Musikmesse 2011 - Alesis Announces Mic Tube Solo And Mic Tube Duo 12 AX7 Tube Pre Amps

Musikmesse 2011 - Add warm, vintage tone to any mic or instrument, a pair of mics, instruments with the MicTube Solo and Duo preamplifiers. Ideal for any recording or live setup, the MicTube Solo and Mic Tube Duo feature an easy-to-use control layout and one of the most classic sounding, lowest-noise vacuum tubes: the legendary 12AX7. Aside from the tube, the preamps feature a minimized circuit path, so it preserves the essence of the signal coming from the microphone faithfully.

MicTube Solo: Warm Up Your Voice

The classic 12AX7 vacuum tube is at the heart of the MicTube Solo's warm, vintage tone. For vocalists and musicians who want a preamp that offers textured, rich sound, MicTube Solo’s minimized circuitry path preserves the integrity of a microphone’s signal. Simple front facing controls make adding whatever amount of signature tube sound you desire, convenient and easy; MicTube Solo is truly a classic in the making.

MicTube Duo: Compact Design, Amazing Tone

MicTube Duo delivers the same classic, vintage tone as MicTube Solo but offers two channels, so you can plug in an additional microphone or an instrument. Plug in via standard XLR for microphones or quarter-inch for guitars, keyboards, and basses. Both channels have independent Gain and Drive controls, so you can dial-in just the right blend on each; classic tube sound, for two.

Mic Tube Solo Key features:

* Tube microphone preamplifier
* 12AX7 low-noise vacuum tube adds warmth and musicality to digital recordings
* 20 dB Pad, phase reverse, and 80Hz HPF
* Minimized signal path for clarity
* 48V Phantom Power for condenser mics
* Gain and Drive controls
* Vintage-style VU meter
* Quarter-inch, high-impedance DI input for instruments

Mic Tube Duo Key Features:

* Tube microphone preamplifier
* 12AX7 low-noise vacuum tube adds warmth and musicality to digital recordings
* 20 dB Pads, phase reverses, and 80Hz HPFs
* Minimized signal path for clarity
* 48V Phantom Power for condenser mics
* Gain and Drive controls
* LED tree for metering
* Quarter-inch, high-impedance DI inputs for instruments

Includes:

* MicTube Duo preamp
* Power supply
* Quick start guide

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