1. හැඳින්වීම
The Darkglass Microtubes X 900 is a powerful 900-watt bass amplifier head designed for bass players seeking versatile tone shaping and high-fidelity sound. It integrates the acclaimed X Engine distortion circuit with a comprehensive 6-band graphic equalizer, offering extensive control over your bass tone. This manual provides essential information for the proper setup, operation, and maintenance of your Microtubes X 900.
2. ආරක්ෂිත උපදෙස්
- බල සැපයුම: සම්බන්ධ කරන්න amplifier only to a grounded AC power outlet with the correct voltage as indicated on the unit. Ensure the power cable is securely connected.
- වාතාශ්රය: Do not block ventilation openings. Ensure adequate airflow around the amplifier to prevent overheating. Avoid placing the unit on carpets or in enclosed spaces.
- තෙතමනය: හෙළිදරව් නොකරන්න amplifier to rain, moisture, or excessive humidity. Keep liquids away from the unit.
- සේවා: Do not attempt to service the unit yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Opening the chassis voids the warranty.
- හැසිරවීම: හසුරුවන්න amplifier with care. Avoid dropping or subjecting it to strong impacts.
- ස්පීකර් සම්බන්ධතාවය: Always connect a speaker cabinet with the correct impedance (minimum 2.5 Ohms) before powering on the ampහානි වැළැක්වීම සඳහා ලයිෆයර්.
3. විශේෂාංග
The Microtubes X 900 offers a range of features designed to enhance your bass playing experience:
- Powerful 900 watts of Class D power for impressive volume and clarity.
- Integrated X Engine distortion circuit, inspired by Darkglass X-series pedals, for aggressive, mid-heavy drive tones.
- 6-band graphic EQ for precise midrange control and overall tone shaping.
- High-pass and low-pass filters for versatile sound customization within the X Engine.
- Built-in compressor for enhanced punch and clarity on both clean and distorted channels.
- Three IR cabinet simulation slots for realistic direct recording and monitoring.
- MIDI channel switching for seamless integration into digital setups.
- Programmable mute function for silent practice and recording.
- Auxiliary inputs and headphone outputs for flexible connectivity options.
4. පාලන සහ සම්බන්ධතා
4.1 ඉදිරිපස පැනල් පාලන
The front panel provides access to all primary sound shaping and input controls.
රූපය 1: ඉදිරිපස පුවරුව ඉහළටview
- ආදානය: 1/4" instrument input jack.
- PASSIVE/ACTIVE Switch: Selects input sensitivity for passive or active instruments.
- X බොත්තම: Engages the X Engine distortion circuit.
- HPF (ඉහළ පාස් පෙරහන): Controls the cutoff frequency for the high-pass filter in the X Engine.
- LPF (අඩු-පාස් පෙරහන): Controls the cutoff frequency for the low-pass filter in the X Engine.
- ධාවකය: Adjusts the amount of distortion in the X Engine.
- මිශ්ර: Blends the clean signal with the distorted signal from the X Engine.
- COMP (සම්පීඩකය): Controls the amount of compression applied to the signal.
- මට්ටම: Sets the overall output volume of the ampජීවිතාරක්ෂකයා.
- කලාප 6 ග්රැෆික් සමීකරණය: Sliders for precise frequency adjustments at 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1.5 kHz, and 3 kHz, plus additional bands.
- නිහU බොත්තම: නිහඬ කරයි ampජීවිත ප්රතිදානය.
- මාස්ටර්: හි සමස්ත ප්රධාන පරිමාව පාලනය කරයි ampජීවිතාරක්ෂකයා.
4.2 පසුපස පැනල් සම්බන්ධතා
The rear panel provides all necessary connections for speakers, effects, and direct outputs.
රූපය 2: පසුපස පුවරුව ඉහළටview
- කථානායක ප්රතිදානය: Two Speakon combo jacks for connecting speaker cabinets. Minimum load 2.5 Ohms.
- යවන්න: 1/4" output for connecting to external effects.
- ආපසු: 1/4" input for returning signal from external effects.
- සාමාන්යය: 1/8" stereo input for connecting external audio devices (e.g., MP3 player).
- හෙඩ්ෆෝන් පරිමාව: Controls the volume for the headphone output.
- හෙඩ්ෆෝන් පිටත: හෙඩ්ෆෝන් සඳහා අඟල් 1/8 ස්ටීරියෝ ප්රතිදානය.
- USB: USB-C port for connecting to a computer for firmware updates and Darkglass Suite software.
- PRE DI: Balanced XLR output for a pre-EQ/pre-distortion signal.
- POST DI: Balanced XLR output for a post-EQ/post-distortion signal, with switchable IR cabinet simulation.
- GND ලිෆ්ට්: Ground lift switch for DI outputs to eliminate hum.
- MIDI: 5-pin DIN MIDI input for external control.
- පා මාරුව: 1/4" jack for connecting a compatible Darkglass footswitch.
- බලය යෙදවුම්: IEC power connector for the AC power cable.
- බල සැපයුම් සුවිචය: හැරෙනවා ampජීවිත කාලය ක්රියාත්මක කිරීම හෝ අක්රිය කිරීම.
5. පිහිටුවීම
- ස්ථානගත කිරීම: තබන්න amplifier on a stable, level surface, ensuring proper ventilation. Do not cover the vent holes.
