Blackstar HT-5R 1×12″ Valve Combo Amplifier

Description

Blackstar HT-5R 1×12″ Valve Combo Amplifier

Back in 2008 the HT-5 took the world by storm, setting the precedent for low wattage home and studio amps. Now the MkII takes this revered design a step further with incredible performance and game-changing new features from dynamic power reduction to 0.5W and footswitchable voices, to XLR DI out and direct USB recording.

Low wattage valve goodness

Valve amps sound best when cranked. The unique feel, dynamics and natural compression of a valve power stage running hot is widely considered the holy grail of guitar tone. The problem is turning your 100W valve amp up to these volumes is neither practical for yourself, nor your neighbors. The HT-5R MkII with its low powered push-pull 12BH7 power amp produces the crunch and break-up characteristics of a traditional 100W output stage, at volumes suitable for home practice and recording.

Perfect for Practice & Recording

Alongside providing capture-ready valve tones at any volume, HT-5R MkII comes equipped with a direct USB output for the simplest way to get valve tone into your recordings without the need for an interface. Also included is a fully specified stereo recording output via XLR and jack with selectable cabinet simulation options of 4×12 or 1×12. The best part? These amps have in-built load protection, meaning you can use them without a cabinet connected for silent practice and recording.

Specifications

Type:Tube
Number of Channels:2
Total Power:5W (0.5W setting)
Speaker Size:1 x 12″
Preamp Tubes:1 x 12AX7
Power Tubes:1 x 12BH7
Reverb:Yes
EQ:3-band EQ, ISF control
Inputs:1 x 1/4″ (instrument), 1 x 1/8″ (mp3/line)
Outputs:1 x 1/4″ (16 ohms), 2 x 1/4″ (single 8 ohm, 2 x 16 ohm), 1 x XLR (DI out)
Effects Loop:Yes
USB:1 x Type B
Footswitch I/O:1 x 1/4″ (channel, voice)
Footswitch Included:Yes, 2-button Footswitch
Power Source:Standard IEC AC cable
Height:16.16″
Width:17.36″
Depth:9.80″
Weight:27.33 lbs.

• 5-watt all-tube 1 x 12″ guitar combo amplifier
• 2 footswitchable channels with voicing switches deliver tonal flexibility
• Coax sparkling highs and lucid lows from the boutique-style clean channel
• Overdrive channel supplies enough gain for blues, classic rock, hard rock, and metal
• Infinite Shape Feature (ISF) dials in everything from American to British high-gain tones
• Power reduction circuit takes your wattage down to a bedroom-friendly 0.5 watts
• Speaker-emulated output with 1 x 12 and 4 x 12 options for recording or running straight to a PA
• Digital reverb adds dimension to your playing without washing it out
• Effects loop with Level switch makes integrating your pedalboard and other effects easy
• USB audio output makes recording easy
• MP3/line-in for jamming along to your favorite music
• 2-way footswitch included