From tone-crushing overdrive to modern transparency, the Microtubes B7K2 from Darkglass Electronics delivers a versatile bass preamp that enhances your instrument's presence. With 4-band EQ control, you can sculpt the ultimate tones.
The EQ control includes two 2-way buttons, one for low-mid frequencies (500 Hz and 1.5 kHz) and one for high-mid frequencies (1.5 and 3 kHz), providing further refinement of your bass's sonic character. You get even more control with the Grunt switch, which provides three levels of bass boost, and an Attack switch, which offers you the ability to boost or cut treble content before saturation. Independent Drive control lets you dial in the ideal amount of saturation, while Blend lets you deftly mix your wet and dry signals however you see fit. With the balanced XLR DI output, you can connect to audio gear like mixing consoles, PA systems, and interfaces, and the useful ground lift avoids grounding loops. With the parallel output, you get a pure passthrough of your signal for engaging in parallel processing.
Versatility Tone Enhancement
Tone crushing overdrive and supertransparent modern sound is the essence of the Microtubes B7K. Rather than compromise the original sound of the instrument, it enhances its presence in the mix.
4-Band EQ Control with Selectable Mids
- ± 12 dB adjustment at 100 Hz
- ± 12 dB control at 500 Hz or 1 kHz
- ± 12 dB adjustment at 1.5 or 3 kHz
- Cut or boost of 12 dB at 5 kHz
- Grunt switch activates three different bass-boost levels before the clipping stage
- Attack switch sets the amount of treble content to saturate, with Boost, Flat, and Cut selections
Darkglass Electronics B7K V2 Specs
General
Audio Circuit Type | Analog (Solid-State) |
Input Impedance | 500 Kilohms |
Output Impedance | 1 Kilohm |
Controls | 7 x Rotary Knob (Blend, Level, Drive, Low, Lo Mids, Hi Mids, Treble) 2 x 3-Way Switch (Attack, Grunt) 2 x Push Button (Lo Mids Frequency, Hi Mids Frequency) 1 x Footswitch |
Inputs / Outputs
Audio I/O | 1x 1/4" TS Hi-Z/Instrument Input 1x XLR 3-Pin Mic Output (Balanced, DI Output) 1x 1/4" TS Line Output 1x 1/4" TS Hi-Z/Instrument Output (Parallel Output) |
Power
Power Source | AC Adapter with Power Brick (Not Included) |
DC Input Power | 9 VDC |
Operating Current | 26 mA (Typical) |
Physical
Color | Silver / Black |
Material of Construction | Metal |
Dimensions | 4.72 x 3.7 x 1.81" / 11.99 x 9.4 x 4.6 cm |
Weight | 11.3 oz / 320 g |
In the Box
- Darkglass Electronics Microtubes B7K2 Bass Preamplifier and Overdrive Pedal
- 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
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