Darkglass The Exponent 500 Bass Head

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Darkglass The Exponent 500 Bass Head

Darkglass

The Exponent 500 Bass Head

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Product Info

Article Number: 537204
Model: The Exponent 500 Bass Head
Price: $973.50

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The Exponent 500 is a game-changer for bassists wanting a powerful, compact head with built-in effects. It's a fantastic all-in-one solution for gigging musicians who want a great clean platform and diverse tonal options without hauling a ton of gear—perfect for modern players and those who like a lot of flexibility.

Product Description

  • Darkglass The Exponent 500 Bass Head
  • Transistor Amplifier for Electric Bass
  • Clean and easy to use amplifier
  • New "Powered Platform" concept allows the amp to be used as a multi-effects unit - signal chains can be saved to presets from a constantly growing DSP database with compressors
  • distortions
  • modulations
  • preamps
  • impulse responses etc.
  • 1 Channel
  • Power: 500 watts
  • Controls: Input
  • Bass
  • Low-Mids
  • High-Mids
  • High
  • Blend
  • Master
  • Switches: Preset
  • Mute
  • Ground lift
  • On/Off
  • Effect loop-in
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 210 x 175 x 6 mm
  • Weight: 1.7 kg
  • Made in Finland

*Connections:*

  • Input: 6.3 mm jack
  • MIDI In: DI Out: XLR
  • FX send & return: 2x 6.3 mm jack
  • Headphone output: 6.3 mm stereo jack
  • USB-C connector
  • Speaker outputs: 6.3 mm jack / Speaker Twist combo jacks
PROS
  • • Exceptional clean headroom, remarkably responsive to playing dynamics.
  • • DSP effects offer genuinely usable, high-quality processing options.
  • • Compact size and light weight (1.7kg) make it incredibly portable.
  • • The 'Blend' knob provides a seamless transition between clean and driven tones.
CONS
  • • The EQ, while functional, lacks the precision of a more complex design.
  • • DSP processing adds latency, noticeable for certain effects or techniques.
  • • Limited physical controls for the extensive DSP options require menu navigation.

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Key Features

Power (Watts) 500
EQ Bands 4
DI Output XLR
Effects DSP-based effects (compressors, distortions, modulations, preamps, impulse responses)
Speaker Output 6.3 mm jack / Speaker Twist combo jacks
Weight 1.7 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

While Darkglass has worked to minimize it, there's inherent latency with any DSP; it's generally manageable but might be a consideration for very fast, intricate playing.
Yes, the DI output is a true line level signal, allowing for independent recording and amplification simultaneously.
Absolutely; the Exponent 500's power section is fully integrated, making it suitable for use with powered cabinets.

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