Detail 01
8 in. W (with knobs) × 7.375 in. D × 3.5 in. H (with feet)
Use these listed measurements when allocating space for the attenuator.
Product detailSKU #1500000351568
MESA/BoogiePowerHouse Reactive Load Attenuator Black 8 Ohm
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around a reactive load, the black 8 Ohm PowerHouse lets a tube amp operate with its output reduced in both of its modes. Select Load when no live speaker cabinet can be used for silent operation, or use Speaker mode, where the two rear 1/4-inch jacks function as amplifier-style speaker connections. A separate rear 1/4-inch line output can route the signal to an IR player or additional amplifier. Normal, Bright, and Warm settings provide three front-panel voicing options.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Silent tube-amp operation in setups where a live speaker cabinet cannot be used.
- Using two amplifier-style speaker connections while reducing the amplifier’s output in Speaker mode.
- Routing a rear-panel line signal to an IR player or another amplifier.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need a voicing option other than Normal, Bright, or Warm.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The unit has distinct Load and Speaker modes; only Speaker mode provides the two 1/4-inch speaker jacks.
- 02The line output is a rear 1/4-inch connection for feeding an IR player or additional amplifier.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the 8 Ohm version support silent operation?
Yes. Load mode permits silent operation when a live speaker cabinet cannot be used.
02How many speaker jacks are available in Speaker mode?
Speaker mode provides two 1/4-inch speaker jacks.
03Can I send its signal to an IR player?
Yes. Its rear 1/4-inch line output can feed an impulse-response player.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 4
- Dimensions
- 8” W (with knobs) x 7.375” D x 3.5 inch H (with feet)
