Detail 01
Selectable midrange EQ points
Push controls choose 500Hz or 1kHz for low-mid, plus 1.5kHz or 3kHz for high-mid adjustment.
Product detailSKU #1500000419874
DarkglassMicrotube 500 Combo 210 Blue
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The blue Microtubes 500 Combo 210 pairs a Darkglass analog preamp with 500W from a Class-D ICEpower module and two 10-inch Eminence ceramic speakers. Its Vintage Microtubes and Microtubes B3K circuits can be blended and adjusted with Drive and Level, while the four-band EQ and automatic-gain compression handle further shaping. XLR DI, effects-loop, aux, headphone, footswitch, and external-speaker connections make it equipped for stage, rehearsal, recording, and home practice.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Moving from rehearsal to stage with a 500W combo using two 10-inch speakers.
- Recording or connecting to a PA through the selectable pre- or post-EQ XLR DI.
- Practicing at home with external audio through the aux input and headphones.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Compression
The compressor automatically adjusts gain for dynamics shaping.
Detail 03
Active-instrument attenuation
An attenuation function is included for active instruments.
Detail 04
Master control with mute
Overall volume is set by the master control, which also mutes with a push.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Hands-free control is available with an external footswitch.
- 02The voltage selector supports 110V and 220V operation.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I run external pedals or processors with it?
Yes. The combo includes an effects-loop send and return.
02Can I add an external speaker setup?
Yes. It includes an external-speaker connection.
03Can it provide a DI signal before or after EQ?
Yes. The XLR DI output has a pre/post-EQ selection and ground lift.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
6 detailsSound
- External Speaker Combo
- Connect to an additional external speaker setup.
- Effect Loop Send Return
- Connect external effects pedals or processors seamlessly.
- Wattage
- 500W
- Preamp
- Darkglass Analog Preamp
- Speakers
- 2x10 Eminence ceramic speakers
- Power
- Class-D ICEpower Module
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Footswitch
- Enable hands-free control with an external footswitch.
- DI Output with Pre Post Switch
- Choose between pre or post-EQ signal for the DI XLR output.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
4 detailsConnections & power
- Voltage Selector
- 110/220V
- Headphone Output
- Allows for private listening and practice sessions without disturbing others.
- Ground Lift For DI XLR Output
- Minimize unwanted noise by lifting the ground of the DI output.
- Auxiliary Input For Backing Tracks
- Conveniently play with backing tracks or external audio sources.
5 detailsOther
- Drive Vintage Microtubes Amp Microtubes B3k
- Seamlessly push between two distortions using the Blend, Level, & Drive controls
- Four Band Ultra Quiet Equalizer
- Fine-tune equalization with accuracy, featuring push potentiometers for low-mid (500Hz/1 kHz) and high-mid (1.5 kHz/3 kHz) adjustment.
- Master with Mute
- Controls overall volume while providing instant silence with a push.
- Active Passive
- Attenuates input signal for active instruments
- Compression
- With automatic gain adjustment, allowing dynamics shaping.
