Hughes & Kettner Red Box 5 Cab Simulator / Direct Out

Hughes & Kettner Red Box 5 Cab Simulator / Direct Out

Condition: Excellent
Type: Cabinet Simulator & DI Box
Includes: Original box and manual (if applicable)
Made in: Germany

Overview

The Hughes & Kettner Red Box 5 is a professional-grade cabinet simulator and direct output box that delivers authentic, amp-like tone straight to the board — without the need for a mic’d cabinet. Perfect for live performance, recording, or silent practice, the Red Box 5 captures the dynamic character of a real guitar speaker while offering flexible tone-shaping options.

With five distinct cabinet voicings, a Ground Lift switch, and Line/Speaker input modes, this compact DI box makes it easy to achieve consistent tone anywhere. Whether you’re running it after an amp head, into an interface, or directly to front-of-house, the Red Box 5 provides the clarity, punch, and realism that have made it a studio standard for decades.

Features

• Five cabinet simulations: 1x12 Combo, 2x12 Combo, 4x12 Classic, 4x12 Modern, and 4x10 Vintage

• Selectable input modes: Line or Speaker

• Balanced XLR output for direct connection to mixers, interfaces, or PA systems

• Ground Lift switch to eliminate hum and noise

• Passive design — no external power required

• Rugged metal housing built for professional stage use

• Compact and pedalboard-friendly size

• Designed and made in Germany with Hughes & Kettner precision

Specs

• Input: ¼” Line or Speaker Input (selectable switch)

• Output: Balanced XLR (Cab Sim Out)

• Cabinet Simulations: 5 selectable options

• Controls: Cabinet Type, Input Mode, Ground Lift

• Frequency Response: Optimized for guitar amp voicings

• Power: Passive (no power required)

• Dimensions: 4.7" x 2.5" x 1.5"

• Weight: 0.8 lbs

• Construction: Steel chassis

• Made In: Germany