PreSonus TubePre V2 1-channel tube preamplifier

Introducing the PreSonus ® TubePre V2 Compact, affordable and built tough enough for serious gigging, the PreSonus TubePre V2 one-channel professional tube preamplifier is a great-sounding tool for use on a variety of sources, including guitars, basses and microphones. The signal path features one of PreSonus famed XMAX Class A solid-state preamps, followed by a 12AX7 vacuum-tube stage that’s hand-selected and carefully tested for top audio performance. Discrete components and high-voltage operation offer dynamic range and detail not found in other single-channel tube preamps in its class. You also get a high-pass filter, phantom power, polarity reverse and a backlit VU meter. High quality sound 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 - choose what works best for you. Versatile and built to travel The TubePre V2 rear panel sports separate unbalanced, ¼-inch instrument and balanced, XLR mic inputs and unbalanced ¼-inch and balanced XLR line outputs. Use it as a straight-up tube preamp or a dynamite direct box (DI) for guitars and basses. It’s housed in a rugged case that’s small enough to carry almost anywhere. Alternatively, you can screw-mount it to a standard rack tray. XMAX Class A preamp input stage, 12AX7 dual-servo vacuum tube output stage, 80 Hz high-pass filter, Input Gain control, Instrument input select, Backlit VU meter