Darkglass ELEMENT User manual

User Manual

Element
Cabsim · Headphone Amp
One comprehensive device, that out of the box offers a
bank of 5 cabinet simulations, and the ability to change
them through the Darkglass Suite, Bluetooth
technology to listen to backing tracks while playing,
rehearsing, or studying. Two headphone outputs to
allow interaction among musicians. XLR output to
connect the Element to your audio interface or PA
system.
With a uniquely innovative approach, the Element
provides in one device an immensely practical tool to
empower modern musicians.
Warning
The Element has a current draw of 250mA. Only use a
regulated 9V DC adapter with a center-negative plug.
Due to ecological reasons, it does not accept batteries.
Unregulated power supplies and/or higher voltages
may result in suboptimal noise performance and even
damage your unit, voiding the warranty.
Warranty
To activate the warranty, we encourage you to register
your product on: http://mypedal.darkglass.com and
enter the serial number on the back of your pedal.
Please contact us via email [email protected]
before shipping a product to us.
Controls
Phones: Two touch sensitive volume control sliders, one for
each headphone output.
Blend: A touch sensitive slider to set the blend between the
main input (Intrument/Amp in) and the backing track
(Bluetooth/Aux in) for the headphone out mix.
Technical Specifications
Input Impedance 2 Mohm, 18 kohm, 12 kohm
Current Consumption ~ 250 mA
Voltage 9V-12V (Center Negative)
Dimensions
Width: 64 mm (2.95 in) | Height: 111 mm (4.37 in) | Depth :
35 mm (1,77 in) | Weight: 230 g (0.50 lb)
EMC / EMI
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in residential installations. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
· Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
· Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help

Element
Cabsim · Headphone Amp
One comprehensive device, that out of the box offers a
bank of 5 cabinet simulations, and the ability to change
them through the Darkglass Suite, Bluetooth
technology to listen to backing tracks while playing,
rehearsing, or studying. Two headphone outputs to
allow interaction among musicians. XLR output to
connect the Element to your audio interface or PA
system.
With a uniquely innovative approach, the Element
provides in one device an immensely practical tool to
empower modern musicians.
Warning
The Element has a current draw of 250mA. Only use a
regulated 9V DC adapter with a center-negative plug.
Due to ecological reasons, it does not accept batteries.
Unregulated power supplies and/or higher voltages
may result in suboptimal noise performance and even
damage your unit, voiding the warranty.
Warranty
To activate the warranty, we encourage you to register
your product on: http://mypedal.darkglass.com and
enter the serial number on the back of your pedal.
Please contact us via email [email protected]
before shipping a product to us.
Controls
Phones: Two touch sensitive volume control sliders, one for
each headphone output.
Blend: A touch sensitive slider to set the blend between the
main input (Intrument/Amp in) and the backing track
(Bluetooth/Aux in) for the headphone out mix.
Technical Specifications
Input Impedance 2 Mohm, 18 kohm, 12 kohm
Current Consumption ~ 250 mA
Voltage 9V-12V (Center Negative)
Dimensions
Width: 64 mm (2.95 in) | Height: 111 mm (4.37 in) | Depth :
35 mm (1,77 in) | Weight: 230 g (0.50 lb)
EMC / EMI
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in residential installations. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
· Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
· Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help

Connecting the Element (Read carefully!)
The Element is loaded with flexible audio connection options
· Two 6.3 mm jacks that can be used as:
· Balanced/unbalanced instrument input and output
or
· Amplifier input and speaker (through) output
· 3.5 mm jack for aux input
· Bluetooth input for wireless backing/click tracks
· Two 3.5 mm headphone outputs
· Balanced XLR output with ground lift
Power: Use a 9-12V DC power supply (center negative 2.1/5.5 mm barrel
plug)
USB: One USB-C port for transferring impulse responses and firmware XLR
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Bluetooth connection
You can playback Bluetooth audio through the Element into your
headphones. For Bluetooth pairing press and hold the touch sensor on the
Element until all 5 of the surrounding LEDs stay lit. It will show up as
"Element" on your Bluetooth device list, unless the name has been changed
by the user. Use the blend control slider to set the mix between the
instrument/amp input and the Bluetooth audio for your headphones. The
Bluetooth audio does not pass to the XLR output or the 6.3 mm
instrument/speaker out.
Aux Input
You can connect the line/headphone out of your laptop/keyboard/mixer etc.
into the 3.5 mm aux input on the Element . Use the blend control slider to set
the mix between the instrument/amp input and the aux in audio for your
headphones. The aux in audio does not pass to the XLR output or the 6.3 mm
instrument/speaker out.

Connection diagrams
Element with your pedalboard
Connect your instrument to your pedalboard as you normally would and add the
Element at the end of the signal chain. Use the input labelled “INSTRUMENT
IN” on the Element You can now choose the impulse response from slots 1-5
or the bypass signal. From here the signal is passed through to the XLR output
and via the blend and volume controls to the headphone outputs.
Element with your amplifier and speaker cabinet
Note: The Element does NOT act as a loadbox! Always make sure your
amplifier is connected to a suitable load!!!
The Element is built to work with amplifiers with a maximum output of 900
Watts. For the safest operation it is advised to connect the Element after your
speaker cabinet from your speaker cabinet’s parallel output connector. Use the
input labelled “AMP IN” on the Element . You can now choose the impulse
response from slots 1-5 or the bypass signal. From here the signal is passed
through to the XLR output and via the blend and volume controls to the
headphone outputs.

In case the amplifier’s output is maximum 100 Watts, the Element can be
connected between the amplifier and the speaker cabinet. Use the input
labelled “AMP IN” for the amplifier and the output labelled “SPEAKER OUT”
to connect the speaker cabinet to the Element . You can now choose the
impulse response from slots 1-5 or the bypass signal. From here the signal
is passed through to the XLR output and via the blend and volume controls to
the headphone outputs.
If you are using a Darkglass amplifier with a class D poweramp you have the
option to connect the amplifier straight to the Element without using a
speaker cabinet or an external load. Use the input labelled “AMP IN” on the
Element . You can now choose the impulse response from slots 1-5 or the
bypass signal. From here the signal is passed through to the XLR output and
via the blend and volume controls to the headphone outputs.

WARNING
NEVER CONNECT AN AMPLIFIER TO AMP IN SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH AN
INSTRUMENT TO INSTRUMENT IN!!! THIS COULD LEAD TO AN ELECTRIC
SHOCK AND ALSO BREAK YOUR PRECIOUS EQUIPMENT!!!
Darkglass Suite
Download the free Darkglass Suite software from www.darkglass.com/suite
to configure the pedal, load new impulses and download firmware updates.
Darkglass Suite comes with a selection of cabinet IRs made by some of our
artists. It also allows you to load your own IRs in WAV and AIFF formats and
organize your IR files. See the online manual of Darkglass Suite for more
information.
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 [email protected]
The manufacturer claims that the above product fulfills the requirements as
set by EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017, EN 55032:2015, EN 55035:2017, EN
61000-3-2:2014, EN 61000-3-3:2013, EN 62479:2010, ETSI EN 300 328
V2.2.2 (2019-07), EN 62311:2008, ETSI EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3 (2019-11),
ETSI EN 301 489-17 V.3.1.1 (2017-02), RoHS, WEEE.

Darkglass Electronics OY.
Helsinki, Finland
www.darkglass.com