Professional Sound in a Wireless Desktop Amp

Katana-Air EX is a powerhouse wireless desktop amp that delivers big stereo sound and authentic Katana tones in a compact footprint. With twin five-inch speakers, a custom wood cabinet, and 35 watts max power, this everyday practice companion dishes rich, resonant tones that rival amps much larger in size. A large variety of onboard amp characters and effects support every musical style, and you can customize setups and enhance daily sessions with the companion BOSS Tone Studio app for iOS and Android. And thanks to advanced BOSS wireless technology, you have complete freedom to move around with no instrument cable to trip you up.

Features

• Powerful desktop guitar amplifier with advanced BOSS wireless technology
• Rich, resonant stereo sound with dual five-inch speakers, wood cabinet with bass-reflex port, and 35 watts max power*
• Five versatile amp characters derived from the acclaimed Katana stage amplifier series, including a neutral amp character for acoustic-electric guitar and bass
• Over 60 world-class BOSS effects on board
• Class-leading BOSS wireless technology delivers rock-solid audio performance with ultra-low latency
• Compact wireless transmitter with up to 12 hours of runtime and integrated charging port in the amp
• Six onboard memories for storing favorite amp and effects setups
• BOSS Tone Studio mobile app (iOS/Android) with deep sound-editing tools and powerful practice features
• Download and share Livesets on BOSS Tone Exchange
• Built-in USB audio interface for computer music production
• Stereo line output with mic’d cab emulation
• Play along with songs from a mobile device or music player via the analog aux input or Bluetooth®
• Powered with the included adaptor, eight AA batteries, or optional Roland BTY-NIMH/A Rechargeable Amp Power Pack
• Control effects and more with the optional EV-1-WL Wireless MIDI Expression Pedal and FS-1-WL Wireless Footswitch

Specifications

Output:

• Maximum Power Output (AC Adaptor): 35W (17.5 W + 17.5 W)
• Rated Power Output (Battery): 20W (10W + 10W)
  • When using alkaline batteries, Ni-MH batteries, Roland Rechargeable Amp Power Pack (BTY-NIMH/A)

Nominal Input Level:

• INPUT: -10 dBu (1 M ohm)
• AUX IN: -10 dBu

Nominal Output Level:

• LINE OUT (L/MONO, R): -10 dBu

Speakers:

• 12 cm (5 inches) x 2

Controls:

• POWER button
• Bluetooth button
• MASTER knob
• AMP TYPE knob
• GAIN knob
• VOLUME knob
• BASS knob
• MIDDLE knob
• TREBLE knob
• BST/MOD knob
• BST/MOD button
• DELAY/FX knob
• DELAY/FX button
• TAP button
• REVERB knob
• REVERB button
• TONE SETTING
  • CH A button
  • CH B button
  • PANEL button

Indicators:

• POWER
• Bluetooth
• Guitar Wireless
• PANEL
• CH A
• CH B
• BST/MOD
• DELAY/FX
• REVERB
• TAP

Connectors:

• Input jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• AUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
• PHONES OUT jack: Stereo miniature phone type
• TRANSMITTER IN jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
• LINE OUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
• USB port: USB B type
• DC IN jack

Power Supply:

• AC adaptor (DC 13V)
• Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 8
• Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 8 (commercially available)
• Roland Rechargeable Amp Power Pack (BTY-NIMH/A)

Current Draw:

• 680 mA

Expected Battery Life Under Continuous Use:

• Alkaline battery: Approximately 7 hours
• Ni-MH battery: Approximately 10 hours (When using batteries having a capacity of 2500 mAh.)
• Roland Rechargeable Amp Power Pack (BTY-NIMH/A): Approximately 16 hours
  • (These times may vary depending on battery specifications and conditions of use)

Accessories:

• Owner’s Manual
• Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
• Transmitter
• AC adaptor
• Power cord

Options (sold separately):

• Roland Rechargeable Amp Power Pack: BTY-NIMH/A
• Wireless MIDI Expression Pedal: EV-1-WL
• Wireless Footswitch: FS-1-WL

Size and Weight:

• Width: 414 mm (16-5/16 inches)
• Depth: 192 mm (7-7/16 inches)
• Height: 236 mm (9-5/16 inches)
• Weight (excluding AC adaptor): 5.6 kg (12 lb 6 oz)

Transmitter (WL-T):

• Nominal Input Level: INPUT: -10 dBu (1 M ohm)
• Control: Power button
• Indicator: BATTERY
• Connectors: Input plug: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type, DC IN 5 V port: USB Micro-B
• Power Supply: Lithium-ion battery (Supplied from the DC IN 5 V port)
• Current Draw: 47 mA
• Expected Battery Life Under Continuous Use: Approximately 12 hours
• Size and Weight:
  • Width: 87 mm (3-7/16 inches)
  • Depth: 22 mm (7/8 inches)
  • Height: 36 mm (1-7/16 inches)
  • Weight (excluding AC adaptor): 43 g (2 oz)