Art PRO Audio - Solo VLA
The ART Solo VLA Multi-voice Tube Opto-Compressor is a top-of-the-range tube compressor offering exceptional sound quality and unrivalled musical performance. It is ideal for recording vocals, guitars, basses and other instruments. It can also be used live to control levels and add warmth and presence to your sound.
Presentation
ART has equipped it with a number of controls that allow you to personalise the sound of your vocals and instruments. You can adjust the threshold, compression ratio, attack and release times, and the mix between compressed and uncompressed signals to achieve the perfect result for your application.
Ideal in the studio for recording vocals, guitars, bass and other instruments, it's also great live for controlling levels and adding warmth and presence to your sound.
Other features
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ART Solo VLA Multi-voice Tube
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Lamp Opto-Compressor
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Hand-selected 12AT7 lamp
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OPTO - Analogue Optical Isolators (AOI)
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Variable threshold and ratio controls
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Variable attack and release controls
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Variable mixing (uncompressed and compressed signals)
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Frequency response: 20 Hz to 80 kHz (+ 0/-1 dB)
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Dynamic range: > 100 dB (20-20 kHz)
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THD at 0 dBm output: < 0.02% (typical)
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Variable attack time: 0.25 ms to 50 ms
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Variable release time: 150 ms to 3 s
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Compression ratio (slope): variable: 1.25:1 to 20:1
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Maximum attenuation: 30 dB
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Maximum levels :
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Range Switch: selectable +4 dBu/-10 dBv
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Input: +25 dBu (in +4 dBu mode) / +16 dBV (in -10 dBv mode)
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Output: +25 dBu
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Output gain: +15 dB (Line In)
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Input impedance: 10 kΩ (Line In)
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Output impedance: 47 Ω (Line Out)
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Equivalent input noise (EIN) : -99 dB (+4 dBu mode) / -107 dB (-10 dBv mode) (A-weighted)
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Connections :
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Inputs: XLR + Ø6.35 mm jack
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Outputs: XLR + Ø6.35 mm jack
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Power supply: 220-240 V 50 Hz
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Rear-mounted switch and IEC connector
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Standard 19" rack format: 1U
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Dimensions: 483 x 445 x 152 mm
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Weight : 2,5 kg
Spotlight on
ART has specialized in signal processing since 1984, when they built their first high definition equalizers and digital reverbs. Their line of compact, reliable Tube MP preamps has brought a new level of sound quality at a very reasonable price to home recording enthusiasts who are looking for "studio pro" sound on a budget. Widely used in the studio, ART has specialized in tube processing, with renowned products such as the PRO CHANNEL II and PRO MPA II. Today, ART offers a range of practical and affordable products for artists, live and studio sound engineers, and even DJs.
