The Presonus BlueTube DP v2 features both Class A XMAX preamps and the legendary Presonus Tube Preamps all in one unit.

The solid-state path features the Class A XMAX mic preamplifier with 80 dB of variable gain while the tube path sports a 12AX7 tube that operates on voltages double that of other preamplifiers in its class, producing lots of headroom and big tone.

The unit comes with all the features you would expect in a professional-grade preamp: 48V phantom power, an 80 Hz high-pass filter, -20 dB pad to control hot input signals, and a polarity-reverse switch. Each channel has an illuminated VU meter so you can visually monitor your input levels.

The Tube Drive control provides a wide range of sounds: when it's clicked off, you're using the solid-state preamp for quiet, transparent amplification; when it's engaged, your signals flow through the tube preamp, and you can achieve anything from gentle warmth to edgy distortion.

With two combo mic/instrument inputs, the half-rackspace BlueTube DP v2 is a great choice for guitars and basses as well as for vocals. Singer-songwriters can run their vocal through one channel and their guitar through the other, feeding both to the P.A.—no guitar amp needed. It also serves as a DI box, thanks to balanced XLR and unbalanced 1/4in outputs, and is housed in a sleek and rugged 1/2U case.

Get the improved version of the most versatile, best-sounding mic/instrument preamplifier in its price range: the BlueTube DP v2.