PreSonus BlueTube DP v2 - Mic/Instrument Tube Preamp

Compact, affordable, and capable of a stunningly wide range of tones, the BlueTube DP V2 dual-path mic/instrument preamplifier offers two independent channels, each with an XMAX Class A solid-state preamp, followed in the signal path by a 12AX7 vacuum-tube stage. A Tube Drive control provides a wide range of sounds: When clicked off, you’re using the solid-state preamp for quiet, transparent amplification; when engaged, your signals flow through the tube preamp, and you can achieve anything from gentle warmth to edgy distortion. Equipped with instrument and mic inputs and built tough for serious gigging, the BlueTube DP V2 is a great choice for guitarists, bassists, singer/songwriters, and more.

With the BlueTube DP V2 dual-path preamp, you get the best of two worlds. Our popular Class A XMAX solid-state preamps are widely lauded for their clarity and transparency, delivering incredibly high headroom, deep lows, smooth highs, and a rich overall sound. Found in many PreSonus products, it has received nothing but raves from users and the media alike. Our tube preamps are beloved for their warm, smooth sound, and the 12AX7 vacuum tube in the BlueTube DP V2 are hand-selected and carefully tested to ensure top audio performance. Whether you want clean, transparent sound; ear-shredding fuzz; or something in between, you can achieve it with the BlueTube DP V2.

Features:

• High-headroom Class A XMAX mic preamplifier with 80 dB gain range
• 12AX7 vacuum tube gain stage
• Tube Drive tube-saturation control
• 48V phantom power
• 80 Hz high-pass filter
• -20 dB pad to reduce hot input levels
• Polarity-reverse switch
• Illuminated analog VU input-level meter
• 2 balanced combo mic/unbalanced instrument inputs
• 2 balanced XLR main (L/R) line outputs
• 2 unbalanced ¼” main (L/R) line outputs
• Compact 1/2U chassis
• External 12 VDC, 1A power supply

Specifications:

• Connector Type: Neutrik® Combo
• XLR Microphone Impedance: 1.3 kΩ
• 1⁄4” Instrument (Hi-Z) Impedance: 1 MΩ
• THD+N (unweighted), solid-state: <0.005%
• THD+N (unweighted), tube stage: 0.01% to 30%
• Signal-to-Noise: >95 dB
• Power-Supply Rejection: >98 dB
• Connector Type: XLR and ¼” TS
• Impedance: 51Ω
• External Adapter Type: +12 VDC, 1A, center pin positive
• Dimensions: 1/2U rack-mountable (screw-mount to standard rack tray, not included)
• Height: 1.75” (44.45 mm)
• Depth: 5.5” (139.7 mm)
• Width: 9.5” (241.3 mm)
• Road-rugged construction with all-metal chassis and metal knobs