PreSonus BlueTube DP Stereo Tube Microphone Preamp

Stereo dual-path mic/instrument preamp using 12AX7 tube.

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42 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

4 People wrote reviews

* * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

"Affordable solution for any "mid-fi" recording project"

Feature:
nothing special... everything works as advertised

Quality:
seems to be built well: metal encasement, solid feeling. the knobs do seem a little cheap though

Value:
like I said earlier, for low

Sound:
I haven't used any high-end gear, but I assume most studio recordings I listen to use pretty posh stuff, and this unit is definitely comparable. honestly, there are units for 3,000 so what can you really expect. the noise issues people talk about are probably due to bad engineering rather than a high noise floor. I use the crumiest setup: mxl - bluetube - laptop 1/8" line input, and the hiss is not distracting at all. like other people have said, you just need to watch your gain levels and make sure not to dial in too much tube

Ease of Use:
pretty simple, just plug it in and record

Support:
never dealt with them

Overall:
again, this isn't high-end gear... there are some idiosyncracies that you'll either like or not, but for the price this unit is great. it's definitely a step up from any mixer preamp that I've heard. Recordings sound closer and warmer, no doubt. If you aren't an audiophile this unit is fine. Most of the complaints are probably from picky gear-heads.

Submitted: 8/30/2007

* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"WOW !"

Feature:
I use the tube knob almost like an EQ. It adds mid for those thin sounding mics. But don't over use it with your good mics.

Quality:
Solide.

Value:
It's worth a lot more. Prbably around $600. Makes me want to try the MP20... can't imagine the sound quality of that unit.

Desirability:
Yeah.

Sound:
WOW ! Very suprised. I bought this unit only to give me 2 additional channels for tom tom micking. It ended up being my best sounding preamp for everything (espacially vocals). This is a real preamp. It sounds better than many other preamps in the $700-$1000 range. The trick : don't use the tubes that much. Simply turn the knob so that it engages the tubes, but don't get into overdrive. That way you'll get a perfect and pro sound. Sounds amazing with the 414-ULS and all dynamic mics. Now I understand wy some people use the SM57 for vocals... it's all in the preamp.

Ease of Use:
Yep!

Support:
No trouble yet.

Overall:
I have 10 preamps, most of them more expensive. It's my favorite one for now.

Submitted: 3/15/2007

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The new BLUETUBE DP two channel microphone/instrument preamplifier with Dual Path technology delivers the best of both worlds offering a solid state preamplifier stage and a tube preamplifier stage in each channel. This new Dual Path feature delivers the most flexible preamplifier in its price range by delivering both fat warm tube tone or invisible solid state transparency. The BLUETUBE DP replaces the original award-winning BLUETUBE as PreSonus' most affordable two-channel microphone/instrument preamplifier.

Each channel of the BLUETUBE DP includes a -20dB pad, polarity reverse, 80Hz filter, and +48v phantom power. Front panel controls include solid state GAIN control and switchable on/off TUBE DRIVE. When the TUBE DRIVE is clicked off, the tube preamplifier stage is bypassed delivering ultra-quiet and transparent preamplification. The front panel also includes illuminated analog VU meters for each channel for easy visual monitoring.

The BLUETUBE DP's inputs are professional-quality Neutrik Combo connectors for inputting both XLR and 1/4" TS sources. Outputs include both XLR and TS jacks allowing for ultimate flexibility.

The PreSonus BLUETUBE Dual Path is great for enhancing all types of microphones including condensors, dynamics and ribbons, as well as instruments including keyboards, acoustic and electric guitars and bass. The BLUETUBE DP is the perfect front-end preamplifier for any project studio delivering a wide range of sounds and tonality all at an amazingly affordable price.

Features
Stereo dual-path mic/instrument preamp using 12AX7 tube

High-headroom, class A gain stage (55dB gain)

XLR and 1/4 in. high-Z Neutrik combo connectors

-20dB pad

Polarity reversal

80hz filter on each channel

Two illuminated VU meters
DP is for dual-path! The DP offers the best of both worlds—solid state and tube preamp stages—in each of its 2 channels. Phase reverse, pad, phantom power, and low-cut options complete this versatile mic pre.

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