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BOSS - Waza Tube Amp Expander

Description

Bringing together a diverse range of professional tone tools for the very first time, the Waza Tube Amp Expander elevates the tube amp experience to a new level of versatility for stage performing and studio recording. This amazing device does it all - it's a variable reactive load box, active analog power stage, mic'd cab simulator, IR loader, and recording interface, all in one integrated unit that's road-ready and easy to use. With extensive connectivity, built-in BOSS effects, 10 fully customizable rig setups, and deep real-time control, you have unparalleled creative command for any scenario. Packed to the max with breakthrough BOSS innovations, the Waza Tube Amp Expander is an essential companion for every tube amp player.

Features
* Advanced variable reactive load circuit with discrete analog components supports tube amps up to 150 watts
* User-adjustable impedance tuning correctly matches the reactive load to your amp, retaining its natural tone, dynamic feel, and distortion characteristics
* 10 recallable rig settings for storing favourite setups
* Deep real-time performance control via GA-FC/FS-series footswitches and MIDI I/O
* Built-in 100-watt Class AB power amplifier with discrete analog design and seamless volume control
* Powerful DSP section with 32-bit AD/DA, 32-bit floating-point processing, and 96 kHz sampling rate
* Customizable stereo effects with premium tone quality: compressor, delay, reverb, and four EQs
* Seven mic'd cabinet emulations with five selectable mic types, plus four slots for loading user speaker IRs
* External effects loop with selectable series/parallel operation and control jack for switching amp channels
* Parallel speaker outputs for connecting up to two cabs for gigging
* Balanced XLR line outputs (mono and L/R stereo) for connecting to FOH console, stage monitors, and recording devices
* Headphones output for quiet practice with cranked-up amp tones
* Dedicated editor software (Mac/Windows)
* USB for direct audio recording and editor communication

Specifications

FROM TUBE AMP Input
* Maximum Input Power: 150 W
* Input Impedance: 4/8/16 ohms (selectable)
* Safety Load (power off): 16 ohms

TO SPEAKER Output
* Rated Power Output: 100 W (8 ohms)
* Load Impedance: 4-16 ohms

Nominal Output Level
* LINE OUT L/R: +4 dBu
* LINE OUT MONO (FOH): +4 dBu

FX LOOP Nominal Output Level: -10/+4 dBu (selectable)

Maximum Output Level
* LINE OUT L/R: +20 dBu
* LINE OUT MONO (FOH): +20 dBu
* FX LOOP SEND: +6 dBu (-10) /+20 dBu (+4)

Input Impedance: FX LOOP RETURN: 1 M ohm

Output Impedance
* LINE OUT L/R: 600 ohms
* LINE OUT MONO (FOH): 600 ohms
* FX LOOP SEND: 1 k ohm

Connectors
* FROM TUBE AMP jack: 1/4-inch phone type
* SPEAKER OUT jacks (OUT A, OUT B): 1/4-inch phone type
* LINE OUT L/R connectors: XLR type
* LINE OUT MONO (FOH) connector: XLR type
* PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
* SEND jack: 1/4-inch phone type
* RETURN jack: 1/4-inch phone type
* FX LOOP jack: 1/4-inch phone type
* GA-FC jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
* AMP CTL jack: 1/4-inch phone type
* USB COMPUTER port: USB B type
* MIDI (IN, THRU/OUT) connectors
* AC IN jack

Power Consumption: 100 W

Accessories: Owner's manual

SIZE AND WEIGHT
Width: 380 mm (15 inches)
Depth: 296 mm (11-11/16 inches)
Height: 110 mm (4-3/8 inches)
Weight: 6.8 kg (15 lbs)