• Vermogen: 20 W
• Voortrapbuis: ECC83/12AX7
• Controls: gain, shape en volume
• Luidsprekeraansluiting: 1x 8-16 ohm
• Koptelefoonaansluiting met CabSim (speakersimulatie)
• FX loop
• Afmetingen (B x H x D): 165 x 135 x 95 mm
• Gewicht: 1 kg
• Incl. 15 V DC adapter

From Funk to scooped MetalDespite weighing just one kilogramme, the Micro Dark packs enormous flexibility and tone-shaping capabilities into its diminutive sheet metal housing: From warm and shimmering clean sounds for Funk, down-and-dirty breakup for Blues, and gritty crunch for all genres of Rock through to mid-scooped Metal tones with plenty of gain. The Shape control, which is the centrepiece of the amp’s front panel and replaces a conventional EQ section, profoundly affects the amp’s tone in every position, delivering new and interesting sounds with every adjustment made. The Micro Dark may have just 20 watts of output power, but it can do a lot more than meets the eye: Pair it up with a full-sized speaker cabinet and it can definitely hold its own both in the rehearsal room and on smaller stages.

Dynamic tube tone for allThanks to its budget-friendly price, the Orange Micro Dark is of course ideal for beginners looking for a tonally versatile and easy-to-operate amplifier that delivers authentic tube tone, but the astonishingly rich variety of sounds available means that this head will also find favour with more experienced players. The Micro Dark’s effects loop and combined headphone/recording output are important tools which allow it to be used at home, in the rehearsal room, in the studio, and even on stage. Its compact dimensions and light weight are also advantages that are not to be underestimated, particularly when it comes to moving your gear from A to B.

Flexible in every situationIt makes no difference whether you are using the Micro Dark with a small speaker cabinet for practising at home or running it through a 4x12” cabinet on stage: It will always deliver an outstanding sound. Despite having only one channel, this amp produces an authentic-sounding tube tone that is versatile enough to satisfy both Blues and Metal guitarists, and the series effects loop means the sound can also be further enhanced by adding delay, reverb, and other modulation effects. What is more, the combined headphone/line out with cabinet simulation allows you to record directly without needing to connect the amp to a speaker cabinet.

Before using your amplifierAlways ensure the amp’s volume control(s) are set to zero before switching on the power to the amplifier. To prevent hum and electrical noise, operate your amplifier and instruments as far away from other electronic devices (especially fluorescent and neon lamps) as possible, as devices such as these generate extremely high levels of electronic noise.
Speaker output connections

• Do not connect to a speaker load which is less than 8 Ohms in total.
• Always connect to a cabinet of an appropriate power rating/handling.
• Never use two cabinets of different/mismatched impedance.
• Only connect speakers using a quality dedicated speaker cable. Never use an instrument cable.
• Never connect headphones to the speaker outputs. If you are unsure, please contact your Orange dealer.

HeadsFor one 16 Ohm cabinet — Use the speaker jack socket (rear panel).
For two 16 Ohm cabinets — Use the amplifier speaker jack socket (rear panel) and daisy-chain the second cab
For one 8 Ohm cabinet — Use the speaker jack socket (rear panel).
ValvesWhen switching on, it will take few moments for the pre-amp valve to warm up and start passing signal.

1. Power: Ensure this switch is set to Off before connecting the included power adapter. The power light will illuminate when the mains switch is set to On.
2. Headphones: Connect headphones to this quarter-inch jack for silent practice. This can also be used for connecting to a mixer/recording console. The Phones output features CabSim circuitry to recreate the sound of an Orange 4×12 cabinet. The Phones and Speaker Output can be used simultaneously. To avoid possible hearing damage, do not use headphones for extended periods at loud volume levels.
3. Volume: Adjusts the overall output volume. Experiment with the Gain control to achieve the desired balance. Set to the minimum position before switching the unit on. When using the Phones output, keep the Volume control low to avoid overloading headphones or the input of your mixer/recording console.
4. Shape: Adjusts the tonal response. Turning clockwise reduces mids and produces brighter tones. Turning fully clockwise scoops the mids entirely. Turning anticlockwise increases the mids and smooths the treble.
5. Gain: Adjusts the gain level. A variety of tones can be achieved, from clean (low settings) to heavy distortion (higher settings) and everywhere in between. Note: with the Gain set to minimum, no sound will be heard.
6. Input: Use a quality shielded instrument cable to connect your instrument to the Input jack socket.