ART ProVLA II Pro Studio Edition Tube Leveling Amplifier

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ART Pro VLA II Pro Studio Edition Tube Leveling Amplifier

ART ProVLA II Pro

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Product Code: 7536

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ART Pro VLA II Details
The PRO VLA II (Vactrol based Leveling Amplifier) is a multi-purpose tool for audio engineering and recording. Enclosed in a 2U (3.5" high) rack-mountable chassis are two independent channels of analog leveling/compression designed to work seamlessly with any recording, sound-reinforcement, or electronic instrument setup. ART’s PRO VLA II circuitry is a hybrid design utilizing the latest and most advanced analog and tube technology. Using a transformerless design throughout, the PRO VLA II maintains exceptional signal integrity and extremely low noise. Its VCA-less design utilizes optical electronics (Vactrol) coupled with a 12AX7 vacuum tube gain stage for superior musical performance.

The PRO VLA II is a soft knee leveling amplifier by design. Although it is capable of providing a thoughougly "squashed" signal, the PRO VLA II 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". The benefit of using the PRO VLA II for these applications is in its design. By utilizing opto-electronics, the PRO VLA II allows you to add more compression without sounding like you’re squashing the daylights out of the signal. Unlike typical compressors which use VCA’s to control level detection, the PRO VLA II is very musical. The nature of its operation is much like the way your eye adjusts to light. Just as your eye transparently adjusts to changes in light, the PRO VLA II adjusts to changes in signal level.

Developed in partnership with studio and live sound engineers, the PRO VLA II possesses a "sound" that is not available from any other compressor on the market - at any price! The PRO VLA II was designed and constructed with the absolute best components, assuring a lifetime of quiet, reliable performance.

ART Pro VLA II 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 - ELECTRONIC MUSICIAN EDITORS CHOICE AWARD

Five Year Warranty

New Additions to VLA II

Enhanced Link Mode

In link mode, CH1 output control acts as a master output level and CH2 becomes a Balance control. This optimizes the Pro VLA II for use as a mastering processor

Active balanced outputs

The old VLA has balanced outputs that have 6dB more gain than when using them in the unbalanced mode. This shows up as an error when using the VU meter to compare the input and output level

LED output meter

Always monitors the output level allowing the user to view BOTH input and output levels at the same time
LED meter indicates BOTH average level and peak hold

Attack and Release knobs vs. switches

The old version has switches that allow the user to adjust the attack time between "Fast"(~1mSec) and "Normal(~10mSec). The release switch can be set to "normal" (200mSec) and "Auto"(program dependant, but rather long on average)
Attack time ranges from .25mSec to 50mSec
Release time ranges from 0.1Sec to 3Sec. (This is program dependent at shorter release rates).
Improved detector that lowers low frequency distortion at fast release rates.

Improved package

Rounded front panel machined to countersink all knobs and level meters
Re-inforced ears
LED lit switch caps
Heavier chassis and cover ruggedized for longer life on the road

Lower noise

+4dBu/-10dBv mode switch optimizes the unit for Pro OR consumer operating system levels
Toroidal transformer reduces mechanical and electrical hum
Tweaked Tube circuit for better dynamic range
Increased transformer shielding

Increased ranges on Threshold and Output gain. This allows the user a wider range of operation

Old threshold = -20 to +15, New threshold range = -30dB to +20dB
Old output gain max = +10dB, New output gain = +20dB

LED lit VU meters. No more dark meters due to blown out bulbs
All of the pots have detents

Imparts a more professional feel
Makes settings more repeatable

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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:

Great value	January 13, 2010
Reviewer: Mark Thornton from Bellingham, WA United States

This compressor is definitely a best bang for your buck deal. You won't find a better stereo comp in this price range. They sound good stock, but as mentioned in other reviews, it's easy to swap out the tubes for some NOS tubes and you end up with a very usable unit in anyone's studio. Hard to make it sound bad.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

bang for your buck	February 12, 2009
Reviewer: www.superiorsoundstudio.com from somersworth, NH United States

I recently found on for short money one word incredible!! I swapped out the tubes and put in some vintage 12at7 mullards and its sick on the 2 buss. Very good piece if it had an ssl logo this thing would cost 5grand.

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