Crate CA125D Tri-Amped Acoustic Amplifier

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Two Crate 8 in. Speakers. Item is natural blonde instead of black.

The Crate Acoustic Series has evolved into an entire line of products devoted to making the acoustic player heard...and sound better. Whether you play folk, country, rock, or blues, you will be amazed at how your acoustic will sound through a Crate Acoustic.

Multi-channel operation, multiple inputs and patented feedback elimination circuit are just a few of the features found on our Acoustic Series amps. It's no wonder the list of professionals playing these amps grows by the day. If you have ever thought about amplifying your acoustic guitar, you really owe it to yourself to Crate Your Own Sound.

Features
2 Crate 8 in. Speakers.

Crate Special Design Tweeter

2 x 50 Watts RMS + 25 Watts (tweeter)

3 Channels

Feedback Elimination Circuit

Stereo Chorus

XLR and 1/4 in. Line Out with Level

Tilt Back Cabinet

Digital Effects onboard (CA125D)

16.75 x 21 x 10.5 in.

Output Power Rating 125 watts RMS @ 4 ohms x 2 with Channel One and Two
Low +/-15dB @ 80Hz;
Mid +10/-22dB @ 100-2.2kHz (Contour);
High +/-15dB @ 10kHz
Input Impedance: 15k ohm (Active), 1M ohm (Piezo)
Input Sensitivity: 17mV RMS (Active), 12mV RMS (Piezo)
Sens. to Eff Send/Line Out 12mV RMS
Sens. to Ch.1/Ch.2 Direct Out 12mV RMS
Max Input Signal: 5.25v RMS (Active), 3.25v RMS (Piezo)
Feedback Elimination Freq: variable from 80Hz to 4kHz; Cut variable from -0 to -30dB
Channel Three, Four
Low +/-15dB @ 80Hz;
Mid +/-15dB @ 600Hz;
High +/-15dB @ 10kHz
Input Impedance: 20k ohm (Hi-Z), 1.8M ohm (Low-Z)
Input Sensitivity: 27mV RMS (Hi-Z), 5mV RMS (Low-Z)
Sens. to Eff Send/Line Out 20mV RMS
Sens. to Ch.3/Ch.4 Direct Out 20mV RMS
Max Input Signal 10v RMS (Hi-Z); 2v RMS (Low-Z)
Effects Loop .775v RMS (Send); .775v RMS (Return)
Effects Return to Line Out Sens. 30mV RMS
Effects Return Input Impedance 20k ohm
Effects Send Output Impedance 2.2k ohm
Line Out Output Impedance 2.2k ohm (Hi-Z); 220 ohm (Low-Z)
Internal Coaxial Speakers:
Low Frequency: Four 82 polypropylene cone woofers with rubber surrounds, 30 oz magnets, 12 voice coils, 8 ohms, 100W RMS, 95dB 1W/1m;
High Frequency: Four phase-corrected polycarbonite tweeterw with 12 cone dome, 10W RMS, 95dB 1W/1m

Power Requirements: 120VAC, 60Hz, 300VA; 100/115VAC, 50/60Hz, 300VA; 230VAC, 50/60Hz, 300VA

Size (H x W x D): 16.752 x 212 x 10.52

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 866-858-5832

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (34 ratings)
Submitted August 14, 2004 by a customer from insightbb.com

"Go out and listen to other brand of acoustic amps, at least 5 or 6, and see what sounds the best! CRATE , CRATE , CRATE !!!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I will keep this amp till it falls apart unless they come out with a Blue Voodoo Acoustic with 2-12"s in it. Hey Crate engineering. Can you take a HINT, HINT !If it were lost or stolen I would definitly look for another as I said you couldn't pay me to take a GREEN CA125DG!

Sound
The sound is the best out of 12 different amps I tried first. The sound is rich and true, and had a CA125 but sold it to buy the CA125D. The diffrence was only $50 for the deal I swung so I thought what the hell trade a 9 yr old amp for a 2 yr old with effects! It sounds great live and with the send and return output it help for the rack proccessors.

Features
All the features are very useful. My effects rack helps to get the hiss out (thats very annoying) and the Feedback destroyer stops the midrange feedback that seems to be a problem with Acoustic guitars. I wish it had a parametric EQ onboard to fine tune it all. I feel the 3 ch is the baet feature especially the lo-z for mic. Perfect for gigs, studio, or anything I've done. Overall the best I found especially for the price!

Quality
The amp is solid as a rock, and made very well. The finish & fit was done real well although I liked the light tan tolex better on the last few models vs the dark brown. It is very reliable , and a work horse that has never gave me any trouble. I now own a Blue Voodoo BV150H, and love Crate products. Especially the 5 yr transferable… read more warranty that is transferable. The best in the industry as far as I'm concerned! Never went down on me YET, and I think it will last for ever as I have all my equipment serviced once a year. Their like changing oil in a car. If you do it regularly it will last for a long time. Take care of it, and it will take care of you!

Manufacturer Support
Any service work I've had on Crate products were no problem as I've dealt with the same store for about 25 years, and Crate always paid up with no hassle! I never dealt with customer service so I can't comment on that area. All my service has been pleasant tranactions.

The Wow Factor
The overall appearance is wonderful especially when you look at the new CA125DG. GREEN Tolex? UGGG ! It's straight forward design with the tilt-back cabinet was very smart of the engineering department. Look how many others do it now! Very good addition to my other Crate gear.

Musical Style:
Rock, Pop, Country Rock or Pop, Jazz, and now some Christian Rock with my 18 yr old daughter that's making a CD. read less
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