Darkglass Microtubes B7K Ultra Bass Preamp Boost Pedal

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Capable of everything from crisp, clean preamp, to devastating high-gain distortion, the B7K Ultra offers a range of drive and EQ controls.

The Darkglass Microtubes B7K Ultra features all the versatility and sonic possibilities its predecessor is known for plus amazing features: (1) A dedicated Footswitch to engage the overdrive section independently. (2) A Master volume to control the overall unit level. (3) Three way toggle switches for each mid control, with a total of 6 different mid frequencies at your disposal the B7K Ultra allows you to create and tailor your tone to perfection: From crisp, punchy clean preamp to obliterating high gain distortion, and everything in between. The B7K is a universal tone crafting machine.

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 read more to saturate by selecting between three different bass boost levels before the clipping stage.

Power supply not included.
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- Bass: +-12dB @ 100Hz
- Hi Mids: +-12dB @ 2.8kHz
- Treble: +-12dB @ 5kHz
- Low: +-12dB @ 100Hz
- Low Mids: +-12dB @ 1kHz
- Dimensions: 12 x 10.7 cm (4.72 x 4.21")

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 631-390-6800
Email: support@darkglass.com
Web: https://www.darkglass.com/

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (3 ratings)
Submitted May 6, 2016 by Jack Mai in Flushing, NY

"Just What I Needed"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Having heard about Darkglass from several blogs, I was curious to see what was up. The B7K Ultra is a high end preamp with massive tone shaping capabilities. I do a lot of home recording and this box is a godsend. Being able to pull such a wide range of tones out if it makes tracking so much easier. It has a very real and organic sound, like if you had 15 great amps and could mic them all up. Not the cheapest box out there but great stuff usually is not cheap.

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25 years

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