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V33-212 Tube Guitar Amplifier with Reverb

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V33-212 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Output Power Rating 

  

28 W rms @ 10% THD, 8 ohm load, 120 VAC

Input Impedance 

 

700 kohms

Signal-to-Noise Ratio 

 

42 dB, Typical (Clean Ch only)

Gain 

Overdrive Ch 

102 dB, all controls @ 10

 

Clean Ch 

56 dB, all controls @ 10

EQ 

 

Treble: 12 dB range @ 6 kHz 

 

 

 

Middle: 10 dB range  @ 1 kHz 

 

 

 

Bass:    8 dB range @ 150 Hz

Boost 

 

10 dB @ 900 Hz

Presence 

 

8 dB @ 10 kHz

Speaker Specs 

 

2 x 12", 50 W, 16 ohm (2 in parallel = 8 ohm)

  

Ceramic 

magnet

Preamp Tubes 

 

(3) 12AX7

Power Tubes 

 

(4) EL84

Power Requirements 

 

90-132 VAC, 60 Hz, 85 VA 

 

 

 

220-240 VAC, 50 Hz, 85 VA

Size (H x W x D) 

 

22.00 in/55.9 cm x 27.85 in/70.7 cm x 

 

 

10.50 in/26.7 cm

Weight 

 

53.6 lb/24.3 kg

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@2007 LOUD Technologies Inc.

16220 Wood-Red Road NE • Woodinville, WA 98072

Part No. 0024536  Rev. A  07/07

Service Information

If you are having a problem with your V33-212, you can go to our website (www.crateamps.com) 
and click on Support for service information, or call 1-800-898-3211 during business hours 
(7 am to 5 pm PST, Monday-Friday). If you are outside of the U.S., contact your local distribu-
tor for technical support and service.

The V33-212 is covered with a durable fabric-backed vinyl material. Wipe it clean with a lint-free cloth. 
Never spray cleaning agents onto the cabinet. Avoid abrasive cleansers which would damage the finish.

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.

“Crate” is a registered trademark of LOUD Technologies Inc. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or 

registered trademarks of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged.

Summary of Contents for V33-212

Page 1: ...V33 212 Tube Guitar Amplifier with Reverb Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...SIBLE TO DISCONNECT THE UNIT IF A FAULT SHOULD ARISE WHILE IN USE THIS UNIT SHOULD BE UNPLUGGED WHEN NOT IN USE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRI...

Page 3: ...m a set of four EL84 output tubes into two internal 12 speakers Like all Crate products your V33 212 amplifier is designed by musicians and built using only the best components Each amplifier is teste...

Page 4: ...this to adjust the output level of the low frequencies The adjust ment range is 8 dB at 150 Hz 10 PRESENCE Push this switch in to adjust the overall brightness and punch of the output signal 11 REVERB...

Page 5: ...the V33 212 so only the sig nal at the Effect Return jack is sent on to the power amplifier 20 EXTENSION SPEAKER Use this 1 4 TS jack to connect the amplifier to an 8 ohm extension speaker The intern...

Page 6: ...plifiers When tubes are driven into clipping the harmonic overtones can be both sweet and pleasing or intense and penetrating depending on the musician s musical taste and playing technique Over the y...

Page 7: ...nents that are vacuum sealed in a glass envelope or bubble The tube s longevity is based on a number of factors which include how hard and often the amplifier is played vibration from the speakers roa...

Page 8: ...ing is imperative Bias is the nega tive voltage which is applied to the power tube s control grid to set the level of idle current We cannot over emphasize the difference in warmth of tone and dynamic...

Page 9: ...y Always have the bias checked after replacing the output tubes unless the amplifier is equipped with selfbiasing circuitry This should be done ONLY at a qualified service center Improper biasing coul...

Page 10: ...7 8 9 1 0 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 IN Overdrive Politely Gritty VOLUME GAIN TREBLE LEVEL BOOST INPUT CHANNEL PRESE...

Page 11: ...3 3 The official Declaration of Conformity for this product is kept on file at LOUD Technologies Inc 16220 Wood Red Road NE Woodinville WA 98072 Tel 1 866 858 5832 System Block Diagram GUITAR INPUT OV...

Page 12: ...nville WA 98072 Part No 0024536 Rev A 07 07 Service Information If you are having a problem with your V33 212 you can go to our website www crateamps com and click on Support for service information o...

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