Infinite Shape Feature (ISF) dials in your drive tones
The tube-powered Blackstar HT-20RH MK III packs a massive spread of tones by virtue of its Blackstar's Infinite Shape Feature (ISF). When turned fully counterclockwise, you'll lend an American characteristic to your voice, with a tight bottom end and aggressive middle range. Turned all the way to the right, you'll enjoy more of a British vibe with a woodier sound that's less aggressive. However you dial in the HT-20RH MK III, you'll enjoy a musical response that commands attention.
Turn down the volume with 2-watt power scaling
A cranked low-wattage tube amplifier is truly one of the all-time classic tones of the 6-string world. Still, even medium-powered amps like the 20-watt Blackstar HT-20RH MK III deliver a window-rattling degree of decibels when pushed to their limit, making traditional cranked-up saturation unfeasible for musicians with volume concerns. Luckily, the Blackstar HT-20RH MK III’s onboard power scaling circumvents the issue entirely, allowing you to tame your amp all the way down to 1/10th power for screaming tube saturation at home-appropriate volumes.
Cutting-edge cab sims onboard
Thanks to the HT-20RH MK III’s baked-in CabRig technology, you'll never need to mic a guitar speaker again. This state-of-the-art speaker simulation DSP allows you to choose from hundreds of microphone and cabinet combinations from within Blackstar's easy-to-use Architect software. You can then output your CabRig signal on a 1/4-inch unbalanced or XLR-balanced cable or straight to your computer-based recording setup via USB.
Features:
- A 2-channel, 20-watt update to Blackstar’s lauded HT series
- Clean channel offers superb clarity and definition
- Extensive overdrive channel includes a 3-band EQ and ISF control to cover everything from classic American grit to all-out high-gain British firepower
- Both the Clean and Overdrive channels feature their own dedicated Voice control to switch up your sound
- Onboard reverb imparts a sense of space and air to your tone
- Effects loop with a 4dBu/-10dBV switch allows for easy integration of your time-based and modulation stompboxes
- USB, balanced XLR, and 1/4-inch outputs equipped with Blackstar’s innovative CabRig speaker emulation technology
- USB offers audio interface functionality for easy mic-free recording
- 2-watt power scaling is ideal for late-night jamming, quiet recording, and any other situation where volume is a concern
Specs:
- Type: Tube
- Number of Channels: 2
- Total Power: 20W RMS (2W setting)
- Preamp Tubes: 2 x 12AX7
- Power Tubes: 2 x EL84
- Reverb: Digital Reverb
- EQ: Tone, 3-band EQ, ISF Control
- Amp Modeling: American, British
- Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (instrument), 1 x 1/4" (line in)
- Outputs: 1 x 1/4" (8 ohm) 2 x 1/4" (16 ohm), 1 x XLR (line out),
- Headphones: 1 x 1/4" (phones, line out)
- Effects Loop: Yes, adjustable level
- USB: 1 x USB-C
- Footswitch I/O: 1 x 1/4" (channel, voice)
- Footswitch Included: No
- Computer Connectivity: USB
- Features: CabRig DSP Cabinet Simulation
- Software: CabRig, Architect
- Construction Material: Black Tolex
- Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable