Micro Dark

Name: Micro Dark
Brand: Orange Amps LTD
SKU: MICRO DARK
Price: 179.00 GBP
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The Micro Dark builds on the success of the Micro Terror, adding more gain, more tonal flexibility, and a darker, more aggressive voice. With an ECC83 valve preamp and solid-state power amp, this hybrid head delivers 20 Watts of crushing tone in a format that fits in your backpack. The intuitive Shape control dials everything from scooped modern metal to vintage-inspired mids, while the CabSim headphone output makes it ideal for silent practice or recording. Whether you're riffing at home, tracking in the studio, or running a compact live rig, the Micro Dark delivers huge tone with zero fuss.

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Hybrid Valve/Solid-State Design

ECC83 valve preamp and solid-state power amp deliver warmth, bite, and clarity with no compromise on size or weight.

Shape Control

One dial, endless tones: sweep from classic British mids to tight, scooped modern metal with a single knob.

CabSim Headphone Output

Practice or record silently with a built-in speaker cabinet simulation that captures the feel of a miked Orange 4×12.

20 Watts of Pocket-Sized Power

More than enough volume for rehearsal or gigging when paired with a suitable cab, all from a lunchbox head.

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Full Specification

Features

High gain valve preamp, Shape control, fully buffered effects loop and CabSim-loaded Headphone output

Controls (Right to Left)

Gain, Shape, VolumeOutput Power:20 Watts

Speaker Output

8-16 Ohms

Unboxed Dimensions (W x H x D)

16.5 × 13.5 x 9.5cm (6.50 x 5.31 x 3.74″)

Unboxed Weight

0.78 kg (1.72 lb)

Manuals

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In More Detail

Compact and fierce, the Micro Dark is the high-gain sibling of the Micro Terror. Its valve/solid-state hybrid design gives you warm, touch-sensitive drive with the speed and power of solid-state output. The Shape control is your secret weapon: roll it one way for thick, mids-forward British crunch, or the other for scooped modern tones with searing top-end clarity. It’s incredibly versatile for such a simple layout.

The built-in CabSim headphone output lets you record or practice silently without losing the feel of a mic’d cab. And with an auxiliary input and 8-Ohm speaker output, the Micro Dark adapts to any setup, from bedroom jamming to gigging pedalboard rigs, making it small, powerful, and seriously mean.

Valve/solid-state hybrid design

The Micro Dark uses an ECC83 valve in the preamp stage, giving you genuine valve warmth and dynamic response. Paired with a solid-state power section, this hybrid design delivers reliable, punchy output with all the character of a much larger amp. It’s the best of both worlds: classic Orange tone with modern practicality.

Shape control

Unlike traditional EQ setups, the Micro Dark’s Shape control is fast, musical and incredibly powerful. Turn it one way for a fat, mids-forward crunch. Turn it the other for tight lows and crisp highs. It’s the fastest way to go from vintage to modern without touching your guitar or pedals.

CabSim headphone out

The Micro Dark’s headphone output features Orange’s CabSim technology, recreating the sound of a miked Orange 4×12. Whether you're practicing silently or recording straight into an interface, it gives you the feel and depth of a real speaker, with no need for extra gear.