Hughes & Kettner Red Box Mk II Cabinetulator G

The Hughes & Kettner Red Box MK II (also known as the Cabinetulator G) is a professional direct injection (DI) box and analog speaker simulator designed to emulate the sound of a miked guitar cabinet for live and studio use. It allows guitarists to connect their amplifier directly to a mixing console or recording interface without the need for a physical microphone. 

Key Features and Specifications

According to the official manual and product listings, the Red Box MK II includes several technical features for signal routing and tone shaping: 

• Cabinet Simulation: Recreates the frequency response of a miked-up 4x12" loudspeaker cabinet.
• Input Flexibility: Accepts both Line Out and Speaker Out signals.
• Power Options: Can be powered by a 9V battery, a 9V DC power supply, or via phantom power from a mixing console.
• Ground Lift: Includes a switch to eliminate hum and buzz caused by ground loops.
• Technical Specs: Features an input impedance of 20 kOhms, a balanced output impedance of 200 ohms, and a very low power consumption of 1 mA. 

Critical Usage Warnings

Reviewers from Analogue Diehard emphasize two essential safety rules to prevent equipment damage:

1. Tube Amp Load: If using a tube amplifier, you MUST connect a speaker cabinet or a passive load to the "THRU" jack. The Red Box is NOT a load box; running a tube amp without a load will damage the amplifier.
2. Connection Sequence: All connections must be made BEFORE turning the amplifier on to avoid damaging the Red Box unit itself. 

This item is in good shape and is fully functional.

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