ART ProChannel II Microphone Preamplifier and Compressor
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Need one awesome ART preamp/DI? Get tons of clean gain, a powerful optical compressor, fully parametric equalizer, and both analog VU and LED metering.
Overview
The ART Pro Channel II uses second-generation discrete Class-A microphone preamp to provide clean quiet gain while maintaining incredible transparency. A powerful dynamics processor subtly controls transients and noise of the most demanding sources.
The ART Pro Channel II's semi-parametric EQ offers wide tune-ability and can be patched before OR after the dynamics processor. Separate rear-mounted insert points allow patching in external signal processing gear immediately after the Mic preamp and before the EQ and dynamics processor. Both analog and LED meters provide a detailed indication of audio levels.
- 1/4" Hi-Z input on the front panel
- Selectable plate voltage
- Smooth, musical-sounding optical compressor
- Separate Attack and Release controls
- Auto/Manual Attack/Release switch
- Parametric EQ
- Large VU and LED meters
- Multi section clip monitor LED
- Selectable Source switches for VU signal monitoring of any section of the unit
- Two insert loops
- +4/-10 dB switch for optimal signal output levels
The ART Pro Channel II's semi-parametric EQ offers wide tune-ability and can be patched before OR after the dynamics processor. Separate rear-mounted insert points allow patching in external signal processing gear immediately after the Mic preamp and before the EQ and dynamics processor. Both analog and LED meters provide a detailed indication of audio levels.
Features:
- Fully featured discrete class A tube microphone preamplifier- 1/4" Hi-Z input on the front panel
- Selectable plate voltage
- Smooth, musical-sounding optical compressor
- Separate Attack and Release controls
- Auto/Manual Attack/Release switch
- Parametric EQ
- Large VU and LED meters
- Multi section clip monitor LED
- Selectable Source switches for VU signal monitoring of any section of the unit
- Two insert loops
- +4/-10 dB switch for optimal signal output levels
Specs
Input Impedance:
- Mic: 150 to 3.4K Ohms, variable
- Instrument: 2.5M Ohms
- Preamp Insert: .5K Ohms
Output Impedance:
- Balanced Output: 600 Ohms balanced
- Unbalanced Output: 300 Ohms
- Insert Outputs: 300 Ohms
Frequency Response, Analog In to Analog Out: 12Hz to 100KHz +0, -1dB
THD @ 1 KHz: <0.15% typical
THD @ to 20 KHz: <0.033% typical
Equivalent Input Noise:
- Mic/Line: -128dBu, Input shortened, Max gain, "A" weighted
- Instrument: -109 dBu, Input shortened, Max gain, "A" weighted
Maximum Input Level:
- Mic: +18dBu balanced
- Instrument: +15 dBu
Maximum Gain:
- Mic: 70dB (XLR to balanced output)
- Instrument: 64 dB (1/4" to balanced output
Maximum Output Level:
- Balanced: +24 dBu
- Unbalanced: +20 dBu
- Output Level At Meter 0 VU: +4 dBu/-10dBV
Preamp:
- Microphone Gain: 0 dB to +56 dB
- Instrument Gain: +3 dB to +50 dB
- Low Cut Filter: 0 - 250 Hz, 1-pole, 6 dB/Octave
EQ:
- Boost/Cut: +/- 12 dB on each band
- Low Freq. Tuning: 40 / 120 Hz Selectable
- MID 1 Freq. Tuning: 20 Hz to 2 KHz continuously variable
- MID 2 Freq. Tuning: 200 Hz to 20 KHz continuously variable
- High Freq. Tuning: 6 KHz / 18 KHz Selectable
Compressor / Limiter:
- Attack Time: 250 uSec. to 100 mSec.
- Release Time: 00 mSec to 3 Sec.
- Compression Ratio: 2:1 to 30:1
Dimensions (H x W x D): 3.5 x 19.0 x 9.2 inches (8.9 x 48.3 x 23.3 cm)
Weight: 11 lbs. (5 kg.)
Power Requirements: USA - 105 to 125 VAC/ 60 Hz
* Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 VRMS, 0 dBV = 1 VRMS
- Mic: 150 to 3.4K Ohms, variable
- Instrument: 2.5M Ohms
- Preamp Insert: .5K Ohms
Output Impedance:
- Balanced Output: 600 Ohms balanced
- Unbalanced Output: 300 Ohms
- Insert Outputs: 300 Ohms
Frequency Response, Analog In to Analog Out: 12Hz to 100KHz +0, -1dB
THD @ 1 KHz: <0.15% typical
THD @ to 20 KHz: <0.033% typical
Equivalent Input Noise:
- Mic/Line: -128dBu, Input shortened, Max gain, "A" weighted
- Instrument: -109 dBu, Input shortened, Max gain, "A" weighted
Maximum Input Level:
- Mic: +18dBu balanced
- Instrument: +15 dBu
Maximum Gain:
- Mic: 70dB (XLR to balanced output)
- Instrument: 64 dB (1/4" to balanced output
Maximum Output Level:
- Balanced: +24 dBu
- Unbalanced: +20 dBu
- Output Level At Meter 0 VU: +4 dBu/-10dBV
Preamp:
- Microphone Gain: 0 dB to +56 dB
- Instrument Gain: +3 dB to +50 dB
- Low Cut Filter: 0 - 250 Hz, 1-pole, 6 dB/Octave
EQ:
- Boost/Cut: +/- 12 dB on each band
- Low Freq. Tuning: 40 / 120 Hz Selectable
- MID 1 Freq. Tuning: 20 Hz to 2 KHz continuously variable
- MID 2 Freq. Tuning: 200 Hz to 20 KHz continuously variable
- High Freq. Tuning: 6 KHz / 18 KHz Selectable
Compressor / Limiter:
- Attack Time: 250 uSec. to 100 mSec.
- Release Time: 00 mSec to 3 Sec.
- Compression Ratio: 2:1 to 30:1
Dimensions (H x W x D): 3.5 x 19.0 x 9.2 inches (8.9 x 48.3 x 23.3 cm)
Weight: 11 lbs. (5 kg.)
Power Requirements: USA - 105 to 125 VAC/ 60 Hz
* Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 VRMS, 0 dBV = 1 VRMS
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 716-297-2920
Web: https://www.artproaudio.com/support/
Phone: 716-297-2920
Web: https://www.artproaudio.com/support/
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(1 ratings)
Submitted November 15, 2015 by Wade B in Brandon , MS
"I love it "
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I have the rode k2 tube mic going into this bad boy. And for the price your crazy not to get it. I love it and I haven't even changed the Chinese tubes out but I got a couple jjs on stand by. I researched a lot before I got this and I'm happy with my decision. Just wish it was 2 channel.
Musical Background:
13 years. recording mixing mastering guitar vocals ect
Musical Style:
Rock rap hip hop r and b
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