V16 GUITAR AMPLIFIER Table of Contents: The Front Panel ......................................................................................4 The Rear Panel........................................................................................5 Important Information About Tubes and Tube Products A Brief History Of The Tube............................................................6 Tube Types and Usage .................................................................
V16 GUITAR AMPLIFIER Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of the Crate V16 Guitar Amplifier. This powerful little unit packs a whole lot of vintage tube sound into its compact cabinet – giving you an amp that’s small and easy to operate yet still produces incredible sounds! Like all Crate products, your V16 amplifier is designed by musicians, and built using the finest components available. Extensive testing confirms that this amplifier is the absolute best it can be.
V16 GUITAR AMPLIFIER The Front Panel: 1 2 3 4 5 1. Input: Connect your instrument here by means of a shielded signal cable. 2. Gain: Use this control to adjust the input gain. With the control towards the counter clockwise position, the gain is low and very little distortion is produced. As you rotate the control clockwise the gain increases, producing more overdrive distortion and a higher output volume level. 3.
V16 GUITAR AMPLIFIER The Rear Panel (not shown): 11. AC Line Cord: The grounded power cord should only be plugged into a grounded power outlet that meets all applicable electrical codes and is compatible with the voltage, power, and frequency requirements stated on the rear panel. Do not attempt to defeat the safety ground connection. 12. Speaker Connector: The V16 is shipped with a 1/4” cable connected from the chassis to the internal speaker.
V16 GUITAR AMPLIFIER Important Information About Tubes and Tube Products: A Brief History Of The Tube: In 1883, Edison discovered that electrons would flow from a suspended filament when enclosed in an evacuated lamp. Years later, in 1905, Fleming expanded on Edison's discovery and created the "Fleming Valve". Then, in 1907, Dr. Lee de Forest added a third component – the grid – to the "Fleming's Valve" and the vacuum tube was a fact of life. The door to electronic amplification was now open.
V16 GUITAR AMPLIFIER Important Information About Tubes and Tube Products (continued): a unique sound ("crunch"). When compared to the 6L6, the EL34 distorts more quickly, exhibits a "looser" low-end response and produces more harmonics at mid and high frequencies ("creamier" sound). These differences become more noticeable at higher volumes. The 6L6 tubes produce a big low-end thump and have a very good dynamic range. They offer a more traditional "American Rock" sound.
V16 GUITAR AMPLIFIER Important Information About Tubes and Tube Products (continued): You can check your preamplifier tubes for microphonics by turning the amplifier on, turning up the gain and tapping lightly on each tube with the end of a pencil or a chop stick (my favorite). You will be able to hear the tapping through your speakers, which is normal. It is not normal for a tube to ring like a bell after it’s tapped. If it does ring then it’s microphonic and should be replaced.
V16 GUITAR AMPLIFIER Important Information About Tubes and Tube Products (continued): Survival Tips For Tube Amplifiers: To prolong tube life, observe these tips and recommendations: • Match the impedance of your speaker cabinet(s) to your amplifier. Improper impedance matching will contribute to early tube degradation and may cause premature tube failure. • Make sure the speaker(s) are properly connected prior to turning on the amplifier.
V16 GUITAR AMPLIFIER System Block Diagram: 10
V16 GUITAR AMPLIFIER Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer’s Name: SLM Electronics Corporate Headquarters: 1901 Congressional Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63146 Primary Production Facility: 700 Hwy 202 W, Yellville, Arkansas, 72687 Product Type: Audio Amplifier Products meet the regulations for compliance marking under: ETL standards UL6500, UL60065, or UL813 CSA standards E60065 or C22.2 No.1-M90 CE safety standard EN60065 CE EMC standards EN55103 or EN55013 and EN61000 FCC standards 47CFR 15.107 and 15.
V16 GUITAR AMPLIFIER V16 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: OUTPUT POWER RATING 15 Watts RMS @ 5 % THD, 16 ohm load, 120VAC SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO 65dB Typical GAIN 98dB TREBLE 8dB range @ 10kHz MID 9dB range @ 700Hz BASS 12dB range @ 60Hz INTERNAL SPEAKER 12”, 60W Celestion, 16 ohm, 1.
