Another Treasure from Whistlinpoint!

  This auction is for a Crate TX50D Limo portable, rechargeable, battery powered amplifier.   This amplifier is in like-new* condition.  I used it to amplify a CD player for my physical education classes my last year of teaching.  I had planned to continue to use it to amplify a guitar I was hoping to play, but those plans didn't pan out.  I would like to include part of a testimonial about the this amplifier from an eBay seller/musician who sold the same amplifier.

  "Up for auction is my trusty CRATE TX50D LIMO amp. . . Quite simply, you can't beat it for what it does. I've used it for a BUNCH of solo gigs since I bought it and ya gotta love the ease of setup. No power - no problem. I've been looking for that "1 trip load in" for years & this thing almost gets me there. I ran a vocal mic thru 1 channel & my Taylor 712 thru the other. The longest gig I ever did was a 6 hour corporate function in a room about 40 ft X 60 ft where an MC talked on the mic every minuet that I wasn't playing. The LIMO never even stuttered. I've also used it as a straight ahead Electric guitar amp for casuals. It has pretty decent distortion but I mostly used it clean with delay. The greatest thing about it is that you can set up ANYWHERE & play for tips. When the crowd thins out, pack up & move to another spot . . .Notice the pole mount built in (fits my Ultimate Support stands but I'm hangin on to them) . . ."

I am including a hand microphone that I found useful and no longer need.  The instruction manual can be found on line.  I've cut and pasted some information for you to see below.

Thanks for checking this out!  Contact me if you need to know more.

Whistlinpoint

FEATURES:

• Two separate channels

• Crate's Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

• Insert jack for connecting external effects

• CD Inputs for connecting background music

• Footswitch control of channel selection and DSP on/off

• Headphones jack for silent operation

• Internal rechargeable power supply for up to 8 hours of normal playing

time, 2 hours at full output – fully recharges within 6 hours (when

battery is fully discharged; shorter if partially charged)

• Can also be powered by an AC wall adapter (supplied) or by a 12 volt

vehicle car adapter (not included)

• Two-color battery status LED – red indicates low battery, yellow indicates

battery okay

• Tuned port cabinet for extended bass response; 10” woofer and 2”

Piezo tweeter for full range sound with clear highs

• Durable black or platinum Tolex® covering

• Complete set of rubber feet on three different sides – for positioning

as a low angle monitor, a high angle monitor or as an upright speaker

(see below)

• Stand mount adapter (1-1/2” diameter) for PA use (see below)

THE FRONT PANEL:

1. LOW Z: Connect a low impedance microphone

here by means of a shielded signal cable

terminated with an XLR type connector.

2. HIGH Z: Connect a high impedance microphone

here by means of a shielded signal cable

terminated with a 1/4” connector.

3. LEVEL: Use this control to adjust the level of

the mic channel.

4. LOW: Use this control to adjust the low frequency

level for the mic channel.

5. MID: Use this control to adjust the mid frequency

level for the mic channel.

6. HIGH: Use this control to adjust the high frequency

level for the mic channel.

7. DSP SEND: Use this control to adjust the

amount of signal sent to the internal Digital

Signal Processor (DSP) for the mic channel.

8. INSERT: Use this jack to connect an external

effects device to the amplifier. This is a stereo

1/4” jack, wired as follows:

Tip = Line In (Return - from effect out)

Ring = Line Out (Send - to effect in)

Sleeve = ground

More information on the Insert jack can be

found on page 8.

9. INSTRUMENT INPUT: Connect an instrument,

tape player, CD player, or high impedance

microphone here by means of a shielded

signal cable terminated with a 1/4” connector.

10: GAIN (Active only with the Channel Select

switch depressed): Use this control to adjust

the gain for the instrument channel 1 – the

lower the setting, the lower the amount of distortion.

As this control is rotated clockwise, the

distortion increases and the output signal

becomes louder.

11: SHAPE (Active only with the Channel Select

switch depressed): Use this control to adjust

the tone of the instrument channel 1. Rotating

this control counter clockwise enhances mid

frequencies; rotating it clockwise enhances the

low and high frequencies.

12: LEVEL (Active only with the Channel Select

switch depressed): Use this control to adjust

the output level of the instrument channel 1.

13. CHANNEL SELECT: Use this switch to

select channel 1 or 2 for the instrument input.

With this switch depressed, the Gain, Shape,

and Level controls (#10 – 12) are active. With this

switch in the out position, the Low, Mid, High,

and Level controls (#14 – 17) are active. Channel

1 is typically used for electric guitars since the

Gain control can be cranked to produce heavily

overdriven distortion.

14. LOW (Active only with the Channel Select

switch out): Use this control to adjust the low

frequency level for the instrument channel 2.

15. MID (Active only with the Channel Select

switch out): Use this control to adjust the mid

frequency level for the instrument channel 2.

16. HIGH (Active only with the Channel Select

switch depressed): Use this control to adjust

the high frequency level for the instrument

channel 2.

17. LEVEL (Active only with the Channel Select

switch out): Use this control to adjust the output

level of the instrument channel 2.

18. DSP SEND: Use this control to adjust the

amount of signal sent to the internal Digital

Signal Processor (DSP) for the instrument

channel.

