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The ART Pro Channel Microphone Preamplifier is a multi-purpose tool enclosed in a two rack space chassis and features three independent circuits - a tube-based analog preamplifier, a VCA-less compressor switchable between optical or variable-mu control element and a semi-parametric, four-band, tube-based equalizer.

The circuitry is a hybrid design utilizing solid-state and tube technology. A transformerless design helps the Pro Channel maintain good signal integrity and exhibits extremely low noise. Although the order of the circuits can be changed utilizing the insert points, normally the compressor circuit follows the preamplifier and the equalizer follows the compressor. While the preamplifier is always active, the compressor and equalizer may be individually bypassed.

The compression circuit of the Pro Channel features a VCA-less design and utilizes either optical or variable-mu dual triode electronics for superior musical performance. The compressor is soft knee by design, and although it is capable of providing a thoroughly "squashed" signal, it was designed to excel in areas where transparent and musical dynamics control is desired.

The four-band tube-based equalizer was designed to help "fix" the instruments that provide the most headaches when recording. Two sweepable parametric bands and selectable shelving bands overlap each other providing the ultimate in flexibility. The Pro Channel features balanced XLR and unbalanced 1/4" inputs and outputs. The 1/4" input is perfect for DI or line level applications and overall the unit was designed to work seamlessly with any recording, sound-reinforcement or electronic instrument setup.

: • Very low-noise tube-based microphone/line preamplifier with discreet Class-A solid-state input circuitry

: • Both electro-optical and variable-mu compressor designs

: • VCA-less compressor circuitry

: • Variable threshold and compression ratio with selectable release time settings

: • Tube-based semi-parametric four-band equalization with selectable frequency ranges and Q

: • Insert points between the preamp and compressor and between the compressor and equalizer

: • Three hand-selected tubes

: • +48V phantom power plus phase reversal

Preamp
Compressor
Equalizer
Limiter

De-Esser
Gate
Physical

Number of Channels: Single

Inputs: 1 x XLR
1 x 1/4" TRS phone
1 x 1/4" TS phone EQ Return
1 x 1/4" TS phone Compressor Return

Outputs: 1 x XLR
1 x 1/4" TRS phone
1 x 1/4" TS phone EQ Send
1 x 1/4" TS phone Compressor Send

Frequency Response: 10Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.5dB

Noise: EIN: -130dBu, XLR to XLR (A-weighted)

Preamp

Gain Range: -4dB to +38dB

Maximum Output: +27dBu (XLR), +22dBu (1/4")

Input Impedance: XLR: 1.6kOhm
1/4" TRS: 1MOhm
Inserts: 10kOhm

Phantom Power: +48V

Compressor

Threshold Range: -20dB to +20dB

Ratio: Variable: 2:1 to >10:1

Attack Time: Fast: 2ms (optical), 0.5ms (vari-mu)
Slow: 15ms (for 20dB of comp)

Release Time: Fast: 300ms
Auto: 100ms-3sec (program dependent)

Slope: Not specified by manufacturer

Sidechain: No

Equalizer

Filter Type: 2-band parametric and low and high pass filters

Frequency Bands: High Pass: Switched, 40kHz, 120Hz
High-Mid: Variable 200Hz to 2kHz or 2kHz to 20kHz (Shift Out/In)
Low-Mid: Variable 20Hz to 200Hz or 200Hz to 2kHz (Shift Out/In)
Low Pass: Switched, 6kHz, 18kHz

Bandwidth: Q=1.1 to 3.3

Range (Boost/Cut): Low, High: +/-12dB
Low-Mid and High-Mid: +/-12dB (wide), +/-20dB (narrow)

Limiter

Threshold Range: Not applicable

Ratio: Not applicable

Attack Time: Not applicable

De-Esser

Threshold Range: Not applicable

Frequency Range: Not applicable

Gate

Gate Threshold: Not applicable

Gate Rate: Not applicable

Physical

Dimensions (WxDxH): 19" x 6 1/2" x 3 1/2"

Weight: 12 lbs

Specialties: Insert points between preamp and compressor and compressor and EQ

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ART Pro Channel Microphone Preamplifier

AC Power Cord

Five (5) Year Warranty

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