Overview:
Based on the award-winning HT-5RH, the HT METAL 5H gets a complete cosmetic and sonic overhaul – delivering an ultra high gain amp that’s specifically designed to meet the demands of today’s metal guitarists. More than capable of driving a 4x12 cabinet, the HT METAL 5H is the perfect guitar amp for the studio, home and even live use.
5 watts, 1 x ECC83, 1 x 12BH7 - The HT METAL 5H is the ultimate studio and practice metal amp.
- An innovative 5 Watt, footswitchable 2 channel valve head that uses 1 x ECC83 and 1 x 12BH7 valves.
ISF Control - Everything from scooped US to UK heavy metal
- The patented ISF control works with the Bass, Middle and Treble controls to give you access to infinite new sound possibilities from scooped US to classic UK heavy metal tones and everywhere in between. 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 Footswitchable Channels - Clean to metal
- The HT METAL 5H has two channels available for selection. Using the Volume 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 metal lead tone.
Unique push-pull power amp design - Big-amp response, small-amp volume
- The HT METAL 5H 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 a 12BH7 dual triode valve in push-pull configuration producing 5 Watts output, 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 METAL 5H allowing the user to play a backing track or similar, through the amp while practising / recording.
External Speaker Output - Hook up to a cabinet
- The external speaker output on the HT METAL 5H allows you to connect further extension cabinets. The output marked '1 x 16 Ohm' is for the connection of a single 16 Ohm extension speaker cabinet. The outputs marked '1 x 8 Ohm or 2 x 16 Ohm' are for the connection of either a single 8 Ohm extension cabinet or two 16 Ohm cabinets.
Reverb Control - Add in some reverb
- The HT METAL 5H’s Reverb control sets the overall level of the reverb effect. Carefully voiced to sound great on both the Clean and Overdrive channel, it’s perfect for adding a sense of space and ‘size’.
Effects Loop - Connect effects pedals
- The effects loop allows you to connect effects pedals or other professional equipment using the return and send connections. The Effects Loop Level switch sets the effects loop to either +4dBV/-10dBV, which enables you to use it with either professional equipment (+4dBV setting), or with guitar level effects such as effects pedals (-10dBV setting).
Features:
- Innovative 5 Watt valve head
- Specially voiced for metal guitar
- Extreme gain and tone
- 1 x ECC83 and 1 x 12BH7 valves
- Unique push-pull power amp design
- Two footswitchable channels
- Enhanced tone controls
- Custom metal styling
- Patented Infinite Shape Feature (ISF)
- Fully equipped for studio or practice
- Digital stereo reverb
- Speaker emulated output with 1x12 and 4x12 voicings
- Effects loop with effects level switch
- Footswitch included
- Metal grille
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 - 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 METAL 5 features digital stereo reverb as found on the HT Venue Series and HT METAL 1 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 practise 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 - The output marked ‘1x16 Ohm’ is for the connection of a single 16 Ohm extension speaker cabinet (or the internal loudspeaker of the HT-5 combo).
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. 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.
4. Cabinet Switch - The switch enables you to select either a 4x12 closed back or a 1x12 open back cabinet 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, which enables 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 to match that of your guitar to enable you to play along. Note: The connection is stereo.
Specification:
- Type.................................Tube
- Number of Channels...........2
- Effects.............................No effects
- Reverb.............................Yes
- EQ..................................Treble/Mid/Bass, ISF
- Amp Modeling..................No amp modeling
- Number of Tubes.............2
- Preamp Tubes.................1 x ECC83
- Power Tubes...................1 x 12BH7
- Inputs.............................1 x instrument
- Outputs...........................2 x TS
- Footswitch I/O..................Yes
- Effects Loop.....................Yes
- Power (RMS):..................5 Watt
- Valves:..........................1 x ECC83, 1 x 12BH7
- Weight (kg):....................7.6kg
- Dimensions (mm):...........395 x 239 x 230
- Footswitch:.................... FS-4 (supplied)