Crate TAXI TX-30E - User Manual

Driver’s Guide
for the
CRATE TAXI
TX-30E
battery powered amplifier
with the new rugged, lightweight molded polymer enclosure!
Now Sound Really Does Travel!
The Taxi you’ll love to drive!

Summary

General Safety Warnings and Precautions

Product Features Overview

Internal Power Supply and Charging

Vehicle Power Adapter Usage

Front Panel Controls and Connections

Input Jacks and Level Controls

Connect instruments and adjust volume for input signals.

Tone, Gain, and EQ Controls

Shape the sound with bass, mid, treble, and gain adjustments.

Insert and Headphone Jacks

Connect external effects or private listening devices.

Power Switch and Status LED

Turn the amplifier on/off and monitor battery charge status.

Rear Panel Connections

DC Charger and Cigarette Lighter Jacks

Ports for charging the internal battery or powering via vehicle adapter.

Insert Jack Functionality and Connections

Suggested Set-up Configurations

Idea 1: Play and Sing with Effects

Connect a microphone to Input 1 and an instrument to Input 2, with effects.

Idea 2: Play Along with Backing Tracks

Connect a backing track source to Input 1 and an instrument to Input 2.

Additional Set-up Configurations

Idea 3: Sing Along with Backing Tracks

Connect a microphone to Input 1 and a backing track to Input 2.

Idea 4: Play and Sing with Backing Tracks

Connect mic to Input 1, instrument to Input 2, and backing track to Insert.

Insert Jack Third Input Note

Important guidance on using the Insert jack as a third input with stereo sources.

System Block Diagram

Technical Specifications

Crate TAXI TX-30E Specifications

General

Power Output	30 Watts
Channels	2
EQ	3-Band
Technology	Solid State
Effects	Reverb, Chorus
Inputs	1/4"
Outputs	Headphone