Setting Up; Unpacking; Ac Power Hookup; Audio Connections - Art Pro Channel User Manual

capable of providing a thoroughly "squashed" signal, it was designed to excel in areas
where transparent and musical dynamics control is desired. The beauty of the optical
design is its ability to apply heavy amounts of compression without pumping and
breathing like VCA-based compressors. The variable-mu compressor is capable of
smoothly compressing fast-rising signal sources without undue side-effects. In many
cases you will hear the results of the compression without hearing the compressor.
The tube-based equalizer was designed to help "fix" the instruments that give us the
most headaches when we're recording: kick, snare, bass, toms, guitar amps, voice, etc.
The two sweepable parametric bands and selectable shelving bands have been optimized
for musical instruments. The two sweepable bands overlap each other as well as the
high and low shelving bands, providing you with the ultimate in flexibility. This EQ
design gives you all the control you need to effectively dial in great sounds from even
the poorest of sources.

Setting Up

Unpacking

Your Pro Channel was packed with care at the factory. The shipping carton was
designed to protect the unit during initial shipment. Please retain this carton for use in
transporting the Pro Channel, or in the unlikely event that you need to return your Pro
Channel for servicing.

AC Power Hookup

The Pro Channel has an internal power supply designed to operate at 100 to 125VAC,
50 to 60Hz. Units manufactured for use outside of the United States have been
modified to comply with the required electrical specifications. Under no circumstances
should the power cable be altered. If the cable becomes cut or damaged, discontinue
use and have it replaced before operating the Pro Channel.

Audio Connections

Audio connections to and from the Pro Channel are balanced XLR (Pin 2 = Hot (+), Pin
3 = Cold (-), Pin 1 = Ground) and unbalanced ¼" (Tip = Hot (+), Sleeve = Ground).
The insert points between the preamp and compressor and the compressor and equalizer
are ¼" (Tip = Hot (+), Sleeve = Ground) unbalanced connectors.
We recommend using only high-quality cables and connectors.

Installation

The Pro Channel may be employed in a number of setups including:
• Between a microphone and a mixer, digital multi-track recorder, DAT machine, hard
disk recorder, or analog recorder.
• In a mixer's channel insert points.
• Between a microphone and signal processors.
• Between electronic musical instruments (synthesizers, guitars, basses, samplers,
acoustic instruments with pickups) and other gear.
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