NUX Mighty 8BT MKII Amplifier
https://www.nuxaudio.com/mighty8btmkii.html
Rockers, Buskers, this Amp is for You!
The brand new MIGHTY 8BT MKII includes a 6.5” FRFR speaker with IR technology, offering you limitless tonal possibilities. By using 8 x AA batteries, this portable amp will let you busk anywhere for up to 8 hours.
The MIGHTY 8BT MKII provides a variety of effects for electric guitar and bass guitar including amp modeling and cabinet IRs. It also comes with acoustic amp modeling and acoustic IRs to let you simulate acoustic guitar tones.
There’s even an additional channel on the amp to plug in a dynamic mic, making it a great solution for live performances.
Editing and saving your presets can be done in the studio or on the go with the Mighty Amp App for your smart device (iOS/Android) or Mighty Editor™ software (Mac/PC). And you can even load 3rd party IRs through the Mighty Editor™ edit software to expand your tone. (You can load any WAV format IRs, the Mighty Editor™ will convert to 32bits/48kHz onto the device automatically.)
Note: There are 36 default IRs, and user IR slots are 18 (from 37 to 54).
The MightyAmp™ APP and Mighty Editor™ edit software lets you tweak all the signal blocks and parameters. The MIGHTY 8BT MKII includes GATE, EFX, AMP, IR, MOD, DLY and RVB signal blocks.
The MIGHTY 8BT MKII supports USB-C audio stream, meaning that it can be an USB recording interface with your favorite recording software. It supports Normal / Dry Out / Re-amp / Loopback routing, which can be adjusted via the MightyAmp™ APP or Mighty Editor™ edit software for live stream jamming with Loopback! (Loopback signal includes PC’s playback, Bluetooth audio, AUX IN signals.) Using and OTG adaptor enables you to livestream from your mobile device!
Note: Be sure to download the NUX ASIO Driver from the NUX website prior to using the MIGHTY 8BT MKII as a recording interface if you’re on a PC. If you’re a Mac user, it’s plug and play.
For iOS devices, please use the original Apple® Lightning to USB OTG adaptor.
BLUETOOTH indicator
When connecting a Bluetooth enabled device to the MIGHTY 8BT MKII, the amps’ BLUETOOTH indicator will turn solid Blue. (If not connected, the BLUETOOTH indicator will flash Blue.)
Operation: Do the following to play audio through the MIGHTY 8BT MKII via Bluetooth. Click “Settings” on your mobile device. Enter “Bluetooth”, and choose “MIGHTY 8BT MKII”. Once connected to the MIGHTY 8BT MKII’s Bluetooth audio, you will hear a connection sound.
MightyAmp™ APP connects with the device.
Operation: Launch the MightyAmp™ APP on your mobile phone, and press “Settings” to choose “Current Amp” as “MIGHTY LITE BT MKII”, then “Click to Scan Devices”. The APP will find the “MIGHTY LITE BT MKII”. Now select it, and the APP will connect with the device.
GAIN knob: GAIN controls AMP model’s gain.
LEVE knob: LEVEL controls AMP model’s master volume.
TONE knob: TONE controls AMP model’s Presence / Bright switch / Tone.
PRESET switch/indicator: While the device is engaged, you can press the PRESET switch to change the preset from 1~7. The indicator will display colors related to specific presets.
Note: You can adjust which preset can be ACTIVE while you press the PRESET switch through MightyAmp™ APP or Mighty Editor™ edit software. (ACTIVE function)
MightyAmp™ APP example: Choose preset 1, 3, 5, 7 and press Active icon, then the device will know preset 1, 3, 5, 7 will be chosen while you press the PRESET switch.
Mighty Editor™ example: Click ☑ icon, the 7 PRESETS will be COLORED, then choose the ones you want to active, like 1, 3, 5, 7. Then press ☑ icon again, Mighty Editor™ will show current preset, and according to the interface, you will see which is be chosen with ☑.
1/4” (6.35mm) MIC jack, MIC LEVEL knob, REV. SEND knob
REVERB knob: Controls RVB (REVERB) mix level.
1/4” MIC jack: Connect a dynamic microphone.
MIC LEVEL knob: Adjust the dynamic microphone input level.
REV. SEND knob:
Adjust the REVERB mix level related to RVB.
DLY knob: Controls Delay mix level by default. By using the DRUM S-TAP switch, this knob can also adjust the delay time and repeat parameters. Keep reading to learn more.
DRUM VOL pot,
DRUM S-TAP switch & indicator
DRUM VOL pot controls the drum machine volume.
DRUM S-TAP switch & indicator: Press it to start / stop the drum machine. The Smart Tap Tempo adjusts the drum tempo. While the drum machine plays back, the indicator will flash “GREEN” in time with the drum BPM. To set a new tempo, simply tap this switch in succession to the desired tempo. This switch also includes a secondary function specific to the DLY block. Press and Hold the switch to change the indicator’s color to RED, which enables you to access the DLY TIME parameter. Once accessed, just use the DLY knob to alter the value. Press and hold the switch again to change the indicator’s color to ORANGE, which enables you to access the REPEAT parameter. Just like before, use the DLY knob to alter this parameter.
＊If you want to change the drum style, just use the MightyAmp™ APP or Mighty Editor™ edit software.
USB port
This port if for the Mighty Editor™ edit software, USB audio stream, and Firmware updates. Please note that the USB port cannot be used to power the amp.
Recording:
For WIN OS, please go to the product page to download ASIO driver for recording.
For MAC OS, the device supports CORE AUDIO, so there is no need for driver.
Firmware Update:
Connect to your PC via USB, then press and hold the DRUM S-TAP switch and turn on the device to enter to DFU (Device Firmware Update) mode. Then use the DFU updater software to update the firmware. (You can get the firmware and firmware update guide on the product page.)
Features
8 watts with 6.5” FRFR speaker portable Modeling Amplifier.
MIC input.
TSAC-HD (White-Box) Amp Modeling algorithm offers realistic playability & feedback.
512 samples IR resolution. (36 premium built-in IRs and 18 user slots for 3rd party)
7 presets with ACTIVE functions. (PRESET switch toggles ACTIVE ones sequentially.)
GATE, EFX, AMP, IR, MOD, DLY, RVB effect blocks.
White-box algorithm EFX offers analog response and natural chaos.
Patch Level function for each preset.
Drum machine.
Intuitive MightyAmp™ APP & Mighty Editor™ edit software(3rd party IR loader).
USB-C: Mighty Editor™ edit software communication, USB audio stream, and Firmware update.
8 x AA batteries can drive 8 hrs.
Specifications
INSTRUMNET Input Impedance: 1MΩ
MIC Input Impedance: 6.2kΩ
AUX In Impedance: 9.1KΩ
Headphone Output: 280mW+280mW(To 33 ohms load)
Sampling Rate: 48KHz/32-bit
System Latency: 1.42ms
Current Draw: 12V DC 170mA
Speaker: 6.5”, 4Ω, 10W
Dimensions: 240(L)X 166(W)X 220(H)mm
Weight: 2.96kg
