Darkglass Microtubes 500 Bass Amp Head

Full Description

Stunning Clean Section

The Microtubes 500 Amp Head is split into two sections, with a powerful distorted section on the bottom and a beautiful clean section on the top. The clean section features a range of powerful controls to adjust the foundation of your tone, with a passive/active switch allowing the amp head to accommodate the hotter signal output which can be found in active basses. Players can increase the signal running into the active 4-band EQ with the gain control to create an aggressive growl, or rolling it back to deliver a more cleaner tone. The 4-band EQ features control for the bass, lower mids, higher mids, and treble frequencies, with switches for changing the frequency ranges of both midsections to deliver incredible tone tweaking.

Powerful Microtubes Engine

The microtubes engine section of the Darkglass Amp Head is engaged via the microtubes switch, adding a natural compression to your tone while enhancing its organic harmonics and offering a mild overdrive to high gain bass rage saturation. Four controls offer incredible adjustments to the tone, with the drive knob adjusting the level of distortion and the tone control tweaking the high harmonic content for extra attack and definition. Use the level control to set the perfect amount of output, and the blend control to mix between the clean and distorted signals. The Microtubes Amp also features a B3K/VMT switch, offering players the choice between the aggressive, percussive sounds of the B3K circuit, and the warm, natural characteristics of the VMT circuit.

Excellent Connectivity

Along with its incredible tonal possibilities, the Microtubes 500 offers a range of outputs to seamlessly integrate with a variety of rigs. Its speakon/jack combo output allows the amp head to connect with a range of 4ohm speaker cabinets. The headphone output is perfect for practising and home usage, while the send/return FX loop allows players to connect their favourite pedals to the amp. The balanced output allows the amp signal to be send directly to balanced equipment, and features a ground lift switch to remove unwanted hum and a post-pre switch to select which signal is sent out.

Footswitch Capabilities

Connecting Darkglass’ intelligent footswitch or super intelligent footswitch will expand the Microtubes' performance capabilities. Connecting a footswitch allows players to remotely activate the microtubes engine, seamlessly switching from clean to distorted tones with ease. Holding the footswitch down will active the mute function, perfect for moments when silence is needed. The amps B3K/VMT push button will also remain operational while the footswitch is plugged in.

Features

• Dual Microtubes engine powered by B3K and VMT
• Clean, B3K and VMT channels can be selected from front panel or by optional footswitch
• Gain and master controls for the clean channel
• 4 Band active equaliser provides excellent fine tweaking
• Two-way Mid Frequency switches for Lo and Hi Mid controls
• XLR direct output (pre/post preamp, but unaffected by master volume)
• Effects loop (unaffected by master volume)
• Headphone output for silent practice (6.35mm)
• Speakon/Combo-Jack speaker connections

Specifications

• Input Impedance: 1M Ohm
• Maximum Load Impedance: 4 Ohms
• Maximum Power Output: 500W (750W Peak)
• Power Amp Input Impedance: 10k Ohm
• Power Amp Nominal Input Level: +4dBu
• Pre-Amp Output Impedance: 1k Ohm
• Pre-Amp Nominal Output Level: +4dBu
• Standby Power Consumption: 15W
• Maximum Power Consumption: 950W
• Cooling System: Forced Air Cooled
• AC Input Power: 100-250 VAC
• AC Input Frequency: 50/60Hz
• Dimensions: 19.2cm x 24.7cm x 7.1 cm (7.6’’ x 9.7’’ x 2.8’’)
• Weight: 1.7kg (3.8lbs)