MOOER Hornet Series 30 Watt Combo Guitar Amplifier Owner’s Manual

: June 10, 2024
: Mooer

Table of Contents

Precautions
MOOER HORNET
Main Features
Top Panel Layout
Back Panel Layout
Modes and Saving
Wireless BT Connection
Technical Parameters
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MOOER Hornet Series 30 Watt Combo Guitar Amplifier

Precautions

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

Power Supply
Please connect the DC POWER Supply to an AC outlet of the correct voltage.
Please be sure to use only an AC adapter which supplies 24V DC, , center negative. Unplug the AC power adapter when not in use or during electrical storms.

Connections
Always turn off the power of this and all other equipment before connecting or disconnecting, this will help prevent malfunction and / or damage to other devices. Also make sure to disconnect all connection cables and the power cord before moving this unit.

Cleaning
Clean only with a soft, dry cloth. If necessary, slightly moisten the cloth. Do not use abrasive cleanser, cleaning alcohol, paint thinners, wax, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.

Interference with other electrical devices
Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception interference.
Operate this unit at a suitable distance from radios and televisions.

Location
To avoid deformation, discoloration, or other serious damage, do not expose this unit to the following conditions:

Direct sunlight
Magnetic fields
Excessive dusty or dirty location
Strong vibrations or shocks
Heat sources
Extreme temperature or humidity
High humidity or moisture

FCC certification
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

MOOER HORNET

Congratulations on your purchase of the MOOER HORNET 30 watt digital modeling combo amplifier. We recommend reading this manual in full to see all of the features that your new Hornet has to offer. We hope you enjoy playing with your new HORNET from MOOER.

Hornet 30 White Hornet 30 Black
This manual applies to all MOOER Hornet series products.
The preamp section of each Hornet amp is different. Please refer to relevant information in the manual.

The HORNET 30 is available in 2 different colors. Each version has a different set of 9 amp models which are accessible via the AMP MODEL control on the front of the amplifier. Here’s a breakdown of the amp models in each version of the HORNET.

HORNET 30 WHITE

*The mentioned manufacturer and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners, the trademarks were used merely to identify the sound character of this product.

Number| Name HO| RNET 30 BLACK

Modeled and based on

*The mentioned manufacturer and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners, the trademarks were used merely to identify the sound character of this product.

Main Features

9 high quality digital amp models based on popular guitar amplifiers
Built in Modulation, Delay and Reverb effects with independent tap tempo for each 2 modes of operation (Live/Preset)
Store and recall up to 9 presets
Highly sensitive precision tuner
Wireless BT connectivity and AUX IN for media playback
Dedicated headphones output
8-inch custom speaker, 30W RMS

Top Panel Layout

INPUT
Connect instrument using a 1/4″ jack cable.
GAIN
Adjusts the input gain of the amplifier.
TONE STACK
Stack treble mid bass three band eq.
OLUME
Adjusts the output volume of the guitar amplifier and preset volume.
MOD
Rotate to select and adjust the modulation effects (CHORUS, PHASER, FLANGER).The DEPTH value of those effects could be adjusted.
DELAY
Rotate to select and adjust the delay effect type (ANALOG, TAPE ECHO, DIGITAL).The LEVEL and FEEDBACK of effects could be adjust simultaneously.
REVERB
Rotate to select and adjust the reverb effect type (ROOM, HALL, CHURCH).
When this control is fully counter clockwise the reverb effects are not active.
M.TAP
Tap tempo control for MOD effects. Simply tap the button 2 or more times and the effect will synchronize to your tempo.
D.TAP
D.TAP Tap tempo control for DELAY effects. Simply tap the button 2 or more times and the effect will synchronize to your tempo.
BT
Press to toggle the BT wireless receiver on/off. (PAIRING CODE:0000).
TUNER
Press once to toggle the guitar tuner on/off.
Hold to edit the global volume output of HORNET.
LIVE/PRESET
Press once to toggle between Live mode and Preset mode.
The button will illuminate when the amplifier is in Preset mode.
Hold to store current settings in the Amp model for preset mode.
LED SCREEN
Displays various information such as amp model, tuning functions, etc.
FACTORY RESET Power on Hornet, press and hold the BT button, Hornet will be booted to RESET mode as the LED button and screen blinks. Press LIVE/PRESET button to confirm reset. Press any other button to exit reset.

Back Panel Layout

POWER
Used to switch the Hornet on/off.
DC IN
Connect the included power supply.
DC 24V 1.6A centre pin negative.
Built-in carry handle
Suitable for transportation.
Headphone output
Standard 1/8″ headphone jack socket for silent practice.
AUX IN
Connect an external device for audio playback using a standard 1/8″ stereo jack cable.

Modes and Saving

There are two modes of operation for the HORNET. Press the LIVE/PRESET button to toggle between these two modes. In both modes rotate the AMP MODEL control on the front of the HORNET to select a different amp model.

LIVE MODE
In live mode all parameters are depicted directly by their respective controls, like a traditional amplifier.
The LED SCREEN will display “L” and the LIVE/PRESET button will not be illuminated.
Modes and Saving

PRESET MODE
In Preset mode you can store your settings for each amp model. Each of the amp models will recall all parameter values which were previously stored when selected, regardless of the parameter controls physical positions.
The LED SCREEN will display a number from 1-9 to indicate which amp model is currently selected and the LIVE/PRESET button will be illuminated.
Modes and Saving

SAVING AMP SETTINGS
To save settings for the currently selected amp model, hold the.
LIVE/PRESET button for a couple of seconds after creating the tone you want. The LED SCREEN and the LIVE/PRESET button will flash 4 times to confirm the settings have been saved. Next time you select that amp model whilst in “PRESET MODE” the settings will be recalled. You can store settings for the amp models preset whilst in either of the operation modes.

GLOBAL VOLUME CONTROL
Hornet has the added feature of a Global volume control. This will adjust the overall output of Hornet and will affect the guitar, presets and audio playback from external devices.

Hold the TUNER button for several seconds until it begins to flash. The LED SCREEN will display a number between 1 and 9. Rotate the VOLUME control to adjust this parameter.
By default this will be set at full volume (9) from the factory.

Wireless BT Connection

Press the space BT button to switch on BT connectivity.
Ensure that the BT is active on the device you wish to pair with the Hornet and that your device is discoverable.
Search in available devices for “MOOER HORNET” select connect on your device to pair it with your Hornet amplifier. If it requests a . password, enter “0000”.
Once paired you can now playback music wirelessly via you Hornet amplifier.

Technical Parameters

Inputs: 1/4″ instrument signal input interface (impedance 1M) 3.5MM AUX IN audio interface (impedance 10K)
Output: 3.5MM headphone stereo audio interface (impedance 47 ohms)
Sampling rate: 48K
Sampling accuracy: 32bit
Power supply: DC 24V 1.6A
Size: 340 (w) x188 (D) x 280mm (H)
Speaker: 8″ impedance of 8 ohms
Rated power: 30W
Weight: 4kg
Accessories: User Manual, adapter