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1. product is not to be treated as regular household waste Instead itshallbe handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment CE This product complies with the European Union Council Directives and Standards relating to electromagnetic compatibility EMC Directive 2006 95 EC and the Low Voltage Directive 2004 108 EC 00O PreSonus TubePre V2 Overview and Features 7 Get the big picture with this summary of features and list of what s in the box Quick Start Guide 4 Follow these basic instructions to start using your TubePre V2 right away Basic hookup diagrams are on pages 8 and 9 Hardware 10 Read the full anatomical breakdown of your TubePre V2 Resources 14 Read the TubePre V2 technical specifications information on troubleshooting and repairs and limited warranty Owner s Manual Overview 1 Introduction 1 1 1 0 Overview 1 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the PreSonus TubePre V2 PreSonus Audio Electronics has designed it utilizing high grade components to ensure optimum performance that will last a lifetime With separate instrument and microphone inputs the TubePre V2 is a handy direct injection DI box for guitars and bass The TubePre V2 proves that dynamic preamps can come in small packages We encourage you to contact us with questions or comments regarding this product You c2. Troubleshooting and Repairs Your TubePre V2 serial number located on the bottom of the unit If you think that your power supply has failed rather than the TubePre V2 itself please let the Customer Service representative know If your TubePre V2 is still under warranty a replacement power supply will be provided to you free of charge If your TubePre V2 is no longer under warranty you may purchase a replacement at www PreSonus com store Owner s Manual Resources 4 PreSonus Limited Warranty 44 4 4 PreSonus Limited Warranty PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc warrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original retail purchase This warranty is enforceable only by the original retail purchaser To be protected by this warranty the purchaser must complete and return the enclosed warranty card within 14 days of purchase During the warranty period PreSonus shall at its sole and absolute option either repair or replace free of charge any product that proves to be defective on inspection by PreSonus or its authorized service representative To obtain warranty service the purchaser must first call or write PreSonus at the address and telephone number printed below to obtain a Return Authorization Number and instructions of where to return the unit for service All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem All authorized returns
3. stirring only once 9 Turn off and let sit for 30 minutes 10 Serve and enjoy SDA PLA Serves 20 2012 PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved The following are trademarks or registered trademarks of PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc all rights reserved AudioBox Capture FireStudio PreSonus StudioLive Studio One AudioBox and XMAX Mac Mac OS and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the U S and other countries Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Inc in the U S and other countries Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies All specifications subject to change without notice except the jambalaya recipe which is a classic TubePre V2 Owner s Manual EMC Statement NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning t
4. Getting Started 6 Set the input level on your audio interface or mixer using the recommended level setting procedure for that device 7 Speak into the microphone while monitoring the TubePre V2 again following the monitoring instructions for your audio interface or mixer and turn the Drive knob clockwise until the desired effect is achieved Your TubePre V2 is now ready to use Owner s Manual Quick Start Guide 2 Using Your TubePre V2 with an Audio Interface 2 2 2 2 Using Your TubePre V2 with an Audio Interface Microphone preamps greatly influence the final sound of a recording Most audio interfaces offer built in microphone preamps and some interfaces notably the PreSonus FireStudio family and AudioBox VSL family feature high quality XMAX preamps However adding the TubePre V2 s selection of timbres greatly expands your choice of sounds When using the TubePre V2 as a front end for a recording device it is important to watch the preamp s output levels Turning up the gain and tube drive too high could overload the inputs of your recording device and if your recording device is digital this could overload the analog to digital converters While analog distortion can be very desirable no one wants to hear digital distortion By properly adjusting the output level of your TubePre V2 and the input level of your recording d device so that your recording input is not clip
