Overview:

The BLACKSTAR HT-5RH is a head version of the HT-5R combo. With all the same great features and tone it's compact and portable, and more than capable of driving a 4x12! This award winning guitar amp is fully equipped for the studio or practice and features stereo reverb, enhanced tone controls and a speaker emulated output.

5 watt, 1xECC83, 1x12BH7 - Innovative combo amp

ISF Control - Everything from USA to UK

Two Footswitchable Channels - Change from clean to overdrive

Unique push-pull power amp design - Innovative push-pull design

Stereo MP3/Line Input - Jam to your favourite track

External Speaker Output - Hook it up to a cabinet

Reverb Control - Add in some reverb

Features:

  • Innovative 5 Watt valve combo
  • 1xECC83 and 1x12BH7 valves
  • Unique push pull power amp design
  • Award winning HT Pedal preamp
  • Two footswitchable channels
  • Enhanced tone controls
  • Patented Infinite Shape Feature (ISF)
  • Digital Stereo Reverb
  • Fully equipped for studio or practice
  • Speaker emulated output with 1x12 or 4x12 voicing
  • Effects loop with effects level switch
  • Footswitch included
  • Cool vintage styling
Front Panel Features:

1. Input - Plug your guitar in here. Always use a good quality screened guitar lead.

2. Clean Volume - This controls the volume of the Clean Channel. Turning it clockwise increases the volume.

3. Clean Tone - The Tone control allows adjustment of the balance between treble and bass frequencies within the sound. At low settings (counter clockwise) the sound will be warmer and darker in character. As the Tone control is rotated clockwise the sound will become brighter.

4. Overdrive Select - Press this switch to select the Overdrive Channel.

5. Overdrive Indicator - When the red LED is on the Overdrive Channel is selected. When the LED is off the Clean Channel is in operation.

6. Overdrive Gain - The Gain control adjusts the amount of the Overdrive Channel’s overdrive or distortion. Low settings, counter clockwise (CCW), will deliver a clean sound on the edge of break-up. As the Gain control is increased clockwise (CW) the sound will become more overdriven moving through crunch tones until, at its maximum position, a full distorted lead tone is arrived at.

7. Overdrive Volume - This controls the volume of the Overdrive Channel. Turning it clockwise increases the volume.

8. Bass (OD Channel) - The Bass control adjusts the amount of low end frequencies in your tone. This amp has an advanced tone shaping circuit which allows the tone to be tight and cutting, (CCW), to warm and thumping (CW).

9. Middle (OD Channel) - The Middle control adjusts the amount of middle frequencies in your tone. The middle frequencies are particularly important in setting the amount of ‘body’ your tone has. With the Middle control set to its minimum position (fully CCW) the sound will be aggressive and scooped, a tone ideal for aggressive rhythm playing. As the Middle control is increased (CW) the amount of ‘body’ is increased, which is more suitable for sustained lead guitar tones.

10. Treble (OD Channel) - The Treble control allows exact adjustment of the treble frequencies within the sound. At low settings (CCW) the sound will be warm and darker in character. As the Treble control is increased (CW) the sound will become brighter. At the maximum settings the sound will be aggressive and cutting.

11. ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) - The ISF control works in conjunction with the Bass, Middle and Treble controls. It 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.

12. Reverb (HT-5R, HT-5RH and HT-5210 only) - 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. The HT-5R, HT-5RH and HT-5210 feature digital reverb found on the HT Venue Series and HT-1R, adding a rich depth to any playing style.

13. Power Indicator Light  - The power indicator will light when the amplifier is switched on.

14. Standby - This switch enables the operation of the power amp stage and speaker output. Always turn this on at least 30 seconds after the Power switch (15). For silent recording or practice this switch should be put in the standby position. This will disable the power stage, but the emulated output will continue to work.

15. Power - This switch is used to turn the amplifier on and off. You should always turn this switch on before turning on the Standby switch (14).

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 - For the HT-5210 the output marked ‘1x16 Ohm’ is for the connection of a single 16Ohm external speaker cabinet. The outputs marked ‘1x8 Ohm or 2x16 Ohm’ are for the connection of either a single 8 Ohm extension cabinet, the internal loudspeakers of the HT-5210, or two 16 Ohm extension cabinets

3. 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 mixing desk, and for use with headphones. The output will also function into a mono guitar type lead. Always use a good quality screened lead.

4. Cabinet Switch - The switch enables you to select either a 4x12 closed back or a 1x12 open backcabinet emulation for the Speaker Emulated Output.

5. Footswitch - The supplied footswitch is connected here. The footswitch enables you to switch between the Clean and Overdrive channels. The Overdrive Select Switch (4) on the amplifier must be depressed to allow the footswitch to work.

6. Effects Loop Send - Connect the (mono) input of an external effects unit here.

7. Effects Loop Return - Connect the (mono) output of an external effects unit here.

8. Effects Loop Level - The Effect Loop Level switch sets the effects loop to either +4dBV/-10dBV, whichenables you to use it with either professional equipment (+4dBV setting), or with guitar level effects such as effects pedals (-10dBV setting).

9. MP3/Line Input - Connect the output of your MP3 or CD player here. Adjust the player’s volume tomatch that of your guitar to enable you to play along.Note: The connection is stereo

Specification

  • Type...........................Tube
  • Number of Channels...2
  • Total Power...............5W push-pull
  • Effects......................No
  • Reverb.....................Yes
  • EQ..........................Treble, Middle, Bass, ISF
  • Amp Modeling..........No
  • Number of Tubes.....2
  • Preamp Tube..........1 x ECC83
  • Power Tubes..........1 x 12BH7
  • Inputs....................1 x Instrument
  • Outputs.................1 x TS speaker output, 1 x TRS speaker emulated output
  • Footswitch I/O.........Yes
  • Effects Loop............Yes
  • Weight (kg)..............7.6
  • Dimensions(mm)......443x229x228