ART ProChannel II Tube Preamp, Opto Compressor & EQ
Unlock the full potential of your audio recordings with the ART ProChannel II. This professional-grade preamp delivers clean and transparent gain, allowing your sound to shine with clarity. Whether you’re tracking vocals, instruments, or mixing, its discrete Class-A circuitry offers rich tone and low noise performance.
Versatile Input Options and Control
Firstly, with a rear XLR input featuring continuously variable impedance and phantom power, the ART ProChannel II adapts to a wide range of microphones. Moreover, the front-facing 1/4″ instrument input provides a high impedance path and automatically disables the mic preamp for seamless use with guitars and other instruments. Also, gain controls offer up to 56dB for mics and 50dB for instruments with an additional 20dB tube gain switch for low output devices.
Dynamic and EQ Shaping to Perfect Your Sound
Furthermore, the included Opto Compressor/Limiter offers precise control over attack, release, and compression ratios. Consequently, helping tame peaks and shape dynamics smoothly. Additionally, the EQ section features four bands with selectable frequencies and up to 12dB of boost or cut, including low, two mids, and high-frequency controls, letting you finely sculpt your tone to taste.
Reliable Build and Audio Metering
Housed in a rugged all-steel rackmount chassis, the ART ProChannel II is built for professional use. Its tube preamp includes a selectable plate voltage switch to choose between warm saturation or higher headroom. Detailed analog and LED meters provide accurate level monitoring, so you stay in control of every session.
Key Features
- Discrete Class-A microphone preamp with variable impedance and up to 56dB gain
- Front panel high impedance instrument input that disables mic preamp when in use
- Selectable low-cut filter from 10Hz to 250Hz for noise reduction
- Tube preamp with adjustable plate voltage for tonal warmth or extended headroom
- Invert switch for 180-degree phase shift on output
- Phantom power supply for condenser mics
- Opto Compressor/Limiter with adjustable attack, release, and compression ratio
- Four-band EQ with selectable and continuously variable frequency tuning
- Balanced and unbalanced outputs with high maximum output levels
- Insert outputs for integrating external processors