Tone King Ironman II Mini Attenuator

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Tone King Ironman II Mini Attenuator

Tone King

Ironman II Mini Attenuator

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 426374
Model: Ironman II Mini Attenuator
Price: $515.90

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The Tone King Ironman II Mini is a seriously useful piece for amp tone freaks. It lets you crank your tube amp for that natural saturation, even when you're recording at home or playing quiet gigs. It's ideal for players wanting to retain their amp’s character at lower volumes, especially those with higher wattage amps needing to dial back the volume.

Product Description

  • Tone King Ironman II Mini Attenuator
  • Mini Attenuator
  • Drive your tubes to their limits at bedroom volume
  • With Reactive Load technology
  • it maintains the tone and dynamics of your rig
  • Foot-switchable 3dB / 6dB solo function
  • For amplifiers with a maximum power of 30 W
  • 6-Level attenuation offers volume settings for any performance
  • session or jam
  • 3-Position presence switch tames unwanted trebles
  • Controls: Attenuation
  • Switch: Range Hi/Lo - Presence 0/-3 dB/-6 dB
  • LED: Solo on
  • Impedance: 8 Ohm
  • Footswitch: Solo
  • Amplifier input: 6.3 mm jack
  • Speaker output: 6.3 mm jack
  • Line out: 6.3 mm jack
  • Power adapter connector (coaxial socket 5.5 x 2.1 mm - negative pole inside)
  • Power supply (only for the LED) via two AA batteries or a 9 V DC power supply (not included
  • suitable power supply available under article no. #409939#)
  • True bypass
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 191 x 203 x 76 mm
  • Weight: 1.36 kg
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Reactive Load tech preserves tube saturation at low volumes
  • • 6-Level attenuation provides a wide dynamic range for versatility
  • • Footswitchable solo function offers instant volume boost for leads
  • • Presence control effectively tames harsh high frequencies in attenuations
CONS
  • • 30W power limit restricts use with very high-powered amplifiers
  • • Line out lacks balanced connectivity for professional recording setups
  • • Relatively premium-priced compared to simpler, resistive attenuators

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Key Features

Power Rating 30W max
Impedance 8 Ohm
Controls Attenuation, Range Hi/Lo, Presence 0/-3dB/-6dB
Reactive/Resistive Reactive
Speaker Output 6.3 mm jack
Weight Approximately 8 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reactive loads mimic speaker impedance more accurately, preserving the amp's dynamics and feel far better than simple resistive attenuators which often sound compressed and lifeless.
While it's rated for 30W, you *can* use it with higher wattage amps, but you'll need to keep the overall volume low to avoid damaging the attenuator’s components and potentially the amplifier itself.
It's more than a simple impedance change; the 'Hi/Lo' setting subtly adjusts the attenuation curve, offering slightly different tonal flavors depending on your amp and desired sound.

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