Darkglass Microtubes B1K Core Series Distortion Mini Pedal Owner’s Manual

: September 12, 2024
: DARKGLASS

Table of Contents

Microtubes B1K Core Series Distortion Mini Pedal
Product Information
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
Warning
Warranty
Disclaimer
EMC / EMI
- Product Usage Instructions
Controls/Front
Controls/Back
DIP Switches

Microtubes B1K Core Series Distortion Mini Pedal

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Product Information

Technical Specifications

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

Dimensions

Width: 50 mm / 2
Length: 100 mm / 4
Height: 45 mm / 1.75
Weight: 205 g / 0.45 lb

Warning

The Microtubes B1K has a current draw of 30mA. Only use a
regulated 9V DC adapter with a center-negative plug to avoid
suboptimal noise performance and potential damage to the unit,
which could void the warranty.

Warranty

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 service.

Disclaimer

The manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications
without notice. For inquiries, visit www.darkglass.com.

EMC / EMI

The equipment complies with Class B Digital device standards,
but improper installation may cause harmful interference. Follow
guidelines for optimal performance.

Product Usage Instructions

Controls/Front

Level: Adjusts the volume of the overdriven
signal.

Drive: Controls the amount of saturation in the
overdriven signal.

Controls/Back

To access controls, open the magnetic bottom lid:

Blend: Mixes clean input signal with overdriven
signal. Turn clockwise to blend in clean signal.

Tone: Adjusts high-frequency content of the
sound. Turn CCW for a brighter sound.

DIP Switches

Grunt: Provides low-end boost for thickening
sound when engaged.

MBoost: Offers a subtle 6 dB boost from 300 Hz
to 1 kHz to help cut through the mix.

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Microtubes B1K Manual
Core Series

Specs Warning Warranty Disclaimer EMC / EMI

Specs
Controls / Front
Level: Sets the volume of the overdriven signal. Drive: Sets the amount of saturation in the overdriven signal.
Controls / Back
Open the magnetic bottom lid to access the controls. Blend: Mixes the clean input signal with the overdriven signal. The clean signal is xed at unity gain, while the volume of the overdriven signal is set by the Level knob, allowing for ne control of the blend ratio. Turn clockwise to blend in the clean signal. Tone: Controls the high frequency content of the sound. A variable low pass lter from 3 kHz to 8 kHz. Turn CCW for a brighter sound.

DIP switches
Grunt: Provides a low-end boost to massively thicken your sound when engaged. MBoost: Gives a subtle 6 dB boost from 300 Hz to 1 kHz to help you cut through the mix.
Technical Specifications
Input Impedance: 1M Output Impedance: 1k Current Consumption: ~17mA Voltage: 9V DC (Center Negative)
Dimensions
Width: 50 mm / 2 Length: 100 mm/ 4 Height: 45 mm / 1,75 Weight: 205 g / 0,45 lb
Warning
The Microtubes B1K 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 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 on: 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, speci cations 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 ful ls 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 not be construed as an endorsement or a liation with the companies or products named.
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 o 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 di erent from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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