V3 Variable Valve Voicing Control; Led Input Meter - Art DPS II User Manual

In multiple microphone applications, mic placement can affect the phase of the
signals. If two microphones pick up the same signal from different locations, the
result can be a hollow or frequency "shifted" sound. In some cases it may sound
as if an instrument disappears if it happens to be 180 degrees out of phase.
Depressing the Phase Switch can remedy this. In general, if your sound is "thin"
or "out of position", try reversing the phase to correct the problem.
V3 – Variable Valve Voicing Control
The DPS II features ART's proprietary V3 technology. V3 (which stands for
Variable Valve Voicing), provides optimized reference points to begin the
recording process for guitars, bass guitars, synths, acoustic instruments,
percussion and more.
ART engineers ran our preamplification circuit through a battery of tests and real
life studio conditions. Our goal was to create a processor that would allow a user
to have presets that were optimized for specific recording applications. We set
out to create a preamp that would be nimble enough to handle both violins and
kick drums, and everything in between.
We wanted to take the guessing out of the equation – and that is how we
developed V3™. It's simple, easy and it works really well.
For example, if you are recording an acoustic guitar, V3™ has a preset that has
been optimized for that instrument. V3™ even features a multi setting, which is
useful for a wide variety of applications – like overhead micing, broadcast and
field recording.
This means that it is now quicker and easier than ever to make great recordings!
Musicians want to play, not waste time adjusting knobs. No other microphone
preamp is as user-friendly as the DPS II.

LED Input Meter

The Input Meter displays the output level of the discrete mic pre-amp, before the
tube gain circuit. This peak-weighted meter allows you to get the best noise
performance out of the unit and prevent input clipping.
The signal level should average –6 to 0 dB on the meter, occasionally hitting the
clip light on the highest peaks. When the meter is in this range, you are getting
the lowest noise and distortion out of the pre-amp stage.
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