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ART PRO VLA II

Compressor/Limiter
  • ART PRO VLA II
  • ART PRO VLA II
  • ART PRO VLA II
  • ART PRO VLA II
  • ART PRO VLA II
  • ART PRO VLA II
EUR 579.00
MSRP: EUR 625.00
Incl. VAT, free shipping in Germany
2U 2-Kannal compressor

Control for TH, compression ratio, input-output level / Backlit VU-Meter/Schalter for Stereokopplung/10-Segment-LED / inputs, outputs: XLR, 6.3 mm jack balanced ()
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Description

"I feel the best aspect of a Switchfoot performance is the vocals." says Ryan Nichols, Front of House Engineer and Production Manager for Switchfoot. "Jon's lyrics have a true positive. Message as making the vocals clear, warm and present in the mix is really important. The fans want to hear and feel every word. The MPA Gold and Pro VLA give me everything I need to make that happen . The MPA Gold is a versatile, two-channel tube microphone preamplifier with variable input impedance and provides warm, natural tones for vocals, electric and acoustic instruments. The Pro VLA is a powerful two-channel tube compressor / limiter is a multi-purpose tool for live audio engineering and studio recording. Used by professionals around the globe, The MPA Gold and Pro VLA from ART are the affordable and essential combination for any live or studio application.

The PRO VLA (Vactrol based Leveling Amplifier) is a multi-purpose tool for audio engineering and recording. Enclosed in a 2U (3.5 "high) rack-mountable chassis are two independent channels of analog leveling / compression designed to work seamlessly with any recording, sound-reinforcement, or electronic instrument setup. ART's PRO VLA circuitry is a hybrid design utilizing the latest and most advanced analog and tube technology. Using a transformerless design throughout, the PRO VLA maintains exceptional signal integrity performance and extremely low noise. Its VCA-less design utilizes optical electronics (Vactrol) coupled with a 12AX7 vacuum tube gain stage for superior musical.

The PRO VLA is a soft knee leveling amplifier by design. Although it is capable of providing a thoughougly "squashed" signal, the PRO VLA was designed to excel in areas where transparent, expressively musical dynamics control is desired. In addition to making signal levels more manageable, it is common practice to apply compression or limiting to a signal to make it louder or more "in-your-face". The benefit of using the PRO VLA for these applications is in its design. By utilizing opto-electronics, the PRO VLA Allows you to add more compression without sounding like you're squashing the daylights out of the signal. Unlike typical compressors which use VCAs to control level detection, the PRO VLA is very musical. The nature of its operation is much like the way your eye adjusts to light. Just as your eye transparently adjusts to changes in light, the PRO VLA adjusts to changes in signal level.

Developed in partnership with studio and live sound engineers, the PRO VLA Possess a "sound" that is not available from any other compressor on the market - at any price! The PRO VLA was designed and constructed with the absolute best components, Assuring a lifetime of quiet, reliable performance.

Vactrol is a registered trademark of EG & G Vactec Inc., St. Louis, MO, USA

Attributes

Product Dimensions
Depth 233mm
Width 89mm
Height 483mm
Compressor/Limiter attributes
Unit 1 piece(s)
Product Details
Product Number 105679
Brand ART
Series Tube Compressors
Category Compressor/Limiter
Brand Category ART - Compressors & Limiters
Relevancy rank 54 of 55
Date June 2007
Dimension
Weight 12kg
Box Depth 581mm
Box Width 89mm
Box Height 146mm
Gross Weight 5.6kg

Properties

Pro VLA Features - VCA-less Design Provides Unrivaled Musical Performance - Provides Superior Dynamics Control For Every Compression Application - Variable Threshold, Ratio and Output Controls - Smooth, Silky and Transparent Sound Quality - Variable Input and Output Gain Controls - Professional Backlit VU - Input / Output Level Metering - Ten Segment Gain Reduction LED Array - XLR and 1 / 4 "inputs and outputs - Mastering Quality Audio Processing - WINNER - ELECTRONIC MUSICIAN EDITORS CHOICE AWARD - Five Year Warranty

Dynamic Range > 100dB (20-20KHz)
Total Harmonic Distortion <0.1% (typical)
Equivalent Input Noise @+4dBu: -99dBu (''A'' weighted) / @-10 dBV: -107dBu (''A'' weighted)
Frequency Response 10Hz to 100KHz (+/- 0.5dB)
Input Impedance 10K Ohms
Maximum Attenuation 30dB
Maximum Input Level +20dBu (in +4dBu mode) / +10dBV (in -10dBV mode)
Maximum Output Level +20dB max
Attack Time 0.25msec. to 50msec. variable
Release Time Variable 150ms to 3s
Slope Variable 2:1 to 20:1
Dimensions 3.5" x 19" x 9.2" (8.9cm x 48.3cm x 23.3cm)
Weight 10.5lbs (4.76kg)

- Weight: 12.000kg
- Height: 483mm
- Width: 89mm
- Depth: 233mm

Warranty

Manufacturer Warranty: All ART and ARTcessories products are covered by a 3 year manufacturer's defect warranty, and M Series microphones feature a 2 year manufacturer's defect warranty.

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Brand

ART is a company comprised of musicians, engineers and recording enthusiasts. Since its inception in 1984, we have been striving to redefine the performance versus price barrier with a series of innovative new audio products designed with the needs of the musician in mind. With a full line of vacuum tube preamplifiers and compressors that deliver unmatched warmth, tone and character; innovative Graphic Equalizers that actually show you exactly where feedback may occur, and a full complement of cool little useful tools designed for stage and studio, ART offers affordable audio solutions that deliver unmatched quality, tone, versatility and reliability. On the road, in nightclubs, arenas, recording studios, auditoriums, churches, rehearsal halls, basements or garages, ART products have gained the loyalty of customers worldwide. Our rich history reflects our true passion for music and the creative process. Over the last two decades, we’ve never lost the inspiration that comes with the creation of evolving technologies, and we thank you, and the thousands of ART users for the continued support and loyalty.
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