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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 DESCRIPTION The Microtubes 500 v2 is a 500W amplifier equipped The Microtubes Engine can be engaged from the front with an all analog preamplifier, Class D Power Module panel or via our own digitally controlled Intelligent and a digital impulse response cabinet emulator for DI Footswitch (jack on rear panel).
  • Page 3: Front Panel

    FEATURES FRONT PANEL INPUT : Use this jack to connect your instrument via a MICROTUBES: Use this push button to turn on or off the standard ¼” mono cable. Microtubes Engine to add natural compression, organic harmonic enhancement, and saturation ranging from PASSIVE/ACTIVE : Use this push-button switch to change mild overdrive to high gain bass rage.
  • Page 4 COMPRESSION: This knob controls the amount of B3K/VMT : This push-button switch selects between two dynamic compression added to the Microtubes Engine. overdrive voicings: B3K® mode will deliver aggressive, percussive sound while the VMT will bring The make up gain is adjusted automatically. The up the mids for a warmer, more neutral character.
  • Page 5: Rear Panel

    FEATURES REAR PANEL SPEAKER OUTPUT : Use this connector to connect the SEND : Use this output to send the signal to effects amplifier to your cabinet. This Speakon combo jack pedals. allows either Speakon ¼” speaker cable operation. RETURN : Use this input to receive the signal from effects pedals.
  • Page 6 GROUND LIFT : Use this control to lift the ground of the FOOTSWITCH Intelligent Footswitch DI XLR output. If you are experiencing ground noise in proprietary digitally controlled device that allows you your DI signal try changing the setting of this control. to remotely engage and disengage the Microtubes Engine.
  • Page 7: Block Diagram

    BLOCK DIAGRAM PA S S I V E A C T I V E D R I V E V M T TO N E V M T B 3 K B 3 K L E V E L C O M P R E S S O R B L E N D M I C R O T U B E S / C L E A N...
  • Page 8: Warranty

    We will return the unit freight collect. AC Input Power: 100-250 VAC (Via selector switch on left side panel). Darkglass Electronics Oy is not responsible for shipping Cycles: 50/60 Hz damage either to or from our service center. Claims must Dimensions: 18.0 cm x 7.1 cm x 23.0 cm, l x h x w,...
  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    WARNING · No user serviceable parts inside the amplifier. Do not TROUBLESHOOTING open the amp. · The button controls do not react: check if the · Never use the amp at a high moisture environment or footswitch is connected. If you do not want to use the near liquids.

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