New HT MK III tube amplifiers: a source of inspiration for practice and the stage The award-winning HT range is one of Blackstar's tube amp series. Offering guitarists the classic tone of a tube amp in a compact format, it has become a must-have for both beginners practising at home and professional musicians in the studio. Blackstar's R&D team has drawn on decades of experience to create this new HT MK III series. The HT-1R MK III, HT-5R MK III and HT-20R MK III amplifiers retain all the features for which the HT MKII series is renowned, with the addition of CabRig, the world's first IR (Impulse Response) based DSP speaker simulator. CabRig gives guitarists access to hundreds of speaker configurations, pickups, pickup placements and room set-ups. These settings can be saved and stored as 3 presets that can be recalled directly from the amp. An incredible selection of sound options for live performance or recording is at your disposal! In addition to these new cutting-edge features, the HT MK III series boasts an attractive new look, inspired by high-end boutique amplifiers. The control panel is clear, with a sleek, angular design combined with classic 'chicken head' knobs and new edging. We've chosen new high-quality mini-switches, updated the colour of the LEDs and added a metal logo. Without a doubt, the design of the new HT MK III amps matches their sonic performance!
Here's what you can expect from the new HT MK III:
Blackstar's patented Infinite Shape Feature (ISF) control. Unique to Blackstar products, this control allows you to switch from an 'American' sounding amp to a classic 'British' sounding amp.
Power reduction: a switchable circuit on the HT-5R MK III and HT-20R MK III models provides transparent, effective attenuation down to just 10% of the amplifier's rated power.
CabRig: Our IR-based DSP simulator. Choose from hundreds of mic and speaker combinations with the free software and store up to 3 CabRig presets directly in your amplifier.
Professional recording via USB output: now with USB-C, it's the easiest way to integrate the sounds of a tube amp into your recordings.
The innovative Clean channel offers the ultimate in quality and possibilities for clean sounds. It features a Voice switch: American Clean and British Clean.
The rich, dynamic Overdrive channel has its own Voice switch: Classic Overdrive and Modern Overdrive. Hi Gain sounds are accurate and precise.
All models feature four voices that can be switched using the FS-22 (optional) and FS-16 (included) footswitches. So a wide choice of tube sounds is easily accessible.
Line input for jamming or listening to music.
Line out for practising or recording in silence.
'HT' stands for 'High Tension', the high voltage required for the tubes to reach their optimum sound potential.
Features :
Innovative 5-watt tube combo
ECC83 preamp, 12BH7 push-pull power amplifier
Two footswitchable channels: clean boutique, hi-gain overdrive
Four footswitchable voices: American Clean, British Clean, Classic Overdrive, Modern Overdrive
Patented Infinite Shape Feature (ISF) control
Studio quality reverb adjustable in Architect
Power reduction to 0.5 watts
USB-C for recording and connection to Architect and IR-based CabRig technology
CabRig outputs (1/4' stereo, balanced XLR and USB-C)
Effects loop with effects level selector
Stereo line input
1x12' Blackstar Custom loudspeaker
FS-16 dual footswitch included (Compatible with optionnal FS-22)
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