Overview:
The BLACKSTAR HT-1RH is the perfect amp, packing all the great tone and innovative features of the award-winning HT-5 valve amp into a 1 Watt format
- The patented ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) circuit gives you infinite adjustment over the characteristics of the tone control network and takes you from the USA to the UK and anywhere in between
- Add a fully specified speaker emulated output, MP3/ Line Input and you have everything you need for recording or practicing.
1 watt, 1xECC83, 1xECC82 - Push-Pull design
- The HT-1RH is the perfect studio and practice amp, packing all the great tone and innovative features of the award-winning HT-5 valve amp into a 1 Watt format. In making the HT-1 ideally suited to home and studio use, the aim was to develop a valve amp which sounded full and toneful even at the lowest volume level.
ISF Control - Everything from USA to UK
- Working with the Bass, Middle and Treble controls, the ISF control gives you access to infinite new sound possibilities on the HT-1. This fully interactive control allows you to infinitely adjust the response of the tone control network between any of the traditional voicings. In this way you can design your own sound and truly find the sound in your head.
Two Channels - Clean or Crunch
- The HT-1RH has two channels available for selection, a Clean channel and an Overdrive channel. Using the Gain control while on the Clean channel you are able to deliver everything from a clean sound through to a crunch tone. Alternatively you can select the Overdrive channel and again using the Gain control, change from a clean sound on the edge of breakup right through to a distorted lead tone.
Speaker Emulated Output - Emulates a guitar cabinet
- The HT-1RH has a fully specified speaker emulated output which further enhances the studio credentials and allows any guitarist to get amazing valve tone straight to tape or disk, or through headphones.
Unique Push-Pull power amp design - Produce crunch and breakup
- The HT-1RH power amplifier is a low powered push-pull design which produces the crunch and break-up characteristics of a traditional 100W output stage but at a much lower volume. This is achieved by the use of an ECC82 dual triode in push-pull configuration producing 1 Watt output, which is rich in valve harmonics and compression, sounding full and toneful even at the lowest volume level.
Stereo MP3 / Line Input - Jam to your favourite track
A stereo MP3 / Line Input has been added to the HT-1RH allowing the user to play a backing track or similar, through the amp while practising / recording.
External Speaker Output - Hook up a speaker cabinet
An 8Ω speaker output which allows you to run the amp into an external speaker cabinet of your choice, making the HT-1RH a very practical choice.
Stereo Reverb - Add in some reverb
- The HT-1RH's Reverb control sets the overall level of the reverb effect. With the control fully counter clockwise there will be no reverb. Turning the control clockwise will increase the amount of reverb.
Features:
- Innovative 1 Watt valve head
- 1xECC83 and 1xECC82
- Unique push-pull power amp design
- Based on award winning HT-5
- Two channels
- Patented Infinite Shape Feature (ISF)
- Perfect for studio or practice
- Speaker emulated output
- Stereo MP3 / Line input
- External speaker output
- Stereo Reverb
1. Input - Plug your guitar in here. Always use a good quality screened guitar lead.
2. Gain - This control adjusts the amount of overdrive or distortion. When the Clean Channel is selected, low settings counter clockwise (CCW), will deliver a clean sound. As the Gain control is increased clockwise (CW) the sound will move from clean into break-up, until at its maximum position, a full crunch tone is arrived at. When the Overdrive Channel is selected, the Gain control adjusts the amount of overdrive or distortion. Low settings, counter clockwise, will deliver a clean sound on the edge of break-up. As the Gain control is increased CW the sound will become more overdriven moving through crunch tones until, at its maximum position, a full distorted lead tone is arrived at.
3. Overdrive Select - Press this switch to select the Overdrive Channel. When the switch is in the Overdrive Channel is selected. When the switch is out the Clean Channel is in operation.
4. Volume - This controls the volume of the Clean and Overdrive Channels. Turning it clockwise increases the volume.
5. ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) - The patented ISF control allows you to choose the exact tonal signature you prefer. Fully CCW has a more American characteristic with a tight bottom end and more aggressive middle, and fully CW has a British characteristic which is more ‘woody’ and less aggressive.
6. Reverb (only on HT-1R and HT-1RH) - The Reverb control sets the overall level of the reverb effect. With the control fully counter clockwise there will be no reverb. Turning the control clockwise will increase the amount of reverb.
7. Speaker Emulated Output & Headphones - This output emulates the tonal characteristics of a guitar speaker cabinet and provides a natural valve overdrive tone for connection to a recording device or mixingdesk, and for use with headphones. To make full use of the stereo reverb, use a stereo jack to two mono jacks splitter lead to feed two channels of the recording device or mixer (see diagram below). The output will also function into a mono guitar type lead. Always use a good quality screened lead.
8. MP3 / Line In - Connect the output of your MP3 or CD player here. Adjust the player’s volume to match that of your guitar to enable you to play along. Note: the connection is stereo.
9. Power Indicator Light - The power indicator will light when the amplifier is switched on.
10. Power - This switch is used to turn the amplifier on and off.
Rear Panel Features:
1.Mains Input - The supplied detachable mains lead is connected here. The lead should only be connected to a power outlet that is compatible with the voltage, power and frequency requirements stated on the rear panel. If in doubt get advice from a qualified technician.
2. Speaker Outputs - The output marked ‘4-16 ohms’ is for the connection of an extension speaker cab with an impedance of 4 to 16 ohms.
Specification:
- Type..............................Tube
- Number of Channels........2
- Total Power....................1W push-pull
- Effects.............................No effects
- Reverb.............................Yes
- Speaker Size..................1 x 8"
- EQ.................................ISF Tone control
- Preamp Tubes................1 x ECC83
- Power Tubes..................1 x ECC82
- Inputs............................1 x 1/4" (Instrument)
- Outputs .........................1 x 1/4" TRS (DI/Headphone Out), 1 x 1/4" (Speaker)
- Weight............................4 kg