BOSS Katana Mini

Started by Elantric, June 23, 2017, 04:07:04 AM

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Katana Mini http://www.guitarcenter.com/Boss/KTN-MINI-Katana-Mini-Guitar-Amplifier.gc
https://www.boss.info/us/products/katana-mini/










OVERVIEW   
BOSS Katana amps have received accolades from guitarists everywhere for their fantastic sound and feel, onboard effects and great value. Now, the Katana-Mini makes serious Katana tone accessible in a small, go-anywhere amp that runs on batteries. Offering sound quality that far exceeds other amps in its class, this miniature powerhouse features an authentic multi-stage analog gain circuit for big, expressive sound, plus a traditional analog EQ and an onboard tape-style delay. Ultra-compact and travel-ready, the Katana-Mini delivers inspiring Katana tone anywhere you want to play.

Specially Designed for Top-Quality Sound
Unlike typical small, battery-powered guitar amps that offer so-so sound quality, the Katana-Mini produces big, full tone that inspires you to plug in and play for hours at a time. BOSS's comprehensive design approach includes a custom speaker, advanced hardware, refined circuitry, and special component selection, which all work together to produce maximum sound quality in a minimum footprint. The amp also incorporates BOSS's decades of research in energy efficient design, providing class-defying power and punch from only six AA-size batteries.

Inspiring Tones, Ready to Rock
The Katana-Mini's all-analog input circuitry includes multiple gain stages that drive three classic sound settings, offering the same cascaded gain approach found in high-end amp designs. This is what gives the Katana-Mini its satisfying tone and quick, interactive feel, with distortion that's easily controlled with input volume and picking strength. Inspired by BOSS's flagship Waza amp, the Katana-Mini's Brown setting delivers expressive, high-gain tones rich with harmonics, perfect for heavy riffs and soaring solos. Crunch provides overdrive that's ideal for rock rhythms and bluesy leads, while Clean offers up crisp, sparkling tones with punchy dynamic response.

Analog Tone Stack and Onboard Delay
In contrast to the limited EQs found in other small amps, the Katana-Mini comes equipped with a genuine three-band analog tone stack. This provides natural sound shaping via familiar bass, mid, and treble controls, just like the tone stack in a full-size stage amp. In addition, you can enhance your sound further with the Katana-Mini's cool tape-style delay. Using the dedicated time and level knobs, it's simple to dial in everything from subtle reverb-like ambience to long, warm delay repeats.

Jam at Home or Grab and Go
Thanks to the Katana-Mini's advanced-yet-compact design, you can plug into serious guitar tone any time and any place. Weighing just under three pounds, it sits easily on a tabletop or shelf at home. And with the integrated handle and battery operation, it's easy and convenient to grab the amp and play anywhere you want, indoors or out. With the aux input, you can even plug in your smartphone and jam along with your personal music library or tracks streamed from the web. And for private practice and recording situations, you'll want to take advantage of the phones/recording output, which features special cabinet voicing for real mic'd amp tone.


Features
Great Katana tone in a highly portable amp
Rich, full sound that far exceeds other amps in its class
Authentic multi-stage analog gain circuit and three-band analog tone stack
Three versatile amp types: Brown, Crunch, and Clean
Built-in tape-style delay for warm ambience
Aux input for jamming with music from a smartphone
Phones/recording output with cabinet voicing
SPECIFICATIONS   
Power: 7W
Single input
Nominal Input Level:
Input -10 dBu (1 M ohm)
Speaker: 1x4
Controls: 3-band EQ, Type switch, gain, volume, delay time, delay level
-Connectors
Aux. input: -10 dBu (20 k ohm)
Headphone/recording output
Power Supply:
Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 6
Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 6
AC adaptor (sold separately)
Current Draw: 350 mA
Expected battery life under continuous use: Approximately 7 hours
Rechargeable Ni-MH battery: Approximately 9 hours (When using batteries having a capacity of 2500 mAh.)
Dimensions: 9-1/16 x 4-5/8 x 7-1/8 in. (230 x 116 x 181 mm)
Weight (including batteries): 2 lb. 11 oz. (1.2 kg)
Includes: Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 6







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Bummer no USB so what you see is what you get with no firmware updates and no access to sneaky amps

Brak(E)man

Quote from: admsustainiac on June 23, 2017, 09:06:04 AM
Bummer no USB so what you see is what you get with no firmware updates and no access to sneaky amps

I would have got one in a heartbeat if ....
Another shot in the foot !
swimming with a hole in my body

I play Country music too, I'm just not sure which country it's from...

"The only thing worse than a guitar is a guitarist!"
- Lydia Lunch

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sixeight



Add an external speaker to the Katana mini. The mod could probably be made with just a jack chassis that switches off the internal speaker. I like the enthusiasm of the guy. Can't watch it without smiling.

fificap

Whaou, i like this guy  :D

The mod seems very nice. I'm just curious about impedance, can it be dangerous for the katana mini or the cab?
I know it is not as sensible than for a tube amp, but is there some combination to avoid?

Thanks again for this video, this guy is very good !

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Modding the Boss Katana Mini for Rechargeable Batteries

http://web.archive.org/web/20200509024435/https://www.cctv.fm/post/modding-the-boss-katana-mini










BuleriaChk

I was really underwhelmed with this amp until I put an OD-200 in front of it.  Then WOW!