Tone King Ironman II Attenuator

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Tone King Ironman II Attenuator

Tone King

Ironman II Attenuator

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 464530
Model: Ironman II Attenuator
Price: $962.50

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The Tone King Ironman II is a serious attenuator for players who demand full tube tone at manageable volumes. Its reactive load technology truly preserves the amp’s character, unlike many resistive attenuators, and the DI output is a huge bonus for recording and live work. This is ideal for high-wattage amp owners wanting bedroom-friendly practice or studio recording without sacrificing their amp's core sound.

Product Description

  • Tone King Ironman II Attenuator
  • Power Attenuator
  • Full tube compression at room volume
  • Reactive Load Technology preserves the tone and dynamics of the amp
  • Footswitchable 3 dB / 6 dB solo function
  • 6-Level damping provides volume settings for every performance
  • session or home
  • 3-Position presence switch tames unwanted highs
  • XLR DI Out with Speaker Simulation
  • Power rating: 100 W RMS
  • Can be used as a dummy load to provide a correct load for your amplifier without speakers being connected
  • Impedance: 4
  • 8 or 16 ohms
  • Control: Attenuation
  • Switches: Range Hi / Lo
  • Solo On / Off
  • Presence 0 / -3db / -6dB
  • Impedance
  • DI Level -10 / -30 dB
  • Axis Cone / Edge
  • Ground Lift
  • LED: Solo On
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 241 x 260 x 95 mm
  • Weight: 6.8 kg
  • Includes 12 V DC power supply and foot switch (solo on / off)
  • Made in USA

*Connections:*

  • Amplifier input: 6.3 mm jack
  • Speaker output: 2x 6.3 mm jack
  • Line Out: 6.3 mm jack
  • Line Out: 6.3 mm jack
  • DI Out: XLR
  • Solo footswitch connection: 6.3 mm jack
  • Power supply connection: coaxial connection 5.5 x 2.1 mm
  • negative polarity inside
PROS
  • • Reactive Load Tech preserves amp's dynamic response convincingly
  • • 6-level damping offers precise volume attenuation for varied needs
  • • XLR DI output with speaker simulation is a gig-ready convenience
  • • Presence control effectively tames harsh high frequencies in high gain settings
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, a significant investment for most guitarists
  • • Relatively heavy for portable use; 6.8 kg is noticeable
  • • While versatile, excels most with higher wattage tube amps

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Key Features

Power Rating 100 W RMS
Impedance 4, 8, 16 ohms
Controls Attenuation, Range Hi/Lo, Solo On/Off, Presence, Impedance, DI Level, Axis Cone/Edge, Ground Lift
Reactive/Resistive Reactive
Speaker Output XLR DI Out with Speaker Simulation
Weight 6.8 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

It subtly alters the speaker simulation's response, mimicking the tonal differences between a speaker cone's center and edge – useful for dialing in specific character.
While it *can* be used, a lower wattage amp might clip easily; the reactive load is most effective when paired with an amp designed for higher wattage output.
The speaker simulation provides a surprisingly convincing response, although it's not a perfect substitute for a real speaker cabinet – a great tool for recording or quiet stage monitoring.

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