ENGL E530 4-channel tube guitar preamp

ENGL E530 4-channel tube guitar preamp
Product no: 9000-0005-1505

Product information

General

The ENGL E530 Tube Preamp is a versatile 19-inch tube preamp for guitar. It produces astonishing professional modern rock valve sounds and yet it is only one rack unit high. Its two basic channels (Clean and Lead) each have their own gain and EQ sections and volume control that allow you to accurately create and fine-tune your sound. The Gain Lo/Hi switch on the E530 changes the Clean channel to a fat and dynamic Crunch. In this mode, the Lead channel produces everything from Heavy Crunch to Ultra Gain.

ENGL E530 Tube Preamp: tonal range and switches

The Clean/Crunch channel of the ENGL E530 features a Bright switch that allows you to bring out the high frequencies for extra sparkle and bite. Additionally, the Lead channels feature an expansive voicing section with separate Lo Mid and Hi Mid controls There's also a contour function to give the mids an added boost that'll help you cut through the mix with your solos even better. These versatile options, the two channels and Gain Lo/Hi function can be remotely controlled via the two inputs for the optional ENGL Z-4 foot switches or an ENGL Z-11 MIDI Switcher combined with a MIDI foot switch (Z-9, Z-12 or Z-15).

Practical options and built-in power amp

The practical Preamp Defeat function allows you to bypass the preamp so you can put a second preamp in the series to expand your options. The controllable stereo line output and frequency-compensated stereo line output offer a wide range of additional options. For instance, they allow you to chain the amplified signal to a mixer or a recording device, while controlling a stereo power amp such as the E840/50. Lastly, the ENGL E350 Tube Preamp boasts a 2x 1.5W power amp that you can use with stereo headphones or HiFi speaker. The switch on the back allows you to use the power amp for a guitar speaker cabinet.

Tips or comments about this product

Please note: always use 6.35mm mono jacks to prevent the second channel of the power amp to short circuit.
see the ENGL E840/50 Tube Poweramp if you're looking for a matching, full-fledged stereo amplifier.

Specifications

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight: 4,0 kg
Dimensions: 55,0 x 44,0 x 9,2 cm

Product specifications

ENGL 19-inch guitar preamp
colour: black
amplifier type: tube
tubes: 2x ECC83
number of channels: 2, Clean and Lead
Gain Lo/Hi: 2 gain versions per channel for Crunch and Heavy Lead
controls Clean/Crunch: Clean Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Clean Volume
Bright function for more sparkle on the Clean and Crunch channel
controls Soft Lead/Heavy Lead: Lead Gain, Bass, Lo Mid, Hi Mid, Treble, Lead Volume
Contour function for a Mid boost on the Lead channels
Preamp Defeat for incorporating optional preamps or FX processors
built-in 2x 1.5W mini power amp with stereo headphone output
FX loop Send, also serves as Instrument Output for optional preamps and FX processors
stereo FX-loop return
frequency-compensated stereo line output via 2 mono jacks
stereo line output via 2 mono jack for preamp or FX processor
0 to 15 dB controls for the line outputs
switch for headphone output: A) headphone/HiFi speaker, B) guitar cabinet
suitable speaker impedances: 4, 8 and 16 ohms
footswitch input 1: 6.35mm stereo jack (Clean/Lead, Gain Lo/Hi)
footswitch input 2: 6.35mm stereo jack (Preamp Defeat, Contour)
foot switch inputs suitable for optional ENGL Z-4 foot switches and Z-11 MIDI Switcher
6.35mm auxiliary input (in series with the input on the front)
maximum power consumption: 16 watts
dimensions: 19-inch rack, 1 U, depth = 260 mm
weight: 4 kg

Service promise

Bax Music Warranty This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

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