Darkglass Microtubes B7K Ultra V2 Bass Preamp Pedal 2.0
Design and Tone. Perfected.
The upgraded Microtubes B7K Ultra with Aux in features: (1) Single user loadable cabinet simulation impulse response. (2) Micro-USB B port to connect to PC/Mac to load a different Virtual Cabinet through the Darkglass Suite. (3) 3.5mm headphone output with cabinet simulation. (4) Balanced XLR output with switchable cabinet simulation. (5) A 3.5mm stereo input that allows you to practice with backing tracks from e.g. your smartphone or laptop.
Front Features
Master
Whereas the Level Knob controls the output of the overdrive section the Master volume adjusts the overall volume of the unit. Ideal for fine tuning the output on clean mode. It also serves as a DI level control.
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.
Level
Sets the volume of the overdriven signal.
Drive
Sets the amount of saturation in the overdriven signal.
Attack Switch
Sets the amount of treble content to saturate: The “Boost” setting emphasizes the treble content extra clarity and presence. The “Flat” position leaves this register untouched while the “Cut” position will reduce the amount of high frequencies being saturated.
Grunt Switch
Sets the amount of low frequency content to saturate by selecting between three different bass boost levels before the clipping stage.
Bass
+-12dB @ 100Hz
Lo Mids
+-12dB switchable 250Hz, 500Hz and 1kHz
Hi Mids
+-12dB switchable 750Hz, 1.5KHz and 3kHz
Treble
+-12dB @ 5kHz
Dimensions
Width: 125 mm / 5″
Length: 96 mm/ 3¾″
Height: 57 mm / 2¼″
Weight: 430 g / 0.95 lb
Warning
When the pedal is on bypass the master volume does not affect the headphone volume. In this case the total volume is adjustable in Darkglass Suite. With sensitive headphones, the bypass volume can be very loud if not adjusted.
The Microtubes B7K Ultra has a current draw of 120mA. 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.