Blackstar HT-1R MkIII 1w Valve Combo Overview
Blackstar HT-1R MkIII 1W Valve Combo
The Blackstar HT-1R MkIII is the ultimate compact valve combo amp, delivering authentic valve tone in a highly portable package. Designed for home practice and studio use, this 1-watt amp combines classic Blackstar features with modern innovations like CabRig, offering unmatched versatility and sound quality for guitarists of all levels.
Key Features
1. All-Valve Design
- 1W Output Power: Perfect for practice and recording without compromising on tone.
- Valves: 1x ECC83 (preamp), 1x ECC82 (power amp).
2. Channels & Voices
- Ground-breaking Clean Channel:
- Switchable American Clean (bright and articulate) and British Clean (warm and chimey) tones.
- Rich Overdrive Channel:
- Choose between Classic Overdrive (smooth and vintage) and Modern Overdrive (tight and aggressive).
3. Infinite Shape Feature (ISF)
- Shape your tone anywhere from American-style clarity to British-style warmth, or blend the two for a custom sound.
4. CabRig Technology
- Blackstar’s IR-based DSP speaker simulator for realistic cabinet emulation.
- 100s of options: Choose cabinets, microphones, mic placements, and room settings.
- 3 Preset Slots: Save and recall your favorite setups directly from the amp.
5. Practical Features for Musicians
- Footswitch Compatibility: Works with FS-22 or FS-16 for channel and voice switching.
- Stereo Reverb: Adds depth and ambiance to your playing.
- Emulated Line-Out: Silent practice or direct recording with CabRig presets.
- MP3/Line Input: Play along with your favorite tracks.
- Headphone Output: Silent practice with superb amp tone.
Specifications
- Power Output: 1W
- Speaker: 1x8” Blackstar-designed
- Controls: Gain, Volume, ISF, Reverb, Clean/Overdrive Switch, Voice Switch
- Inputs/Outputs: MP3/Line In, Emulated Out/Phones, Speaker Out
- CabRig: Free software for cabinet simulation settings
