V212B
Guitar Speaker
Enclosure
Owner’s Manual
Introduction
V212B Guitar Speaker Enclosure
Congratulations!
er enclosure. The V212B guitar cabinet is built from the finest materials and components
available. The cabinet is carefully constructed and then covered with extremely tough fabricbacked vinyl. It is then loaded with two custom designed 12" ceramic magnet speakers.
The V212B comes standard with a carrying handle on top, and a switchable, dual-impedance
mono/stereo jackplate on the back.
The V212B enclosure is designed to be used with the Crate V33H head, but is compatible
with any guitar amplifier head with up to 100 watts of power. The closed back design produces incredibly crisp, responsive tone for any genre.
Like all Crate products, the V212B guitar enclosure is designed by musicians and built using
only the best components. Extensive testing confirms that these guitar enclosures are the
absolute best they can be. In order to get the most out of your new guitar enclosure, we
strongly urge you to read this manual before you begin playing.
You are now the proud owner of the Crate V212B guitar amplifier loudspeak-
And thank you for choosing Crate.
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read, follow, and keep these instructions. Heed all warnings.
2. This speaker is capable of producing high sound pressure levels that may cause permanent hearing damage. User caution is advised and ear protection is recommended
during use.
3. This speaker is designed for use on a sturdy, level surface. Whenever stacking speaker cabinets, do not stack more than two high.
4. Speaker cables are a tripping hazard and must be routed out of traffic areas and
away from any possible accidental contact.
5. Do not expose this speaker to rain or moisture. Do not place liquid filled containers
on this speaker. Clean only with a damp cloth.
6. Repair or service of this speaker should be performed only by qualified personnel.
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V212B Guitar Speaker Enclosure
DESIGNED IN ST.LOUIS MO, USA. MANUFACTURED IN CHINA, FABRIQUE EN CHINE
c 2007 LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC
V212B
STEREO 50W 16 Ohms50W 16 Ohms
100W 8 Ohms
SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE
The Input/Output Plate:
1. Impedance Selector Switch: Use
this switch to select 8 ohm mono
operation or 16 ohm stereo operation.
2. 50W 16 Ohms/100W 8 Ohms
1/4" Jack: When using the cabinet
in the mono operating mode, connect
the output of your amplifier (rated
up to 100W into 8 ohms) to this jack
using the speaker cable provided.
When using the cabinet in stereo
mode, connect one of the stereo
outputs of your amplifier (rated up to
50W into 16 ohms) to this jack.
MONO
8 Ohm Mono Configuration:
OUT
Mono Amplifier
STEREO 50W 16 Ohms50W 16 Ohms
V212B
Input Plate
3. 50W 16 Ohms 1/4" Jack: When
using the cabinet in the mono operating mode, do not use this jack.
When using the cabinet in stereo
mode, connect one of the stereo
outputs of your amplifier (rated up to
50W into 16 ohms) to this jack.
4. Right 1/4" Jack: When using the
cabinet in the stereo operating mode,
connect this jack to the right channel
output of your amplifier.
When using the cabinet in the mono
operating mode, this jack is not used.
Refer to the illustrations on the right
for additional information.
100W 8 Ohms
16 Ohm Stereo Configuration:
LEFT OUT RIGHT OUT
100W 8 Ohms
MONO
STEREO 50W 16 Ohms50W 16 Ohms
MONO
Stereo Amplifier
V212B
Input Plate
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V212B Guitar Speaker Enclosure
V212B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Impedance 8 ohms mono, 16 ohms x 2 stereo
RMS Power Rating 100 watts mono, 50 watts x 2 stereo
Peak Power Handling 200 watts mono, 100 watts x 2 stereo
Frequency Response 80 Hz – 5 kHz
Sensitivity 96 dB SPL, 1 watt/1 meter
Maximum SPL 118 dB
Transducers (2) Custom Design 12" ceramic magnet speakers
(16 ohm, 50 watt)
Full Range Inputs (2) 1/4" jacks: Stereo Left (Mono) and Right
Size (H x W x D) 20.75 in/52.7 cm x 28.25 in/71.8 cm x
11.00 in/27.9 cm
Weight 43.9 lb/19.9 kg
Service Information
If you are having a problem with your V212B, 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 V212B 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.
www.crateamps.com
@2007 LOUD Technologies Inc.
16220 Wood-Red Road NE • Woodinville, WA 98072
Part No. 47-953-03 Rev. B 07/07
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