Orange Crush Acoustic 30 30W 1 x 8” Combo Amp - Orange

Product Information

Since 1968, when the company was founded, Orange Amplification has been researched and developed by the guitarist for the guitarist. Today, with a team of the industry’s most dedicated engineers, it continues to test the boundaries of conventional amp design to bring you the latest range of heads, cabinets and combos. Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Orange Music Electronic Company, Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. However, if you want to play on the move, or ply your trade busking on a busy high street, this amplifier can also be powered by 10 x AA batteries!

With channels designed to accommodate your guitar (Channel 1) and a vocal Microphone (Channel 2), the Orange Crush Acoustic 30w is perfect for live performers. If you're playing in a static location - such as in your own bedroom, or on a stage - the Orange Crush Acoustic can be powered by the supplied DC adapter. With an XLR input this channel can be used as a second guitar input or separate microphone input, phantom power is switchable, as is the mic/line. The Crush Acoustic 30 is the perfect amp to use on the go. The battery compartment takes 10 AA batteries, giving you 3 hours of power at full volume, 5 hours at 50% volume and 8 hours at low volume. The Crush Acoustic 30 can also be powered by the supplied DC adaptor, which disconnects the batteries when in use. For customers in Canada: Where indicated or stated on the product/unit, this digital apparatus complies with Canadian Interference Regulations CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B).

General

With over 50 years of experience in great guitar tone and quality, the Crush Acoustic 30 is Orange’s entry into the world of acoustic amplification. At ease in any situation, this lightweight, portable, battery-powered acoustic combo continues the Orange tradition of simple but versatile design. The warmth, tonal quality and rich harmonics generated by Orange amplifiers cannot be reproduced by artificial means. Many guitarists have reached the same conclusion: there is nothing as good as an analogue amplifier! Whether you busk, play stages, practice at home or all of the above, the Crush Acoustic 30 has you covered, leaving you free to work your magic. Controls

I was twelve,’ said Cliff Cooper, CEO and Founder of Orange Amps, ‘It laid the foundation for my love of Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit the apparatus. Always ensure the amp’s volume control(s) are set to zero before switching on the power to the amplifier. To prevent hum and electrical noise, operate your amplifier and instruments as far away from other electronic devices (especially fluorescent and neon lamps) as possible, as devices such as these generate extremely high levels of electronic noise. Speaker output connectionsThe Orange Crush Acoustic 30 is a portable 30-watt amp designed for acoustic guitar players. It’s great for busking and jamming, being lightweight (just over 6kg), and it can be battery-powered, making it easy to move around. Battery life is around 3 hours on full volume, 5 hours at 50% volume, or around 8 hours at a lower volume, requiring 10 AA batteries. If you’re just practising at home, you can just plug it in with the DC adapter for unlimited playing time. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised or grounding-type plug. A polarised plug has two blades, with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for a replacement of the obsolete outlet. The voltage-selector switch and mains fuse are set at the factory for the country or region in which this Orange product is intended to be sold. To prevent serious damage to the product, ensure that the rated AC mains voltage indicated on the product’s rear panel agrees with the mains voltage from your AC mains inlet before connecting the IEC power cable. MusicRadar verdict: With its battery-powered, take-me-anywhere functionality, mic input and responsive EQ, the Orange Crush Acoustic 30 is a very respectable option for the solo performer. The web says... Specially designed to project a crystal-clear audio image of your guitar playing, the Orange Crush Acoustic 30 is ideal for busking, live performances, and home practice. Two-Channel Design

Where indicated or stated on the product/unit, this device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: With over 50 years of experience in great guitar tone and quality, the Crush Acoustic 30 is Orange’s entry into the world of acoustic amplification. At ease in any situation, this lightweight, portable, battery powered acoustic combo continues the Orange tradition of simple but versatile design. I could see this amp handling a quiet coffeehouse or living room gig, but it strikes me as underpowered for busking on a noisy street corner, although the battery operation makes it a great candidate for doing exactly that. The Crush Acoustic 30 could be a great personal monitor on a large gig, utilizing the XLR DI out to feed the house PA. It’s a smart-looking little sound system with effects." The Orange Crush Acoustic 30 is a brand new acoustic guitar amplifier, designed to be versatile enough for home use, stage performance or street busking. 30 watts of power is ample for most performance scenarios, while the Custom 8” Voice of the World speaker with Whizzer Cone has been tuned to reflect the wide frequency range produced by an acoustic instrument. Two channels allow for the use of a microphone in addition to the guitar, while Reverb and Chorus effects subtly enhance the performance without overpowering it. The Orange Crush Acoustic 30 is a portable 30 watt amp designed for acoustic guitar players. It’s great for busking and jamming, being lightweight (just over 6kg), and it can be battery powered, making it easy to move around. Battery life is around 3 hours on full volume, 5 hours at 50% volume, or around 8 hours at a lower volume, requiring 10 AA batteries. If you’re just practising at home, you can just plug it in with the DC adapter for unlimited playing time.Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Laney's A1+ is an absolute value-for-money no-brainer: good sounds, versatile controls and a feature set that makes it a superb all-in-one performance companion. In addition to this, you can make use of the built-in Reverb and Chorus effects, which can be blended between the two channels. In other words you can choose to just affect the Vocals or the Guitar with these effects, or blend them both accordingly.

Channel 1 features a 3-band EQ for fine-tuning your sound, a colour switch to boost your presence and cut the mids, and even a pad switch to take 10dB away from higher output instruments.But if you are looking for portability, and you only need to be heard over shoppers, the Acoustic 30, with its battery power and mic input remains mightily attractive. The 8” Voice of the World speaker is designed especially for the Crush Acoustic, delivering 30 Watts of power to ensure you are heard loud and clear.