Presonus TubePre v2 + PSU
The PreSonus TubePre V2 is a compact, single-channel microphone/instrument preamplifier and direct injection (DI) box designed to inject vintage analog warmth into digital recordings. It blends a pristine solid-state front-end with an adjustable vacuum tube saturation stage. Includes 12V power supply.
Specifications
Preamp Hybrid Design: Combines an XMAX Class A solid-state input preamp with a hand-selected 12AX7 vacuum tube output stage.
Gain & Distortion: Delivers up to +65dB of clean gain alongside a dedicated "Drive" saturation knob to dial in smooth warmth or aggressive fuzz.
Input Connections: Features independent balanced XLR microphone and unbalanced 1/4" TS Hi-Z instrument inputs.
Output Connections: Offers concurrent balanced XLR and unbalanced 1/4" line-level outputs.
Studio Controls: Equipped with +48V phantom power, an 80Hz high-pass filter, a -20dB pad, and a polarity-reverse switch.
Visual Metering: Uses an old-school backlit analog VU meter paired with a rapid-response LED clip indicator.
Form Factor: Built into a rugged, portable 1/3U metal chassis suitable for desktops or standard rack trays.
Common Applications
Vocal Enrichment: Smooths out harsh studio condenser microphones by adding second-order tube harmonics.
Bass & Guitar DI: Serves as a dynamic Direct Box, adding body and grit to bass guitars or electric guitars before entering a recording interface.
Hardware Re-Amping: Adds analog saturation to cold, digitally recorded software tracks.