The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in this manual.
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous” voltage within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to humans.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The
apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing liquids and no object lled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.
CAUTION: These service instructions are for use by
qualied service personnel only. To reduce the risk of
electric shock, do not perform any servicing other
than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs must
be performed by qualied service personnel.
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 in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources, such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose 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 third prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Use only attachments/accessories specied by PreSonus.
12. Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specied
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.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
14. 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
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 support@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.
15. The apparatus shall be connected to a Mains power outlet
with a protective grounding/earthing connection.
16. Where the Mains plug or an appliance coupler
is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect
device shall remain readily operable.
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EU Directives on the
Protection of the Environment
and Other Euro Stu
RoHS This product is compliant with the EU Directive
2011/65/EU 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 specied 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 This symbol on the product
or its packaging indicates that this
product must not be disposed of
with other waste. Instead, it is your
responsibility to dispose of your
waste equipment by handing it over
to a designated collection point
for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic
equipment. The separate collection and recycling of
your waste equipment at the time of disposal will
help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is
recycled in a manner that protects human health and
the environment. For more information about where
you can drop o your waste equipment for recycling,
please contact your local city recycling oce or the
dealer from whom you purchased the product.
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).
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Overview and Features 1
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 BlueTube DP V2 right away.
Basic hookup diagrams are on page 8.
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Hardware 9
Read the full anatomical breakdown
of your BlueTube DP V2.
Resources 14
Read the BlueTube DP V2 technical
specications, information on troubleshooting
and repairs, and limited warranty.
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Introduction 1.1
1.0 Overview
1.1 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 preamplier 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 lter, 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.
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We encourage you to contact us with questions or
comments regarding this product. You can 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 features, applications, and correct connection
This Quick Start Guide is designed to help you connect
your BlueTube DP V2 to your system as quickly as
possible. The following step-by-step instructions are
based on a common studio environment. Your setup
may dier based on your needs and applications.
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1. Turn every knob on the front panel of the BlueTube
DP V2 completely counterclockwise (left).
2. Connect the included power supply to the
BlueTube DP V2 and plug it in to 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 and a mic cable and plug them
into Mic Input 1 on the BlueTube DP V2.
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Getting Started 2.1
3. Connect Output 1 (TRS or XLR) of your BlueTube DP
V2 to a line input on your audio interface or 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 BlueTube DP V2.
5. Speak into the microphone while watching the
VU meter on the front panel and slowly turning
the BlueTube DP V2 Input 1 Gain knob clockwise.
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PreSonus BlueTube DP V2
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
BlueTube DP V2, again following the monitoring
instructions for your audio interface or mixer.
8. To use the tube gain stage, turn the Input 1 Tube Drive
knob clockwise until the desired effect is achieved.
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Your BlueTube DP V2 is now ready to use!
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Using Your BlueTube DP V2 with an Audio Interface. 2.2
2.2 Using Your BlueTube DP V2 with an Audio Interface
Most audio interfaces oer built-in microphone
preamps; for instance, PreSonus FireStudio™-
series and AudioBox™ VSL-series interfaces feature
XMAX solid-state preamps. However, each preamp
model sounds a bit dierent, and the versatile
BlueTube DP V2 enables you to create 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 high
could overload the inputs of your recording device,
and if your recording interface is digital, this will
overload the analog-to-digital converters. While
analog distortion can be desirable, no one wants to
hear digital distortion. By adjusting the output level
of your BlueTube DP V2 and the input level of your
recording device so that your recording input is not
clipping, you will achieve the best possible sound.
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2.3 Hookup Diagram: Connecting to an Audio Interface
PreSonus BlueTube DP V2
2.3 Hookup Diagram: Connecting to an Audio Interface
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Front-Panel Layout 3.1
3.0 Hardware
3.1 Front-Panel Layout
VU Meter. The analog VU displays the output level of
your BlueTube DP V2.
48 Volt Phantom Power. This button enables
phantom power to the XLR input. Here is the XLR
connector wiring for phantom power:
Pin 1 = GND
Pin 2 = +48V
Pin 3 = +48V
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Phase Reverse. Reverses the polarity of the 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 the microphone preamp.
80Hz Roll-o. The 80Hz button is a low-end roll-o
lter. When depressed, this button causes all
frequencies below 80 Hz to be attenuated (dropped)
by 12 dB. This lter can be handy in live and studio
applications. For example, the 80Hz lter can help to
reduce the “boominess” or “muddiness” of a vocal and
can improve the overall clarity.
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Tube Drive. Tube Drive controls volume being routed
through the 12AX7 vacuum tube, unlike the Input Gain
which controls the overall volume. The eect achieved
ranges from subtle to extreme, depending on the
setting being used. The more signal being sent to the
tube, the more distortion you will hear. While you won’t
always want to use tube drive, it can be a great choice
for guitar, bass, and even vocals.
