Crate CA30 - User Manual

Congratulations!
You are now the proud owner of one of Crate’s latest contributions to the world of acoustic
amplification, the CA30/30D. This compact amplifier delivers a strong 30 watts of clear musical
power and incorporates two inputs (each with a gain control), three bands of equalization, plus
Crate’s Contour control for added tonal flexibility. The CA30 features a switchable chorus, while the
CA30D features Crate’s DSP digital reverb and effects. Both models also feature front panel Insert
(effects loop) and Line Out jacks. An 8” Polypropylene cone coaxial speaker delivers smooth clear
sound with excellent projection and fidelity.
Your CA30/30D is Musician Made in the U.S.A., using only the best components. Extensive test-
ing at the hands (and ears) of skilled technicians and musicians insures you that this amplifier is the
absolute best it can be.
In order to get the most out of your new amplifier, we strongly urge you to go over the infor-
mation contained in this manual before you begin playing.
And thank you
for choosing
CA30/30D
ACOUSTIC AMPLIFIER
OWNER’S GUIDE
Power
CA30D
Gain 1 Input 2Input 1 Gain 2 Low Mid Contour High
Mode Level
Insert Line Out
Delay Cho/Hall
Slap Room
Bypass Hall
Echo
Chorus
Rotary
0 10 0 10 0 10
500Hz 1.2kHz
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Crate CA30 Specifications

General

Brand	Crate
Model	CA30
Category	Amplifier
Language	English

Summary

The Front Panels

Input and Gain Controls

Controls for instrument input signals and their respective gain levels.

Tone and Midrange Controls

Adjusts bass (Low), midrange (Mid), and treble (High) frequencies for tonal shaping.

Contour Control

Sets the center frequency for the Mid control, influencing midrange character.

DSP Mode and Level Controls (CA30 D)

Selects digital effects and adjusts their intensity on the CA30D model.

Chorus Effect Control (CA30)

Activates and adjusts the internal chorus effect for the CA30 model.

Reverb Return Control (CA30)

Adjusts the amount of reverberation applied to the output signal on the CA30 model.

Insert and Line Out Jacks

Ports for external effects, chaining amps, and connecting to sound systems.

Power Switch

Controls the main power supply to the amplifier.

Connecting to the Insert Jack

Chaining Amplifiers

The DSP Control

DSP Effect Selection and Descriptions

Lists and describes available digital signal processing effects for the CA30D.

System Block Diagram

Illustrates the internal signal flow and component connections of the amplifier.

Technical Specifications