The PreSonus TubePre V2 compact microphone preamplifier delivers serious value in a small, affordable, and portable design. Packed with rich tube tone and flexible functionality, it’s a piece of gear you’ll constantly find new uses for. At its core is the TubePre V2’s XMAX Class A preamp, an exceptionally clean and clear preamp that works beautifully with virtually any microphone. Add to that a dedicated tube tone circuit that lets you dial in just the right amount of warmth and character, and you’ve got one of the most versatile and affordable preamps available today.
Featured on high-end PreSonus gear such as StudioLive mixers and the popular AudioBox VSL series interfaces, XMAX preamps are trusted in studios worldwide. The TubePre V2 brings this award-winning Class A design into a compact format, delivering pristine, detailed sound no matter which microphone you plug in. It’s impressively clean and articulate, especially considering its price point.
Unlike many tube preamps, the TubePre V2 gives you precise control over tube coloration. Its 12AX7-driven tube circuit is completely separate from the preamp stage, allowing you to amplify your signal cleanly and then blend in tube saturation to taste. From subtle warmth to aggressive tube fuzz, the TubePre V2 offers an exceptionally wide tonal range.
Beyond microphones, the PreSonus TubePre V2 excels as an instrument preamp thanks to its dedicated hi-Z input. Plug in a bass for rich, dimensional fuzz, or add bite and character to your guitar tone. With a built-in 20dB pad and high-pass filter, the TubePre V2 easily accommodates a wide range of instruments and sound sources.
Compact, affordable, and rugged enough for serious gigging, the PreSonus® TubePre V2 one-channel professional tube preamplifier is a versatile tool for microphones, guitars, and basses. Its signal path combines a renowned XMAX Class A solid-state preamp with a hand-selected 12AX7 vacuum tube stage, delivering everything from subtle warmth to aggressive tube-driven crunch via the Drive saturation control.
A dual-servo, capacitor-free gain stage allows the signal to be pushed to high levels without excessive noise, while discrete components and high-voltage operation provide impressive dynamic range and detail for its class. Additional features like a high-pass filter, phantom power, polarity reverse, and a backlit VU meter make the TubePre V2 equally at home in the studio or on stage.
The rear panel includes separate unbalanced ¼-inch instrument and balanced XLR mic inputs, along with both unbalanced ¼-inch and balanced XLR line outputs. Use it as a dedicated tube preamp or as a high-quality direct box (DI) for guitars and basses. Its compact, rugged enclosure is easy to transport or mount to a standard rack tray.
