Darkglass Electronics Microtubes B3K Bass Preamp Pedal User Manual

: July 11, 2024
: Darkglass Electronics

Table of Contents

Darkglass Electronics Microtubes B3K Bass Preamp Pedal
Product Usage Instructions
FAQ
Specs
Dimensions
Warranty
FCC STATEMENT
CONTACT
References
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Darkglass Electronics Microtubes B3K Bass Preamp Pedal

Product Usage Instructions

Controls

The Microtubes B3K features various controls for shaping your sound. Familiarize yourself with these controls before use:

[Control Name]: [Description of Control Function]

FAQ

Q: How do I activate the warranty for my Microtubes B3K?
A: To activate the warranty, register your product on http://mypedal.darkglass.com and enter the serial number located on the back of your pedal. Contact support@darkglass.com before shipping any product for warranty claims.
Q: What should I do if my Microtubes B3K causes interference in radio or television reception?
A: If interference occurs, try the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment to a different circuit outlet than the receiver.
- Consult a dealer or radio/TV technician for assistance.

Specs

Controls

Blend: Mixes the clean input signal with the overdriven signal. The clean signal remains at unity gain while the volume of the overdriven signal is set by the Level knob, allowing for fine control of the blend ratio.
Tone: Controls the high-frequency content of the sound. A variable low pass filter from 3kHz (CCW) to 8kHz (cw).
Level: Sets the volume of the overdriven signal.
Drive: Sets the amount of saturation in the overdriven signal.
Grunt: When engaged provides a massive low-end boost to really thicken your sound.
Mid Boost: Gives a subtle 6dB boost from 300 Hz to 1kHz to help you cut through a bit more.

Technical Specifications

Input Impedance: 500k0
Output Impedance: 1k0
Current Consumption: ~17mA
Voltage: 9V DC (Center Negative)

Dimensions

Width: 75 mm / 2,95″
Length: 111 mm/ 4,37″
Height: 43 mm /1,69″
Weight: 250 g / 0,55 lb

Warning

The Microtubes B3K has a current draw of 20mA. Only use a regulated 9V DC adapter with a center-negative plug.
Unregulated power supplies and/or higher voltages may\ result in suboptimal noise performance and even damage your unit, voiding the warranty.

Warranty

To activate the warranty, we encourage you to register your product at: http://mypedal.darkglass.com and enter the serial number on the back of your pedal. Please contact us via email support@darkglass.com before shipping a product to us.
Disclaimer
In the interest of continuous improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at www.darkglass.com The manufacturer claims that the above product fulfils the requirements as set by

EN55013,
EN55020,
EN60555-2,
EN60555-3,
ROHS, WEEE.

1176®, and SSL® are registered trademarks of their respective companies. Names of factory modes are intended for descriptive purposes only and should construed as an endorsement or affiliation with the companies or products named.

FCC STATEMENT

EMC / EMI
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
residential installations.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and\ receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CONTACT

DARK GLASS is a registered trademark in the U.S., number 4,616,801, owned by Darkglass Electronics Oy.
Designed by Revolve Studio
https://www.darkglass.com/manual-microtubes-b3k/