Darkglass Microtubes B7K V2 Bass Preamp Кіраўніцтва па эксплуатацыі педалі

1. Уводзіны

The Darkglass Microtubes B7K V2 is a versatile bass preamp pedal designed to provide a wide range of tonal options for electric bass players. It combines a powerful overdrive circuit with a comprehensive 4-band equalizer and a balanced XLR output, making it suitable for both live performance and studio recording. This manual provides detailed instructions for setting up, operating, and maintaining your B7K V2 pedal.

2. Асаблівасці

• Combines a preamp, EQ, and overdrive in one unit for powerful tone shaping.
• Features a blend control to mix clean and overdriven signals for perfect balance.
• Includes a 4-band active EQ with bass, low mids, high mids, and treble controls.
• Grunt switch adds three levels of low-end boost for a thicker sound.
• Attack switch adjusts treble content, offering boost, flat, and cut settings.
• Low mids switch changes the center frequency from 1 kHz to 500 Hz.
• Hi mids switch changes the center frequency from 3 kHz to 1.5 kHz.
• Parallel output for running the input signal through unaffected.
• Direct output provides a balanced version for PA systems or studio consoles.
• Operates with a regulated 9V DC adapter (not included).

3. Элементы кіравання і сувязі

Малюнак 1: Верх view of the B7K V2 pedal.

Figure 2: Left side connections.

Figure 3: Right side connections.

3.1 ручкі кіравання

• Сумесь: Mixes the clean input signal with the overdriven signal. The clean signal remains at unity gain while the volume of the overdriven signal is controlled by the Drive knob, allowing for fine-tuning of the blend ratio.
• узровень: Sets the overall output volume of the pedal.
• дыск: Controls the amount of gain in the overdriven signal.
• Нізкі: Adjusts the level of the low frequencies.
• Нізкая сярэдняя: Adjusts the level of the low-mid frequencies. The center frequency can be switched between 500 Hz and 1 kHz.
• Прывітанне, сярэдзіна: Adjusts the level of the high-mid frequencies. The center frequency can be switched between 1.5 kHz and 3 kHz.
• Высокія частоты: Adjusts the level of the high frequencies.

3.2 Пераключальнікі

• Пераключальнік атакі: Modifies the treble content of the overdriven signal. Options are Boost, Flat, and Cut.
• Пераключальнік Grunt: Modifies the low-end content of the overdriven signal. Options are Thin, Raw, and Fat.
• Lo Mids Switch: Selects the center frequency for the Lo Mids knob (500 Hz or 1 kHz).
• Прывітанне, сярэдні пераключальнік: Selects the center frequency for the Hi Mids knob (1.5 kHz or 3 kHz).
• Выключальнік наземнага ўздыму: Disconnects the ground from the XLR output to help eliminate hum or ground loops when connected to external equipment.

3.3 Злучэнні

• Input (1/4" Jack): Connect your bass guitar or other instrument here.
• Output (1/4" Jack): Connect to your bass amplifier або іншыя педалі эфектаў.
• Direct Output (XLR): Provides a balanced output for connecting directly to a PA system, mixing console, or audio interface.
• Parallel Output (1/4" Jack): Outputs the unaffected input signal, useful for parallel processing or sending a clean signal to another device.
• Уваход 9 В пастаяннага току: Connect a regulated 9V DC power supply (center negative, minimum 30mA).

4. Настройка

1. Ensure the pedal is powered off before making any connections.
2. Падключыце бас-гітару да Увод jack on the right side of the pedal.
3. Падключыце Выхад jack on the left side to your bass ampунёсак лайфаўера.
4. If using the balanced output, connect the Direct Output (XLR) to a PA system, mixing console, or audio interface.
5. If you need an unaffected signal, connect the Паралельны выхад на іншую прыладу.
6. Connect a regulated 9V DC (center negative) power supply to the 9VDC ўваход. The pedal requires a minimum of 30mA. Note: A power supply is not included with the pedal.
7. Once all connections are secure, you can power on the pedal.

5. Інструкцыя па эксплуатацыі

5.1 Асноўныя аперацыі

To activate the pedal, press the footswitch. The LED indicator will illuminate. To bypass the effect, press the footswitch again.

5.2 Tone Shaping

• Start with all EQ knobs (Low, Lo Mids, Hi Mids, Treble) at the 12 o'clock position for a flat response.
• Адрэгулюйце Драйв knob to achieve your desired level of overdrive. Higher settings will produce more distortion.
• Выкарыстоўвайце Змяшаць knob to mix the clean signal with the overdriven signal. This allows you to retain clarity and low-end presence while adding grit.
• Эксперыментуйце з Атака і Грух switches to fine-tune the treble and bass characteristics of the overdriven tone.
• Utilize the 4-band EQ to sculpt your overall tone. The Lo Mids і Прывітанне Мідс switches allow you to select different frequency centers for precise control.
• Адрэгулюйце Узровень knob to match the output volume with your bypassed signal or to boost your signal for solos.

6. Тэхнічнае абслугоўванне

• Падтрымлівайце чысціню педалі, праціраючы яе мяккай сухой тканінай. Пазбягайце выкарыстання абразіўных ачышчальнікаў або растваральнікаў.
• Protect the pedal from extreme temperatures, moisture, and direct sunlight.
• Пераканайцеся, што ўсе кабелі ў добрым стане і правільна падключаны, каб пазбегнуць страты сігналу або пашкоджання.
• Always use a regulated 9V DC center-negative power supply to avoid damage to the unit.

7. Выпраўленне непаладак

8. Тэхнічныя характарыстыкі

• Вага прадмета: 1.1 фунта (0.5 кілаграма)
• Памеры прадукту: 6 х 7 х 10 цалі
• Нумар мадэлі тавару: B7K2
• колер: Чорны
• Тып раздыма: 1/4" (aux), XLR
• Hardware Interface: USB (for potential future firmware updates, not for audio)
• Фармат сігналу: Аналаг
• Крыніца харчавання: Правадная электрычная
• тtage: 9 вольт пастаяннага току (цэнтральны адмоўны)
• Бягучы розыгрыш: Мінімум 30 мА

9. Гарантыя і падтрымка

Darkglass Electronics products are designed for reliability and performance. For specific warranty information and support, please refer to the documentation included with your purchase or visit the official Darkglass Electronics webсайт. Захоўвайце пацвярджэнне пакупкі для прэтэнзій па гарантыі.

For technical assistance or service inquiries, please contact Darkglass Electronics customer support through their official channels.