Using tube drive with the output gain can
create some very desirable eects:
•Warming up the sound. This is achieved by adding
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.
•Overdriven tube sound. This eect is achieved
by adding 30 to 100% tube drive. The more
tube drive you add, the 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.
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When the Tube Drive knob is turned fully
counter-clockwise, it will click. This switches
the preamp to the solid-state gain stage.
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 tube drive control while
lowering the output gain.
Input Gain Control. This knobs provide the following
gain structure:
•XLR Microphone. 80 dB of variable
gain (-15 dB to +65 dB)
•Instrument/High-Impedance Input. 80
dB of variable gain (-30 dB to +50 dB)
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Back-Panel Layout 3.2
3.2 Back-Panel Layout
Microphone Inputs. Your BlueTube DP V2 is
equipped with PreSonus XMAX microphone
preampliers for use with all types of microphones.
Both channels of the BlueTube DP V2 have Mic/
Instrument combo jacks. This convenient connector
accepts either a ¼-inch phone plug or an XLR plug.
Instrument Inputs. The ¼-inch TS connectors on
Channels 1 and 2 are for use with instruments
(guitar, bass, etc.). When an instrument is plugged
into the instrument input, the mic preamp is
bypassed, and the BlueTube DP V2 becomes an
instrument preamplier.
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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 line-
level source into the Instrument inputs on the BlueTube DP V2 risks damage
to these inputs and results in a very loud and often distorted audio signal.
As with any audio input device, plugging in a microphone or an
instrument, or turning phantom power on or o, will create a
momentary spike in the audio output of your BlueTube DP V2. Because of
this, we highly recommend that you turn down the channel trim before
changing connections or turning phantom power on or o. This simple step
will add years to life of your audio equipment.
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can always be used simultaneously. The ¼-inch output can be connected
to an amplier on stage, while the XLR output could be connected to
the P.A. system or monitoring mixer. In this way, your BlueTube DP V2
can be used as a direct box in both live and recording situations.
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Outputs. Each channel of
the BlueTube DP V2 features
both unbalanced ¼-inch TS
and balanced XLR outputs for
greater ease of connectivity.
Power User Tip: Both outputs
Power Supply Connector. This is the connection for
your external power supply.
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Vacuum Tube Care and Maintenance 4.1
4.0 Resources
4.1 Vacuum Tube Care and Maintenance
The BlueTube DP 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 dierent 12AX7 tube brands from
which to choose but you must use a 12AX7.
Tube life and performance are aected 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 BlueTube DP V2 has deteriorated,
it is most likely that a worn-out tube is to blame.
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4.1.1 How to Replace the Tube
1. Unplug the unit. Proceed with cau-
tion, as the tube could be hot.
2. Remove the two screws from the top and
the two screws from the bottom of the
unit, located near the side panels.
3. Remove both side panels.
4. Remove the two screws from each of the
XLR connections (inputs and outputs) on
the back of your Blue Tube DP V2.
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5. Remove the screw located in the
middle of the ¼” TRS jacks.
6. Remove the black chassis by sliding it to the
rear, away from the blue front panel.
7. The tube socket is located in the middle of the
main circuit board, with the tube pointing toward
the left side. While supporting the tube socket
daughterboard, gently grasp the tube and pull to
remove it. The tube should come completely out.
8. Align 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 together. To begin, slide
the chassis over the main circuit board and align the
rear-panel connectors into the chassis. The chassis front
edge should mate on the outside of the front panel.
10. Replace the screws in the XLR
connectors and ¼” TRS jack.
11. Slide the side panels back into position through
the locking slot in the rear of the chassis.
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12. Replace the screws in the top and bottom of the chassis.
Congratulations! Your BlueTube DP V2 is
now ready to be enjoyed again!
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Specications 4.2
4.2 Specifications
INPUTS:
Mic Input:
Connector Type XLR, female, balanced
EIN -131 dB, 20kHz BW, max gain, Rs=40Ω, A-wtd
-128 dB, 20kHz BW, max gain, Rs=40Ω, unwtd
Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz, -0.3 dB, +4 dBu, unity gain
5 Hz - 120 kHz, -3 dB, +4 dBu, unity gain
THD+N 0.01%, -10 dBu, 1kHz, unity gain, 20kHz BW, unwtd
Dynamic Range 115 dB, 1kHz, unity gain, 20kHz BW, A-wtd
107 dB, 1kHz, unity gain, 20kHz BW, unwtd
• 1 can Rotel tomatoes with chilies, diced (regular hot)
• Tabasco sauce
Cooking Instructions:
1. In a 16 qt. 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, ½ teaspoon of Cajun
seasoning, 1 teaspoon of Tabasco 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, ½ gallon water and bring to a boil.
7. 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, stirring only once.
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 the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the 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 a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION: Changes or modications 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 présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques
dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils numériques de class A/de class B (selon le
cas) prescrites dans le réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des
communications
du Canada.