CLOSER TO THE ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENT THAN EVER BEFORE

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.

High quality audio
Tonal versatility
designed by Michael Eisenmann

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

ERA1
ERA2

a short overview

ROCK ON STAGE - PLAY AT HOME - RECORD AT NIGHT

Front Back

TECHNICAL DATA

Sound

CHANNELS

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

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