Tube preamp, compressor and EQ in one rack unit – big, warm vocals and instruments. The PreSonus Studio Channel is a 1-channel vacuum-tube channel strip: a Class A 12AX7 tube preamp, a VCA compressor and a 3-band parametric EQ. Use it in the studio or live with almost any interface, amp or PA.
Why customers choose it
Who it is for
Home and project studios recording vocals, acoustic instruments, bass and keys; singers who want tube warmth before their audio interface; and live engineers who want a dedicated vocal chain.
What’s in the box
- 1 x PreSonus Studio Channel
- 1 x 16VAC 1000mA power supply
- 1 x PreSonus warranty card
Specifications
| Type | 1-channel tube channel strip (1U rack) |
|---|---|
| Preamp | Class A, 1 x 12AX7 tube |
| Gain range | +10 to +54 dB |
| Inputs | XLR mic (balanced), 1/4-inch TRS line (10 kΩ), 1/4-inch instrument (front) |
| Outputs | Balanced XLR and balanced 1/4-inch |
| Phantom power | +48 V |
| Mic preamp EIN | -126 dB |
| Dynamic range | > 115 dB |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz – 50 kHz |
| Output headroom | +22 dBu |
| Power | External AC power supply included, 100 – 240 V AC |
| Size (W x D x H) | 483 x 140 x 44 mm |
| Colour | Black |
Good to know
- Mounts in a standard 19-inch rack (1U) with a rugged steel chassis and sealed rotary controls.
- Connect its line output to a line input on your audio interface, not to a second mic preamp.
- 2-year PreSonus limited warranty per the maker’s documents.































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