Specifications

PREAMPS & COMPRESSORS
The ART VoiceChannel is the
perfect complete channel
input strip for recording,
broadcast or high profile live
applications where maximum performance and detail is required.
Designed to deliver in critical applications where full control of the
audio source is required,
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 analog 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.
TUBE PREAMP
The VoiceChannel’s preamp section uses a Class-A tube design with
variable input impedance and selectable tube plate voltage to create
the most versatile high performance microphone preamplifiers in their
class. Capable of delivering incredible warmth, presence and clarity
12AX7A vacuum tube used in the circuit delivers controlled ‘musical
sounding’ overload characteristics for added warmth and presence,
while maintaining a wide dynamic r
ange with unsurpassed sonic
detail and clarity.
VARIABLE INPUT IMPEDANCE
Variable input impedance optimizes the input for the widest possible
range of microphone sources. The ability to vary the input impedance of
a
V
oiceChannel’
s preamp changes the load the microphone ‘sees’ in the
system, dramatically altering its performance and character. This creates
a wide r
ange of new sonic possibilities with any modern or vintage
condenser, ribbon or dynamic microphone. The variable impedance
control is infinitely variable allowing much finer control and the ability
to tune the preamp to the microphone’
s ideal sweet spot.
SELECTABLE TUBE PLATE VOLTAGE
T
he selectable tube voltage function delivers a wide v
ariety of providing
the either high plate voltage to the tube, ensuring maximum output
with extremely low noise and distortion, or lowering the plate voltage
to increase warmth and tube character.
COMPREHENSIVE DYNAMIC CONTROL & EQ
The VoiceChannel delivers full dynamic control from the integrated
fully v
ariable Compressor / De-Esser / Expander section. Unlike most
channel strip processors in this class, every function of the
VoiceChannel’s dynamics control is easily tunable from the front
panel.
Complete control of compressor’s threshold, ratio, attack and
release as well as de-esser frequency & level and expander / gate
threshold are fully variable from smooth high quality low noise pots.
T
he VoiceChannel’s semi-parametric EQ offers wide tune-ability and
tone control,
and for added versatility the EQ can be patched before
OR after the dynamics processor with a simple one-button control on
the front panel – no re-patching required. Separate insert jacks on the
back panel allow you quick quiet in-line connectivity to external
signal processing gear immediately after the Mic preamp (before the
EQ and dynamics processor) in the signal path. Another insert patch
point exists just before the A/D converters.
DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY AND USB OUTPUT
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.
FEA
TURES
▲ Fully F
eatured
T
ube 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 P
ath
▲ Flexible Digital Connectivity Including
ADA
T Lightpipe /
AES/EBU / S/PDIF /
TOSLink Digital Output supports 44.1
to 192 kHz Sample Rates
▲ USB Direct-connect to Computer or Laptop.
VoiceChannel rear panel
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