User Manual for Darkglass Alpha·Omicron Bass Preamp/OD Pedal

Quick guide from the manual

The Darkglass Alpha·Omicron is a bass preamp and overdrive pedal designed for versatility. To ensure optimal performance, always use a regulated 9V DC power supply with a center-negative plug. The unit has a current draw of 20mA. Before using the pedal, it is recommended to register your product online to activate the warranty.

Controls

The pedal features several knobs to shape your sound:

• Blend: Mixes the clean and processed signals. The clean signal remains at unity gain, while the level of the overdriven signal is adjusted by the Level knob.
• Level: Sets the volume of the overdriven signal.
• Drive: Sets the amount of gain in the overdriven signal.
• Mod: Selects or mixes between two distinct distortion circuits: Alpha (punchy, tight, defined) and Omega (brutal, raw).
• Bite: Boosts High Mids (2.8kHz) for additional presence and definition.
• Growl: A shelving bass boost for a fatter tone and increased low-end saturation.

Technical Specifications

The pedal operates with the following specifications:

• Input Impedance: 1kΩ
• Output Impedance: 1kΩ
• Current Consumption: ~11mA (20mA draw)
• Voltage: 9V DC (Center Negative)
• Dimensions: 75 mm (Width) x 111 mm (Length) x 43 mm (Height)
• Weight: 250 g

Warnings and Power Requirements

Only use a regulated 9V DC adapter with a center-negative plug. Using unregulated power supplies or higher voltages may result in suboptimal noise performance and can damage the unit, which will void the warranty.

Warranty and Support

To activate your warranty, register your product at http://mypedal.darkglass.com and enter the serial number located on the back of the pedal. If you need to ship the product for service, please contact [email protected] via email first.

Compliance

This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B Digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. If you experience interference with radio or television reception, try reorienting the receiving antenna, increasing the separation between the equipment and the receiver, or connecting the equipment to a different circuit.