ART Pro Channel Microphone Preamp and Compressor (Model 215)

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ART Pro Channel Microphone Preamp and Compressor (Model 215), Main
ART Pro Channel Microphone Preamp and Compressor (Model 215), Main
The ART Pro Channel is a professional tube-based microphone preamp and compressor featuring 3 independent world-class modules for a warm, smooth, and silky sound quality.

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
-… read more 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 read less

- 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

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 716-297-2920
Web: https://www.artproaudio.com/support/
Owner's Manual

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (51 ratings)
Submitted February 22, 2011 by a customer from gmail.com

"Awesome unit for the money!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Overall I'm super happy with this unit. BUY ONE! or two or three...
Sound
This unit has a very nice warm sound - I use it for voice work and am very happy with the sound of the tube pre-amp.
Features
Excellent feature set for the price! I find it very useful that both the compressor and parametric EQ can be bypassed if needed.
Ease of Use
Maybe I'm old-school, but I like having all my controls on front of the unit and I also like the option of assigning the analog VU to various monitoring duties. Easy to set up and use if you have any clue about audio gear.
Quality
For this price range, I was surprised. Nice solid pots and switches, solid metal construction, rack mountable, even comes with stick on rubber feet if you don't rack mount. Overall - excellent build quality.
Value
Name one other unit which combines a tube pre-amp, two compression options, a four channel parametric EQ and then compare prices. Worth every dollar I paid, period.
The Wow Factor
I have to say that it looks sweet sitting in studio. People not in the know are easily impressed by all the pots, switches, leds and meters.

Musical Background:

Live Sound Engineer, Recording Enthusiast

Musical Style:

Vocal / Voiceover
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