Product Description
Like New: This open - box product shows no signs of use. The ART VoiceChannel is a top - notch channel input strip. Ideal for recording, broadcast, or high - profile live events where high - performance and detailed audio are needed. It's a powerful all - in - one solution for analog or digital recording.
The tube preamp uses a Class - A tube design. With variable input impedance, it can optimize the input for different microphones, creating a wide range of sonic possibilities. The selectable tube plate voltage allows you to choose between high output with low noise or more warmth and tube character.
The comprehensive dynamic control section, including a compressor, de - esser, and expander, is easily tunable from the front panel. The semi - parametric EQ offers great tune - ability and can be patched before or after the dynamics processor with a simple button touch.
It has excellent digital connectivity. You can choose from balanced analog out, 44.1 KHz to 192 KHz AES/EBU, S/PDIF, or ADAT digital output. It can also directly connect to any computer or laptop via USB, with comprehensive metering for all outputs.
Key Features:
- Ideal for any recording application
- Feature - rich tube microphone preamplifier
- Warm and well - defined sound from ART tube preamp design
- Smooth dynamics control with compressor, expander, de - esser, and gate
- Powerful parametric EQ selectable before or after compression
- Flexible digital connectivity supporting 44.1 to 192 KHz sample rates
- USB direct - connect to computers or laptops
Technical Specifications:
- Attack Time: 250 uSec. to 100 mSec
- Boost and Cut/Frequency Band: +12 dB on each band
- Compression Ratio: 1:1 to 20:1
- EQ Frequency Bands: Low Freq. Tuning: 50/150 Hz Selectable; Mid 1 Freq. Tuning: 100 Hz to 3 KHz continuously variable; Mid 2 Freq. Tuning: 500 Hz to 15 KHz continuously variable; High Freq. Tuning: 5K/15 KHz Selectable
- Equivalent Input Noise: - 130 dBu, t shorted, Max gain, A weighted
- Frequency Response: 12 Hz to 100 KHz +0, - 1 dB
- Maximum Gain: 0 dB to +60 dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion: <.033% typical
Using the ART VoiceChannel is a breeze. First, connect your microphone to the input. You can adjust the variable input impedance to get the best sound from your specific microphone. Then, decide on the tube plate voltage based on whether you want a high - output, low - noise sound or a warmer tube character.
When it comes to dynamics control, use the front - panel controls to set the compressor's threshold, ratio, attack, and release. You can also adjust the de - esser frequency and level, as well as the expander/gate threshold.
For the EQ, you can easily choose to patch it before or after the dynamics processor with a button on the front panel. If you want to connect external signal - processing gear, use the insert jacks on the back panel.
When connecting to a recording platform, you have many options. You can use the balanced analog output, or choose from AES/EBU, S/PDIF, or ADAT digital outputs. And if you want to connect directly to a computer or laptop, just use the USB port.
Here are some things to keep in mind. Avoid exposing the device to extreme temperatures or humidity. Make sure to turn it off before connecting or disconnecting any cables to prevent damage. For maintenance, keep the device clean by using a soft, dry cloth. Periodically check the connections to ensure they are secure.
