{"product_id":"microtubes-900-13200007","title":"Darkglass Microtubes 900","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch1\u003eMicrotubes 900 is the 900 Watt Darkglass head that integrates the renowned Microtubes distortion system into a bass amplifier.\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith increased robustness, improved equalizer, studio compression, impulse response cabinet emulation, and MIDI control, the Microtubes 900 v2 offers all the options a modern professional bassist needs in a compact and elegant format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree years ago Darkglass Electronics launched its first amplifier, the Microtubes 900. Its unusual features and design embodied the Darkglass ethos like none of its previous products. It was an uncompromising amplifier, incredibly versatile, and with an unmistakable character. Now, after years of refinement since the Microtubes 900 first saw the light, the Finnish company is proud to announce the next step in its evolution, the Microtubes 900 v2.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- 900 watts of power\u003cbr \/\u003e- Dual ¼ Speakon jacks\u003cbr \/\u003e- Dual pre and post XLR output\u003cbr \/\u003e- Headphone jack with separate volume control\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr \/\u003e- Aux input\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr \/\u003eDimensions (cm):\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;26.7x25.5x7.1\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 impulse response available in the provided library, as well as upload 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 can distort earlier (if you want additional distortion, 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 6-band active equalizer 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 deactivated 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, especially 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\u003eGAIN\u003cbr \/\u003eThis knob allows you to adjust the signal volume before the 6-band active equalizer. You can set it low to ensure the cleanest possible operation or higher for a more aggressive growl.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr \/\u003eBASS\u003cbr \/\u003e+-12dB at 80Hz. Use this slider to modify 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 modify 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.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRear Panel Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSPEAKER OUTPUT\u003cbr \/\u003eUse this connector to connect the amplifier to your cabinet. This combo Speakon 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 effect pedals.\u003cbr \/\u003eRETURN\u003cbr \/\u003eUse this input to receive the signal from effect 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 are available (Bypass and amplifier signal with cabinet simulation) and are switched by the cabinet selection switch.\u003cbr \/\u003eUSB\u003cbr \/\u003eThe USB connector allows you to use the Darkglass Suite to upload 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 only routed to the headphone output.\u003cbr \/\u003eCABINET SELECT\u003cbr \/\u003eUse this switch to choose between 3 different cabinet impulses or the clean DI signal. This selection will define both the XLR signal and the headphone output signal.\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. The distortion button remains operational even with the intelligent footswitch inserted.\u003cbr \/\u003e- You can use a standard mono instrument cable 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","brand":"DARKGLASS ELECTRONICS BASS AMPLIFICATION AND EFFECT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58003187171673,"sku":"13200007","price":1172.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/3633\/6985\/files\/91-darkglass-microtubes-900-13200007_0.jpg?v=1778114205","url":"https:\/\/yourmusiconline.it\/en\/products\/microtubes-900-13200007","provider":"yourmusiconline.it","version":"1.0","type":"link"}