Darkglass Electronics DAX7 Overview
Bring the power of modern studio bass recording to your feet with the Microtubes X7 from Darkglass Electronics, a versatile bass preamp with a host of useful features. Sporting separate high and low level controls, low-pass and high-pass filters, and flexible I/O, the X7 is a universal tool for studio or stage.
With the four main rotary knobs, you can control the amount of low-end compression, low-pass output level, high-pass output level, and high-pass distortion level. Five convenient studio-style sliders let you adjust master volume and two peaking and two shelving filters (80 and 500 Hz, and 1 and 5 kHz). You can also adjust the high- and low-pass filter frequencies. Along with standard instrument input and output, the X7 includes a balanced XLR output (ideal for sound systems and audio interfaces), and a parallel 1/4" output for parallel processing. A handy ground-lift control lets you eliminate hum that may arise from the balanced output.
Powerful Controls
- High-pass frequency controls the cutoff frequency to be distorted, ranging from 100 Hz for thicker, fuzzier saturation to 1 kHz for ultrasharp definition
- Low-pass frequency controls the cutoff frequency to be mixed back to the high-pass side, ranging from 50 for sub-bass only to 500 Hz to preserve some clean mids
- Each EQ control slider offers ± 12 dB at each frequency point
Flexible I/O
- 1/4" input for instrument or pedalboard
- 1/4" output for amps or other FX pedals
- XLR 3-pin direct output, useful for sending signal to PAs or studio mixing consoles
- Parallel output offers a passthrough, useful for parallel processing
Darkglass Electronics DAX7 Specs
General
Audio Circuit Type | Analog |
Input Impedance | 1 Megohm |
Output Impedance | 1 Kilohm |
Controls | 4 x Rotary Knob (Low Comp, Low Level, High Level, High Drive) 2 x 4-Position Knob (Low Pass and High Pass) 5 x Slider (Master Volume, Low Shelving, 500 Hz, 1 kHz, High Shelving) 1 x Footswitch (On/Bypass) |
Inputs / Outputs
Audio I/O | 1x 1/4" TS Hi-Z/Instrument Input 1x 1/4" TS Hi-Z/Instrument Output 1x XLR 3-Pin Line Output (Balanced) 1x 1/4" Output (Parallel Out) |
Power
Power Source | AC Adapter with Power Brick (Not Included) |
DC Input Power | 9 VDC at 70 to 100 mA |
Operating Current | 100 mA |
Physical
Color | Gray |
Material of Construction | Metal |
Dimensions | 4.72 x 3.7 x 1.81" / 11.99 x 9.4 x 4.6 cm |
Weight | 0.7 lb / 0.3 kg |
In the Box
- Darkglass Electronics Microtubes X7 Bass Preamp Pedal
- 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
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