5. In this way your TubePre V2 can be used as a direct box for live performance and recording Power Supply Connector This is the connection for the TubePre V2 s external power supply 13 4 Resources PreSonus TubePre V2 4 1 Vacuum Tube Care and Maintenance 4 0 Resources 4 1 Vacuum Tube Care and Maintenance Your TubePre V2 is equipped with a 12AX7 vacuum tube This tube works well in a wide variety of situations however some owners may wish to experiment with other compatible vacuum tubes to explore additional tonal possibilities There are many different 12AX7 tube brands from which to choose but you must use a 12AX7 Tube life and performance are affected by how often the tube is used and how hard the tube is driven while in use Poor performance and microphonics noise caused by mechanical vibration of the elements of an electron tube component or system are the most common signs of wear Periodic replacement of the vacuum tube is recommended There is no predetermined time for replacement If you notice that the sound quality in your TubePre V2 has deteriorated it is most likely that a worn out tube is to blame 14 Owner s Manual Resources 4 Vacuum Tube Care and Maintenance 4 1 4 1 1 How to Replace the Tube 1 Unplug the unit Proceed with caution as the tube could be hot There is one screw on the top and one screw on the bottom of the chassis that connect the left side panel
6. TubePre V2 Owner s Manual A PreSonus www presonus com Important Safety Instructions A maintenance servicing instructions in this manual The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated 10 dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to humans SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL A N not expose this appliance to rain and moisture The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no object filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus A N by qualified service personnel only To reduce the 44 risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions Repairs must be performed by qualified service personnel CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do CAUTION These service instructions are for use 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry a cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install i
7. an reach us by email at techsupport presonus com or call us at 1 225 216 7887 between 9 a m and 5 p m Central Time GMT 06 00 PreSonus Audio Electronics is committed to constant product improvement and we value your suggestions highly We believe the best way to achieve our goal of constant product improvement is by listening to the real experts our valued customers We appreciate the support you have shown us through the purchase of this product Please use this manual to familiarize yourself with the TubePre V2 s features applications and correct connection procedure before connecting it to your recording system Pay close attention when connecting the TubePre V2 to your system as bad cables and improper grounding are the most common causes of problems encountered a in recording and PA systems Check your cables connections and grounding if you experience noise or other sonic performance problems 1 Overview PreSonus TubePre V2 1 2 Summary of Features 1 2 Summary of Features e 12AX7 vacuum tube based preamp e Tube Drive tube saturation control e 48V phantom power e 80 Hz high pass filter e Polarity reverse switch e Lighted VU meter e Clip LED e Unbalanced 1 4 Instrument input e Balanced XLR Microphone input e Unbalanced 1 4 Line output e Balanced XLR Line output Owner s Manual Overview 1 What s in the Box 1 3 1 3 What s in the Box In addition to this manual your PreSonus Tu
8. as viewed from the front of the unit Remove these two screws Remove the left side panel Grip the tube and pull outward to remove it from the socket Align the pins of the new tube and place it in the socket The pins align with the large pin spacing located at the bottom Make sure that the tube is completely seated in the receptacle Replace the left side panel and screws 15 4 Resources 4 2 Specifications 4 2 Specifications INPUTS Mic Input Connector Type EIN Frequency Response THD N Dynamic Range Input Impedance Phantom Power Instrument Input Connector Type Input Impedance OUTPUT Analog Output Connector Types Maximum Output Output Impedance Tube Stage Type Power Type PSU Barrel Dimensions PreSonus TubePre V2 XLR female balanced 131 dB 20 kHz BW max gain Rs 400 A wtd 128 dB 20 kHz BW max gain Rs 400 unwtd 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 3 dB 4 dBu unity gain 5 Hz 120 kHz 3 dB 4 dBu unity gain 0 01 10 dBu 1kHz unity gain 20 kHz BW unwtd 115 dB 1 kHz unity gain 20 kHz BW A wtd 107 dB 1kHz unity gain 20 kHz BW unwtd 1 3 KQ 48 VDC 10 mA TS female unbalanced 1MQ XLR male balanced TS female unbalanced 20 dBu 510 12AX7 12VDC 1000 mA center pin positive 5 5mm 0 D 2 1 mm I D 9 5 mm length NOTE As a commitment to constant improvement PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc reserves the right to change an
9. bePre V2 package contains the following e PreSonus TubePre V2 Nth e 12VDC 1A power supply 2 Quick Start Guide PreSonus TubePre V2 2 1 Getting Started 2 0 Quick Start Guide This Quick Start Guide is designed to help you connect and use your TubePre V2 as quickly as possible The following step by step instructions are based on a common studio environment Your setup may vary based on your needs and applications 2 1 Getting Started Connect the Power 1 Turn every knob on the TubePre V2 front panel completely counterclockwise left 2 Connect the included power supply to the TubePre V2 and plug it into a wall socket power strip or surge protector Connect Your Input Sources 1 Turn down the main output volume on your audio interface or mixer to its lowest position 2 Grab a microphone anda mic cable and plug them into the TubePre V2 mic input Owner s Manual 5 Quick Start Guide 2 Getting Started 2 1 Connect the audio output TRS or XLR of your TubePre V2 to a line input on your audio interface or mixer For the best sound quality PreSonus recommends using balanced cables If your microphone requires phantom power press the 48V button on the front panel Q PreSonus LLN Prei DRIVE GAIN Speak into the microphone while watching the VU meter on the front panel and slowly turning the TubePre V2 Gain knob clockwise Quick Start Guide PreSonus TubePre V2 2 1
