Experience unparalleled dynamic control with the ART Pro VLA Professional Two Channel Vactrol / Tube Leveling Amplifier. Designed for musicians, audio engineers, and producers who demand precision, this tube-driven compressor/leveling amplifier is a staple for professional audio applications, including tracking, mixing, mastering, live sound, and broadcasting.

At the heart of the Pro VLA is its unique Vactrol-based opto-electronic design, which offers a more natural and musical compression than conventional VCA-driven circuits. This ensures transparent dynamic leveling and a vibrant audio output, making your tracks shine with clarity and depth. The inclusion of a 12AT7 vacuum tube in the gain stage further enhances the warmth and richness of your sound, setting this unit apart in quality and performance.

With features like the enhanced link mode, the Pro VLA II excels as a mastering tool, offering versatile functionality whether you're in the studio or on stage. Its robust construction, including a reinforced chassis and LED-lit switch caps, ensures durability and ease of use, even in demanding environments.

Key Features:

• Vactrol Opto-Compression Design (no VCA)
• 12AT7 Vacuum Tube Gain Stage for Warm Sound
• Enhanced Link Mode for Mastering Applications
• Variable Threshold, Ratio, and Output Controls
• LED Backlit VU Input/Output Level Metering
• Accurate Ten Segment LED Gain Reduction Metering
• +4dBu/-10dBV Mode Switch for Pro and Consumer Components
• Active Balanced XLR and 1/4-inch Inputs and Outputs
• Toroidal Transformer for Reduced Hum

Product specs

FAQs

What type of compression does the ART Pro VLA use?

The ART Pro VLA utilizes a Vactrol Opto-compression design, which does not employ a VCA. This approach provides smooth, musical compression ideal for a variety of audio applications.

Can the ART Pro VLA be used for mastering?

Yes, the ART Pro VLA features an enhanced link mode and mastering-quality audio signal path, making it suitable for mastering applications where precise control over dynamics is required.

What are the connectivity options for the ART Pro VLA?

The ART Pro VLA offers active-balanced XLR and 1/4" inputs and outputs, providing flexible connectivity for integration into various studio setups.

How does the metering work on the ART Pro VLA?

The ART Pro VLA includes LED backlit VU meters for input/output levels and accurate ten-segment LED gain reduction metering, allowing for precise monitoring of audio levels.

Does the ART Pro VLA work well for stereo applications?

In stereo link mode, the ART Pro VLA's channel 1 level control acts as a master output level, while channel 2 becomes a balance control, optimizing it for stereo and mastering applications.