{"product_id":"microtubes-500-13200006","title":"Darkglass Microtubes 500","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch1\u003eThe Microtubes 500 is Darkglass' 500-watt amp head that integrates the renowned Microtubes distortion system into a bass guitar amplifier.\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Microtubes 500v2 is a 500W amplifier featuring an all-analog preamplifier, a custom-designed high-efficiency Darkglass Class D module, an ultra-quiet graphic equalizer, and a digital impulse response cabinet emulator for DI or headphone outputs.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThanks to increased robustness, improved equalizer, studio-grade compression, impulse response cabinet emulation, and MIDI control, the Microtubes 500 v2 offers all the options the modern professional bassist needs in a compact and elegant format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA new custom-designed high-efficiency Darkglass Class D power amplifier module is at the heart of this new 500-watt amplifier line. It allows the use of cabinets with impedance down to 2 Ohms, adding a new level of flexibility to the usable cabinet options. A highly requested new feature is cabinet simulation, which uses an improved version of the Cab Sim module. The module has three slots for high-resolution impulse responses, active for both the headphone output and the balanced XLR DI output. A one-knob compressor with smart gain has also been added to ensure level consistency, while a new ultra-quiet graphic equalizer replaces the previous 4-band one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- 500 W amplifier with characteristic Darkglass distortion engines\u003cbr\u003e- Cab simulation with 3 selectable impulse responses\u003cbr\u003e- Studio-grade 6-band graphic EQ and smart compressor\u003cbr\u003e- Expanded connectivity with aux input, headphone output, and DI output\u003cbr\u003eDimensions (cm):\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;23x18x7.1\u003cbr\u003eWeight (kg):\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;2.4\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDarkglass Suite\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing the desktop version of Darkglass Suite allows you to select and use any available impulse response from the provided library, as well as load your own custom impulse responses. Additionally, you can control the amplifier's channel settings for the Super Intelligent footswitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFront Panel Features\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eINPUT\u003cbr\u003eUse this jack to connect your instrument via a standard ¼\" mono cable.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003ePASSIVE\/ACTIVE\u003cbr\u003eUse this push-button switch to toggle between passive and active modes. If your bass is active, the signal can be hotter and the amp may distort earlier (if additional distortion is desired, feel free to use it).\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eMICROTUBES\u003cbr\u003eThis button allows you to activate or deactivate the Microtubes Engine to add natural compression, organic harmonic enhancement, and saturation ranging from mild overdrive to high-gain for bass.\u003cbr\u003eThe Microtubes Engine operates before the clean section (therefore, in addition to the Tone knob described below, you can use the active 6-band EQ for further tone shaping).\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eCOMPRESSION\u003cbr\u003eThis knob controls the amount of dynamic compression added to the Microtubes Engine. Compensation gain is automatically adjusted. Compression can be disabled or assigned via the Darkglass Suite.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eDRIVE\u003cbr\u003eThis knob controls the amount of distortion that the Microtubes Engine can deliver. It ranges from a soft, warm overdrive to a massive, modern distortion sound.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eLEVEL\u003cbr\u003eUse this knob to control the output volume of the Microtubes Engine.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eBLEND\u003cbr\u003eUse this knob to blend the clean signal and the distortion signal (Microtubes Engine).\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eTONE\u003cbr\u003eThis knob controls the high harmonic content of the Microtubes Engine via a variable low-pass filter: raise it for more attack and definition or lower it for a smoother sound, particularly useful if you are already using bright, clean EQ settings or cabinets with tweeters.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eB3K\/VMT\u003cbr\u003eThis push-button switch allows you to select two overdrive voicings: B3K mode offers an aggressive, percussive sound, while VMT boosts the mids for a warmer, more neutral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBASS\u003cbr\u003e+-12dB at 80Hz. Use this slider to change the low-frequency content of the signal.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eMIDS\u003cbr\u003e+-12 dB at 250, 500, 1.5, and 3 kHz. These sliders control the mid-range content of the signal.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eTREBLE\u003cbr\u003e+-12 dB at 5 kHz. Use this slider to change the high-frequency content of the signal.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eMASTER\u003cbr\u003eUse this knob to control the overall volume of the amplifier.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eMUTE\u003cbr\u003eUse this button to mute the amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRear Panel Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSPEAKER OUTPUT\u003cbr\u003eUse this connector to connect the amplifier to the cabinet. This Speakon combo jack allows operation with a Speakon cable or a ¼\" speaker cable.\u003cbr\u003eWARNING: Do not use an instrument cable with this jack. Using an instrument cable can damage the amplifier.\u003cbr\u003eSEND\u003cbr\u003eUse this output to send the signal to effects pedals.\u003cbr\u003eRETURN\u003cbr\u003eUse this input to receive the signal from effects pedals. The master volume control is located after this input.\u003cbr\u003eGROUND LIFT\u003cbr\u003eUse this control to lift the ground of the XLR DI output. If you experience ground noise in the DI signal, try changing the setting of this control.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eDI OUTPUT\u003cbr\u003eUse this connector to send the signal to the console, microphone preamplifier, interface, etc. Both signals (Bypass and amplifier signal with cabinet simulation) are available and are switched by the cabinet selection switch.\u003cbr\u003eUSB\u003cbr\u003eThe USB connector allows you to use the Darkglass Suite to load different cabinet impulses or modify different amplifier parameters.\u003cbr\u003eHEADPHONE OUTPUT\u003cbr\u003eConnect your headphones and enjoy impulse-based cabinet emulation.\u003cbr\u003eAUX IN\u003cbr\u003eUse this connector to play music from your laptop, phone, MP3 player, etc. This input is routed only to the headphone output.\u003cbr\u003eCABINET SELECT\u003cbr\u003eUse this switch to choose between the 3 different cabinet impulses or the clean DI signal. This selection will define both the XLR signal and the headphone output.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eFOOTSWITCH\u003cbr\u003eThe Intelligent Footswitch is a proprietary digitally controlled device that allows you to remotely activate and deactivate the Microtubes Engine. You can also hold down the footswitch to mute the amplifier. You can also hold down the footswitch to mute the amplifier. The distortion button remains operational even with the intelligent footswitch engaged.\u003cbr\u003e- A standard mono instrument cable can be used to connect the amplifier to the footswitch.\u003cbr\u003e- If you want to control the amplifier from the front panel, you must remove the cable from the footswitch jack on the rear panel.\u003cbr\u003eAC SOCKET\u003cbr\u003eUse this connector to power the amplifier. 100 - 230 VAC, 50-60 Hz. Set the voltage selector to the correct position before turning on the amplifier!\u003cbr\u003eAC POWER ON\/OFF\u003cbr\u003eUse this switch to turn the amplifier on or off.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DARKGLASS ELECTRONICS BASS AMPLIFICATION AND EFFECT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58003187106137,"sku":"13200006","price":793.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/3633\/6985\/files\/91-darkglass-microtubes-500-13200006_0.jpg?v=1778114202","url":"https:\/\/yourmusiconline.it\/en\/products\/microtubes-500-13200006","provider":"yourmusiconline.it","version":"1.0","type":"link"}