Description
The Boss IR-2 packs powerful amp and cabinet modeling technology into a compact, user-friendly stompbox, making it the go-to amp-in-a-box solution for the working musician. With 11 premium amp and cabinet settings, a 3-band EQ, and an Ambience knob, the IR-2 has everything performers need to dial in top-notch tones in seconds. If you've been searching for an easy-to-use amp modeler that sounds fantastic, you can't beat the Boss IR-2.
Featuring 11 different amp and cabinet emulations, the IR-2 has a sound to suit any setting. Whether you're looking to capture that vintage tube amp warmth or something more crunchy and modern, this pedal has the tools to get you there. And, while the amps are paired with Celestion Digital IRs that sound nice and polished, users can load their own personal cab IRs into the IR-2 using the USB-C input.
Once you've selected an amp setting, you can tweak the IR-2's sound with the 3-band EQ. Then, use the Ambience control to add depth and space to your tone - this is an excellent way to thicken the sound of guitars with single-coil pickups.
What else does the Boss IR-2 have in store? With a send/return loop, musicians can patch modulation and time-based effects into their signal chain after the amp emulation, a trick guitarists have used for decades to enhance their tone. Plus, this pedal has a dedicated headphone output, making it an excellent practice tool.
Using an amp modeler can be intimidating, but the Boss IR-2 makes it painless - just select an amp you like, tweak the EQ to taste, and you'll have a studio-grade sound that's perfect for recording and performing. Reach out today to add this incredible amp modeling pedal to your collection!
Specs
Sampling Frequency: 96 kHz
AD Conversion: 24 bits + AF method
DA Conversion: 32 bits
Processing: 32-bit floating point
IR cabinet data format: Mono, Maximum 500 ms, 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16 bits linear/24 bits linear/32-bit floating point
Preset IR cabinet: 11
User IR cabinet slot: 11 (These are the same as the preset IR cabinets)
Nominal Input Level: INPUT, RETURN: -20 dBu
Maximum Input Level: INPUT, RETURN: +7 dBu
Input Impedance: INPUT, RETURN: 1 MΩ
Nominal Output Level: OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B, SEND, PHONES: -20 dBu
Maximum Output Level: OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B, SEND, PHONES: +7 dBu
Output Impedance: OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B, SEND: 1 kΩ, PHONES: 44 Ω
Recommended Load Impedance: OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B, SEND: 10 kΩ or greater, PHONES: 44 Ω or greater
Bypass: Buffered bypass
Power Supply: Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22, commercially available), AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)
Current Draw: 160 mA
SKU: IR2
