Art ProChannel II

A Tube Channel Strip Continuing ART's Approach, Version "II"

With the ProChannel II, ART offers a rack-format channel strip designed for those who want to regain the character and response of an analog circuit in a modern configuration. This "II" version fits within the spirit of the ProChannel range: a complete processing path, ready to become the central entry point of an ambitious home studio or a professional studio, whether for recording or processing already captured tracks.

Who Is It For and What Studio Uses?

The ProChannel II targets users who want to shape the sound before conversion or add an analog color to recorded sources: vocals, acoustic guitar, bass, synths, drum machines, podcasts, or voice-overs. Thanks to its high gain and 48 V phantom power, it naturally integrates into a mic chain with condenser microphones, while remaining comfortable with line levels or instruments via the jack input.

In practice, it's an excellent choice if you're looking for a versatile channel strip to: control dynamics at tracking, clean up the low end, add presence, or simply stabilize a signal before the audio interface and DAW.

Analog Processing: Preamp, Dynamics, and Equalization Serving the Capture

Tube Preamp: Ample Gain and Comfortable Output Level

The ProChannel II's preamp is designed to offer a wide gain range depending on the path used (XLR or jack), with input and output levels suited to studio demands. You can aim for a clean and robust signal or push the stage to seek more character, while maintaining headroom thanks to the stated maximum level values.

Dynamic Control and Easy Integration into an Existing Chain

The compressor allows you to stabilize a vocal, bass, or rhythm guitar and achieve a more consistent signal in the mix. The insert in 6.35 mm jack format adds real flexibility: it becomes simple to insert an external equalizer, de-esser, additional compressor, or any other processor without having to rethink your entire cabling.

Equalization and Variable High-Pass Filter: Cleaner Low End

The ProChannel II includes a variable low-cut filter (high-pass filter) particularly useful for reducing handling noise, mic stand vibrations, and proximity effect. By adjusting the cutoff frequency, you can clean up the low end while preserving the body of the source, which then facilitates mixing work.

Technical specifications

Frequency response - start	20 Hz	EQ	2 channels
Frequency response - end	20 kHz	Valve	Yes
Category	console slice	Rack unit	2

Model	ART ProChannel II	Equivalent input noise (EIN)	-130 dBu (XLR to XLR, A-weighted)
Type	professional tube preamp / compressor / EQ	Inputs	balanced XLR and unbalanced 6.35 mm jack
Maximum gain (XLR input to XLR output)	83 dB	Outputs	balanced XLR and unbalanced 6.35 mm jack
Maximum gain (6.35 mm jack input to 6.35 mm jack output)	65 dB	Insert	unbalanced 6.35 mm jack
Dynamic range	over 100 dB (20 Hz-20 kHz)	Input impedance	1.67 kohms (XLR), 1 megaohm (jack), 10 kohms and above (inserts)
Frequency response	20 Hz to 20 kHz (+/-0.5 dB)	Output impedance	600 ohms (XLR), 300 ohms (jack)
Variable low-cut filter	-3 dB from 10 Hz to 250 Hz	Phantom power	+48 V DC
Maximum input level	+15 dBu (XLR), +21 dBu (jack)	Dimensions	483 x 250 x 9 mm
Maximum output level	+27 dBu (XLR), +22 dBu (jack)	Weight	5 kg