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DarkglassMicrotubes X 900 Bass Amp Head

Darkglass
Darkglass Microtubes X 900 Bass Amp Head
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Darkglass combines a Class-D power section rated at 900 W RMS into 4 ohms with detailed control over the signal path. The six-band graphic EQ handles broad tone shaping, while the X circuit lets you choose frequency ranges for low-end compression and treble saturation. Cabinet simulation can retain up to three virtual cabinets, and MIDI provides programmable channel switching and muting. An auxiliary input and headphone output add a self-contained monitored-playback option.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Recording chains where cabinet simulation and six-band EQ control are part of the bass workflow.
  • Practice sessions using the auxiliary input and headphone output for monitored playback.
  • MIDI-based stage setups needing programmable channel switching and muting.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Speaker configurations whose total load falls below the specified 2.5-ohm minimum.
  • Power sources outside its 100–250 VAC, 50/60 Hz input range.

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.

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Detail 01

900 W RMS at 4 ohms; 450 W RMS at 8 ohms

The stated output rating changes with the connected 4- or 8-ohm load.

Detail 02

Minimum load impedance: 2.5 ohms

The connected speaker load must not be lower than 2.5 ohms.

Detail 03

Up to three storable virtual cabinets

Three cabinet-simulation choices can be retained in the amplifier.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Check the total speaker load against the 2.5-ohm minimum.
  2. 02Confirm available AC power falls within 100–250 VAC at 50/60 Hz.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01How much power is rated at 8 ohms?

It is rated at 450 W RMS into 8 ohms.

02Can it store cabinet simulations?

Yes. Its impulse-response cabinet simulation supports storage for up to three virtual cabinets.

03What can MIDI control?

MIDI provides programmable channel switching and muting.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

2 detailsSound
Acfrequency
50/60Hz
Minimum Load Impedance
2.5 ohm
7 detailsConnections & power
Pre Amp Output Send Level Max
2.2 Vrms (max before 1% THD)
Input Impedance
1.1 Mohm
Acinput Power
100–250 VAC
Power Amp Input Return Level
2 Vrms (max before 1% THD) Pre-Amp Output (Send) Impedance: 1 kohm
Power Amp Input Return Impedance
100 kohm
Maximum Power Output
900 W RMS @ 4 ohm (1kHz full blast, 2 min. max) 20% THD, 450W RMS v@ 8 ohm
Maximum Power Consumption
approx. 700 VA
1 detailsOther
Cooling
Forced-air cooled

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