DARKGLASS - DG112a - Microtubes 500 Combo 112 - 500 watts 1x12 - combo Bass amp

Unleash 500 Watts of pure analog power and experience unparalleled flexibility with the Darkglass Microtubes 500 1x12 combo amp.

500W 1x12 analog combo amplifier;
Analog preamp with signature VMT and B3K drives;
Studio compressor with automatic gain adjustment;
Four-band ultra quiet EQ with adjustable mid frequencies;
Pre/post XLR DI, line out, and headphone outputs.

Redefining Bass with Precision:

Designed for ultimate sonic quality and portability, the M Combo Series defines excellence in Analog bass tones and precision. Featuring custom-made Eminence® speakers and powered by an efficient 500 W class D power module, the M Combo Series are perfect for the musician demanding premium analog character across venues, rehearsals, and home setups.

DRIVE:
Controls the amount of distortion that the Microtubes Engine will deliver. Press to select the drive mode: OFF/Vintage Microtubes /Microtubes B3K.

PASSIVE/ACTIVE:
Use this push-button switch to change from passive to active mode. If your bass is active it can have a hotter signal making the amp to distort early (feel free to use if such additional distortion is desired).

HEADPHONE OUTPUT:
Connect your Headphones and enjoy the analog cabinet emulation.


Top Panel Features:

Input:
Use this jack to connect your instrument via a standard ¼” mono cable.

Headphone Output:
Connect your Headphones and enjoy the analog cabinet emulation.

Passive/Active:
Use this push-button switch to change from passive to active mode. If your bass is active it can have a hotter signal making the amp to distort early (feel free to use if such additional distortion is desired).

Compression:
Controls the amount of dynamic compression. The make up gain is adjusted automatically.

Drive:
Controls the amount of distortion that the Microtubes Engine will deliver. Press to select the drive mode: OFF/Vintage Microtubes /Microtubes B3K.

Blend:
Use this knob to mix between the Clean signal and the Distortion signal.

Level:
Controls Microtubes Engine’s output volume.

Low:
±12 dB @ Low shelf

Low Mids:
±12 dB @ 500 Hz/1 kHz

Hi Mids:
±12dB @ 1.5 kHz / 3 kHz

Treble:
±12dB @ High shelf

Master:
Use this knob to control the overall volume of the combo. Press for Mute.


Back Panel Features:

AC Power ON/OFF:
Power ON the combo beast.

AC Socket:
Use this connector to feed electric power to the amplifier. 100 – 230 VAC, 50-60Hz. Set the voltage selector switch to the correct position before turning on the amplifier!

Tweeter:
Turn the tweeter ON/OFF.

Pre/Post:
Select between the unprocessed clean DI and the processed signal.

DI Output:
Use this connector to send your signal to the console, mic preamp, interface, etc.

Ground Lift:
Use this control to lift the ground of the XLR output. If you are experiencing ground noise in your DI signal, try changing this control.

Aux In:
Connect this to the headphone output of your laptop, cellphone, MP3 player, etc. The Aux In signal is fed only to the headphone output.

Return:
Use this input to receive the signal from your outboard gear.

Send:
Use this output to send the signal to your outboard gear.

Footswitch:
Use to connect the Darkglass Super Intelligent Footswitch, Intelligent Footswitch or MIDI Footswitch using a 1/4" mono instrument cable.

External Speaker:
Use this connector to connect the amplifier to an external speaker cabinet. The SpeakON Combo jack allows for SpeakON or ¼” speaker cable operation. The minimum load impedance is 8 O. The minimum power rating must be 250 W.

WARNING: Do not use an instrument cable with this jack. Using an instrument cable can damage your amplifier.


Powerful Tone, Compact Design:

With 500 watts of clean analog power and a custom 12" Eminence® speaker, this combo delivers punchy, articulate bass in a streamlined package. The Microtubes engine offers both Vintage and B3K drive tones, while the 4-band EQ with selectable mids and cab-sim headphone out make it equally ready for stage, studio, or silent practice.


Technicals details:

Woofers:
Custom Design Eminence® Speaker

Horn:
WGS-410

Power Rating RMS:
500 Watts


WARNING: This device can emit extremely loud sounds that might result in temporary or permanent hearing loss. Please proceed with caution when setting and adjusting the volume.