19. DSP MODE: Use this control to select the

type of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) effect

applied to the signal. The nomenclature around

the control is as follows:

BYPASS: No effect applied

SLAP: Moderate slapback delay

DELAY: Moderate delay with regeneration

ECHO: Long delay with regeneration

CHORUS: Moderate chorus effect

ROTARY: Simulated rotating speaker effect

CHO/HALL: Chorus combined with large reverb

ROOM: Small reverb effect

HALL: Large reverb effect

20. CD INPUT: Use these jacks to connect the

outputs of a CD player or tape player to the

amplifier. The output of the CD or tape player

may need to be attenuated for a suitable mix

with the input channels – see the notes on page

10.

21. FOOTSWITCH: Use this jack to connect a

footswitch to the amplifier for remote control of

the Instrument channel selection and turning

the DSP on and off. The jack is wired as follows:

Tip = Instrument channel selection

Ring = DSP control

Sleeve = ground

22. HEADPHONES: Use this jack to connect a

pair of stereo headphones for private practice

sessions. The internal speakers are disconnected

when headphones are used.

23. LED: This LED illuminates yellow when the

power switch is at the on position – when the

amp is fully charged. The LED illuminates red

when the battery needs recharging.

24. POWER: Use this switch to turn the amplifier

on (top of the switch depressed) and off (bottom

of switch depressed).

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

OUTPUT POWER RATING 50W RMS @ 10% THD, 4 ohms, 13.6VDC in

INPUT IMPEDANCE 1M ohm

MAXIMUM SIGNAL ACCEPTED

Mic Low Z 2V peak to peak

Mic Hi Z 12V peak to peak

Instrument 12V peak to peak

GAIN Mic 57dB High Z, 72dB Low Z

Instrument 44dB w/Gain switch out, Ch2

85dB w/Gain switch in, Ch1

SENSITIVITY Mic 3.5mV RMS High Z, 20mV RMS Low Z

Instrument 80mV RMS w/Gain switch out, Ch2

.8mV RMS w/Gain switch in, Ch1

Line In Insert 400mV RMS

EQS, MIC Low ±15dB @ 60Hz

Mid ±15dB @ 600Hz

High ±15dB @ 10kHz

EQS, INSTRUMENT Low 12.5dB range @ 80Hz

Mid 18dB range @ 800Hz

High 18dB range @ 10kHz

Shape Crate proprietary circuit

INSERT JACK Tip Line In

Ring Line Out

Sleeve Ground

SPEAKERS Woofer Crate Custom Design 10”, 4 ohm, 100 watt

1.5” voice coil, 16 oz magnet

Tweeter 2” Piezo , 4 ohm, 150 watt network

POWER REQUIREMENTS Internal 12 volt DC power supply

DC adapter for use with 120VAC

Optional 12V vehicle lighter adapter

SIZE AND WEIGHT 15-1/2”W x 13”H x 12”D; 32 lbs.

The TX50D is covered with a durable Tolex® material. To keep the cabinet in top

condition, wipe it clean with a damp, lint-free cloth to remove dirt and road film.

Never spray cleaning agents directly onto the cabinet, and stay away from abrasive

cleansers which could damage the finish.

For more information, clear illustrations, and step by step use, go to the following site that hosts the manual for this unit: www.americanmusical.com/ItemFiles/Manual/crate/tx50d_taxi_manual.pdf 

*All items are rated according to a condition scale as outlined below. This scale is provided to show you, the bidder, how I rate each item.

NEW: Never used. In original packaging with all known accessories. 


       

LIKE NEW: Shows little to no signs of use. Works perfectly. May not include all accessories or original packaging. 


       

EXCELLENT: Shows some obvious signs of use, though appears to be well taken care of. May have some scratches or nicks to outer finish. May not include accessories.  All sign of wear are cosmetic and do not affect functionality. 


       

VERY GOOD: More noticeable signs of use or wear on the item. May have some minor dings, dents or scratches. Item is tested and works well. 


       

GOOD: Very noticeable signs of use or wear on the item. May have some dings, dents or corrosion. Most of the damage is cosmetic and has only minor affects on usage. The item is not to be considered in perfect working order. 


       

FAIR: Item is heavily used with many signs of wear and some functional issues. Functional issues are accounted for in the item's description. Item is considered to be working but may require additional parts or repair to be fully functional. 


 

AS-IS: Item may show signs of use or wear, is missing needed parts or accessories for proper testing or we were unable to test the item. These items are not guaranteed and do not fall within the guidelines of our return policy. Bidding on these items is at your own risk.

 

 

 

Shipping and Handling:  I'll send this item to you within 5 business days of receiving your payment.   I will send it Priority Mail or by UPS ground.  If you happen to be the buyer of another item I may be selling, I will combine the items, if possible, in an effort to save you some money.

 

Returns:While I hate to lose money, I will refund your money, if  you send a new item back within 7 days after you receive it, in the same condition in which I sent it.   If the item is pre-owned or is used, returns will be granted on a case by case basis. 

 

Shipping costs are for the United States.  If you wish to have to item shipped outside the U.S., contact me for a quote.  This shipping cost would have to be received by me before I would ship.

 

Payment Method:  PayPal