Detail 01
Class A XMAX and 12AX7 tube paths
Choose solid-state amplification with Tube Drive off, or engage Tube Drive to use the tube preamp.
Product detailSKU #1329494009946
PreSonusBlueTube DP V2 2-Channel Mic/Instrument Tube Preamp
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A two-channel mic/instrument preamp that pairs Class A XMAX solid-state operation with a 12AX7 tube path and adjustable Tube Drive.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Singer-songwriters running vocal and guitar through separate channels
- Recording or P.A. front ends that need mic/instrument preamplification
- Users who want selectable transparent solid-state or tube-driven sound
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Setups requiring more than two preamp channels
- Users who do not need mic/instrument inputs or selectable tube operation
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
80 dB variable gain
Each preamp channel provides adjustable gain up to 80 dB.
Detail 03
-20 dB pad
Helps control hot input signals.
Detail 04
80 Hz high-pass filter
Provides low-frequency filtering at 80 Hz.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The unit uses two combo mic/instrument inputs and has balanced XLR plus unbalanced 1/4-inch TS outputs.
- 02Tube Drive is bypassed for the solid-state path; engaging it routes the signal through the tube preamp.
- 03It is a compact half-rack / 1/2U unit that can sit on a desktop or screw-mount to a standard rack tray.
- 04Its power requirement is +12 VDC, 1000 mA, center-positive.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many sources can the BlueTube DP V2 handle at once?
It has two channels with two combo mic/instrument inputs.
02Does it offer both tube and solid-state operation?
Yes. It has a Class A XMAX solid-state path and a 12AX7 tube path; Tube Drive selects the tube preamp when engaged.
03Does it provide phantom power?
Yes, it provides +48 VDC phantom power at 10 mA.
04Can it be mounted in a rack setup?
Yes. Its 1/2U enclosure can be screw-mounted to a standard rack tray.
Reference
Full specifications
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16 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- PSU Barrel Dimensions
- 5.5mm O.D., 2.1mm I.D., 9.5mm length
- Phantom Power
- +48 VDC, 10 mA
- Korena Special
- false
- EIN
- -131 dB, 20kHz BW, max gain, Rs=40?, A-wtd -128 dB, 20kHz BW, max gain, Rs=40?, unwtd
- Dynamic Range
- 115dB, 1kHz, unity gain, 20kHz BW, A-wtd 107 dB, 1kHz, unity gain, 20kHz BW, unwtd
- THD+N
- 0.01%, -10 dBu, 1kHz, unity gain, 20kHz BW, unwtd
- Input Impedance
- 1 M?
- Type
- +12 VDC, 1000 mA, center pin positive
- Tier
- new
- Maximum Output
- +20 dBu
- Connector Type
- 1/4" TS, female, unbalanced
- Output Impedance
- 51?
- Source Id
- site51329494009946
- Frequency Response
- 20Hz - 20kHz, -0.3 dB, +4dBu, unity gain 5Hz - 120kHz, -3dB, +4dBu, unity gain
- Connector Types
- XLR, male, balanced 1/4" TS, female, unbalanced
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