- ස්පීකර් සම්බන්ධතාවය: Connect your speaker cabinet(s) to the SPEAKER OUTPUT jacks using high-quality Speakon cables. Ensure the total impedance of your cabinets is not below 2.5 Ohms.
- උපකරණ සම්බන්ධතාවය: Connect your bass guitar to the INPUT jack using a standard 1/4" instrument cable. Select the appropriate PASSIVE or ACTIVE setting.
- බල සම්බන්ධතාවය: Connect the supplied AC power cable to the POWER INPUT on the rear panel and then to a grounded AC outlet.
- මූලික සැකසුම්: Before powering on, set all EQ sliders to their center position, and turn the MASTER volume knob fully counter-clockwise.
- බල ගැන්වීම: Flip the POWER SWITCH to the 'ON' position. The amplifier will perform a brief startup sequence.
6. මෙහෙයුම් උපදෙස්
6.1 මූලික මෙහෙයුම
- After setup, slowly increase the MASTER volume to a desired listening level.
- Adjust the LEVEL knob to control the overall output volume.
- Use the 6-band Graphic EQ sliders to fine-tune your tone. Each slider boosts or cuts the specified frequency band.
6.2 Using the X Engine Distortion
- ඔබන්න X button to engage the distortion circuit.
- සකස් කරන්න ධාවකය knob to control the amount of distortion.
- භාවිතා කරන්න HPF සහ LPF knobs to set the frequency range for the distortion. The HPF determines where the distortion starts in the low end, and the LPF determines where it ends in the high end.
- ද මිශ්ර knob allows you to blend the clean signal with the distorted signal, providing clarity and punch even with heavy distortion.
6.3 සම්පීඩකය
The built-in compressor can be engaged and adjusted using the COMP knob. Turning the knob clockwise increases the compression, adding sustain and evening out dynamics. This can be used on both clean and distorted tones.
6.4 IR Cabinet Simulation
The Microtubes X 900 includes three slots for Impulse Response (IR) cabinet simulations. These can be managed and loaded via the USB connection using the Darkglass Suite software.
Figure 3: Darkglass Suite Software for IR Management
The selected IR is applied to the POST DI output, providing a realistic cabinet sound for direct recording or FOH (Front of House) mixing.
6.5 MIDI පාලනය
The MIDI input allows for external control of various amplifier functions, such as channel switching and preset recall. Refer to the Darkglass website for detailed MIDI implementation charts and compatible footswitches.
7. නඩත්තු කිරීම
- පිරිසිදු කිරීම: පිටත පිරිසිදු කිරීම සඳහා මෘදු වියළි රෙද්දක් භාවිතා කරන්න amplifier. Avoid abrasive cleaners or solvents.
- වාතාශ්රය: Regularly check that the ventilation openings are clear of dust and debris. Use compressed air if necessary to clear vents.
- ගබඩා: දිගු කාලයක් භාවිතයේ නොමැති විට, ගබඩා කරන්න amplifier in a dry, temperature-controlled environment.
- කේබල් පරීක්ෂාව: Periodically inspect all cables (power, instrument, speaker) for signs of wear or damage. Replace damaged cables immediately.
8. දෝශ නිරාකරණය
- බලය නැත: Ensure the power cable is securely connected to both the amplifier and a working AC outlet. Check the power switch position.
- ශබ්දයක් නැත:
- Verify that a speaker cabinet is connected and the speaker cable is functional.
- Check the instrument cable and ensure your instrument is working.
- Ensure the MUTE button is not engaged.
- Check MASTER and LEVEL knob settings.
- Distorted Sound (unexpected):
- Check the X button status; if engaged, adjust DRIVE and MIX.
- Ensure the input gain (PASSIVE/ACTIVE switch) is appropriate for your instrument.
- Lower the LEVEL or MASTER volume.
- හම් හෝ ශබ්දය:
- සියලුම කේබල් නිසි ලෙස ආවරණය කර සම්බන්ධ කර ඇති බවට සහතික වන්න.
- Try engaging the GND LIFT switch on the rear panel for DI outputs.
- ඔබේ සැකසුමෙහි බිම් ලූප තිබේදැයි පරීක්ෂා කරන්න.
If problems persist after checking these points, contact Darkglass Electronics support or an authorized service center.
9. පිරිවිතර
| පිරිවිතර | වටිනාකම |
|---|---|
| බලශක්ති ප්රතිදානය | 900 Watts (Class D) |
| නිෂ්පාදන මානයන් | 15 x 5 x 12 අඟල් (38.1 x 12.7 x 30.5 cm) |
| අයිතමයේ බර | රාත්තල් 8.42 (කිලෝ ග්රෑම් 3.82) |
| අවම පැටවුම් සම්බාධනය | 2.5 ඕම් |
| EQ බෑන්ඩ්ස් | 6-band Graphic EQ (250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1.5 kHz, 3 kHz, etc.) |
| Distortion Circuit | X Engine |
| සම්බන්ධතාවය | USB-C, MIDI, Aux In, Headphone Out, XLR DI (Pre/Post) |
10. වගකීම් සහ සහාය
Darkglass Electronics products are manufactured to the highest quality standards. For information regarding warranty coverage and terms, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official Darkglass Electronics website. For technical support, troubleshooting assistance, or service inquiries, please contact Darkglass Electronics customer support through their official channels.
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