Vintage Ultra

Ultra Series

Classic tone, refined.

 

The upgraded Vintage Ultra with Aux in features: (1) Single user loadable cabinet simulation impulse response. (2) Micro-USB B port to connect to PC/Mac to load a different Virtual Cabinet through the Darkglass Suite. (3) 3.5mm headphone output with cabinet simulation. (4) Balanced XLR output with switchable cabinet simulation. (5) A 3.5mm stereo input that allows you to practice with backing tracks from e.g. your smartphone or laptop.

Front Features

Master

Whereas the Level Knob controls the output of the overdrive section the Master volume adjusts the overall volume of the unit. Ideal for fine tuning the output on clean mode. It also serves as a DI level control.

 

Blend

Mixes the clean input signal with the overdriven signal. The clean signal remains at unity gain while the volume of the overdriven signal is set by the Level knob, allowing for fine control of the blend ratio.

 

Level

Sets the volume of the overdriven signal.

 

Drive

Sets the amount of saturation in the overdriven signal.

 

Attack Switch

Sets the amount of treble content to saturate: The “Boost” setting emphasizes the treble content extra clarity and presence. The “Flat” position leaves this register untouched while the “Cut” position will reduce the amount of high frequencies being saturated.

Grunt Switch

Sets the amount of low frequency content to saturate by selecting between three different bass boost levels before the clipping stage.

 

Bass

+-12dB @ 100Hz

 

Lo Mids

+-12dB switchable 250Hz, 500Hz and 1kHz

 

Hi Mids

+-12dB switchable 750Hz, 1.5KHz and 3kHz

 

Treble

+-12dB @ 5kHz

Dimensions

Width: 125 mm / 5″
Length: 96 mm/ 3¾″
Height: 57 mm / 2¼″
Weight: 430 g / 0.95 lb

 

Warning

When the pedal is on bypass the master volume does not affect the headphone volume. In this case the total volume is adjustable in Darkglass Suite. With sensitive headphones, the bypass volume can be very loud if not adjusted.

The Vintage Ultra has a current draw of 120mA. 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.

Darkglass Suite

 

Utilizing the desktop version of the Darkglass Suite allows you to load one of the available impulses responses of our library or add you custom / third party impulses to use with your pedal. In addition you can control the headphones level output.

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
  • Garden118
  • Garden 410
  • London 412
  • London 412 Vintage
  • Modern 212
  • Modern 412
  • Modern 115 Powerplant
  • Modern 210 Powerplant

Cabsims

  • Modern 410 Powerplant
  • Modern 810 Powerplant
  • Mountainino 610
  • Nolly 810
  • Panzer 412
  • 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

Input & Outputs

Input

Connect your instrument or output from your pedal board to the ¼” mono jack.

 

Aux In

This 3.5mm stereo input allows you to practice with backing tracks from e.g. your smartphone or laptop. Auxiliary input can only be used with the headphone output.

The pedal does not control the level, it must be set from your audio source. Remember to always first set the level low before connecting anything to the aux in!.

 

Headphone Output

B7K Ultra has an internal stereo headphone amplifier capable of driving a minimum load of 16 ohms from the 3.5mm stereo jack. Use the Master volume control to adjust the level.

9V DC

Only use a regulated 9V DC adapter with a center-negative plug

 

Output

Connect from the ¼” Output jack to the input of your amplifier or another effects pedal.

 

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.

Cab Sim

Toggle the cabinet simulation on/off on the Direct Output. This switch completely bypasses all digital circuits and allows you to get a zero latency signal when needed.

 

USB

A Micro USB B connector allows you to connect the pedal to PC/Mac to load cabinet simulation impulse responses to the pedal and control various other settings.

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.