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Hughes&Kettner ERA 1 Acoustic Amplifier

ERA 1 CLOSER TO THE ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENT THAN EVER BEFORE Welcome to a new era of acoustic amplification. Developed with renowned designer Michael Eisenmann, era 1 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. On top of all this, era 1 is built in Germany to the highest quality standards. HIGHLIGHTS High-definition audio Painstakingly selected, top-drawer components Excellent preamps Premium-quality AD/DA converters Custom-made power amp with massive headroom Richly detailed definition, wonderfully dynamic response, plenty of headroom—it all adds up to a natural-sounding audio experience unrivaled in authenticity. 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 As compact and light as conventional 60-watt 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 250 watts DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) 351 x 285 x 290 mm WEIGHT 9,85 kg / 21,7 lbs (wood), 10,75 kg / 23,7 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 1X8″ 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...

Meinl Percussion

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PASSION FOR DETAILS Variety Over the last 25 years we have created a specific portfolio to match the variety of our customers. Today we are proud to offer a wide assortment of high quality percussion instruments for players all around the world regardless of age, playing skills, or economic background. A large variety of colors, a well thought out assortment and trend setting ideas is what MEINL percussion stands for. Innovation As a modern and progressive company, MEINL has never been content with the status quo! By talking and listening to the people who play, we have developed many new and improved percussion instruments. Original MEINL innovations like the Free Ride System for Bongos (patented), the Floatune® Tuning System for Timbales and Djembes (patented), the revolutionary STEELY II Conga and Djembe Stands (patented), or the Professional Conga and Bongo Stands (patented) prove our leading position in Research and Development work and set the standard in the percussion world. Quality Since our formation, our main objective has been to offer percussion instruments which comply with the highest quality levels regarding manufacturing and materials used. Only by committing to the highest standards, we can guarantee top quality instruments, the maximum of playing comfort, the best possible sounds, and therefore long lasting customer fulfillment. Responsibility Our perception of what it means to be a global player tells us not to measure success in sales only; it is also the way how we achieve it! As a family owned and managed company, we conduct business with integrity, respecting our employees, customers, artists, and the environment around us. Therefore we strictly observe the CITES-regulations set forth in the “Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora” and only use wood from environmentally controlled forests or industrial wood plantations. More...

BEATBUDDY

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BeatBuddy Mini Bring the drummer right into your home with the BeatBuddy Mini — effortlessly insert fills, transition from verse to chorus, add accent hits, throw in drum breaks, and more, to create an unprecedented live drummer effect — all with the simple ease of a guitar pedal format. No programming is necessary. Just cue your drummer and START jamming. Beatbuddy offers you complete creative control. It’s the first drum machine with the simplicity of a pedal. A live beat, hands-free. Use Right Out Of The Box: No Programming Necessary! Includes 200 songs (that you control!) in a 21 genres and 10 different drum kits those songs can be played on. You’ll be sure to find your beat. Available now! Please contact your local dealer. Click here for more...