ERA 2
CLOSER TO THE ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENT THAN EVER BEFORE

A new era of acoustic amplification - 400 watts, ¼" & XLR inputs w/FX, 2 x 8" custom woofer, wood finish

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), 14,45 kg / 31,9 lbs. (black)

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” 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”