{"product_id":"darkglass-microtubes-500","title":"Darkglass Electronics Microtubes 500","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Microtubes® 500 is a 500W amplifier equipped with an all analog solid state preamplifier and a Class D Power Module.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the top row, you will find the clean section which is the foundation of your tone. It features a Gain control and an active 4 band EQ: along with Low and Treble controls, you will find Low Mids and Hi Mids controls, each knob with their own 2-way frequency switch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the bottom row, you will find the Microtubes Engine®, an extra channel that will bring your clean tone to the next level by helping you cut through the mix while adding anything from subtle, tube-like, harmonics and natural compression to obliterating distortion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box-feature f-plug\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInput\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect your instrument via a standard ¼” mono cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box-feature f-toggle\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePassive\/Active\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch from passive to active mode. Some active basses can have a hotter signal output which can make the amplifier distort early (feel free to use it on Passive mode even with active basses if such additional distortion is desired).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box-feature f-toggle\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMicrotubes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngages the Microtubes Engine™ to add natural compression, organic harmonic enhancement, and saturation ranging from mild overdrive to high gain bass rage. The Microtubes Engine operates before the clean section (you can, therefore, use the 4 Band Active EQ for additional tone shaping in addition to the Tone knob described below).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box-feature f-knob\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDrive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSets the Microtubes Engine’s distortion level. Ranging from soft, warm overdrive to devastating saturation plus everything in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box-feature f-knob\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControls the high harmonic content of the Microtubes Engine via a variable low pass filter: crank it up for additional attack and definition or dim it down for a smoother sound. This is handy when running bright EQ settings or cabinets with tweeters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box-feature f-knob\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLevel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControls the Microtubes Engine’s output volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box-feature f-knob\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixes between the Clean and Distortion signals (Microtubes Engine).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box-feature f-toggle\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eB3K\/VMT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelects between two overdrive circuits: B3K mode will deliver an aggressive, percussive sound while the VMT will bring up the mids for a warmer, more neutral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box-feature f-knob\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChanges the volume of the signal driving the Active 4 Band EQ. You can set it low for cleaner tone or set it higher for more aggressive growl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box-feature f-knob\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+-12dB at 80Hz. Changes the low content of the signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box-feature f-knob\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLow Mids\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+-12dB of the selected frequency via the LOW MIDS ƒ switch (described below).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box-feature f-toggle\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLow Mids ƒ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this switch to change the frequency of the low mid band between 250Hz and 500Hz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box-feature f-knob\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHi Mids\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+-12dB of the selected frequency via the HI MIDS ƒ switch (described below).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box-feature f-toggle\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHi Mids ƒ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this switch to change the frequency of the hi mid band between 1.5kHz and 3kHZ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box-feature f-toggle\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTreble\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+-12dB at 5kHz. Changes the high content of the signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box-feature f-knob\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControls the overall volume of the amplifier. This control does not affect DI output or effects loop level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box-feature f-toggle\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMute\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMutes the amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box-feature f-toggle\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFootswitch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Footswitch jack allows you to remotely engage and disengage the Microtubes Engine via our Intelligent Footswitch (sold separately). Hold the footswitch to Mute the amplifier. The VMT\/B3K push button will remain operational with the Intelligent Footswitch plugged in. \u003cbr\u003e* Use a regular mono instrument cable to connect the amplifier to the footswitch.\u003cbr\u003e* Remove the cable from the footswitch jack in the rear panel if you want to control the amp from the front panel.\u003cbr\u003e* The Microtubes 500 will only work with our proprietary Intelligent Footswitch or Super Intelligent Footswitch (both sold separately). A generic Footswitch will not work with the Microtubes 500.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Darkglass Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35609061195937,"sku":"RGS-DKG-MT5","price":599.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0457\/5451\/5617\/products\/Microtubes-500-Main-site_23689f3f-8b70-4b3c-9046-5854a2c6211b.jpg?v=1597158459","url":"https:\/\/rogueguitarshop-com.myshopify.com\/products\/darkglass-microtubes-500","provider":"rogueguitarshop.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}