PreSonus is now shipping new and improved versions of two of its classic tube preamplifiers, the BlueTube DP V2 and TubePre V2.

The BlueTube DP V2 is a dual-path mic/instrument preamp. The solid-state path feeds PreSonus’ Class A XMAX mic preamplifier with 80 dB of variable gain — an upgrade from the original BlueTube DP. The tube path features a 12AX7 tube that operates on voltages double that of most other preamplifiers. The Tube Drive enables you to achieve anything from gentle warmth to edgy distortion. You also get 48V phantom power, an 80 Hz high-pass filter, -20 dB pad and polarity reverse.

With two combo mic/instrument inputs, the half-rack space BlueTube DP V2 is designed for guitars as well as vocals and lists for $229.

Housed in a third-rack space case, the TubePre V2 rear panel has separate unbalanced, ¼” instrument and balanced, XLR mic inputs and unbalanced ¼” and balanced XLR line outputs. The front panel offers controls for gain, 48V phantom power, 80 Hz high-pass filter, and polarity-reverse, as well as a mic/instrument input switch. It lists for $129.

All the specs are here: http://www.presonus.com/