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Element Cabsim Headphone Amp

Element Cabsim Headphone Amp

$199.99 USD
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With a uniquely innovative approach, the Element comes to tackle in one device an immensely practical tool to empower players. Fully compatible with bass guitars, guitars, or any kind of instrument, this headphone amplifier offers cabinet simulation for practicing, performing, or recording.

  • 5 user-exchangable IR cabinet simulations
  • Two headphone outputs with independent volume control
  • Bluetooth audio playback for backing tracks
  • Up to -30db of attenuation to handle up to 900w amplifier input
  • Bluetooth and USB to connect to Darkglass Suite
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Inspired by the touch sensor technology used in our Hyper Luminal·Compressor, the Element cabsim headphone amp uses three fully-tactile slider potentiometers with positioning LED’s that render it appealing and extremely intuitive to use. One comprehensive device, that out of the box offers a bank of 5 cabinet simulations, and the ability to add many more through the Darkglass Suite. With Bluetooth technology to listen to back in tracks while playing, rehearsing, or studying. Two headphone outputs to allow interaction within players and XLR output to connect to a microphone preamp, PA system, etc.

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    CABSIMS

    Analog Cabinet
    Black and White 410
    Cali 212
    Cali 410 NEO
    Cali Combo 212
    Dave 410
    DG112N
    DG212N
    DG410N
    DG412ES
    DG810ES
    Fashionista 412
    Forrester 810
    Fruity 115
    Fruity 212
    Fruity 410
    Fruity 810

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    CABSIMS

    Garden118
    Garden 410
    London 412
    London 412 Vintage
    Modern 212
    Modern 412
    Modern 115 Powerplant
    Modern 210 Powerplant
    Modern 410 Powerplant
    Modern 810 Powerplant
    Mountainino 610
    Nolly 810
    Panzer 412

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    CABSIMS

    Peggy 115
    Peggy 210
    Peggy 410
    Peggy 810
    Peggy 810 Vintage
    Snakeskin
    Stockman 212
    Stockman 410
    Stockman 810
    Swirl 115
    Swirl 410
    Swirl 810
    Topper

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Front Features

  • Cabsim

    Toggle the cabinet simulation on/off on the Direct Output.

  • Blend

    A touch sensitive slider to set the blend between the main input (Instrument/Amp in) and the backing track (Bluetooth/Aux in) for the headphone out mix.

  • Phones

    Two touch sensitive volume control sliders, one for each headphone output.

  • Dimensions

    Width: 64 mm / 2½″
    Length: 111 mm/ 4¼″
    Height: 35 mm / 1½″
    Weight: 245 g / 0.54 lb

  • Warning

    The Element has a current draw of 250mA. Only use a regulated 9V DC adapter with a center-negative plug. Unregulated power supplies and/or higher voltages may result in suboptimal noise performance and even damage your unit, voiding the warranty.

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Inputs and Outputs

  • Instrument In & Instrument Out

    · Two 6.3 mm jacks that can be used as:
    · Balanced/unbalanced instrument input and output or
    · Amplifier input and speaker (through) output.

  • Input Attenuation

    0 dB / -12 dB / -30 dB

  • USB

    You can connect Element to your Mac or PC with the USB-C port to load cabinet simulations and control various other settings in the Darkglass Suite.

  • Aux In

    You can connect the line/headphone out of your laptop/keyboard/mixer etc. into the 3.5 mm aux input on the Element.

  • 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.

  • 9 – 12V DC

    Use a 9-12V DC power supply (Center negative 2.1/5.5 mm barrel plug). Current consumption 250mA.

  • Headphones

    Two 3.5 mm headphone outputs.

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USB-C audio interface

Record your ideas wherever you are by connecting the Element to your PC or Mac (on macOS no drivers needed).

The instrument input records on two tracks, one with cabinet simulation and one without any effects.

Recording of stereo sources is also possible via the aux in. Independent mixes can be sent to the two headphone outputs from your favorite DAW.

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Highlights

Darkglass Suite App (macOS, Windows, iOS & Android)

An application for desktop and mobile platforms that unlocks extra features on the Element, such as two different types of graphic EQs, tube power amp simulations, and access to a growing library of high-quality IR cabinet simulations. The desktop version also enables firmware updates and loading your own 3rd party cabinet simulations.

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① USB

The USB-C port unlocks Element’s USB audio interface capabilities and enables interaction with the Darkglass Suite desktop app, allowing for software updates and access to the Darkglass IR library, containing hundreds of cabinet simulations.

 

② XLR output

An XLR output with a ground lift switch provides a reliable standard connection to a mixing desk or an external audio interface for a guaranteed low-noise signal.

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Element with amp & speaker cabinet

Note: The Element does NOT act as a loadbox! Always make sure your amplifier is connected to a suitable load!

The Element is built to work with amplifiers with a maximum output of 900 W. For the safest operation, it is advised to connect the Element after your speaker cabinet from your speaker cabinet’s parallel output connector. Use the input labelled “AMP IN” on the Element.

You can now choose the impulse responses in slots 1-5 or the bypass signal. From here, the signal is passed through to the XLR output and via the blend and volume controls to the headphone outputs.

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If the amplifier’s maximum output is 100 W, the Element can be connected between the amplifier and the speaker cabinet. Use the input labelled “AMP IN” for the amplifier and the output labelled “SPEAKER OUT” to connect the speaker cabinet to the Element.

You can now choose the impulse responses in slots 1-5 or the bypass signal. From here, the signal is passed through to the XLR output and via the blend and volume controls to the headphone outputs.

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If you are using a Darkglass amplifier with a class-D power amplifier, you have the option to connect the amplifier straight to the Element without using a speaker cabinet or an external load. Use the input labelled “AMP IN” on the Element.

You can now choose the impulse responses in slots 1-5 or the bypass signal. From here, the signal is passed through to the XLR output and via the blend and volume controls to the headphone outputs.

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Warning

Never connect an amplifier to “AMP IN” simultaneously with an instrument to “INSTRUMENT IN”!!! This could lead to an electric shock and also break your equipment!

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DISCLAIMER

In the interest of continuous improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at www.darkglass.com

The manufacturer claims that the above product fulfills the requirements as set by EN55013, EN55020, EN60555-2, EN60555-3, RoHS, WEEE.