Description
Looking for a straightforward, no-fuss amplifier that just works? The Bogen C20 is a compact 20-watt mixer-amplifier built for small to medium public address and background music needs. Whether you're paging in a retail store, announcing in a small office, or adding music to a waiting area, this Classic Series model gives you clean, dependable sound without complicated features you don't need.
It mixes three inputs - a dedicated low-impedance microphone, a telephone paging input, and a switchable mic or auxiliary source - so you can handle voice announcements and background audio effortlessly. With multiple output options including 70V and 25V lines, it's flexible enough for most small installations while staying simple to set up and use.
Our Expert Take: If your space needs 15-20 watts or less, stop here. Going bigger (like the C35) only makes sense if you plan to expand or need extra inputs and tone controls. The C20 is ideal when you want solid Bogen quality without paying for unused capacity.
Key Features
- 20 Watts of Reliable Power - Enough for small to medium rooms without distortion or strain.
- Flexible 3-Input Mixing - 1 dedicated Lo-Z MIC input, 1 TEL paging input, and 1 switchable MIC 2 / AUX input.
- Multiple Output Options - Transformer-isolated taps for 4-ohm, 8-ohm, 16-ohm, 25V, and 70V speaker systems.
- UL Listed Safety - Meets UL Standard 60065 for the US and Canada.
- Contact Muting - Automatically mutes the AUX input when using the microphone or telephone page.
- Rear-Panel Aux Receptacle - Easy connection for music sources.
- Built for Durability - Discrete transistor design delivers long-term reliability in commercial environments.
Technical Specifications
- Power Output: 20 watts
- Inputs: 1 MIC (Lo-Z balanced), 1 TEL, 1 switchable MIC/AUX
- Outputs: 4-ohm, 8-ohm, 16-ohm, 25V, 70V (transformer isolated)
- Frequency Response: 70 Hz - 16 kHz (±1 dB typical)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB
- THD: <1%
- Power Requirements: 120V AC, 60 Hz
- Listing: UL Standard 60065 (US & Canada)
- Connections: Screw terminal strips for inputs/outputs, RCA-style aux receptacle
- Form Factor: Tabletop / rack-mountable with optional kit