Laney LA-Studio 3W Valve Amp Head

Building on the foundations laid in the ’60s by the iconic Supergroup family of amps, the Laney LA-Studio is a pure-bread valve amp with all the benefits of a digital plugin. Designed with recording in mind, the LA-Studio is a low-powered head loaded with industry-leading Two Notes Torpedo technology. This provides a direct connection to virtual Laney cabinets and Two Notes’ DynIR library for a super simple and immersive recording experience. 

The LA-Studio comes pre-loaded with six virtual cabinets, with the option to create your own and load them straight into the amp. A DI output gives you the freedom to plug the LA-Studio directly into a PA system or your favourite recording interface, perfectly capturing its tone without the need for a cab or microphone.

Just as the original Laney Supergroup was the amp of choice for Black Sabbath legend Tony Iommi, the LA-Studio is THE amp used by Tony in his studio today! Boasting classic British tones courtesy of three ECC83 preamp valves and a single 12BH7 in the power stage, the LA-Studio shares the same legendary passive tone stack and non-master volume gain structure that made the original Supergroup so popular. A built-in power break function allows you to drop the wattage down from 3W to 0.5W without affecting your tone, making it the perfect amp for your recording environment.

Key Features

• Modern Vintage – Based on Laney’s legendary Supergroup amp, reimagined with modern, player-friendly features.
• Low-Power Class AB Power Stage – Pure, organic valve tones at a volume that is perfect for home practice and recording.
• Industry-Leading Two Notes Technology – Loaded with full Two Notes Torpedo Module with all the benefits and convenience of a digital plugin.
• Pre-Loaded Cabinets – Comes loaded with 6 virtual Laney cabinets with the option of designing your own and loading them straight into the amp.
• Two Notes Torpedo Emulated DI Output – Plug the LA-Studio directly into a PA system or recording interface for incredible direct tones without the need for a cab or mic.
• Power Brake – Valve amps typically need to be cranked to get the best out of them. The LA-Studio’s output can be knocked down from 3W to 0.5W whilst keeping your precious tone in tact!

Specifications

General

• Model: LA-Studio
• Nominal Supply Voltage: 100V~, 120V~, 220-240V~ Factory set
• Mains Fuse: 100-120V~ = T500mA L 250V, 220-240V~ = T250mA L 250V
• Power Consumption: 40W
• Technology: Valve
• Channels: 2

Electronics

• Output Wattage: 3W / 0.1W in Brake Mode
• Outputs: 1×8 & 1×16 ohm speaker outputs, Midi Out/Thru 5 pin DIN, Phones Out Stereo 3.5mm, Balanced DI Out, Male XLR (With Two Notes emulation) and Ground Lift switch)
• Inputs: CH1, Bass & Treble Input Sockets (Input Impedance 1Mohm, Sensitivity 15mV), CH2, Bass & Treble Input Sockets (Input Impedance 140Kohm, Sensitivity 30mV), Midi In 5 pin DIN, USB Type A, to control Two Notes
• Controls: Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence, Gain, Power Switch, Brake Switch, Virtual cabinet 6W selector switch
• Effects Loop: None

Valves

• Preamp Valves: 3x ECC83 Large Plate Preamp Tubes
• Power Amp Valves: 1x 12BH7 Power Tube

Other Features

• Peak led, for Two Notes
• Rugged plywood construction covered in hardwearing black vinyl
• Full internal reactive load for silent operation without a cabinet

Dimensions

• Unit Dimensions (HWD): 229 x 520 x 200 mm (9″ x 20.5″ x 7.9″)
• Net Weight: 7.8Kg, 17.2 lbs