Open Box PreSonus Studio Channel Tube Channel Strip Level 2 197881418052

Overall this thing doesn't really do much that my plug-ins don't. The tube doesn't seem to do anything at all. There are audible clicks and noises when you engage any buttons, and the gain knobs make noise when adjusting. The design is terrible because there is no power button on the front and the power cord with button isn't long enough to come out the back of a rack. Also, the mic input is on the back, inside the rack. Not great.

Verify simple to use and understand. Straightforward with quality sound and control.

What else can I say other than -- THE SOUND RUNS CIRCLES AROUND THE DBX 286s. I've got two of those and the Presonus Studio Channel has taken their place. It's preamp is soooo clean, the compressor and parametric equalizer are unbeatable, and the tube gives just enough warmth to vocals. It would be nice if it had a gate and de-esser, but, for the price, you won't find a better-sounding tube channel strip anywhere. Personsus should be proud of this one!

It definitely gives the clean sound going in with warmth,body and clarity. Love it with the BBE Maximizer 482i.

So good, I bought a second. As with most things from PreSonus, the Studio Channel is dripping with features, but also has good build and audio quality. A lot of little touches, like an instrument jack on front for, well...instruments, a big VU meter, and the ability to switch the low and high EQ individually from parametric (or notch) to shelving add to the already solid list of specs for this compact (1U) piece of gear. I/O is yet more versatile on the back panel, with a choice of line or XLR input, and either XLR or TRS output. It is quiet, and does not get terribly hot (perhaps these are the reasons why PreSonus chose to use their standard external 16V/1A AC power wart rather than an internal mains supply), and it has a nice, not-too-flashy dark blue bezel with sturdy anodized aluminum knobs, so no special care or gentle handling are needed for racking, other than making room for the wart on your power strip. Knob movement is smooth and stiff, so you aren't likely to accidentally change a carefully selected setting with the careless brush of a sleeve. In a very dark studio, indicator lights from some buttons can bleed to the next, but if you have a TubePre or a BlueTube you probably already are used to double-checking your 48V from the height of the button before you plug in that ribbon anyway. Considering how much other rackmount channel strips, like the Grace M103, or lunchboxes go for, there really is no comparison in this price range.

this is the perfect preamp for the price it gives a very warm sound to vocals very smooth. it gives my digital computer setup a nice look because i finally have some hardware with a vu needle that actually moves. i reccomend this product for all recording studios using an audio interface