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IRT-Studio: The Definitive Ironheart Head for Studios





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The Laney Ironheart IRT-Studio 15-watt rackmount tube head stuffs iconic British aggression into a refined 15-watt rackmount package tailored for effortless recording and re-amping. This head’s 2U size keeps bulk at bay while boasting a 3-channel range (rhythm, lead, and clean) and the infinite flexibility of push-pull EQ. The IRT-Studio can record direct to PC, Mac, iPad, and Android devices with all the massive saturated sound of EL84 power tubes, or it can be used to power one 8- or 16-ohm extension speaker cabinet. Plus, built-in cabinet/speaker emulation makes recording possible with little more than the IRT-Studio, a DAW, and a guitar. And though optimized for studios, this head doesn’t neglect amp essentials. It includes onboard reverb, an FX loop, and a pre-boost section to match the feel and flow of any other Ironheart head, especially when paired with the included 4-way FS4-IRT footswitch. The Ironheart IRT-Studio 15-watt rackmount tube head proves great things come in 2U packages! Revolutionize your rig by ordering yours from Sweetwater today.





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Moreso than any other Ironheart head, the IRT-Studio is made for serious studio work, including re-amping! The rear panel offers T-USB output and a quarter-inch socket for re-amping dry signals through the IRT-Studio’s preamp section. Innovative T-USB facilitates a modern workflow by capturing dry and processed signals simultaneously, requiring fewer cables and less setup as you pursue quality recordings. With the IRT-Studio’s system, re-amping is always an option, even when it wasn’t the initial goal. And though optimized for the studio, the IRT-Studio can certainly be used as portable head for gigs. Just add a speaker cabinet or directly route signal to a house system via DI and built-in cabinet emulation.





Massive range and EQ





Plenty of tube heads pack a powerful punch. But no two punches are the same, which is why this head lets players shape their tone with a unique push-pull EQ system that renders basic 3-band EQ infinitely more flexible. Each EQ band packs an alternate voice. The natural pushed position keeps frequency ranges conventional, but pulling EQ knobs extends frequency bands for extreme chiseling of lows, mids, and highs. This ingenious system lets players achieve extreme frequencies common to heavy styles without requiring tons of additional gear. Alternate voices are as follows: deep/bass extends lows to be extra heavy and full; shift/mid shifts midrange lower for tighter focus and less width; and shift/treble widens the treble band for rounder, three-dimensional highs (a favorite for giving thinner pickups more presence). Moreover, you still get a traditional tone control, plus Laney’s unique dynamics knob that reigns in lows for a tighter punch or loosens them for a wider presence.





Laney amps: stunning since ’67





The journey of Laney Amplification harkens all the way back to 1967. Lyndon Laney left behind the British group Band of Joy (and members John Bonham and Robert Plant) to venture into the expanding realms of amplifier building. From Lyndon’s family garage to stacking huge stages at the disposal of some of history’s greatest groups like Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and Kiss, Laney and its legacy of high-quality amp engineering has found tremendous worldwide acclaim for decades. With a long list of sound systems and characterful heads, cabinets, combos, and pedals for guitar, bass, keyboards, and more, Laney offers a stunning lineup of top-tier products with an enviably versatile appeal.





Laney Ironheart IRT-Studio Rackmount Tube Head Features:


15 watts of powerful tube head tone made studio-friendly with a 2U rackmount design


Clean, rhythm, and lead channels with 2 fully independent channel strips


Premium hand-selected ECC83 and EL84 tubes saturate and enhance sound


Highly customizable EQ with extra push-pull functions for precise bass, treble, and mids


Footswitchable pre-boost (footswitch included) works as a solo boost or saturator


2 input options ? 15-watt power or reduced power below 1-watt RMS


Emulated speaker out keeps tone authentic and routing effortless, even without a cabinet!


XLR DI out, FX loop, and studio-grade reverb allow versatile routing and signal chain customization


Connectivity for headphones, auxiliary sources, and 8- or 16-ohm extension cabinets


Includes an FS4-IRT footswitch and rackmount wings


Compatible with PC, Mac, iPad, and Android devices