10. e more overdriven the sound will be This sound is extremely useful for creating distorted guitar and it s great for an authentic blues harp harmonica sound 10 Owner s Manual Connections 3 Front Panel Layout 3 1 Gain control The Gain input gain knob controls the amount of boost applied to the preamplified signal and provides the following gain structure e Microphone input 80 dB of variable gain 15 dB to 65 dB e Instrument input 80 dB of variable gain 30 dB to 50 dB Clip LED The Clip LED will illuminate if your input signal exceeds 20 dBu Clipping the input produces very unpleasant distortion If you want good sounding distortion increase the Drive control while lowering the Gain Phase reverse Reverses the polarity of the signal Use Phase Reverse when recording with more than one open microphone to combat phase cancellation between microphones Instrument input This button activates the instrument preamp circuit bypassing the microphone preamp When this button is engaged the XLR input will not pass signal 48 Volt phantom power This button enables phantom power to the XLR Microphone input XLR connector wiring for phantom power Pin 1 GND Pin 2 48V Pin 3 48V 80Hz roll off The 80Hz button is a low end roll off filter When enabled this button causes all frequencies below 80 Hz to be attenuated cut by 12 dB This can be handy in live and studio applicatio
11. he equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by PreSonus Audio Electronics could void the user s authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules This apparatus does not exceed the Class A Class B whichever is applicable limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications ATTENTION Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant las limites applicables aux appareils num riques de class A de class B selon le cas prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par les ministere des communications du Canada A PreSonus 7257 Florida Boulevard Baton Rouge Louisiana 70806 USA 1 225 216 7887 www presonus com Part 820 TP0012 A
12. ights which vary from state to state This warranty only applies to products sold and used in the United States of America For warranty information in all other countries please refer to your local distributor PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc 7257 Florida Blvd n Baton Rouge LA 70806 USA www PreSonus com 20 Added bonus PreSonus previously Top Secret recipe for Jambalaya Ingredients e 5 lbs link andouille sausage e 3 Ibs boneless chicken e 2 bs ground beef 3 Ibs onions yellow or purple 2 stalks of celery 1 Ib bell peppers green or red 1 batch green onions 3 Ibs rice Tony Chachere s Cajun Seasoning 1 bottle chicken stock concentrate or 3 cubes chicken bullion 1 can Rotel tomatoes with chilies diced regular hot Tabasco sauce Cooking Instructions 1 Ina16qt pot or larger slice link sausage and pan fry until brown 2 Add ground beef and brown 3 Do not remove from pot Add diced onions celery and bell peppers 1 can Rotel Original diced tomatoes w chilies 3 oz concentrate chicken stock 12 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning 1 teaspoon of Tabasco hot sauce or more maybe lots more Cook until onions are translucent Add chicken and cook until it turns white Add diced green onions 1 tsp salt 2 gallon water and bring to a boil Add rice and bring to a boil Cook on high for 8 minutes covered stirring every 2 minutes 8 Cook covered on low for 10 minutes
13. must be sent to the PreSonus repair facility postage prepaid insured and properly packaged PreSonus reserves the right to update any unit returned for repair PreSonus reserves the right to change or improve the design of the product at any time without prior notice This warranty does Coo not cover claims for damage due to abuse neglect alteration or attempted repair by unauthorized personnel and is limited to failures arising during normal use that are due to defects in material or workmanship in the product Any implied warranties including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this limited warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long 19 4 Resources PreSonus TubePre V2 4 4 PreSonus Limited Warranty an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you In no event will PreSonus be liable for incidental consequential or other damages resulting from the breach of any express or implied warranty including among other things damage to property damage based on inconvenience or on loss of use of the product and to the extent permitted by law damages for personal injury Some states do not allow the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other r
14. n accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC 11 16 two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade and the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Use only attachments accessories specified by PreSonus Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with this apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Amm Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as if a power supply cord or plug is damaged or liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus or if the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate
