Product Description
MICRO DARK
WELL, YOU DID ASK FOR IT…
Building on the overwhelming success of
our acclaimed Dark Terror and Dual Dark amps, we’ve distilled thousands
of customer demands into a pint-sized valve hybrid head – the Micro
Dark.
The Micro Dark shares the same
intuitive Shape control combined with a new 12AX7-driven high gain
preamp section which yields screaming dirty tones that make a mockery of
its miniature frame. Like its bigger brothers, however, the Micro
Dark’s smoky black chassis and simple layout actually disguises its
cunning versatility.
Of course, there’s plenty of gain on
tap to satisfy even the most discerning devotee of distortion, but this
little beast is by no means just a one-trick Metal monster! Beneath the
menacing exterior you’ll find a rich and diverse pallette of classy and
confident tones. From squeaky clean to brash and mean – whatever your
style – you’re gonna love this thing.
Other features include a transparent
fully buffered effects loop and a headphone output with our popular
CabSim circuitry. With the optional PPC108 cabinet, the Micro is an
ideal practice rig… Plug into something a little larger, though, and you
might find your new secret weapon in the studio!
Features
VALVE/SOLID STATE HYBRID DESIGN
- The Micro Dark sports a new high gain
circuit which blends valve and solid state technology. The preamp uses
single 12AX7/ECC83 valve and produces a huge range of usable tones with
warm cleans, smooth overdrive and fat, singing distortion. Its robustly
designed solid state output section means the Micro Dark can be paired
with any 8-16 Ohm cabinet.
SHAPE CONTROL
- Our exclusive Shape control varies the
midrange response whilst interacting with the bass and treble. Working
from the 12 o’clock position, a subtle nudge to the left adds more
midrange and smooths the highs. A clockwise notch or two reduces the
mids and brightens the tone.
- At the extremes the Shape’s effect
becomes even more pronounced, especially as you begin to push the Gain
control. A scooped, thrashy voicing with a ‘smiley face’ EQ is easily
achieved in the fully clockwise position, whilst turning fully anti
clockwise aggressively boosts the mids, for a more ‘classic’ bark.
BUFFERED EFFECTS LOOP
- The Micro Dark’s fully buffered, low
impedance loop allows for any number of effects and cables to be patched
in without sacrificing tone. It’s incredibly transparent, meaning your
pedal arsenal will perform to its absolute peak.
CABSIM HEADPHONE OUTPUT
- A popular feature on our Crush Series
amps, the headphone output includes our CabSim circuitry which
faithfully emulates the sound of a mic’d Orange 4×12″ cabinet loaded
with our flagship Voice of the World speakers. Use headphones for silent
practice or connect to a mixer/recording console to capture huge,
authentic Orange tones in the studio.
- Includes AC Power Supply: 15V DC power supply
- CONTROLS (RIGHT TO LEFT) : GAIN, SHAPE, VOLUME
- FINISH OPTIONS : MATTE BLACK HIGH TENSILE STEEL
- OUTPUT POWER : 20 WATTS MAX.
- SPEAKER OUTPUT : 1 X 8-16 OHM CABINET, RATED AT 20 WATTS OR GREATER
- UNBOXED DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) : 16.5 × 13.5 X 9.5CM (6.50 X 5.31 X 3.74″)
- UNBOXED WEIGHT : 0.78 KG (1.72B)