ERA 2 BLACK HUGHES & KETTNER
4 Channel Guitar Amp with 2 x 8" Speaker and Internal FX
Era 2 is the second acoustic amplifier in Hughes & Kettner’s Era acoustic series. Alongside extraordinary acoustic power, Era 2 gives you richly detailed definition for peerless authenticity and tonal brilliance, plus a bunch of remarkably innovative and intuitive features to make every performance better. Built in Germany to the highest quality standards, Era 2’s extra power and low-end make it the perfect choice for players who require serious volume and bass for performance purposes.
Wonderfully dynamic response, richly detailed definition, extraordinary amounts of headroom – it all adds up to a natural-sounding audio experience unrivaled in authenticity. The powerful low-end also makes Era 2 the amplifier of choice for bassists.
High-definition audio
Painstakingly selected, top-drawer components
Excellent preamps
Premium-quality AD/DA converters
Custom-made power amp with massive headroom
Intuitive handling with zero compromises
Two fully featured, identical channels
Independent FX engine for each channel with 16 programs
Very effective Preshape and Mode buttons to voice channels to suit different instruments and vocal registers
Only slightly larger than conventional 60-watt acoustic combos
Superior quality
Developed by renowned acoustic amp designer Michael Eisenmann in a joint effort with the Hughes & Kettner team
Choice materials, handpicked for durability and ruggedness
Made in Germany to the most discriminating standards for quality
Specifications:
GENERAL
POWER AMP: 400 watts
DIMENSIONS (W X H X D): 350 x 475 x 290 mm
WEIGHT: 14,10 kg / 31,1 lbs (wood), 14,45 kg / 31,9 lbs. (black)
TILT STAND (INCLUDED): 25° / 35°
POLE MOUNT: 35 mm
PROTECTIVE COVER (INCLUDED): Padded
CHANNELS (INPUTS)
CHANNEL 1 AND 2: High Resolution Mic and Instrument Input (XLR/6,3mm (1/4″) combo jack – Phantom Power switchable))
CHANNEL 3: Aux In: 3,5 mm (Mini Jack Stereo-Input; adjustable
CHANNEL 4 / FX RETURN: 6,3 mm (1/4″) Stereo-Input; adjustable
OUTPUTS
DI-OUT: XLR; Pre/Post EQ switchable; Ground Lift switchable
LINE OUT: 6,3 mm Stereo Output; adjustable
CHANNEL OUT: FX Send; 6,3 mm Stereo Output
OPTICAL RECORDING OUT: S/PDIF TOSLINK, optical
PHONES OUT: 6,3 mm Stereo Headphones Out
TUNER: 6,3 mm Mono Tuner Out
CHANNEL 1 AND 2
SWITCHES: -10 db; Shape; Mute
GAIN: Input sensivity
EQ: 3-Band-EQ, 2 Modes switchable
INTERNAL FX: 16 FX-Programms (Reverb, Chorus, Flanger, Delay, Combinations), FX parameters adjustable
MASTER
VOLUME: Master Volume
NOTCH FILTER: 40 – 180 Hz
FX LOOP
FX SEND: 6,3 mm Stereo Output
FX RETURN: Input: 6,3 mm Stereo Input; adjustable
SPEAKER
MID/LOW: 2X8″ Custom made
HIGH: 1×1″ Dome Tweeter
FOOTSWITCH
HUGHES & KETTNER FS-2 (OPTIONALLY AVAILABLE): Switching functions: Amp mute, internal FX mute
INTERNAL FX
1. Reverb Room Dark / Short reverb, heavy HF damping / shorter or longer
2. Reverb Room Bright / Short reverb, light HF damping / shorter or longer
3. Reverb Hall Warm / Medium reverb, warm HF damping / shorter or longer
4. Reverb Hall Bright / Medium reverb, slight HF damping / shorter or longer
5. Reverb Church / Long reverb, slight HF damping / shorter or longer
6. Delay Short / Single echo, slapback at 80 ms / DT: 20 – 170 ms
7. Delay Mid / Multiple repeats, 170 ms / DT: 20 – 170 ms
8. Delay Long / Multiple repeats, 800 ms / DT: 170 – 800 ms
9. Delay Pan Delay / DT: 140 ms + 660 ms / DT: 140 ms + (140-660) ms
10. Delay + Reverb / DT: 170 ms, medium reverb / DT: 20 – 170 ms
11. Chorus / Rate: 0,3 Hz / Rate: 0,1 – 10 Hz
12. Chorus + Reverb / Chorus no. 11, medium reverb, reverb-Level: 80 % / Reverb level
13. Chorus + Delay / Chorus no. 11, DT: 170 ms / DT: 20 – 170 ms
14. Flanger / Rate: 0,4 Hz / Rate: 0,1 – 10 Hz
15. Flanger + Reverb / Flanger no. 14; medium reverb, reverb Level: 80 % / Reverb level
16. Flanger + Delay / Flanger no. 14; 170 ms / DT: 20 – 170 ms
SALE: $1219.99
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