15. normally or has been dropped All PreSonus products in the USA should be serviced at the PreSonus factory in Baton Rouge Louisiana If your product requires a repair contact techsupport presonus com to arrange for a return authorization number Customers outside the USA should contact their local distributor Your distributor s contact information is available at www presonus com The apparatus shall be connected to a Mains power outlet with a protective grounding earthing connection Where the Mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable EU Directives on the Protection of the Environment and Other Euro Stuff RoHS This product is compliant with the EU Directive 2002 95 EG for the Restriction of the use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment No lead Pb cadmium Cd mercury Hg hexavalent chromium Cr 6 PBB or PBDE is intentionally added to this device Any traces of impurities of these substances contained in the parts are below the RoHS specified threshold levels REACh This product is compliant with the European Union Directive EC1907 206 for the Registration Evaluation Authorization and Restriction of chemicals REACh and contains none or less than 0 1 of the chemicals listed as hazardous chemicals in the REACh regulation WEEE As with the disposal of all old electrical and electronic equipment this
16. ns For example the 80 Hz filter can help to reduce the boominess or muddiness of a vocal improving the overall clarity 11 3 Connections PreSonus TubePre V2 3 2 Back Panel Layout VU Meter The analog VU meter displays the output level of your TubePre V2 F Th a THI j ipo 3 i N 5 pe WiPresonus y 3 2 Back Panel Layout OUTPUT i INPUT LA EAL APL IMS T RUIMEN Al KOR IP HEME Microphone input Your TubePre V2 is equipped with a high quality PreSonus XMAX microphone preamplifier for use with a wide variety of microphones including dynamics condensers and ribbons AU RCH ORE Instrument input The 4 TS connector in the input section of the TubePre V2 is for use with a passive INSTRUMENT instrument e g guitar or bass NOTE An active instrument has an internal preamp and should be plugged into a line input rather than an instrument input Plugging a line level source into the Instrument input on the TubePre V2 may result in a very loud and distorted audio signal 12 Owner s Manual Connections Back Panel Layout 3 2 Main Outputs The TubePre V2 features both an unbalanced 1 4 TS and a balanced XLR output LEAL AD Power User Tip Both outputs can always be used simultaneously For example the Unbalanced output could be connected to an onstage amplifier while the Balanced output is connected to the PA system or monitor mixer
17. ped you will achieve the best possible sound oo k PreSonus TubePre V2 Quick Start Guide Using the TubePre V2 as a DI 2 3 Hookup Diagram Using the TubePre V2 as a DI 2 3 English Owner s Manual Quick Start Guide 2 Using the TubePre V2 with an Audio Interface 2 4 2 4 Hookup Diagram Using the TubePre V2 with an Audio Interface 1i PreSonus BE O eee DRIVE GAIN Nooo o OUTPUT INPUT i UNBALANCED INSTRUMENT BALANCED MICROPHONE 7 5 3 Q LINE INPUTS i 8 6 A A 3 Connections PreSonus TubePre V2 3 1 Front Panel Layout 3 0 Hardware 3 1 Front Panel Layout Drive control The Drive knob controls the signal level being routed through the 12AX7 vacuum tube The effect ranges from subtle to extreme depending on the setting the more signal being sent to the tube the more distortion you will hear This is great for guitar bass and even vocals if that is the effect you want to achieve Of course in some applications tube drive is not needed Adjusting the tube drive can create these desirable effects e Warming up the sound This is achieved by adding in a small amount of tube drive 30 or less It is especially desirable for vocals and electric bass The resulting sound is richer and sweeter e Overdriven tube sound This effect is achieved by adding in 30 to 100 tube drive The more tube drive you add th
18. y specification stated herein at any time without notification 16 Owner s Manual Resources Troubleshooting and Repairs 4 3 4 3 Troubleshooting and Repairs If you experience problems with your TubePre V2 please try the following before contacting PreSonus Customer Support 1 Check our Web site at www PreSonus com for answers to frequently asked questions and for troubleshooting techniques specific to the TubePre V2 2 Make sure your TubePre V2 and all equipment connected to it are powered on 3 Disconnect reconnect your TubePre V2 power supply 4 Check your connection cables and audio sources 5 Check your microphone 6 Isolate the problem by disconnecting any extraneous equipment in your signal chain To submit a tech support request visit our Web site _ at http support presonus com home or call us at 1 225 216 7887 between 9 a m and 5 p m Central Time GMT 06 00 Please note that you must register your product at PreSonus com before contacting Customer Service Customers outside of the United States should check first with their regional PreSonus distributor for technical support and repairs When contacting technical support please have the following information at hand e A brief description of the connections to and from your TubePre V2 e A description of the problem that you are encountering 17 A 4 3 18 Resources PreSonus TubePre V2
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