OWNER’S MANUAL
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Page 2: ...often a long and challenging process full of surprises and hard learned lessons We have learned and improved tremendously since the release of our first amplifier and now we have the pleasure of starting 2019 with a completely redesigned version of our Microtubes 900 Boasting of enhanced durability more flexible equalizer studio grade compression impulse response cabinet emulation and even MIDI co...
Page 3: ... sound to the next level by helping you cut through any mix while adding anything from subtle tube break up harmonics and natural compression to obliterating distortion DESCRIPTION The Microtubes Engine can be engaged via the front panel or via our own digitally controlled jack on rear panel Besides engaging the Microtubes circuitry you can hold the actuator to Mute the amplifier The Intelligent F...
Page 4: ... to distort early feel free to use if such additional distortion is desired MICROTUBES Use this push button to turn on or off the Microtubes Engine to add natural compression organic harmonic enhancement and saturation ranging from mild overdrive to high gain bass rage The Microtubes Engine operates before the clean section you can therefore use the 4 Band Active EQ for additional tone shaping in ...
Page 5: ...o control Microtubes Engine s output volume BLEND Use this knob to mix between the Clean signal and the DIstortion signal Microtubes Engine B3K VMT This push button switch selects between two overdrive voicings B3K mode will deliver an aggressive percussive sound while the VMT will bring up the mids for a warmer more neutral character GAIN Use this knob to change the volume of the signal before th...
Page 6: ...FEATURES REAR PANEL ...
Page 7: ...disabled GROUND LIFT Use this control to lift the ground of the DI XLR output If you are experiencing ground noise in your DI signal try changing the setting of this control PRE DI OUTPUT Use this connector to send a balanced copy of your clean signal to the console mic preamp interface etc POST DI OUTPUT Use this connector to connect the Microtubes 900 preamplifier to balanced equipment mic pream...
Page 8: ...amplifier The VMT B3K push button will remain operational with the Intelligent Footswitch plugged in You can use a regular mono instrument cable to connect the amplifier to the footswitch You must remove the cable from the footswitch jack in the rear panel if you want to control the amp from the front panel FAN The fan forces air inside the amp to help the heatsink system cool the amp The fan will...
Page 9: ... VMT TONE LEVEL BLEND MICROTUBES CLEAN IN PASSIVE ACTIVE VMT B3K BASS TREBLE GRAPHIC EQ COMPRESSOR B3K POWER MUTE PRE OUT POWER IN CLEAN DI POST DI SPEAKER OUTPUTS 2Ω HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER AUX INPUT GAIN DIGITAL BOARD CLEAN ...
Page 10: ...anty to the original owner for a period of three years against manufacturing defects in the country where the product was originally purchased If you experience a problem with the unit please contact support darkglass com to receive a Return Authorization number or for information on the nearest authorized repair center A copy of your original receipt must be included with all warranty repairs You...
Page 11: ...the vent holes The Fan and vent holes are part of the cooling system of the amp Covering the vent holes can damage the power amp by overheating it Don t use an instrument cable as speaker cable An instrument cable is not designed to deliver the type of power signals sent from the amplifier to the speaker TROUBLESHOOTING The button controls do not react check if the footswitch is connected If you d...
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