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ART Pro-VLA II Two Channel Vactrol-based Compressor

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Brand ART
Voltage 120 Volts
Power Source Corded Electric
Noise Level 6 dB
Item Weight 11.02 Pounds

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  • VCA-Less Vactrol Opto-Compression Design, Mastering Quality Audio Signal Path with Tube Gain Stage, Variable Threshold, Ratio & Output Controls
  • Enhanced Link Mode - While in stereo link mode, channel 1 level control acts as a master output level and channel 2 becomes a balance control between them, - optimizing the Pro-VLA II for use as a mastering tool
  • LED Backlit VU Input/Output Level Metering Indicates Both Average Level And Peak Hold
  • Accurate Ten Segment LED Gain Reduction Metering. +4dBu/-10dBu Mode Switch Optimizes Pro-VLA II For Interface with Professional OR Consumer Grade Components
  • Active Balanced XLR And ¼-Inch Inputs & Outputs. Toroidal Transformer Reduces Mechanical & Electrical Hum

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power source
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
voltage
120 volts
24 volts
12 volts
maximum power
0.12 horsepower
0.2 horsepower
0.2 horsepower
noise level
6 decibels
74 decibels
model name
ART Pro VLA II
WA76
BUS-COMP
dbx 560A
weight
11.02 pounds
8.9 pounds
9.68 pounds
0.7 pounds

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Product Description

The ART Pro-VLA II is a tube driven Vactrol-based compressor/leveling amplifier designed for tracking, mixing, mastering, live sound, or broadcast situations. By using an opto-electronic design, (as opposed to a more typical VCA driven level detection circuit) the Pro-VLA II allows more compression to be added to an audio source with a more natural, musical sounding output and virtually transparent dynamic leveling. This VCA-less design coupled with a 12AT7 vacuum tube in the gain stage makes the Pro-VLA II an ideal dynamic control device! ART Pro-VLA II Compressor/Leveling Amplifier at a Glance: Great in the studio or live Tube compression circuitry Vactrol Great in the studio or live ART's Tube Compressor/Leveling Amplifier deliver analog leveling/compression designed to work seamlessly with any recording, sound-reinforcement, and electronic instrument application. It excels at making tracks sound rich and full for both live audio engineering and studio recording applications. Tube compression circuitry ART's tube

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
125 global ratings

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Customers like the value, quality and sound quality of the air compressor. They mention that it's a nice investment for home studio, it works well and that the build quality is very well made. They also appreciate the slightly crunchy guitar sound and the ability to amalgamate good all audio. Customers also say that it performs better than expected and that it has a great amount of tube grit.

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12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the air compressor. They say it's a nice investment for a home studio, and it works great.

"...It's the same great value for the price.I have yet to try this on a microphone. Just guitar so far...." Read more

"...This is an awesome unit for the money but not for the person who isn't willing to tweak knobs to get the sound they want...." Read more

"...Definitely a bargain at the listed price." Read more

"I have it working nice !!!! good for the price" Read more

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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the air compressor. They mention that it's a very smooth compressor with good metering, and it provides crystal clear compression. The character of the compression is versatile, making it easy to get a nice overarching compression ratio for individual channel or main mix duties. It also helps to find an awesome smooth, slightly crunchy guitar.

"...compressor, coupled with the MPA II, has really helped me find an awesome smooth, slightly crunchy guitar sound...." Read more

"...release can go from super fast to slow, this makes character of the compression very versatile...." Read more

"...It's easy to get a nice overarching compression ratio for individual channel OR for main mix duties...." Read more

"...I am very surprised with how well this thing works. It compresses vox so transparently. Awesome thing on the vox mic, or on the mix bounce...." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the air compressor. They mention that it has a smooth, slightly crunchy guitar sound, and amalgamates good all audio. The sound is leveled and stays chimey and warm.

"...the MPA II, has really helped me find an awesome smooth, slightly crunchy guitar sound...." Read more

"...Although these tubes sound great stock, a few upgraded 12ax7 tubes make this unit shine. Definitely a bargain at the listed price." Read more

"...It's tightened up my mixes and the sound quality has improved greatly, as compared to the other brand name comp that was in the chain..." Read more

"...takes up a lot of space in my rack, but it works well and sounds fine." Read more

9 customers mention7 positive2 negative

Customers like the performance of the air compressor. For example, they mention it works well, sounds great, and performs better than expected. Some say it's easy to use and very useful.

"...Does exactly what a compressor is supposed to do. Does it well. And is not difficult to use...." Read more

"...a good plugin compressor, takes up a lot of space in my rack, but it works well and sounds fine." Read more

"...humongous "old school" VU meters, this tube compressor also really works well...." Read more

"I like it. I'm happy with him. Is a faithful friend. And it's very usefull...." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the build quality of the air compressor. They mention that it is well made, has a solid metal construction, and has grit.

"...I can rely on driving this compressor and preamp to get a great amount of tube grit, which to my ears really just makes amp modeling sound so much..." Read more

"...What I found was a well constructed unit. I installed it in the tape in/out loop of my equipment so I could do A/B testing and was very impressed...." Read more

"...Awesome thing on the vox mic, or on the mix bounce. The box is solid metal construction...." Read more

"...This is a nicely built unit, at a great price that is a wonderful addition to bolt into those small rack spaces found in home project studios...." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers find the air compressor easy to use. They mention it's intuitive in design and function, and the meters are accurate, making it easy to dial in your settings.

"...Does it well. And is not difficult to use...." Read more

"...The unit is intuitive in design and function. The meters accurate and make it very easy to dial in your settings...." Read more

"This preformed better than expected. Very easy to use. For consumer grade gear, I don't think this can be beat...." Read more

"Very good sound. Well built, easy to use. I would highly recommend this unit to anyone." Read more

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For this price? Yep. Get it. I am very surprised with how well this thing works. It compresses vox so transparently. Awesome thing on the vox mic, or on the mix bounce. The box is solid metal construction. The knobs can be recalled, and it feels like and sounds like an expensive piece of gear, while it does not cost that much. How they do that? No idea.
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For this price? Yep. Get it. I am very surprised with how well this thing works. It compresses vox so transparently. Awesome thing on the vox mic, or on the mix bounce. The box is solid metal construction. The knobs can be recalled, and it feels like and sounds like an expensive piece of gear, while it does not cost that much. How they do that? No idea.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what i was looking for
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