Hughes & Kettner Red Box MkII Cabinetulator Analog Direct Box and Speaker Simulator

The direct box pictured is the actual one you will receive! 

The Hughes & Kettner Red Box MkII Cabinetulator is a professional direct box and speaker cabinet simulator designed to deliver authentic guitar cabinet tones directly to a mixing console or recording system. Its built in Cabinetulator circuitry recreates the sound of a miked-up 4x12 guitar speaker cabinet, allowing guitarists to capture classic amplifier tones without the need for a microphone.

Ideal for both studio recording and live performance, the Red Box MKII helps eliminate unwanted microphone bleed, stage noise, and phase cancellation issues. It accepts either a line-level signal or a speaker-level amplifier output, offering flexible connectivity for different amplifier setups.

Featuring a balanced XLR-style output, ground lift capability, and a compact, durable housing, the Red Box MkII is a useful tool for guitarists, recording engineers, and live sound professionals looking for consistent cabinet-simulated tones.

This is a used direct box and does show some signs of slight use, but has been fully tested and functions as expected. Please take a moment to review our pictures, as they accurately portray the true condition of this direct box. 

Key Features

• Brand: Hughes & Kettner
• Actual Weight: 8oz
• Product Type: Direct Box / Cabinet Simulator
• Function: Guitar Speaker Cabinet Simulation
• Cabinet Simulation: Emulates a miked 4x12 inch guitar cabinet
• Input Options: Line Input and Speaker Input
• Line Input: 1/4 inch
• Speaker Input: 1/4 inch
• Speaker Through: 1/4 inch output for speaker connection
• Balanced Output: XLR-style balanced output
• Line Input Impedance: 20 kOhms
• Maximum Line Input Level: 2.3V
• Balanced Output Impedance: 200 Ohms
• Output Gain: 0 dB
• Operating Voltage: 9V DC
• Power Consumption: 1 mA
• Power Options: 9V battery or compatible external power supply
• Ground Lift: Yes
• Application: Live Sound, Studio Recording, and Direct Guitar Recording
• Construction: Compact, durable enclosure