The PreSonus TubePre V2 Tube Preamp is a versatile preamp with impressive dynamic range and detail. With separate instrument and microphone inputs, the TubePre V2 is a handy DI box for guitars and bass. It proves that dynamic preamps can come in small packages!
The PreSonus TubePre V2 Tube Preamp is a compact and affordable, professional tube preamplifier that employs the PreSonus' 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 PreSonus 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 PreSonus 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 PreSonus 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. PreSonus has 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 PreSonus 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.
PreSonus TubePre V2 Tube Preamp Features
- General 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
PreSonus TubePre V2 Tube Preamp Specifications
- Mic Input:
- Connector Type: XLR, Female, Balanced
- EIN: -131 dB, 20 kHz BW, Max Gain, Rs=40O, A-wtd -128 dB, 20 kHz BW, Max Gain, Rs=40O, 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 kO
- Phantom Power: +48 VDC, 10 mA
- Instrument Input:
- Connector Type: ¼” TS, Female, Unbalanced
- Input Impedance: 1 MO
- Analog Output:
- Connector Types: XLR, Male, Balanced ¼” TS, Female, Unbalanced
- Maximum Output: +20 dBu
- Output Impedance: 51O
- 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)
PreSonus TubePre V2 Tube Preamp Includes
- 1 x PreSonus TubePre V2 Tube Preamp
- 1 x 12 VDC, 1A Power Supply
- 1 x IEC Power Cable
- 1 Year Warranty
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