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.
| 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 |
| Light Indication | |
| 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 |
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Comments about ART Voice Channel - Tube Channel Strip:
Nice sounding tube preamp with lots of options. Tube plate voltage can be adjusted between (low) "warmer" sound and (high) "cleaner" sound. The high tube plate voltage option is good for chaining with another tube preamp (e.g. UA 610) for getting a different character.
I get a lot of use out of the channel strip features -- the compressor / expander, de-esser, and EQ, which all work pretty well. Digital out too in a lot of formats, if you need it -- I don't.
Fit and finish / physical quality is very good on the two that I ordered.
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Comments about ART Voice Channel - Tube Channel Strip:
I was looking to start my own home recording studio for local bands and through a lot of research, I found this neat little device. It allows for very clear and warm audio recording. I use it for recording vocals, acoustic guitars, grand piano, etc. In all of these instances, this device performs extremely well. The expander and compressor are both very nice features to have. My setup also includes the Focusrite Saffire PRO 40,Rode NT1-A mic, and Sure SM57 mic and I am able to get recordings at a very high level of quality; Almost no hissing in the recording which is very important to me. I will definitely be buying more of this product soon to add more channels.
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