AER "Alpha" Acoustic Instrument Amplifier (40 Watt)

The Alpha is a professional, compact and powerful amplifier system. Especially developed for the enhancement of acoustic instruments, it is as well suitable for other (also electrical) instruments.

With one channel but two independant input stages (line and microphone/line) the Alpha offers you various options in signal processing. 40 Watts plus the 8" twin cone speaker system of the Alpha provides you with a well-balanced tone at all sound pressure levels. All AER systems are subtly dynamically controlled, which ensures absolute reliability in full load operation despite strikingly small sizes and little weight.

FEATURES:

• Two input stages - the starting point for professional amplification for instruments and e.g. high quality condenser microphones.
• Input one provides 48-V phantom power
• 8" twin-cone speakers and 40 watts, perfect for every rehearsal room and on smaller club stages.
• High-end DI-out to the FOH system
• Reverb as an onboard effect
• 6 kg light weight, transportable in public transports as well as hand luggage in airplanes.
• All AER amplifiers are delivered with a high quality padded Gigbag.
• Recommended for: Acoustic guitar, voice, short attack instruments such as ukulele, mandolin, banjo, violin, harmonica and voice.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Input one
  combined XLR/6.3 mm (1/4") input jack socket as high-quality line- or balanced microphone input stage 48 V phantom power, gain control.
• Input two
  6.3 mm (1/4") input jack socket as high impedance line input stage with pad (high/low attenuation) 9 V phantom power and gain control.
• Equalizer
  Three band tone controls
• Colour
  'Mid-cut-treble-boost'-filter
• Effects
  Digital reverb
• Power amp
  40W / 4 ohms, dynamic control
• Speaker system
  8" (200 mm) twin cone speaker
• Features
  headphones, line out, DI-out, external effect loop via send and return, footswitch (internal/external effect on/off )
• Dimensions
  260mm x 265mm x 235mm (10.24" x 10.43" x 9.25") H x W x D
• Weight
  6.3 kg (13.7 lbs)

This is what Michael Fix says (Australian, singer/songwriter)...
"The AER Alpha & Compact 60 have been part of my live acoustic rig since 2006, and I can't imagine being on stage without connecting my Maton guitar to an AER amplifier. It's my sound and my "safety blanket" - a compact and reliable travel companion! "