The Blackstar HT-Dual was the flagship of the HT pedal line launched in the late 2000s. It is widely considered a "preamp in a box" rather than just a distortion pedal, thanks to its high-voltage (300V) tube circuitry.Why It’s Special

• Real Valve Tone: Unlike "starved plate" designs, the internal 12AX7 (ECC83) tube runs at 300V, delivering the genuine compression and feel of a boutique tube amp.
• 3-Channel Flexibility:
• • Channel 1 (Clean/Crunch): Goes from a warm, sparkly clean boost to a classic British grit.
  • Channel 2 (High Gain): Delivers thick, saturated lead tones and modern metal distortion.
• ISF Control (Infinite Shape Feature): Blackstar’s signature EQ shift. Turn it left for an American vibe (tight lows, aggressive mids) or right for a British feel (woody, warm, and singing).
• Emulated Output: A dedicated output for recording directly into an interface or going straight to a PA—excellent for home studios or "fly-rigs."

Technical Specs

• Tube: 1 x ECC83 / 12AX7
• Controls: Gain 1, Gain 2, Bass, Middle, Treble, ISF, Level 1, Level 2
• Build: Heavy-duty metal chassis (built like a tank)
• Switching: Silent, high-quality buffered bypass
• Power: Requires original Blackstar 16V AC INCLUDED !