Traditional Tube Tone Meets Modern Flexibility
Built with pure vintage vibes in mind, the ENGL Ravager IR brilliantly dishes out traditional tube-driven tone with modern output controls in a space-saving (and back-saving!) form. This 2-channel amp, encased in a roadworthy metal frame, houses a sonically versatile circuit consisting of ECC83 preamp tubes and a pair of EL84 power amp tubes to deliver 20 watts of authentic tube tone that’s ready to rock the house. Playing in a smaller venue or needing extra saturation at lower volumes? Power selection can be dialed down to 5 watts and 1 watt, giving you delightful, cranked tube tone at any volume level. Moreover, you’ll enjoy high-quality, pro-grade tone without the need for an external speaker cabinet, courtesy of the built-in IR Loader and XLR/Headphone outputs. Equally primed for the stage, your home studio, or even your coffee table, the Ravager IR is your next amplifier companion for wherever your journey takes you.
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Power and output that work with you
Regardless of your performance situation, the Ravager IR adapts to your evolving needs as a player. Sweetwater’s gigging guitarists are quick to note the usefulness of the Power Soak. With 20-watt, 5-watt, and 1-watt options, the Ravager IR handles arena rock volume and subdued power with equal aplomb. Don’t want to fuss around with finding the “sweet spot” during mic placement? The built-in IR loader has four available IRs to choose from (three of them can be replaced with your own favorite IRs via USB), and with the XLR balanced output, you get cab-and-mic sounds direct to any live console or recording interface — no additional miking needed. When you reach “quiet time” at home and inspiration strikes, flip the Power Soak to the “Speaker Off” position and plug in your headphones. You’ll enjoy the same great tone from the Ravager IR as you would plugging straight into a mixing console.
Pure tube-driven tone
All the modern features of the Ravager IR, such as the Power Soak and IR Loader, offer the flexibility needed for all your musical endeavors, but at its core, this is a traditional tube head. The Ravager IR’s analog path of ECC83/12AX7 and EL84 tubes delivers authentic, touch-sensitive tone, offering everything from vintage warmth to modern metal meltdown. Effortlessly dial in your best tones with the shared 3-band EQ and independent Clean and Lead Gain controls, ranging from sparkling cleans to classic rock-infused grit. Moreover, the responsiveness of the traditional tube circuitry also makes the Ravager IR a great pedal platform for your favorite stompboxes.
ENGL Ravager IR Features:
- All analog, 20W tube-driven amp head infused with modern direct outputs in a lightweight, portable size
- ECC83/12AX7 preamp tubes and EL84 power tubes deliver a blend of warmth and punch to your tone
- 2 channels offer a wide scope of tone, from crystalline cleans, mid-gain saturation, and blistering high gain
- Built-in Power Soak adjusts power output from 20W to 5W to 1W, as well as disables the speaker output to adjust to any environment
- Headphone output allows for silent practicing without a separate speaker cabinet
- XLR output with IR loader enables direct-to-console cab tone for any recording or live scenario
- USB connectivity manages 3 user-configurable IR slots
