Darkglass Vintage Deluxe V3 Bass Preamp Pedal User Manual

: July 16, 2024
: DARKGLASS

Table of Contents

Darkglass Vintage Deluxe V3 Bass Preamp Pedal
Specs
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
Warning
Warranty
MORE INFO
FAQs
References
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Darkglass Vintage Deluxe V3 Bass Preamp Pedal

Specs

Controls

Blend: Mixes the clean input signal with the overdriven signal. The clean signal remains at unity gain while the volume ofthe overdriven signal is set by the Level knob, allowing for fine control ofthe blend ratio.
Level: Sets the volume ofthe overdriven signal.
Drive: Sets the amount of saturation in the overdriven signal.
Grunt Switch: Sets the amount of frequency content to saturate by selecting between three different bass levels before the clipping stage.
Attack Switch: Sets the amount of treble content to
saturate: The “Boost” setting emphasizes the treble content’s extra clarity and presence. The “Flat” position leaves this register untouched while the “Cut” position will reduce the amount of high frequencies being saturated.
Low: +-12dB @ 100Hz | Low Mids: +-12dB @ 1kHz
Hi Mids: +-12dB @ 3 kHz | Treble: +-12dB @ 5kHz
Low Mids Switch: this switch changes the center frequency ofthe Low Mids from 1kHz to 500Hz.
Hi Mids Switch: this switch changes the center frequency ofthe Hi Mids from 3kHz to 1.5kHz.

Technical Specifications

Input Impedance: 500kΩ
Output Impedance:1kΩ
Current Consumption: ~20mA
Voltage: 9V DC (Center Negative)

Dimensions

Width: 94 mm / 3,7″
Length:120 mm/ 4,72″
Height: 46 mm / 1,81″
Weight: 320 g / 0,7 lb

Warning

The Vintage Deluxe has a current draw of 30mA.
Only use a regulated 9V DC adapter with a center-negative plug.
Unregulated power supplies and/or higher voltages may resultin 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 fulfills the requirements as set by EN55013, EN55020, EN60555-2, EN60555-3, RoHS, and WEEE. 1176®, and SSL® are registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Names of factory modes are intended for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as an endorsement or affiliation with the companies or products named.

EMC / EMI

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a ClassB Digital device, under 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 following the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
There is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct interference by one or more ofthe following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the 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.

MORE INFO

DARK GLASS is a registered trademark in the U.S., number 4,616,801, owned by Darkglass Electronics Oy. Designed by Revolve Studio

FAQs

Q: What should I do if I experience interference in radio or television reception?
- A: If interference occurs, try reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna, increasing separation between equipment and receiver, or connecting the equipment to a different circuit outlet. Consult a dealer or technician for further assistance.