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Darkglass Microtubes B7K Ultra V2 Aux - The Squid Limited
Only 1000 pieces available worldwide: the monstrous SQUID from Darkglass - with Aux input!
Brand New Darkglass Pedal! The updated version of the Microtubes B7K Ultra V2 - nicknamed "The Squid" - is decorated with beautiful artwork by Ignacio Bazan Lazcano, which is applied to the pedal with a special engraving technique. This limited edition effects pedal builds on the previous version of the Microtubes B7K Ultra bass preamp and now gives the player even more versatility than before. For example, there is a balanced XLR output with selectable speaker cabinet emulations so that you can conjure up a full-fledged and grand amp-like sound while plugging directly into the table or interface. In addition, you can connect the pedal to your Mac or PC via USB to load additional cabinet simulations. Finally, we also find an aux input on the B7K Ultra V2 The Squid so that you can connect your music carrier to the pedal: ideal for practicing at home, of course. In addition to the expansions, the basis of the pedal remains of course the incredibly thick bass pre-amp that has made it so popular among many musicians, and it also comes into its own very well on your pedalboard. For example, the overdrive circuit can be switched on separately from the powerful pre-amp and in combination with the 4-band EQ, this produces a wide range of thick sounds. As icing on the cake, the different EQ bands can also be fine-tuned with the mini toggle switches for precise tone shaping, while the Attack and Grunt switches determine how the highs and lows are affected by the overdrive circuit. The blend knob gives you an extra piece of control over the balance between your clean sound and the overdriven signal. As a result, this pedal effortlessly transitions from the living room and studio to the stage, delivering monstrous tone anywhere, anytime.
- Master: while 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 to saturate by selecting between three different bass boost levels before the clipping stage.
- Bass: +-12dB @ 100Hz
- Lo Mids: +-12dB switchable 250Hz, 500Hz and 1kHz
- Hi Mids: +-12dB switchable 750Hz, 1.5KHz and 3kHz
- Treble: +-12dB @ 5kHz
- Direct Output: Balanced XLR output for connecting the pedal to a microphone preamp, PA system etc.
- Ground lift: Disconnects the signal ground on the Direct Output to break any ground loops. Set this switch to either position that has less noise. The switch does not affect the ¼” output.
- Cab Sim: Toggle the cabinet simulation on/off on the Direct Output. This switch completely bypasses all digital circuits and allows you to get a zero latency signal when needed.
- Headphones: B7K Ultra has an internal stereo headphone amplifier capable of driving a minimum load of 16 ohms from the 3.5mm stereo jack. Use the master volume control to adjust the level.
- USB: A Micro USB B connector allows you to connect the pedal to PC/Mac to load cabinet simulation impulse responses to the pedal and control various other settings.
- Aux In: This 3.5mm stereo input allows you to practice with backing tracks from eg your smartphone or laptop. Auxiliary input can only be used with the headphone output. The pedal does not control the level, it must be set from your audio source. Remember to always first set the level low before connecting anything to the aux in!