DARKGLASS Microtubes B7K Ultra v2 with Aux In "The Squid" Limited Edition
Limited edition bass preamp with overdrive, 4-band EQ and balanced direct-out with IR speaker simulation
With the Darkglass Microtubes B7K Ultra v2 with Aux In "The Squid" Limited Edition, the effects manufacturer from Helsinki provides bassists with the ultimate tool for shaping a modern bass sound. Equipped with a separately switchable distortion section including basic and attack switches, a 4-band EQ with semi-parametric mid-bands and a balanced direct output with impulse-response-based speaker simulation, this analogue bass preamp is fully equipped for live and studio use. An absolute highlight is the robust enclosure with graphic finish.
Defined distortion with brutal force
The separately switchable distortion section of the Darkglass B7K Ultra v2 with Aux In is based on the analogue circuit of the popular Darkglass Microtube B3K and accordingly delivers brute distortion, but with each tone defined and transparent. The grunt switch controls the amount of low frequencies in the overdrive, whereas the attack switch controls the amount of high frequencies. Depending on the equipment used, the sharpness of the sound image can be reduced or an emphasised transparency can be added. Furthermore the Blend control allows the continuous mixing of clean and effect signal to preserve pressure and assertiveness.
The Darkglass Microtubes B7K Ultra v2 with Aux In "The Squid" Limited Edition comes in a housing with an elaborate graphic finish.
Equipped for stage and studio thanks to a 4-band EQ, direct-out and speaker simulation
The Clean section of the Darkglass Microtube B7K Ultra v2 with Aux In furthermore offers a 4-band EQ with triple-switchable centre frequencies in the mid bands. This means that the sonic character can be adjusted very precisely, so that the right bass sound for every genre can be found quickly. The master control can also be used to adjust the overall volume of the preamp according to clean and distortion channel. For ease of use on stage and in the studio, the Darkglass Microtubes B7K Ultra is equipped with a balanced DI outputin XLR format, which can be used to send the signal to mixing consoles or recording equipment. A speaker simulation based on impulse responses is on board as well, which makes the sound image particularly natural and lively. A headphone jack is included for silent practice with first-class sound, while the Aux-In allows you to play back backing tracks or playalongs.
The Darkglass Microtubes B7K Ultra v2 with Aux In "The Squid" Limited Edition at a glance:
Analogue preamp for electric bass, made in Finland
Limited edition with "Squid" graphics on the housing
Switchable overdrive
4-band EQ with semi-parametric mid bands
Controls for Drive, Level and Blend
Attack switch and grunt switch
Balanced XLR DI output
Headphone connection (3.5 mm stereo jack)
Switchable impulse-response speaker simulation for DI-out and headphone connection
Aux-In
USB port for transmission of impulse-responses
Compact metal enclosure
Operation with optionally available power supply unit
Watch these official videos on the Darkglass B7K Ultra v2 with Aux In "The Squid" Limited Edition:
Features:
Manufacturer:
Darkglass
Series:
Limited Edition
Effect Type:
Preamp/Distortion
Sound Control:
Semi-Parametric EQ
Switchable Pad:
No
Switchable Low Cut:
No
FX-Loop:
No
Expression Pedal:
No
Looper:
No
Tuner:
No
LINE IN:
No
LINE OUT:
No
DI out:
Post
Tuner out:
No
USB Interface:
Yes
Housing Format:
Effect pedal large
Width (mm):
125
Length (mm):
96
Height (mm):
57
Weight (kg):
0.43
Battery Operation:
No
Power Adapter Operation:
Yes
incl. Power Adapter:
No
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