The VOX AV30 30W Analog Guitar Amp is a tube, two-channel, analogue guitar amplifier designed to provide a variety of analogue amp tones for guitarists playing live and recording in the studio. It features a 10" speaker and delivers 30W RMS at 4 Ohms.
The preamp section offers eight different preamp circuits, ranging from smooth and clean to thick and distorted. It utilises a 12AX7 tube, and has switchable Fat and Bright circuits. Each channel has controls for bass, middle, treble, gain, and volume. The power amp section incorporates a 12AX7 tube. Switches are provided for different voices and damping settings.
Three independent, analogue-voiced, digital effects (chorus, delay, and reverb) are available. Each effect features adjustable parameters and an on/off switch. Integrate your stompboxes via the mono 1/4” effects loop. A dedicated 1/4” input is provided for connection to a VOX VFS2 or VFS5 footswitch (both available separately).
Connect a smartphone, MP3 player, or laptop to the 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo aux input, then play along with your favourite tracks. Plug in headphones via the 3.5mm stereo headphone jack to practice without disturbing neighbours.
Key Features:
Configuration
- 30W RMS at 4 Ohms.
- External speaker output (4 Ohms)
- Two channels.
- Mono effects loop.
Cabinet
- Single 10" speaker.
- The speaker is installed from the front so that the sound will emanate from a projecting position, creating a wider sound field.
- Left and right edges are significantly rounded, allowing the sound to project widely.
- The speaker is mounted asymmetrically to prevent internal standing waves and deliver a flatter frequency response.
- By mounting the speaker on the cabinet frame, the entire cabinet receives the vibration of the speaker and creates a resonance appropriate for the amp.
- The proprietary bass-reflex structure ensures a natural sound balance.
- A horizontal sound post unifies the vibrations of the rear and the baffle.
Tube Circuits
- 12AX7 tube in preamp
- Bright and Fat switches for preamp stage
- 12AX7 tube in power amp
- Power amp Bias switch provides modern and vintage voices
- Power amp Reactor switch offers two damping settings, flat and tight or dynamic and loose
Eight All-Analogue Preamp Circuits
- Clean 1: Clean 2x12 combo amplifier reproduction with large amounts of headroom, smooth high-end, and thick low-end.
- Clean 2: 4x10 combo amplifier reproduction with thick, strong overdrive.
- Crunch 1: VOX AC15 EF86 channel simulation with many variations of crunch.
- Crunch 2: Reproduction of post-1964 era VOX AC30 Top Boost with bell-chime clean and dynamic overdrive.
- OD 1: Reproduction that embodies classic rock tones of the '70s.
- OD 2: Reproduction representative of hard rock overdrive of the '80s.
- H.Gain 1: Reproduction of high-gain amplifier circa 1990s, ideal for anything from a heavy riff to a thick lead solo.
- H.Gain 2: Highest gain, suitable for 7-string or drop tuning.
Analogue-Voiced Digital Effects
- Independently selectable chorus, delay, and reverb.
- Adjustable effects output level.
- Variable chorus speed.
- Adjustable delay and reverb time.
Additional Controls
- Per-channel gain and volume controls.
- Per-channel bass, middle, and treble controls.
- Variable master volume.
Additional Features
- 3.5mm (1/8") stereo aux input.
- 3.5mm (1/8") stereo headphone output.
- Mono 1/4" effects loop.
- 1/4" footswitch jack.
