Darkglass Microtubes B7K V2 Bass Preamp Manuale d'uso del pedale

1. Introduzione

The Darkglass Microtubes B7K V2 is a versatile bass preamp pedal designed to provide a wide range of tonal options for electric bass players. It combines a powerful overdrive circuit with a comprehensive 4-band equalizer and a balanced XLR output, making it suitable for both live performance and studio recording. This manual provides detailed instructions for setting up, operating, and maintaining your B7K V2 pedal.

2. Features

• Combines a preamp, EQ, and overdrive in one unit for powerful tone shaping.
• Features a blend control to mix clean and overdriven signals for perfect balance.
• Includes a 4-band active EQ with bass, low mids, high mids, and treble controls.
• Grunt switch adds three levels of low-end boost for a thicker sound.
• Attack switch adjusts treble content, offering boost, flat, and cut settings.
• Low mids switch changes the center frequency from 1 kHz to 500 Hz.
• Hi mids switch changes the center frequency from 3 kHz to 1.5 kHz.
• Parallel output for running the input signal through unaffected.
• Direct output provides a balanced version for PA systems or studio consoles.
• Operates with a regulated 9V DC adapter (not included).

3. Cuntrolli è Connections

Figura 1: Top view of the B7K V2 pedal.

Figure 2: Left side connections.

Figure 3: Right side connections.

3.1 Manette di cuntrollu

• Mischjà: Mixes the clean input signal with the overdriven signal. The clean signal remains at unity gain while the volume of the overdriven signal is controlled by the Drive knob, allowing for fine-tuning of the blend ratio.
• Livellu: Imposta u vulume generale di uscita di u pedale.
• Drive: Controls the amount of gain in the overdriven signal.
• Bassu: Adjusts the level of the low frequencies.
• Lo mids: Adjusts the level of the low-mid frequencies. The center frequency can be switched between 500 Hz and 1 kHz.
• ciao mids: Adjusts the level of the high-mid frequencies. The center frequency can be switched between 1.5 kHz and 3 kHz.
• Treble: Adjusts the level of the high frequencies.

3.2 Cambia

• Switch d'attaccu: Modifies the treble content of the overdriven signal. Options are Boost, Flat, and Cut.
• Grunt Switch: Modifies the low-end content of the overdriven signal. Options are Thin, Raw, and Fat.
• Lo Mids Switch: Selects the center frequency for the Lo Mids knob (500 Hz or 1 kHz).
• Ciao Mids Switch: Selects the center frequency for the Hi Mids knob (1.5 kHz or 3 kHz).
• Interruttore Ground Lift: Disconnects the ground from the XLR output to help eliminate hum or ground loops when connected to external equipment.

3.3 Cunnessioni

• Input (1/4" Jack): Connect your bass guitar or other instrument here.
• Output (1/4" Jack): Connect to your bass amplifier o altri pedali di effetti.
• Direct Output (XLR): Provides a balanced output for connecting directly to a PA system, mixing console, or audio interface.
• Parallel Output (1/4" Jack): Outputs the unaffected input signal, useful for parallel processing or sending a clean signal to another device.
• Ingressu 9VDC: Connect a regulated 9V DC power supply (center negative, minimum 30mA).

4. Setup

1. Ensure the pedal is powered off before making any connections.
2. Cunnette u vostru bassu à u Input jack à u latu drittu di u pedale.
3. Cunnette u Output jack on the left side to your bass ampl'input di u lifier.
4. If using the balanced output, connect the Direct Output (XLR) to a PA system, mixing console, or audio interface.
5. If you need an unaffected signal, connect the Output Parallel à un altru dispositivu.
6. Connect a regulated 9V DC (center negative) power supply to the Input 9VDC. The pedal requires a minimum of 30mA. Note: A power supply is not included with the pedal.
7. Once all connections are secure, you can power on the pedal.

5. Operating Instructions

5.1 Funzionamentu di basa

To activate the pedal, press the footswitch. The LED indicator will illuminate. To bypass the effect, press the footswitch again.

5.2 Tone Shaping

• Start with all EQ knobs (Low, Lo Mids, Hi Mids, Treble) at the 12 o'clock position for a flat response.
• Aghjustate u Drive knob to achieve your desired level of overdrive. Higher settings will produce more distortion.
• Aduprà u Blend knob to mix the clean signal with the overdriven signal. This allows you to retain clarity and low-end presence while adding grit.
• Sperimenta cù u Attaccu è Grunt switches to fine-tune the treble and bass characteristics of the overdriven tone.
• Utilize the 4-band EQ to sculpt your overall tone. The Lo Mids è Ciao Mids switches allow you to select different frequency centers for precise control.
• Aghjustate u Livellu knob to match the output volume with your bypassed signal or to boost your signal for solos.

6. Mantenimentu

• Mantene u pedale pulitu asciugandulu cù un pannu dolce è asciuttu. Evitate l'usu di detergenti abrasivi o solventi.
• Protect the pedal from extreme temperatures, moisture, and direct sunlight.
• Assicuratevi chì tutti i cavi sianu in bonu statu è cunnessi currettamente per impedisce a perdita o u dannu di u signale.
• Always use a regulated 9V DC center-negative power supply to avoid damage to the unit.

7. Risoluzione di prublemi

8. Specificazioni

• Pesu di l'articulu: 1.1 liri (0.5 chilògrammi)
• Dimensioni di u pruduttu: 6 x 7 x 10 inch
• Numero di mudellu di l'articulu: B7K2
• Culore: Neru
• Tipu di cunnessu: 1/4" (aux), XLR
• Interfaccia hardware: USB (for potential future firmware updates, not for audio)
• Formatu di Signal: Analogicu
• Fonte di energia: Corded Electric
• Voltage: 9 Volts DC (center negative)
• Tirage attuale: Minimu 30 mA

9. Garanzia è Support

Darkglass Electronics products are designed for reliability and performance. For specific warranty information and support, please refer to the documentation included with your purchase or visit the official Darkglass Electronics websitu. Conservate a vostra prova d'acquistu per e richieste di garanzia.

For technical assistance or service inquiries, please contact Darkglass Electronics customer support through their official channels.