PreSonus TubePre v2 Tube Preamplifier / DI Box

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TubePre V2
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  • PreSonus TubePre v2 Tube Preamplifier / DI Box
  • PreSonus TubePre v2 Tube Preamplifier / DI Box
  • PreSonus TubePre v2 Tube Preamplifier / DI Box
$159.99

Description

Global Warming for Mics and Instruments

TubePre V2: 1-channel Tube Preamplifier/DI Box

A versatile preamp with impressive dynamic range and detail.

Compact and affordable, the ever-popular TubePre V2 professional tube preamplifier employs our popular XMAX Class A solid-state preamp, followed in the signal path by a 12AX7 vacuum-tube stage. A dual-servo (no capacitors) gain stage lets you boost the signal to smoking hot levels without significantly increasing noise. Discrete components and high-voltage operation offer dynamic range and detail not found in other single-channel tube preamps in its class. Built tough enough for serious gigging, the TubePre V2 is a great choice for guitars and microphones alike.

From gentle warmth to total fuzz with the twist of a knob.

XMAX microphone preamps deliver incredibly high headroom, deep lows, smooth highs, and a rich overall sound garnering them rave reviews from users and the media alike. The 12AX7 vacuum tube that follows the XMAX in the TubePre V2 was hand-selected and carefully tested for electrical conformity and freedom from microphonics. Twist the Drive saturation control to add the “color” that only a hand-selected 12AX7 can deliver — from gentle warmth to total fuzz.

A versatile tool that’s built to travel.

Housed in a rugged case that is built to travel, the TubePre V2 rear panel sports separate unbalanced, ¼” instrument and balanced, XLR mic inputs and unbalanced ¼” and balanced XLR line outputs. Use it as a straight-up tube preamp or a dynamite direct box (DI) for guitars and basses. We’ve provided all of the extras you need, including a highpass filter, phantom power, polarity reverse, and a backlit VU meter. Yet with all its features, it’s small enough to carry almost anywhere—or simply screw-mount it to a standard rack tray.

Great sound, live or in the studio.

Live or in the studio, the TubePre V2 is a great-sounding tool you’ll use on a variety of sources. Add just the right amount of tube distortion to guitars, basses, and mic signals. Go lightly for gentle warmth or go all-out for solid crunch—it’s up to you. So give your ears a treat and test the TubePreV2 at your favorite PreSonus® dealer. Then check out the price— and prepare to be amazed. Because with PreSonus, big sound does not have to cost big money.

Features

    • XMAX Class A preamp input stage
    • 12AX7 dual-servo vacuum tube output stage
    • Input Gain control
    • 48V phantom power
    • 80 Hz high-pass filter
    • -20 dB pad
    • Instrument input select
    • Polarity-reverse switch
    • Backlit VU meter
    • Clip LED
  • Input/Output
    • 1 unbalanced ¼” instrument input
    • 1 balanced XLR mic input
    • 1 unbalanced ¼” line output
    • 1 balanced XLR line output
  • Physical
    • Compact 1/3U rack-mount chassis
    • External 12 VDC, 1A power supply
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Specifications

Mic Input

Connector Type: XLR, female, balanced
EIN: -131 dB, 20 kHz BW, max gain, Rs=40Ω, A-wtd -128 dB, 20 kHz BW, max gain, Rs=40Ω, unwtd
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, -0.3 dB, +4 dBu, unity gain 5 Hz - 120 kHz, -3 dB, +4 dBu, unity gain
THD+N: 0.01%, -10 dBu, 1 kHz, unity gain, 20 kHz BW, unwtd
Dynamic Range: 115 dB, 1 kHz, unity gain, 20 kHz BW, A-wtd 107 dB, 1kHz, unity gain, 20 kHz BW, unwtd
Input Impedance: 1.3 kΩ
Phantom Power: +48 VDC, 10 mA

Instrument Input

Connector Type: ¼” TS, female, unbalanced
Input Impedance: 1 MΩ

Analog Output

Connector Types: XLR, male, balanced ¼” TS, female, unbalanced
Maximum Output: +20 dBu
Output Impedance: 51Ω

Tube Stage

Type: 12AX7

Power

External Power Adapter: +12 VDC, 1A, center-pin positive
PSU Barrel Dimensions: 5.5 mm O.D., 2.1 mm I.D., 9.5 mm length

Physical

Dimensions: 1/3U rack-mountable (screw-mount to standard rack tray, not included)
Height: 1.75” (44.45 mm)
Depth: 5.5” (139.7 mm)
Width: 5.5” (139.7 mm)
Weight: 5 lb. (2.27 kg)

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1 Review

  • 5
    Excellent product

    Posted by Sergey on February 12, 2015

    I use a preamplifier for record of a trumpet. Very soft tone of a sound turns out.

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