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, black  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”