Suhr Reactive Load IR
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Suhr
Reactive Load IR
Product Info
Article Number:
455781
Brand:
Suhr
Model:
Reactive Load IR
Category:
Guitar Amp Attenuators
Price:
$922.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Suhr Reactive Load IR is a game-changer for amp tone in the studio or for silent stage use. It nails the warmth and responsiveness of a real speaker cab with surprisingly accurate impulse responses, making it ideal for players who want that tube amp saturation without the volume. If you're serious about capturing your amp's character, this is a worthwhile upgrade.
Product Description
- Suhr Reactive Load IR
- DI with Dummy Load & Loudspeaker Simulation
- A simple solution to capture the warmth and dynamics of your sound without the hassle of removing a speaker during a performance or studio recording
- Is connected in place of the speaker box and provides an 8 ohm load for your tube amp
- Creates a balanced and unbalanced signal that can be connected to recording devices
- effects and power amplifiers
- In addition to the original Suhr Reactive Load
- the Reactive Load IR adds impulse response technology that provides quick and easy access to a range of professionally microfoned loudspeakers
- 16 Preinstalled impulse responses from Suhr loudspeaker cabinets with Celestion loudspeakers
- Third-party impulse responses can be loaded via the USB port
- Controls: IR Select
- HP Level
- DI Level
- Switch: Signal 0 / + 6 dB
- Hi-Cut
- 6.3 mm Jack amplifier input
- 6.3 mm Jack thru to speaker connection
- 6.3 mm Stereo jack DI / Line Output Un-Filtered
- 6.3 mm Stereo jack DI / Line output IR
- 3.5 mm Stereo jack headphone output
- 3.5 mm Stereo jack aux In
- Power adapter connector (female connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- negative pole inside)
- Current consumption: 200 mA
- Power supply via 9 V DC power adapter
- Recommended maximum amplifier power: 100 Watts RMS
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 22.35 x 22.6 x 9.6 cm
- Weight: 3 kg
- Includes power supply
PROS
- • Exceptional speaker simulation avoids thin, lifeless amp tones
- • USB loading expands IR library beyond pre-installed options
- • Balanced DI output offers clean, professional recording signal
- • Robust Suhr build quality ensures long-term reliability.
CONS
- • Premium-priced, a significant investment for home recording setups
- • Limited speaker output; not a replacement for a full cab
- • IR selection process could be more intuitive or have a display.
Product Video
Key Features
Power Rating
100 Watts
Impedance
8 Ohms
Controls
IR Select, HP Level, DI Level, Speaker Sim Level, Phase Switch
Reactive/Resistive
Reactive
Speaker Output
Simulated Speaker Output
Weight
18 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The reactive load provides a proper impedance, preventing stress on your tubes and potentially extending their lifespan compared to a purely resistive load.
Absolutely; the USB port allows loading of third-party IRs, typically in .wav or .irs format, expanding your tonal palette significantly.
Yes, it's designed to adjust the high-frequency response of the simulated speaker, allowing you to fine-tune the overall tonal balance and compensate for any perceived roll-off.
