The ART VoiceChannel is a tube based channel strip which features both analog and digital outs. It is ideal for situations where high-quality sound is integral – such as broadcast or vocal recording. It is designed to deliver professional results easily. With a Class-A tube mic preamp for a full and natural sound. The VoiceChannel has a deep feature-set too – featuring dynamics control De-Esser expander and semi-parametric EQ in a single rack-mountable unit. Get the sound your productions deserve Whether youre recording vocals guitars or live broadcast. Audio quality is the most important part of your process. This powerful channel strip offers everything you need to get the ideal sounding inputs. Helping your recordings sound great – no matter what you do. The VoiceChannel is an all in one solution for your sound. The VoiceChannel comes equipped with a varial input impedance which optimizes the input for the widest range of microphone sources. This can optimise the quality of your microphone recordings by providing your mics with the power they need to get the most from them. Giving you better results. Analog power Using a Class-A tube the VoiceChannel brings natural warmth to your recordings. Designed around the Class-A tube it uses variable input impedance and selectable tube plate voltage to create the most versatile high-performance preamps in their class. This means you get the absolute best from your recordings. Making them full of warmth with present and clear characteristics. The 12AX7A is a legendary tube that delivers a very musical sound. Featuring precise detail and second-to-none sonic detail – the VoiceChannel is equipped to handle even the most difficult tasks. Take control You want your input to be as precisely modelled to your preferences as possible. This where the deep control of the VoiceChannel comes in. It allows you to control the full dynamics of your recordings. Amongst the controls is a compressor de-esser and expander selection. You can tune every control of the VoiceChannel via the front panel. Control the compressors threshold ratio attack and release as well as de-esser frequency and level. The expander/gate threshold is fully variable – controlled with smooth noise pots. There is semi-parametric EQ which offers fine-tuning of your tone. It can be patched before or after the dynamics processors with a one-button control – simple. You can input gear in between the preamp and EQ and dynamics for increased versatility. Massive connectivity options With analog and digital outputs the VoiceChannel already has wide flexibility. It can connect to nearly every recording platform with analog or digital inputs. This makes it incredibly versatile. You can choose between a range of outputs including balanced analog out. 44.1 KHz to 192 KHz AES/EBU S/PDIF or ADAT digital output or direct connect to any computer or laptop via USB. If you want a channel strip in your toolbox that can handle any recording situation then the VoiceChannel wont disappoint. Features Ideal input solution for any recording application 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 the computer or laptop Specifications Preamp Microphone Gain: 0 dB to +60 dB Instrument Gain: +3 dB to +40 dB 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: .5 KHz to 15 KHz continuously variable Compression Ratio: 1:1 to 20:1 Expander Slope: 1:1.5 Frequency Response Analog In to Analog Out: 12 Hz to 100 KHz +0 -1 dB Analog In to Digital Out: 12 Hz to 20 KHz +0 -1 dB @ 44.1 KHz sample rate 16 Hz to 42 KHz +0 -1 dB @ 96 KHz 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 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 USB Minimum System Requirements: USB 1.1 compliant Windows 98SE or newer Mac OS 9.1 or newer