PreSonus BlueTube DP V2 2-Channel Microphone 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. 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 two dual-path channels and this complement of I/O, you can use it as a preamp and as a direct box (DI) for guitars and basses. Singer-songwriters can run their vocal through one channel and their guitar through the other, feeding both to the P.A.—no guitar amp needed. Small enough to carry in a gig bag, the BlueTube DP V2 can also be screw-mounted to a standard rack tray, making it a great-sounding tool you’ll use on a variety of sources, whether live or in a studio.

The BlueTube DP V2 offers far and away the widest variety of tone-shaping capabilities of any preamp in its class. 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. No matter the sound you're aiming for--from clean and transparent to ear-shredding fuzz and everything in between--you can achieve it with the BlueTube DP V2.

PreSonus BlueTube DP V2 Features

• 2 input channels
• 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-inch main (L/R) line outputs
• Compact 1/2U chassis
• External 12 VDC, 1A power supply

• BlueTube DP V2 2-channel microphone preamp1
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• Mic Input
  • Connector Type: XLR, female, balanced
  • EIN
  • -131 dB, 20kHz BW, max gain, Rs=40Ω, A-wtd
  • -128 dB, 20kHz BW, max gain, Rs=40Ω, unwtd
  • Frequency Response
  • 20Hz - 20kHz, -0.3 dB, +4 dBu, unity gain
  • 5Hz - 120kHz, -3 dB, +4 dBu, unity gain
  • THD+N: 0.01%, -10 dBu, 1kHz, unity gain, 20kHz BW, unwtd
  • Dynamic Range
  • 115 dB, 1kHz, unity gain, 20kHz BW, A-wtd
  • 107 dB, 1kHz, unity gain, 20kHz BW, unwtd
  • Input Impedance: 1.3kΩ
  • Phantom Power: +48VDC, 10mA
• Instrument Input
  • Connector Type: 1/4" TS, female, unbalanced
  • Input Impedance: 1MΩ
• Analog Output
  • Connector Types
  • XLR, male, balanced
  • 1/4" TS, female, unbalanced
  • Max. Output: +20dBu
  • Output Impedance: 51Ω
• Tube Stage Output Type12AX7
• Power
  • Type: +12VDC, 1000mA, center pin positive
  • PSU Barrel Dimensions: 5.5mm (O.D.), 2.1mm (I.D.), 9.5mm (length)
• Dimensions (HxDxW)1.75" x 5.5" x 9.5"