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ART VoiceChannel - Tube Preamp with Digital I-O and USB
The VoiceChannel combines a single Class-A tube mic preamp, full-featured dynamics control, de-esser, expander and semi-parametric EQ into one unit with analogue and digital output as well as the ability to direct connect to any computer or laptop via integrated USB port. Designed to be a powerful channel strip and the ideal all in one input solution for analog or digital recording, each stage of the VoiceChannel’s signal path provides full control and a full feature set for each component, making it the perfect choice for tracking critical vocals and solo instruments.
The ART VoiceChannel can direct connect to virtually any recording platform, analog or digital console making it one of the most versatile input strips in your audio toolkit. Choose between a wide range of outputs including balanced analog out, 44.1 KHz to 192 KHz AES/EBU, S/PDIF, or ADAT digital output or if need be, direct connect to any computer or laptop via USB. All analog and digital outputs provide comprehensive metering for a detailed indication of audio levels.
$ 659.00
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(shipping $17.00)
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Specifications - Fully Featured Tube Microphone Preamplifier with Selectable plate Voltage and Variable Input Impedance
- Exceptional warmth and definition from proven ART Tube Preamp design
- Smooth musical sounding dynamics control including Compressor / Expander / De-Esser / Gate
- Powerful Parametric EQ selectable Pre or Post Compressor in signal path
- Flexible digital connectivity including ADAT Lite-pipe / AES/EBU / S/PDIF / TOSLink Digital Output supports 44.1 to 192 KHz Sample Rates
- USB direct-connect to computer or laptop
Input Impedance - Mic: 150 to 3.4K Ohms, variable
- Line: 20K Ohms
- Instrument: 2.5M Ohms
- Preamp Insert: 7.5K Ohms
- A/D Inserts: 10K Ohms
Output Impedance
- Balanced Outputs: 200 Ohms balanced
- Preamp Output: 100 Ohms
- A/D Inserts: 510 Ohms
THD
- 1 KHz: < .015% typical
- 20 to 20 KHz: < .033% typical
- Equivalent Input Noise
- Mic/Line: -130 dBu, Input shorted, Max gain, “A” weighted
- Instrument: -105 dBu, Input shorted, Max gain, “A” weighted
Maximum Input Level
- Mic/Line: +18 dBu balanced with PAD
- Instrument: +15 dBu
Maximum Gain
- Mic: 70 dB (XLR to balanced output)
- Instrument: 40 dB (1/4” to balanced output)
Maximum Output level
- Balanced: +20 dBu
- Unbalanced: +20 dBu
- Output Level At Meter 0 VU: +4 dBu
Preamp
- Microphone Gain: 0 dB to +60 dB
- Instrument Gain: +3 dB to +40 dB
- Low Cut Filter: 100 Hz, 1-pole, 6 dB/Octave
EQ
- Boost/Cut: +12 dB on each band
- Low Freq. Tuning: 50/150 Hz Selectable
- MID 1 Freq. Tuning: 100 Hz to 3 KHz continuously variable
- MID 2 Freq. Tuning: 500 Hz to 15 KHz continuously variable
- High Freq. Tuning: 5K/15 KHz Selectable
Compressor/Limiter
- Attack Time: 250 uSec. to 100 mSec.
- Release Time: 100 mSec to 3 Sec.
- De-esser Tuning: 2.5 KHz to 15 KHz continuously variable
- Compression Ratio: 1:1 to 20:1
- Expander Slope: 1:1.5
Digital Section
- Wordclock Range: 30 KHz to 204 KHz
- Sample Rates: 44.1 KHz, 48 KHz, 88.2 KHz, 96 KHz, 176 KHz, 192 KHz
- A/D Dynamic Range: 106 dB “A” weighted
- USB A/D Dynamic Range: 94 dB “A” weighted
Additional Information
- Dimensions: 3.50” H x 19.0” W x 9.17” D
- Weight: 10.5 lbs.
- Power Requirements: USA – 105 to 125 VAC/ 60 Hz Export units configured for country of destination.
- USB Minimum System Requirements: USB 1.1 compliant, Windows 98SE or newer, Mac OS 9.1 or newer
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