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Headload Guitar Amp Load Box

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Overview

Combination speaker attenuator and simulator that safely handles up to 130 watts RMS.

The Headload is a combination load box and attenuator that is capable of handling up to 130-watts RMS of continuous power and peaks of 180 watts. Inserted between the head and cabinet, it allows the Show More

Specs

Headload Guitar Amp Load Box Specifications:

Audio Circuit Type: Reactive attenuation circuit with active equalization
Frequency Response: 90Hz at -3dB to 4KHz at -6dB, Low EQ: +/- 9dB @ 80Hz, High EQ: +/- 9dB @ 6Khz
Low & high resonance: 60Hz & 6.5KHz, shelving filter 6dB/octave slope, +12dB at 20% load setting, +9dB at 40% load setting, +6dB at 60% load setting, +3dB at 80% load setting, None at 100% load setting
Headphone output power: 400mW into 32Ohms
Headphones impedance: 32Ohms or higher recommended
Gain: -40dB typical
Intermodulation Distortion: <0.05%
Noise: -104dbu Unweighted
Input Impedance: 8Ohms
Output Impedance: 250Ohms
Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.05%
Gain Reduction: Variable from 100% to 0%
Equalization: Low & high frequency shelving
Load: Available in 4Ohms, 8Ohms, and 16Ohms
Power: Radial +/-15V 400mA power supply
Construction: 14 gauge steel chassis and outer shell
Finish: Durable powder coat
Size (LxWxD): 6.05" x 12" x 3.45" (154mm x 305mm x 87.6mm)
Weight: 8lb. (3.63kg)
Conditions: For use in dry locations only between 5C and 40C
Warranty: Radial 3-year, transferable

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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Titanium dioxide (airborne, unbound particles of respirable size), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Lead, which is known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Headload Guitar Amp Load Box

Combination speaker attenuator and simulator that safely handles up to 130 watts RMS.

Headload Guitar Amp Load Box Specifications:

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