: ...iasing controls will be necessary after the new tubes are installed Also removal of the tubes may expose extremely hazardous voltage levels which could cause injury or death To help prolong the life of your tube amplifier and to keep it in top performing condition please observe the following guidelines Always match the impedance of your speaker cabinet s to the amplifier s impedance selector swit...

Page 8: ... 50 60Hz 180VA Size and Weight 12 H x 30 25 W x 10 D 50lbs 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 The BV 120HR is covered with high quality durable red Tolex To keep the cabinet looking its best avoid abrasive cleansers Wipe the cabinet clean using a slightly da...

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