Detail 01
Three-band EQ
Bass adjusts ±12 dB at 40 Hz, mids ±12 dB from 150 Hz to 3 kHz, and treble ±12 dB at 6 kHz.
Product detailSKU #1500000335745
DarkglassMicrotubes 500 v2 Bass Amplifier Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Darkglass’s Microtubes 500 v2 combines 500 watts of power with a compact bass preamp format. Its three-band EQ covers bass, midrange and treble, while the analog 12AX7 tube overdrive section has Drive and Blend controls for setting saturation and clean/overdriven balance. XLR, 1/4-inch TRS and 1/4-inch TS connections provide multiple signal-routing options for live and recording setups. Top-mounted jacks and the compact aluminum chassis keep cable access concentrated above the unit.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Live or recording rigs needing XLR, 1/4-inch TRS, and 1/4-inch TS routing options.
- Bassists shaping EQ and blending clean signal with the analog tube-overdrive circuit.
- Tight pedalboard layouts where top-mounted jacks help organize cable access.
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
Drive and Blend controls
Set the amount of overdrive and the balance between clean and overdriven signal.
Detail 03
2.95 × 1.77 × 4.45 in.
Gives the unit’s listed dimensions for planning its physical placement.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan connections around its XLR, 1/4-inch TRS, and 1/4-inch TS outputs.
- 02Allow space for the top-mounted jacks when positioning it on a pedalboard.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How much power does the Microtubes 500 v2 provide?
It provides 500 watts of power.
02What EQ controls does it have?
It has bass, midrange, and treble controls, each with a ±12 dB adjustment range.
03Does it have overdrive?
Yes. It uses an analog 12AX7 tube overdrive circuit with Drive and Blend controls.
04What connections are listed?
XLR, 1/4-inch TRS, and 1/4-inch TS connections are listed.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
2 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxhxd
- 2.95 inch x 1.77 inch x 4.45 inch
- Weight
- 5.29
