ERA 2
ERA 2
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
SUPPORTS THE NATURAL SOUND OF YOUR INSTRUMENT
High-definition audio
- Painstakingly selected, top-drawer components
- Excellent preamps
- Premium-quality AD/DA converters
- Custom-made power amp with massive headroom
Richly detailed definition, wonderfully dynamic response, plenty of headroom—it all adds up to a natural-sounding audio experience unrivaled in authenticity.
- CH 1 & 2 INSTRUMENT / MICROPHONE INPUT
- CH 3 AUX INPUT
- CH 4 / FX RETURN
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
- As compact and light as conventional 60-watt 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
CLOSER TO THE ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENT THAN EVER BEFORE
- for recording
- for rehearsal
- for the appearance


TECHNICAL DATA
Sound
CHANNELS
4
NOTCH FILTER
40 – 180 Hz
EQ
3-Band-EQ, 2 Modes switchable
INTERNAL FX
16 FX-Programms (Reverb, Chorus, Flanger, Delay, Combinations), FX parameters adjustable
SWITCHES CH 1 / CH 2
-10 db; Shape; Mute
CONTROL
Master Volume, Gain,
HARDWARE
POWER AMP
400 watts
SPEAKER MID/LOW
2X8″ Custom made
SPEAKER HIGH
1×1″ Dome Tweeter
FOOTSWITCH HUGHES & KETTNER FS-2 (OPTIONALLY AVAILABLE)
Switching functions: Amp mute, internal FX mute
DIMENSIONS
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
CONNECTIVITY
INPUT CH 1 / CH 2
High Resolution Mic and Instrument Input (XLR/6,3mm (1/4″) combo jack – Phantom Power switchable))
INPUT CH 3
Aux In: 3,5 mm (Mini Jack Stereo-Input; adjustable
INPUT CH 4 / FX RETURN
6,3 mm (1/4″) Stereo-Input; adjustable
DI-OUT
XLR; Pre/Post EQ switchable; Ground Lift switchable
LINE-OUT
6,3 mm Stereo Output; adjustable
PHONES / LINE JACK
3.5 mm stereo, 50 Ohms
AUX INPUT
6,3 mm Stereo Headphones Out
TUNER
6,3 mm Mono Tuner Out
OPTICAL RECORDING OUT
S/PDIF TOSLINK, optical