Blackstar HT STAGE 60 212 MkII User Manual

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Owner’s Manual
Blackstar Amplification Ltd, Beckett House, 14 Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5AW, UK
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Whilst the information contained herein is correct at the time of publication, due to our policy of constant improvement
and development, Blackstar Amplification Ltd reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice.
Designed and Engineered by
Blackstar Amplification UK
119410M-1 07/17
HT STAGE 60 112 MkII
HT STAGE 60 212 MkII
HT STAGE 100 MkII

Blackstar HT STAGE 60 212 MkII Specifications

General

Power Output	60 Watts
Effects Loop	Yes
Reverb	Yes
Footswitch	Included
Type	Guitar Amplifier
Technology Type	Valve
Speaker Configuration	2 x 12"
Channels	2
Valve Complement	2 x EL34

Summary

Owner's Manual

Blackstar HT Stage MkII Amplifiers

Owner's manual for the Blackstar HT Stage MkII series of guitar amplifiers.

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Guidelines

Read and follow all instructions for safe operation and maintenance.

Electrical Hazard Warnings

Warnings to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock.

Safety Precautions and Warnings

Internal Voltage and Servicing Advice

Caution regarding high internal voltages and user-serviceable parts.

Environmental and Usage Restrictions

Guidelines on cleaning, placement, and exposure to liquids or heat.

Hearing Damage and Noise Levels

Advice on avoiding permanent hearing damage from high sound levels.

Introduction

Product Philosophy and Design

Thank you note and overview of the Blackstar design and development process.

Amplifier Features

Channel Voices and Tone Shaping

Details on Clean and Overdrive channel voices and the ISF control.

Connectivity and Recording

Information on USB audio output and emulated outputs for recording.

Front Panel Controls

Clean Channel Operation

Description of controls for the Clean channel including Volume, Voice, Bass, and Treble.

Overdrive Channel 1 Controls

Controls for the OD 1 channel including Select, Gain, Volume, and Voice.

Overdrive Channel 2 Controls

Controls for the OD 2 channel including Select, Gain, Volume, and Voice.

Front Panel Controls (Cont.)

EQ, Master, and Power Controls

Details on EQ, ISF, Resonance, Presence, Volume, Power, and Standby controls.

Rear Panel Connections

Power, Fuses, and Speaker Outputs

Mains input, fuse specifications, and various speaker output impedance options.

Rear Panel Connections (Cont.)

Emulated Outputs and Effects Loop

Emulated outputs (XLR, Jack, USB) and Effects Loop send/return details.

Reverb and Footswitch Sockets

Reverb voicing switch and sockets for footswitch control.

Rear Panel Connections (Cont. II)

USB Audio and Kensington Lock

USB audio connection for recording and Kensington security slot.

Technical Specifications

HT Stage 60 112 MkII Specifications

Power, valves, weight, dimensions, and footswitch details for the 60W 1x12 model.

HT Stage 60 212 MkII Specifications

Power, valves, weight, dimensions, and footswitch details for the 60W 2x12 model.

HT Stage 100 MkII Specifications

Power, valves, weight, dimensions, and footswitch details for the 100W model.