• Alpha-Omega 500 Bass Amplifier-Amplifier-Darkglass
  • Alpha-Omega 500 Bass Amplifier-Amplifier-Darkglass
  • Alpha-Omega 500 Bass Amplifier-Amplifier-Darkglass
  • Alpha-Omega 500 Bass Amplifier-Amplifier-Darkglass
  • Alpha-Omega 500 Bass Amplifier-Amplifier-Darkglass
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Alpha-Omega 500 Bass Amplifier

Alpha-Omega 500 Bass Amplifier

£756.00 GBP
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The Alpha·Omega 500 takes the best elements of our most successful distortion preamplifier ever, combined with state of the art features to make a powerful 500-watt amplifier. While Darkglass' signature Alpha and Omega drive engines add incredible girth and size to the overdriven signal, the studio-grade VCA compressor adds an extra layer of control, and the ultra-quiet 6-band graphic equalizer can help sculpt the tone from aggressive and overdriven to crystal clear clean, whatever your needs may be.

  • 500w amplifier with the signature Darkglass distortion engines
  • Cab sim with 3 selectable impulse responses
  • Studio-grade 6-band graphic EQ and intelligent compressor
  • Expanded connectivity with aux in, headphone output, and DI output
  • USB connector to load user impulse responses
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Elevate Your Bass Tone

A new superior custom-designed Darkglass high-efficiency class D power amplifier module is the heart of this new line of our 500 Watt amplifiers. It enables the usage of speaker cabs with impedance as low as 2O, adding a new level of flexibility for your cabinet options. The cabinet simulation utilizes an improved version of our Cab Sim module. The module has three slots for hi-res impulse responses which are active for both the headphone output and the balanced XLR DI output.

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    DISTORTION

    Use this push button to turn on or off the Alpha·Omega Engine™ to add natural compression, organic harmonic enhancement, and saturation ranging from mild overdrive to high gain bass rage. The Alpha·Omega Engine operates before the clean section (you can therefore use the 6-Band Active EQ for additional tone shaping).

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    MOD

    Selects or mixes between the two distinct distortion circuits: Alpha is punchy, tight with a lot of definition, whereas Omega is simply brutal and raw.

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    DARKGLASS SUITE

    The USB connector allows you to use the Darkglass Suite to load different cabinet impulses or change different parameters on your amp.

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Front Panel Features

  • Input

    Use this jack to connect your instrument via a standard ¼” mono cable.

  • Passive/Active

    Use this push-button switch to change from passive to active mode. If your bass is active it can have a hotter signal making the amp to distort early (feel free to use if such additional distortion is desired).

  • Distortion

    Use this push button to turn on or off the Alpha·Omega Engine™ to add natural compression, organic harmonic enhancement, and saturation ranging from mild overdrive to high gain bass rage. The Alpha·Omega Engine operates before the clean section (you can therefore use the 6-Band Active EQ for additional tone shaping).

  • Bite

    Boosts high mids (2.8kHz) for additional presence and definition.

  • Growl

    Shelving Bass Boost for a fatter tone and increased low end saturation.

  • Compression

    This knob controls the amount of dynamic compression added to the Alpha·Omega Engine. The make up gain is adjusted automatically. The compression can be turned off or assigned using the Darkglass Suite.

  • Drive

    This knob controls the amount of distortion that the Alpha·Omega Engine will deliver. It will change from a soft, warm overdrive to a massive and modern distortion sound.

  • Level

    Use this knob to control Alpha·Omega Engine’s output volume.

  • Blend

    Use this knob to mix between the Clean signal and the Distortion signal (Alpha·Omega Engine).

  • Mod

    Selects or mixes between the two distinct distortion circuits: Alpha is punchy, tight with a lot of definition, whereas Omega is simply brutal and raw.

  • Bass

    +-12dB at 80Hz. Use this slider to change the low-end content of the signal.

  • Mids

    +-12dB at 250, 500, 1.5k and 3kHz. These sliders control the mid content of the signal.

  • Treble

    +-12dB at 5kHz. Use this slider to change the high content of the signal.

  • Master

    Use this knob to control the overall volume of the amplifier.

  • Mute

    Use this push button to mute the amplifier.

  • Dimensions

    Width: 23 cm / 9″
    Length: 18 cm / 7″
    Height: 7.1 cm / 2¾”
    Weight: 2.4 kg / 5.3 lb

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Back Panel Features

  • Speaker Output

    Use this connector to connect the amplifier to your cabinet. This Speakon combo jack allows for either Speakon or ¼” speaker cable operation.

    WARNING: Do not use an instrument cable with this jack. Using an instrument cable can damage your amplifier.

  • Send

    Use this output to send the signal to effects pedals.

  • Return

    Use this input to receive the signal from effects pedals. Master volume control is after this input.

  • Ground Lift

    Use this control to lift the ground of the DI XLR output. If you are experiencing ground noise in your DI signal try changing the setting of this control.

  • DI Output

    Use this connector to send your signal to the console, mic preamp, interface, etc. Both signals are available (Bypass and the amp signal with cabinet simulation) and are switched from the cab select switch.

  • USB

    The USB connector allows you to use the Darkglass Suite to load different cabinet impulses or change different parameters on your amp.

  • Headphone Output

    Connect your Headphones and enjoy the impulse based cabinet emulation.

  • AUX IN

    Use this connector to play music from your laptop, phone, MP3 player, etc. This input is routed only to the headphone output.

  • Cabinet Select

    Use this switch to navigate between the 3 different cabinet impulses or the clean DI signal. This selection will define both the XLR and headphone out signal.

  • Footswitch

    The Intelligent Footswitch is a proprietary digitally controlled device that allows you to remotely engage and disengage the Alpha·Omega Engine. You can also hold the footswitch to Mute the amplifier. You can also hold the footswitch to Mute the amplifier. The distortion push button will remain operational with the Intelligent Footswitch plugged in..

    · You can use a regular mono instrument cable to connect the amplifier to the footswitch.

    · You must remove the cable from the footswitch jack in the rear panel if you want to control the amp from the front panel.

  • AC Socket

    Use this connector to feed electric power to the amplifier. 100 – 230 VAC, 50-60Hz. Set the voltage selector switch to the correct position before turning on the amplifier!

  • AC Power ON/OFF

    Use this Switch to release the audio energy from your bass.

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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.