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ART Voice Channel - Tube Channel Strip

Single Channel
Variable Impedance Mic Preamp
Dynamics
Semi-Parametric EQ
Digital Output

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VOICECHANNEL

Price: $ 359.95

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The Voice Channel from ART is a single channel recording strip that features a tube based microphone preamp, a comprehensive dynamics section, a semi-parametric 4-band EQ and an output section that provides both analog and digital connectivity.

• Microphone Preamp

Class-A differential preamp optimized for low impedance microphones as well as line level signals
The impedance of the front and rear XLR inputs is continuously variable for fine-tuning the preamp to a wide variety of microphones
Selectable tube plate voltage
Switchable phantom power
Selectable 100Hz 6dB/8ve low-cut filter for removing rumble, and wind noise
Switchable 20dB pad and phase invert switches
Front panel DI provides a high impedance unbalanced input for instrument

• Dynamics

Consists of an above threshold Compressor/Limiter with De-esser, plus a selectable Expander/Gate
Variable ratio control
Variable attack and release controls
De-esser control sets how much more the gain is reduced at high frequencies when using the compressor/limiter - commonly used for taking out sibilance
De-esser frequency control selects which frequencies to reduce
Gate has an intelligent detector with a fast attack and release, coupled with a program dependant hold
Gain reduction LED meter

• EQ

4-band semi-parametric equalizer
EQ can be bypassed and also positioned before or after the dynamics section
High and Low EQ bands are shelving type with a switch selectable turnover point
The Mid bands can be continuously tuned over a 5-octave range
+/-12dB boost on each band

• Output

Output level control provides gain or attenuation and affects the levels sent to the analog-to-digital converter, and to the balanced analog output jacks
Mic preamp output provides a direct signal from the preamp and in conjunction with the insert input allows for insertion of external processing prior to the EQ and dynamics
Signal processing can be added between the analog output of the Voice Channel and the "left" and "right" channels of the A/D converter by using the A/D main insert and the A/D CH2 insert respectively
In ADAT mode, channels 1 and 2 are the "left" and "right" A/D outputs of the Voice Channel respectively. If the A/D insertion jacks are not being used, both channels 1 and 2 carry the same signal
If the ADAT input is being used, channels 3 through 8 are passed through along with channels 1 and 2 of the Voice Channel
Sample rate/dither knob selects the sample rate for the AES/EBU, S/PDIF and optical digital outputs
Wordclock input and "thru" on BNC connectors
USB 1.1 jack provides the output to a computer USB connection
Analog and digital output meters

Preamp
Compressor
Equalizer
Limiter

De-Esser
Gate
Physical

Number of Channels: Single

Inputs: 1 x 1/4" TRS/XLR combo analog (rear panel)
1 x 1/4" TS/XLR combo analog (front panel)
1 x 1/4" TS phone EQ/dynamics Insert
1 x 1/4" TRS phone A/D Main Insert
1 x 1/4" TRS phone A/D CH-2 Insert
1 x TOSLink optical ADAT
1 x BNC Wordclock In

Outputs: 1 x XLR analog
1 x 1/4" TRS phone analog
1 x 1/4" TS phone Mic Pre Direct Out
1 x XLR AES/EBU
1 x RCA coaxial S/PDIF
1 x TOSLink optical ADAT
1 x BNC Wordclock Thru

Frequency Response: 12Hz to 100kHz, +0/-1.0dB (analog in to analog out)

Noise: EIN:
-130dBu A-weighted, input shorted, maximum gain (mic/line)
-105dBu A-weighted, input shorted, maximum gain (instrument)

Preamp

Gain Range: Microphone: 60dB
Instrument: 37dB

Maximum Output: +20dBu, balanced and unbalanced

Input Impedance: 150Ω to 3.4kΩ, variable

Phantom Power: +48V

Compressor

Threshold Range: -40dB to +20dB

Ratio: 1:1 to 20:1

Attack Time: 250µSec to 100mSec

Release Time: 100mSec to 3Sec

Slope: 1:1.5 (expander)

Sidechain: No

Equalizer

Filter Type: High and Low: Shelving
Mid: Peaking

Frequency Bands: Low: 50Hz/150Hz, selectable
Mid 1: 100Hz to 3kHz, continuously variable
Mid 2: 500Hz to 15kHz, continuously variable
High: 5kHz/15kHz, selectable

Bandwidth: Fixed

Range (Boost/Cut): +/-12dB on each band

Limiter

Threshold Range: As per compressor section

Ratio: As per compressor section

Attack Time: As per compressor section

De-Esser

Threshold Range: Off to -20dB

Frequency Range: 2.5kHz to 15kHz, continuously variable

Gate

Gate Threshold: Off to +20dB

Gate Rate: Fixed

Physical

Power Requirements: 105 to 125VAC/60Hz

Dimensions (WxDxH): 19 x 9.2 x 3.5" (483 x 234 x 89mm)

Weight: 10.5 lbs (4.8kg)

Specialties: Sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176 and 192kHz
Wordclock rates: 30kHz to 204kHz
USB 1.1 port

What's in the Box

ART Voice Channel - Tube Channel Strip

AC Power Cable

Three (3) Year Warranty

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