Art Pro VLA Specifications

PRO VLA
PROFESSIONAL TWO CHANNEL VACTROL®/TUBE COMPRESSOR - LEVELING AMPLIFIER
T
he PRO VLA (Vactrol-based Leveling Amplifier) is a multi-purpose tool for
audio engineering and recording. Its two independent (and stereo link-able)
channels of analog leveling/compression are designed to work seamlessly with
any recording, sound-reinforcement, or electronic instrument setup. A VCA-less
design utilizes optical electronics (Vactrol) coupled with a 12AX7 vacuum tube
gain stage for superior musical performance.
The PRO VLA was designed to excel in areas where transparent, expressively
musical dynamics control is desired. In addition to making signal levels more
manageable, it is common practice to apply compression or limiting to a signal
to make it louder or more "in-your-face". By utilizing opto-electronics, the PRO
VLA allows you to add more compression without hearing it - unlike typical
compressors which use VCAs to control level detection.
Developed in partnership with studio and live sound engineers, the PRO VLA
possesses a "sound" that is not available from any other compressor on the
market - at any price! A member of the A R T Reference Series, the PRO VLA was
designed and constructed with the absolute best components, assuring a lifetime
of quiet, reliable performance.
~ Mic or Instrument Direct to Tape through the Pro MPA and Pro VLA ~
CHANNEL INSERT SEND
CHANNEL INSERT RETURN
~ Pro VLA Used for Mastering Before Digital Mix Deck ~
L R
2-MIX OUT
~ In the Channel Insert of a Mixer ~
FEATURES:
VCA-LESS DESIGN
PROVIDES UNRIVALED
MUSICAL PERFORMANCE
PROVIDES SUPERIOR
DYNAMICS CONTROL FOR
EVERY COMPRESSION
APPLICATION
VARIABLE THRESHOLD,
RATIO AND OUTPUT
CONTROLS
SMOOTH, SILKY AND
TRANSPARENT SOUND
QUALITY
VARIABLE INPUT AND
OUTPUT GAIN CONTROLS
PROFESSIONAL BACKLIT
VU INPUT/OUTPUT LEVEL
METERING
TEN SEGMENT GAIN
REDUCTION LED ARRAY
XLR AND 1/4" INPUTS AND
OUTPUTS
MASTERING QUALITY
AUDIO PROCESSING
WINNER - 1998
ELECTRONIC MUSICIAN
EDITORS CHOICE AWARD
5 YEAR WARRANTY
DESIGNED AND
MANUFACTURED IN THE
USA