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IRT-SLS: Portable Ironheart Tone up to 300 Watts!





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The Laney Ironheart IRT-SLS 300-watt tube head stuffs iconic British aggression into a portable hybrid tube head tailored for effortless performance, recording, and re-amping. The IRT-SLS’s travel-friendly size boasts a 3-channel range (rhythm, lead, and clean) and the infinite flexibility of push-pull EQ. A tube preamp and two hand-selected ECC83 tubes infuse output with natural saturation. At the same time, the power section offers outsized output with the choice between high power and standard modes (up to 300 watts or 60 watts, respectively). Slim dimensions and a bold sound make the IRT-SLS an invaluable companion for gigs when paired with a compatible cabinet. Studio-minded musicians will also find the IRT-SLS is an exceptional studio workhorse complete with built-in cabinet/speaker emulation and direct recording support for PC, Mac, iPad, and Android devices. Moreover, the IRT-SLS guarantees staggering convenience with built-in reverb, an FX loop, and a pre-boost section that all match the feel and flow of any other Ironheart head, especially when paired with the included 4-way FS4-IRT footswitch. The Ironheart IRT-SLS 300-watt hybrid tube head proves that aggressive modern features and massive power will easily fit in a little box! Revolutionize your rig by ordering yours from Sweetwater today.





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The IRT-SLS is a powerhouse onstage but also in the studio! The rear panel offers T-USB output and a quarter-inch socket for re-amping dry signals through the head’s tube 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-SLS’ system, re-amping is always an option, even when it wasn’t the initial goal. Built-in cabinet emulation keeps sound full and robust when recording directly and even makes it possible to gig with no cabinet! Just switch cabinet emulation on and route the signal to a house system via an XLR DI on the rear panel.





Massive range and EQ





Plenty of amp 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-SLS 300-watt Hybrid Tube Head Features:


Ultra-compact hybrid tube head power with convenient features for routing and recording


Mode choices of high power (up to 300 watts) or standard power (up to 60 watts)


Tube-powered preamp section with two hand-selected ECC83 tubes for saturated sonics


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


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


XLR DI out, FX loop, reverb, and speaker emulation allow versatile routing and signal chain customization


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


Ready for re-amping ? built-in T-USB simultaneously records dry and wet signal as separate tracks!


Compatible with PC, Mac, iPad, and Android devices