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Owner’s Manual

 

Overview 1

 

Introduction 1.1

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 Overview

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the PreSonus BlueTube 
DP V2. PreSonus Audio Electronics has designed 
it utilizing high-grade components to ensure 
optimum performance that will last a lifetime. The 
BlueTube DP V2 provides both solid-state clarity and 
tube warmth. Our high-headroom, Class A XMAX™ 
mic preamplifier greatly reduces the chances of 
input stage overloading and provides exceptional 
transparency, even at high gain settings. Need a little 
more warmth? Engage the 12AX7 vacuum-tube gain 
stage and add Tube Drive saturation to taste. You 
also get a high-pass filter, 20 dB pad, and more. In 
addition to being a versatile preamp, the BlueTube 
DP V2’s separate instrument and microphone inputs 
make it a handy direct box for guitars and bass.

We encourage you to contact us with questions or 
comments regarding this product. You can reach us 
by email at [email protected] 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 features, applications, and correct connection 
procedure for the BlueTube DP V2 before 
connecting it to your recording or P.A. system. 

Summary of Contents for BlueTube DP V2

Page 1: ...BlueTube DP V2 Owner s Manual www presonus com...

Page 2: ...rpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has 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 thir...

Page 3: ...liant 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 hazard...

Page 4: ...4 Follow these basic instructions to start using your BlueTube DP V2 right away Basic hookup diagrams are on Pages 8 and 9 3 Connections 10 Read the full anatomical breakdown of your BlueTube DP V2 4...

Page 5: ...n to being a versatile preamp the BlueTube DP V2 s separate instrument and microphone inputs make it a handy direct box for guitars and bass We encourage you to contact us with questions or comments r...

Page 6: ...solid state gain stages Solid state Gain control Tube Drive tube saturation control 48V phantom power 80 Hz high pass filter 20 dB pad Polarity reverse switch Illuminated analog VU input level meter...

Page 7: ...3 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 package contains the following PreSonus BlueTube DP V2 12 VDC 1A Power Supply...

Page 8: ...ffer based on your needs and applications 2 1 Getting Started Connect the Power 1 Turn every knob on the front panel of the BlueTube DP V2 completely counterclockwise left 2 Connect the included power...

Page 9: ...mixer For the best sound quality PreSonus recommends using balanced cables whenever possible 4 If your microphone requires phantom power press the 48V button for Input 1 on the front panel of the Blu...

Page 10: ...ended level setting procedure for that device 7 Speak into the microphone while monitoring the BlueTube DP V2 again following the monitoring instructions for your audio interface or mixer 8 To use the...

Page 11: ...sounds that your interface s preamp can t match When using the BlueTube DP V2 as a front end for a recording device it is important to watch its output levels Turning up the Gain and Tube Drive too hi...

Page 12: ...8 PreSonus BlueTube DP V2 2 Quick Start Guide 2 3 Hookup Diagram Connecting to an Audio Interface 2 3 Hookup Diagram Connecting to an Audio Interface...

Page 13: ...e signal Use Phase Reverse to combat phase cancellation between microphones 20 dB Pad This button attenuates lowers the input signal by 20 dB The pad can be used to keep a hot signal from overdriving...

Page 14: ...electric bass The resulting sound is richer and sweeter Overdriven tube sound This effect is achieved by adding 30 to 100 tube drive The more tube drive you add the more overdriven the sound will be...

Page 15: ...and the BlueTube DP V2 becomes an instrument preamplifier Power User Tip An active instrument has an internal preamp and should be plugged into a line input rather than an instrument input Plugging a...

Page 16: ...nnectivity Power User Tip Both outputs can always be used simultaneously The inch output can be connected to an amplifier on stage while the XLR output could be connected to the P A system or monitori...

Page 17: ...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 vacu...

Page 18: ...lign the pins on your replacement tube and push it in while supporting the tube socket daughterboard Make sure that the tube is completely seated in the receptacle 9 Put your BlueTube DP V2 back toget...

Page 19: ...0kHzBW unwtd InputImpedance 1 3k PhantomPower 48VDC 10mA Instrument Input ConnectorType TS female unbalanced InputImpedance 1M OUTPUT Analog Output ConnectorTypes XLR male balanced TS female unbalance...

Page 20: ...nnecting 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 Centra...

Page 21: ...ty 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 se...

Page 22: ...tation 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 rights which vary from...

Page 23: ...hot sauce or more maybe lots more 4 Cook until onions are translucent 5 Add chicken and cook until it turns white 6 Add diced green onions 1 tsp salt gallon water and bring to a boil 7 Add rice and br...

Page 24: ...interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on...

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