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″) combo jack – 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: 20 – 170 ms