Hughes & Kettner era 2 wood

Hughes & Kettner has unveiled era 2 wood, the second model in its era series of premium acoustic instrument amplifiers built at the firm’s headquarters in Sankt Wendel, Germany.

era 2 – just like era 1, the range’s first amp, which was released in summer 2017 – was designed and engineered in cooperation with renowned acoustic amplifier designer Michael Eisenmann. Identical to era 1 in terms of feature set, era 2 is physically larger and packs even more power (400 watts, compared to 250) and low-end, thanks to its two 8” speakers and single 1” dome tweeter. This makes it especially suited to percussive playing styles, use with external music devices and drum machines, or for instruments with lower frequency ranges like double basses and bass guitars.

Available in wood model finish, era 2 offers players richly detailed note definition and a wonderfully responsive, dynamic playing feel. The amp features four channels: Channels 1 and 2 are identical and are equally well suited for either two instruments, one instrument and one voice, or two voices. Channel 3 serves as an input for external audio sources (e.g. smartphones, MP3 players, etc.) and Channel 4 is a superb bus for line-level devices, such as mixers and drum machines.

A powerful EQ section and a comprehensive array of built-in effects allow performers to shape the tone of their instrument(s) and vocals. There are 16 FX in total (including various reverbs, delays, chorus and flanger, and combinations of the various types) and many can be adjusted, customized and saved as presets at will.

On the rear panel, era 2 features outputs suitable for any conceivable professional purpose, including a DI output, a stereo Line Out, and an S/PDIF-Toslink optical out for recording purposes.

Features:

• 400 watts of assertive power
• Richly detailed definition, remarkably direct response
• Lots of headroom for a wonderfully responsive, dynamic feel
• 2 x 8” custom-made speakers and a 1” dome tweeter render the entire tonal spectrum with stunning accuracy and deliver powerful low-end

4 channels (inputs):

• Channels 1 and 2 identical & equally well suited for either two instruments, one instrument and one voice, or two voices
• Channel 3 / Aux In perfect for an outboard audio source
• Channel 4 / FX Return a superb bus for line-level devices
• 5 outputs suitable for every conceivable professional purpose: DI Out (pre/post EQ selectable), Stereo Line Out; adjustable, Channel Out (CH1, CH2), Optical Recording Out, Stereo Headphone Out
• Big FX section, separately assignable per channel and suited to instruments and vocals, with plenty of different effects types and sound-shaping options
• Amplifies all different kinds of acoustical instruments: steel-string guitars, nylon-string guitars, bass guitars and double basses, accordions, harmonicas, stringed instruments, keyboards, zithers, etc.
• 35 mm pole mount for on-target aiming, perfect for aligning speakers right at the ears of the musician or the audience
• Weight of around 14 kg / 31 lbs. makes for convenient transport and handling
• Included Tilt Stand sets the amp to a 35° angle to aim the speakers at the musician or audience
• High-quality included cover with velvet lining protects the amp while in transit or storage
• Designed and engineered in cooperation with Michael Eisenmann – a renowned acoustic amp guru who is the brains behind some of the greatest acoustic amplifiers of all time
• Constructed from premium-grade components and materials
• Made in Germany: engineered to the highest quality standards

Technical Specificatons:

• 400 watts
• Channels 1 and 2 each equipped with: High-resolution Mic and Instrument input (combination XLR/6.5 mm (¼") jack with switchable phantom power), -10 dB / Shape / Mute buttons, Gain knob, 3-band EQ with two modes (e.g. for steel-string and nylon-string guitars), Channel-centric FX engine with 16 programs (reverb, chorus, flanger, etc.) and adjustable effect parameters
• Channel 3 / Aux In: 3.5 mm adjustable stereo input
• Channel 4 / FX Return: 6.3 mm adjustable stereo input
• Master: Volume and Notch Filter for suppressing resonance
• FX Loop: 6.3 mm (¼") FX Send jack
• DI Out (switchable to pre/post EQ section)
• Stereo Line Out (adjustable)
• Footswitch, Tuner, Headphones ports
• Optical Recording Out: S/PDIF-Toslink
• Speakers: 2 x 8” and 1”
• Power amp: 400-watt class D
• 35 mm pole mount
• Tilt stand (35°) included
• Padded protective cover included
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 350 x 475 x 290 mm
• Weight: 14.1 kg / 31.1 lbs.
  
• Recommended accessory: Hughes & Kettner FS-2 Footswitch

Specs:

• Channels: 4
• Effect Processor: yes
• Power: 400 W
• Equipment: 2 x 8
• Amplification: Solid State
• Amp Type: Acoustic Combo
• Headphone Out: no
• digital modelling: no
• Type: Amps
• Theme: Guitars and Basses

Instruction manual / Safety instructions:

• Manual (2.33 MB)

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