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PreSonus TubePre Single Channel Microphone Preamp with VU Meter

Add real tube warmth to any input channel! Run any mic or instrument through the TubePre on the way into your digital audio workstation. 48 People rated this product: Rate and Review This Product
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Manufacturer's Description for PreSonus TubePre Single Channel Microphone Preamp with VU Meter

The TUBEPre is a single channel preamp based on a 12AX7 vacuum tube circuit that provides a stable, transformer-free signal path. The unit can be used as the first stage of a live or studio system, as a mic preamp or direct box. The dual-servo gain stage design employs no capacitors providing ultra-low noise performance and wide dynamic control that allows the TUBEPre to boost the desirable signal without increasing unwanted background noise. The TUBEPre offers an astonishing frequency range of 10Hz to 80kHz with a noise floor of 94dBu and a signal-to-noise ratio of greater than 90dB. This means the TUBEPre can provide both a high-quality, crystal clear sound as well as a colored saturation tube effect. Other features on the TUBEPre include 48v phantom power for condenser microphones, phase reverse, 20dB Pad and 80Hz rumble filter.

Features:

- Award-Winning Tube-Preamp
- Tube Drive/Gain
- Back-Lit VU Meter
- Great as a Direct Box zZounds is an authorized dealer of PreSonus products.
Input:
XLR Impedance: 1.3k Ohms
High Z Impedance: 1 Meg Ohm

Panel Controls:
Tube Drive: 0dB to +20dB
Gain: 3dB to +48dB
Phase Reversal
-20 dB Pad
+48V Phantom Power
80Hz Rumble Filter

Meters: Blue Backlit VU

Power Supply:
Type: Linear
Input: 16VAC/1000mA

Output:
XLR Balanced: 51 Ohms Impedance
1/4 in. TRS Unbalanced: 51 Ohms Impedance

THD+Noise (Unweighted):
0.05% at 0dB Tube Drive
10% at 30dB Tube Drive

Noise Floor: -98dB

Signal To Noise: >95dB

Power Supply Rejection: >98dB

Amplifier Type: Dual-Servo

Weight: 5 lbs.

Dimensions: 5.5 x 5.5 x 1.75

Mounting: Universal Rack Tray Insert

Chassis: Steel

Panel: Brushed Aluminum

Sides: Cast Aluminum

Power: 16 Watts
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Shipping Weight: 3 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 4 in
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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"This product proves itself every time I use it."
Sound: I am using a Rode NT1000 condensor microphone with popper stopper, and putting this setup through it's paces in an a Cubase driven recording studio in a computer system. That classic horrible digital tin like sound could be heard even on high quality settings with my old microphone and no pre-amp. Even at over 48KHz, it was still a problem. My old EV microphone "straight in" through a Quadraverb was too "digital" sounding if you know what I mean. This unit warmed it up, and allowed me to boost the gain. The highs in this system are sweet, and pure, and the high quality microphone combined with this tubed pre-amp unit make it a one two punch combo. It functions as the phantom power as well...did I mention that? Take the jump up from just a phantom power to a warm simple to use tube pre-amp! I use it for flute and vocals, and it is AWESOME!!! Ease of Use: It's dummy proof too! Anyone can run this thing! Quality: Made strong, this is a metal casing, I assume it's aluminium. It looks great! Value: It costs more than a straight forward phantom power unit, but this is pro-gear like stuff for under the pro-gear price! The Wow Factor: It looks like it was made in 1979. It is old retro looking, but I like the analog arm meter on it! I still prefer these kinds of meters. Overall: Many years to come I am sure!
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Sound: Warm, clear sound using AT3060 tube mic for recording vocals. Works great with the Mbox's line-in, and adds warmth that the Mbox Focusrite preamps lack. Very close warmth and clarity to that of the dbx 386, which I own. Feature: It has drive, gain, phase, pad, phantom, XLR I/O, 1/4" TS I/O. The 80hz cut and VU meter are useful features. What else does a single channel preamp need? Quality: I only used this item once for a pro session, and plan to use it for every session. Thus far, I cannot report on longevity, but reliability seems to be intact. Unfortunately, upon arrival there was a loose part inside the unit itself. I opened it and found a small piece of plain circuit board material. It looks as if it was an extranneous part that inspection didn't catch. No damage that I can see, and the unit works perfectly. Value: I think it's the most "pro" unit of its type in the price range. The Wow Factor: It looks great! Nice blue front finish, and eye-catching VU meter. My only two trite gripes are that I wish the sides were flat and the knobs shorter for easier packing. After all, this unit is designed for transport. Overall: I considered Behringer, ART, and dbx with similar products, all in the same or lower price range. I needed something "pro," so it came down to dbx or Presonus. The Presonus is the only one that is stackable, and I did not have any Presonus products, so I wanted to try it out. I would have liked to see solid comparisons among all four similar units, as I do not know if the TubePre is warmer/clearer than the others. So far, it seems like a wise choice.
Style of Music: Acoustic
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