EQ / Preamp (Bass tube preamp / DI with drive) · $399
The Markbass Mark Vintage Pre is a hybrid bass tube preamp / DI with drive pedal based on the Tube (12AX7/ECC83), with Gain, Master, Drive, Blend, 4-band EQ (70 Hz / 400 Hz / 2.5 kHz / 10 kHz, +/-16 dB) controls, made in Italy. From $399.
| Category | EQ / Preamp (Bass tube preamp / DI with drive) |
| Circuit / based on | Tube (12AX7/ECC83) |
| Signal | Hybrid |
| Controls | Gain, Master, Drive, Blend, 4-band EQ (70 Hz / 400 Hz / 2.5 kHz / 10 kHz, +/-16 dB) |
| Switches | On/Off, Drive (Type 1/2), Boost (+6 dB), 3-way EQ preset (Flat/Cut/Old), Ground lift, sample-rate 44.1/48/96 kHz |
| Footswitches | 3 |
| I/O | Instrument 1/4" in (1 Mohm), unbalanced 1/4" out, balanced XLR DI out (transformer, GND lift), digital RCA + TOSLINK out, FX send/return, AUX in, headphone out |
| Power | 12V DC |
| Power draw | 300 mA |
| Dimensions | 185 x 120 x 67 mm |
| Weight | 840 g |
| Country of manufacture | Italy |
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