DARKGLASS.COM
EXPONENT 500 MANUAL v1.0
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Technical specification
• Dimensions: 21 x 17�5 x 6 cm (8�3”x 6�9”x 2�4”)
• Weight: 1�65 kg (3�64 lbs)
• Fully digital audio processing
• Can be operated without a cabinet
• 500 watt amplification, voltage selector for 100-120 /
200-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
• ¼” instrument input
• Input impedance: 1 MΩ
• Maximum input level at minimum gain before
clipping: 19�5 dBu (7�3 Vrms)
• Input gain potentiometer
• 40 dB of gain
• Six digitally read potentiometers
• Five Quick-Pots and the master volume
• USB-C
• MIDI in/out
• Audio interface
• 4 input channels and 4 output channels
• 48 kHz or 44�1 kHz sample rate
• Bluetooth (BLE and A2DP)
• MIDI input
• 7-pin DIN connector only with Darkglass MIDI
footswitch
• 5-pin DIN connector with other MIDI equipment
• Effects loop
• Maximum send level before clipping: 12�8 dBu
(3�4 Vrms)
• Maximum return level before clipping: 12�8 dBu
(3�4 Vrms)
• Headphone output
• Maximum output level before clipping: 13�3 dBu
(3�6 Vrms)
• Output impedance: <1 Ω
• Speaker output
• speakON / ¼” combo jack
• Minimum load impedance: 4 Ω
• XLR direct out, unaffected by master volume
• Maximum output level before clipping: 2�2 dBu
(1 Vrms)
• Chromatic tuner, notes between A0 and A#5
• Fan cooling, 1600 to 3800 RPM
