Darkglass Element Cabsim/Headph. Amp
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
Darkglass
Element Cabsim/Headph. Amp
Product Info
Article Number:
497426
Brand:
Darkglass
Model:
Element Cabsim/Headph. Amp
Category:
Guitar Effects
Price:
$295.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Darkglass Element is a fantastic little practice amp and cab sim. It nails the Darkglass tone in a super-portable package, making it ideal for gigging bassists or anyone needing a convenient headphone practice solution. The Bluetooth is a real bonus for playing along with backing tracks.
Product Description
- Darkglass Element Cabsim/Headph. Amp
- Effects Pedal for Electric Guitar and Bass
- Headphone amplifier and speaker simulation
- Handy practice tool
- Intuitive operation via 3 full-grip potentiometers with positioning LEDs
- 5 Speaker simulations
- Aux in and Bluetooth for listening to tracks while playing
- practising
- or studying
- 2 Headphone outputs for player interaction
- XLR output for recording or live mixer connection
- A micro USB-C port allows the pedal to be connected to PC/Mac for loading speaker simulation impulse responses onto the pedal and controlling various other settings
- Controls: Phones 1 and 2
- blend
- cabsim select
- Push buttons: Ground lift
- Switch: Input attenuation: 0 dB / -12 dB / -30 dB
- Connections: Input (6.3 mm jack)
- parallel output (6.3 mm jack)
- aux in (3.5 mm stereo jack)
- phones 1 and 2
- XLR out
- micro USB-C
- Power supply connector: Barrel plug 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- negative polarity inside
- Current consumption: 250 mA
- Powered with a 9 - 12 V DC power supply (not included - suitable power supply: Article Nr. #409939#)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 64 x 111 x 35 mm
- Made in Finland
*Note:* Battery operation is not supported.
PROS
- • Excellent Darkglass amp modeling, surprisingly authentic speaker simulations
- • Bluetooth connectivity adds serious convenience for practice
- • Dual headphone outputs facilitate easy player interaction
- • Compact size and robust build for reliable gigging and home use
CONS
- • Limited EQ control compared to full Darkglass amp offerings
- • Aux input is 3.5mm, which feels a bit dated for a modern pedal
- • Impulse response loading can be a bit cumbersome for beginners
Product Video
Key Features
Effect Type
Cab Simulation & Headphone Amp
Controls
Phones 1 & 2, Blend, Cabsim Select, Input Attenuation
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC Power Supply (not included)
Connections
Input (6.3 mm), Parallel Out (6.3 mm), Aux In (3.5 mm), XLR Out, Micro USB-C
Dimensions
45 mm x 100 mm x 125 mm
Similar Products
Taylor 814ce Special Edition Sedona
Other Acoustic Guitars
$5,499
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Flamenco Sabicas C3-F
Flamenco Guitars
$957
Flamenco Guitar, Top: Solid European Carpathian spruce, Back and...
Frequently Asked Questions
They’re remarkably good, capturing the essence of Darkglass cabs, but the Dark Noise offers a wider range of nuanced impulse responses.
Absolutely, the XLR output provides a clean, usable signal for connecting to a mixer, though the preamp’s character will be part of the signal.
No, it's solely for impulse response loading and control via a computer; standard 9V DC power is required.
