ART ProChannel II – Mic Preamp

Retailing in the region of £449.00

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Description

The ART ProChannel II – Mic Preamp is New Delivered to all areas of the UK using our roadie delivery service.

The ART Pro Channel II™ uses second-generation discrete Class-A microphone preamp to provide clean quiet gain while maintaining incredible transparency. A powerful dynamics processor subtly controls transients and noise of the most demanding sources.

The ART Pro Channel II™ ‘s semi-parametric EQ offers wide tune-ability and can be patched before OR after the dynamics processor. Separate rear-mounted insert points allow patching in external signal processing gear immediately after the Mic preamp and before the EQ and dynamics processor. Both analog and LED meters provide a detailed indication of audio levels.

  • Fully Featured discrete class “A” Tube Microphone Preamplifier
  • 1/4″ High Z input on the front panel
  • Selectable plate Voltage
  • Smooth musical sounding Optical Compressor
  • Separate Attack and Release controls
  • Auto/Manual Attack/Release switch
  • Parametric EQ
  • Large VU and LED meters
  • Multi section clip monitor LED
  • Selectable Source switches for VU signal monitoring of any section of the unit
  • Two insert loops
  • +4/-10 dB switch for optimal signal output levels
  • Toroidal power transformer for low noise

 

Specifications

Input Impedance

  • Mic: 150 to 3.4k , variable
  • Instrument: 2.5M
  • Preamp Insert: .5k

Output Impedance

  • Balanced Output: 600 balanced
  • Unbalanced Output: 300
  • Insert Outputs: 300

Frequency Response

  • Analog In to Analog Out: 12Hz to 100KHz +0, -1dB
  • THD @ 1 KHz: <0.15% typical
  • THD @ to to 20 KHz: <0.033% typical

Equivalent Input Noise

  • Mic/Line: -128dBu, Input shortened, Max gain, “A” weighted
  • Instrument: -109 dBu, Input shortened, Max gain, “A” weighted

Maximum Input Level

  • Mic: +18dBu balanced
  • Instrument: +15 dBu

Maximum Gain

  • Mic: 70dB (XLR to balanced output)
  • Instrument: 64 dB (1/4″ to balanced output

Maximum Output Level

  • Balanced: +24 dBu
  • Unbalanced: +20 dBu
  • Output Level At Meter 0 VU: +4 dBu/-10dBV

Preamp

  • Microphone Gain: 0 dB to +56 dB
  • Instrument Gain: +3 dB to +50 dB
  • Low Cut Filter: 0 – 250 Hz, 1-pole, 6 dB/Octave

EQ

  • Boost/Cut: +/- 12 dB on each band
  • Low Freq. Tuning: 40 / 120 Hz Selectable
  • MID 1 Freq. Tuning: 20 Hz to 2 KHz continuously variable
  • MID 2 Freq. Tuning: 200 Hz to 20 KHz continuously variable
  • High Freq. Tuning: 6 KHz / 18 KHz Selectable

Compressor / Limiter

  • Attack Time: 250 uSec. to 100 mSec.
  • Release Time: 00 mSec to 3 Sec.
  • Compression Ratio: 2:1 to 30:1
  • Dimensions (H x W x D – in): 3.5 x 19.0 x 9.2
  • Dimensions (cm): 8.9 x 48.3 x 23.3
  • Weight (lbs/kg): 11/5
  • Power Requirements: USA – 105 to 125 VAC/ 60 Hz
  • Export units configured for country of destination.
  • Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 VRMS, 0 dBV = 1 VRMS

Additional information

Weight 6.15 lbs

Brand

ART

ART (Applied Research and Technology) is an American pro-audio brand best known for affordable valve and solid-state studio gear, particularly mic preamps, compressors and signal processors. ART have built a strong reputation for making accessible studio hardware that adds character and warmth without high-end price tags.

While ART do not manufacture microphones themselves, their mic preamps are widely used with condenser, dynamic and ribbon microphones, especially in home and project studios. They are particularly well regarded for adding gentle valve warmth to vocals, bass, acoustic instruments and drums, making them a popular choice for shaping mic signals at the source.

Category

Dynamic Microphones

Dynamic microphones are known for their durability, high sound pressure handling, and controlled response. They are commonly used for live vocals, guitar amps, drums, and broadcast applications, where reliability and resistance to feedback are important. Dynamic microphones do not require phantom power and perform well in loud environments, making them a dependable choice for both stage and studio use.

Microphones

Microphones are essential tools for capturing sound in recording, broadcast, and live performance. Different microphone types are designed for different sources, environments, and uses, from studio vocals and instruments to live sound and field recording. Choosing the right microphone depends on factors such as sound source, room acoustics, sensitivity, and the character you want to capture.

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