ART Pro Channel Microphone Preamp and Compressor (Model 215)

    Professional tube-based microphone/line recording channel. 3 independent world-class modules: tube mic pre, switchable optical compressor, and tube EQ. Warm, smooth, and silky sound quality.
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    Product Description

    The Pro Channel from ART is the latest offering from the world's most popular tube dynamics processing manufacturer. ART engineers have combined the world-renowned Pro MPA, Pro VLA, and Tube EQ into a single product - creating the world's best-sounding and most affordable professional recording channel.


    The four-band parametric equalizer has selectable Q for the two sweepable mid-bands. As with all design elements of the Pro Channel, these Q options were fine-tuned by some of the industry's top studio and live-sound engineers. Likewise, all new additions were made without compromise to the sound of the original designs (Pro MPA, Pro VLA, Tube EQ), which have become standards in professional studios and FOH rigs around the globe.

    The Pro Channel defines the term channel strip. The Pro Channel is an impressive package from the world-wide leaders in tube dynamics signal-processing gear. Pick one up and catch your own tube-buzz at your favorite ART dealer today.

    Features
    Professional, tube-based microphone/line recording channel.

    3 independent world-class modules: tube mic pre, switchable optical compressor, and tube EQ.

    Warm, smooth, and silky sound quality.

    Precision detented potentiometers.

    Selectable VU Metering (mic pre out, compressor out, or Main Out)

    Tube Character and Gain Reduction LED Arrays

    Balanced XLR and unbalanced 1/4 inch inputs and outputs

    Insert Points between Preamp and Compressor, and Compressor and EQ

    3 hand-selected vacuum tubes

    Professional signal processing for use with any analog or digital recording format

    Exceptional processing channel for any line or instrument level signal

    5-year warranty

    Applications
    Professional recording studios, project studios, and home studios

    DI Box for instruments

    FOH Sound Systems

    Digital Audio Workstations and Computer Recording

    MIDI recording and samplers

    Voice-Over, Broadcast, and Edit Suites

    Technical Description

    Maximum Gain: XLR to XLR: 83dB; 1/4 in. to 1/4 in.: 65dB

    Dynamic Range: >100dB (20-20KHz)

    Frequency Response: 10Hz to 20KHz (± .5dB)

    Low-Cut Filter Variable: -3dB@10Hz to 250Hz

    Input/Output Connections: XLR balanced & 1/4 in. unbalanced

    Insert Connections: 1/4 in. unbalanced

    Input Impedance: 1.67k ohms (XLR), 1M ohm (1/4 in.)

    Output Impedance: 600 ohms (XLR), 300 ohms (1/4 in.)

    Maximum Input Level: +15dBu (XLR), +21dBu (1/4 in.)

    Maximum Output Level:+27dBu (XLR), +22dBu (1/4 in.)

    Equivalent Input Noise: -130dBu (XLR to XLR, "A" weighted)

    Phantom Power: +48v DC (switchable)

    Compression
    Ratio Variable: 2:1 to >10:1
    Attack Time
    - Fast: 2ms (optical), 0.5ms (tube)
    - Slow: 15ms (for 20dB of comp)
    Release Time Fast: 300ms, Auto: 100ms-3sec
    Maximum Compression: 30 dB (optical), 23dB (tube)

    EQ
    Frequency Bands
    - Low Shelf: 40Hz/120Hz selectable
    - Low-Mid: Sweepable 20Hz to 200Hz/ 200Hz to 2KHz
    - Low-Mid Q: Wide/Narrow selectable
    - High-Mid Sweepable: 200Hz to 2KHz/ 2KHz to 20KHz
    - High-Mid Q: Wide/Narrow selectable
    - High Shelf: 6KHz/18KHz selectable
    Boost and Cut/Frequency Band: ±12dB (wide), ±20dB (narrow)
    Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.1% (typical)

    Tubes: 3 hand-selected

    Power Requirements: 100-125 VAC, 30W (Export units configured for country of destination)

    Dimensions (D x W x H): 6.5 x 19 x 3.50 in.

    Weight: 12.0 lbs

    Catalog Description

    3 great ART units in one@Optical/tube compression from Pro VLA@Tube mic preamp from Pro MPA@4-band parametric EQ from Tube EQ@XLR and 1/4" I/O

    ART Pro Channel Microphone Preamp and Compressor (Model 215) Reviews

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