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Description
Elevate your recordings from good to great with the PreSonus TubePRE Microphone Preamp. Perfect for the home studio enthusiast looking to introduce the professional studio's warmth and depth into their projects, this preamp is a game-changer. The heart of the TubePRE is its 12AX7 tube, offering the classic warmth and dynamics that can only come from tube technology. Whether you're laying down vocal tracks or recording instruments, this preamp doubles as a DI box, providing the versatility and performance you need. Plus, with built-in phantom power, it's ready to support your condenser mics right out of the box. Experience the difference a quality preamp can make, without breaking the bank.
Key Features:
- 12AX7 tube delivers classic warmth and dynamic response
- Versatile performance as both a microphone preamp and DI box
- Built-in phantom power for condenser microphones
- Affordable entry into professional studio sound quality
- Compatible with a wide range of microphones and instruments
Owner's manual
PreSonus TubePRE Microphone Preamp User ManualProduct specs
| Brand | PreSonus |
| Model | TubePre |
| Finish | Blue |
| Year | 2010s |
| Categories | Microphone Preamps |
FAQs
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What type of tube does the PreSonus TubePRE Microphone Preamp use?
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The PreSonus TubePRE uses a 12AX7 tube, which is known for adding warmth and character to your audio signal.
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Can the PreSonus TubePRE be used with instruments as well as microphones?
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Yes, the PreSonus TubePRE can be used with both microphones and instruments, thanks to its dual XLR and 1/4" inputs.
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Does the PreSonus TubePRE provide phantom power for condenser microphones?
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Yes, the PreSonus TubePRE features a switchable 48V phantom power supply, making it suitable for use with condenser microphones.
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How does the PreSonus TubePRE affect the sound of recordings?
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The PreSonus TubePRE adds warmth and harmonic richness to recordings, thanks to its tube-driven design, which enhances sound with subtle saturation.
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Is the PreSonus TubePRE suitable for live performance setups?
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Yes, the PreSonus TubePRE is compact and durable, making it a good choice for enhancing audio quality in live performance settings.
Videos
Scott Pastor
PreSonus TubePre - FIRST THOUGHTS
PreSonus TubePre - FIRST THOUGHTS
Scott Pastor
KEL HM-7U and Presonus TubePre V1: Vocal Test
The General Expert
PreSonus TUBEPre How to change the tube with Tung Sol tube
artemorbid
Reviews
PROS
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True tube input with separate Drive knob enhances sound
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Features both mic and instrument inputs for versatility
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Lighted analog meter adds visual monitoring
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Minimal heat generation despite tube design
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Offers digital gain, reverse polarity, pad, 80Hz rolloff, and +48V options
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Compatible with different tubes for sound customization
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Effective at warming up tracks for a more analog feel
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Clean sound at low drive, dirties nicely at high drive
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Provides a noticeable sound quality improvement even with inexpensive mics
CONS
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Power source compatibility issues with a 16 VAC adapter
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Some units may have scratchy old pots, affecting sound quality
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Hard clipping and fuzziness at certain levels instead of smooth overdrive
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Added no useful quality to keyboard effects in some cases
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Preamp noise noticeable with no input and both drive and gain at full
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Not the best mic preamp quality according to some users
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about PreSonus TubePRE Microphone Preamp.
Features and functionality
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The PreSonus TubePRE V2 is noted for its starved plate design, useful for intentional saturation rather than true tube amplification.
Source
Use cases and applications
4.5 out of 5
Based on 2 Reviews and 10 Ratings
91
Good with tube replacement
Replaced tube with JJ 12ax7. Makes it a little smoother and less brittle. Still not the best mic preamp though.
Artist usage
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Neil says he used a PreSonus TubePRE in his UsesThis interview.
”…condenser mic going through a PreSonus TubePRE for vocals…
wub wrote: May as well get the basics out the way;
What's your setup, hardware & software?
Fair first question!
Hardware: Event TR8XL Monitors, Shitty Midiman style 2 Octave Keyboard, Presonus Firebox, Focusrite Compounder, Borrowed Nord Lead 2, Korg MS2000, Waldorf XT, Vermona DRM1 mk2, Presonus TubePre, JSH Drum Synth, Line6 Pod, and amongst various instruments my pride and joy is a PRS Custom 24.
Software: Cubase 5, Audiomulch, Granulab. My softsynth folder is a bit of a mess, but like the sound of Rob Papen stuff, but mainly seem to be into multi-samples and resampling at the moment! At the moment it's all running off a £166 barebones PC from novatech, but hoping I can invest in a decent machine next year!
Hope that that answers the question! :) Image
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