The single-channel TubePre V2 tube preamp is an affordable way to add high quality tube warmth and character to your sound. This version provides a wide palette of sound options and focused tube saturation. This setup employs PreSonus popular XMAX Class A solid-state preamp which is followed in the signal path by a 12AX7 vacuum-tube stage with Tube Drive tube-saturation control.
Clean and Accurate Sound from Preamps PreSonus? popular Class A XMAX preamps are widely lauded for their clarity and transparency. Housed in a rugged 1/3-rackspace case, the TubePre V2 rear panel sports separate unbalanced 1/4″ instrument and balanced XLR mic inputs and unbalanced 1/4″ and balanced XLR line outputs. The front panel offers controls for gain, 48V phantom power, 80 Hz high-pass filter, and polarity-reverse, as well as a mic/instrument input switch. A lighted VU meter and a clip LED help you keep an eye on your levels.
VU Meter Each channel has an illuminated VU meter so you can visually monitor your input levels. A Tube Drive control provides a wide range of sounds: when it is clicked off, you are using the solid-state preamp for quiet, transparent amplification; when it is engaged, your signals flow through the tube preamp and you can achieve anything from gentle warmth to edgy distortion.
Features:
– 12AX7 dual-servo vacuum tube output stage
– Input Gain control
– 48V phantom power
– 80 Hz high-pass filter
– Instrument input select
– Polarity-reverse switch
– Backlit VU meter
– Clip LED
Specifications:
Inputs:
– Mic Input: Connector Type: XLR female balanced
– EIN (A-weighted): -131 dB, 20kHz BW, max gain, Rs=40?
– EIN (unweighted): -128 dB, 20kHz BW, max gain, Rs=40?
– Frequency Response (20 Hz – 20 kHz): -0.3 dB, +4 dBu unity gain
– Frequency Response (5 Hz – 120 kHz): -3 dB, +4 dBu unity gain
– THD+N: 0.01%, -10 dBu, 1kHz, unity gain, 20kHz BW unwtd
– Dynamic Range (A-weighted): 115 dB, 1kHz, unity gain, 20kHz BW
– Dynamic Range (unweighted): 107 dB, 1kHz, unity gain, 20kHz BW
– Input Impedance: 1.3 k?
– Phantom Power: +48 VDC, 10mA
– Instrument Input: Connector Type: 1/4″ Jack unbalanced
– Impedance: 1 m?
Output:
– Analog Output: Connector Types: XLR (balanced), 1/4″ Jack (unbalanced)
– Maximum Output: +20 dBu
– Output Impedance: 51?
Tube Stage:
– Type: 12AX7
– Power: Type: +12 VDC, 1000 mA, center pin positive, PSU Barrel
– Dimensions: 5.5mm x 2.1mm x 9.5mm
