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PreSonus BlueTube Stereo Tube Microphone Preamplifier with Instrument Input

Stereo tube microphone preamplifier with instrument input. 38 People rated this product: Rate and Review This Product
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Manufacturer's Description for PreSonus BlueTube Stereo Tube Microphone Preamplifier with Instrument Input

The BlueTube is a stereo tube microphone preamplifier with an instrument input included. The output section of the BlueTube offers XLR and 1/4 in. connectors for driving 2 separate signal paths. The 1/4 in. jack provides a high Z input on the front panel for instrument preamplification.The BlueTube is housed in a half rack space steel chassis with a high-quality, anodized aluminum front panel. This allows it to fit perfectly within the PreSonus BMRA rack adapter with the PreSonus BlueMax.

Features
Dual Servo Microphone Preamplifier Front End with Tube Line Drive Amplifiers
20dB Pad
48V Phantom
Phase Reverse
8-segment Level meter
Sovtek 12AX7 low-noise tubes
Warm, silky contours zZounds is an authorized dealer of PreSonus products.
Number of Channels: 2

Performance
THD + Noise (Unweighted): 0.05%@0dBTubeDrive, 10%@ 30dB Tube Drive
Noise Floor: -94dBu
Signal to Noise: >90dB
Power Supply Rejection: >98dB
Amplifier Type: Dual Servo

Input
Connectors: Neutrik Combo
Input Impedance, XLR: 5k Ohms
Input Impedance, High Z 1/4": 1Meg Ohms

Output
Output Impedance, XLR Balanced 51 Ohms
Output Impedance, 1/4" TRS Unbalanced 51 Ohms

Panel Controls
Tube Drive: 0dB to +30dB
Gain: 0dB to +40dB
Phase Reversal
- 20dB Pad
+ 48V Phantom Power

Metering
8-segment LED -28dBu to +18dBu

Power Supply
Type: Linear Supply
Input: 18 VAC/100mA
Power: 15 Watts

Physical
Weight: 4 lbs.
Size: 1/2U Rack
Dimensions: (8 x 5 x 1.75 in.)
Mounting: Universal Rack Tray Insert
Chassis: Steel
Front Panel: Brushed Aluminum

Note: As a commitment to constant improvement, PreSonus, Inc. reserves the right to change any specification stated herein at any time in the future without notification.
PreSonus Warranty Presonus Warranty Presonus offers a one year warranty (parts and labor) on all new products. All non-new Presonus products carry a limited warranty of 90 days. If you have additional warranty questions, please call the manufacturer at 800-750-0323
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"Blue Tube: Delicious Like Sour Cherry Pie"
Sound: Heavy, pretty dark. Very clear- you can dial in tons of drive before getting distortion. Feature: BT has everything you'd need, and the bal/unbal input jacks are very cool. Quality: Seems very solid- apparently you can run extremely hot signals through the input without frying it. Value: Can't get a better two channel preamp for the price. Manufacturer Support: Haven't dealt with Presonus, but I'm sure they're nice people. The Wow Factor: Very sexy. The ladies love it- all I need to get lucky is my trusty Blue Tube. BT is a classy looking unit, and it doesn't take up a bunch of space like some of those non rack mounted units with the tube stickin out the top. The sound really suits my taste- which is usually never satisfied. I run all my digital gear through BT to warm things up, and for that sweet mildly dark tone. Overall: I'll use my Blue Tube forever. That may be the kind of stand up guy I am, but the preamp is worth it. I probably won't get another one until it breaks beyond repai, which hopefully is never- I also hope the tube is replaceable. I recommend this unit all the time, too. Unless you really dig an ultra bright tone on everything, this is your next preamp.
Style of Music: ... maybe a cross between Ween, Flaming Lips, and Frank Zappa
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Sound: Sounds really nice, a little noisy, but it's tube, so - I have two of them and use them as preamp/warmers for my DAW. does a nice job of thickening up mics for vocals/guitar, and is great for direct on bass. Feature: does everything i need it to. Value: for the money, you can't get much of a better preamp. Manufacturer Support: never needed any The Wow Factor: hey, i bought another one, so it must have done something right. it's a nice looking, 1/2 rack space unit.
Style of Music: Dub Meets Jazz
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