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CLOSER TO THE ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENT THAN EVER BEFORE
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.
HIGHLIGHTS
High-definition audio
- Painstakingly selected, top-drawer components
- Excellent preamps
- Premium-quality AD/DA converters
- Custom-made power amp with a massive 400 watts of headroom
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.
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
TECHNICAL DATA
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) |
| 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?) Klinke Combobuchse – 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 |
“DT" stands for delay time, or the time between echoes / repeats.
“HF damping"" attenuates the high-frequency (HF) components in the reverb signal to take the harsh edge off and achieve a warmer, fatter tone"