This device has a softknee compression characteristic that sounds pretty transparent at moderate gainreduction levels, but with a subtle musical warmth added by a 12at7 vacuum tube in the otherwise solidstate, transformerless signal path. This is an introduction to tube rolling the art pro vla ii compressor. Art vla pro mods im about to undertake some mods to my vla and thought it would be fun for anyone else keen to do the same to join in the journey. In the same way that neve 1073 eq filters are hard to make sound bad, i was hard pressed to get poor results out of the art. The pro vla is one of the finest audio compressors available. But it sounds good on some sources tube compressor is connected to daw presonus stud. The pro vla ii the owners manual user registration card. A r t s pro vla circuitry is a hybrid design utilizing the latest and most advanced solid state and tube technology. On the vla we offer a wonderful circuit upgrade that rivals any design along with an output transformer upgrade option as well for the ultimate in analog mix buss mojo. A powerful dynamics processor subtly controls transients andnoise of the most demanding sources. Coming out of the ua solo 110 which is an awesome mic pre going into the vla ii the vocals come out very smooth and sit in the pocket perfectly. Select a product and we will show you the available end user documentation.
Our secondgeneration discrete classa microphone preamp provides clean quiet gain while maintaining incredible transparency. This vcaless design coupled with a 12at7 vacuum tube in the gain stage makes the pro vla ii the ideal dynamic control device for critical audio applications. The pro vla by art is a tube driven vactrolbased compressorleveling amplifier designed to excel in any professional audio application, including tracking, mixing, mastering, live sound or broadcast situations. The usa model also grabs a bit more, is somewhat pumpier than the china made version. Colors displayed in the software application or in the user documentation may not match pantoneidentified standards. A member of the a r t reference series, the pro vla was designed and constructed with the absolute best components, assuring a lifetime of quiet, reliable performance.
The vla iis tubes can be rolled for vintage nos tubes such as mullards, rca, telefunken, phillips, sylvania, etc. User manual art pro vla ii compressor search for manual. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. In use, the pro vla ii is very smooth, with a soft, buttery sound. Jan 28, 2014 hi, does anybody have schematics for art pro vla ii. Follow the operating instructions printed in this user guide.
Art pro vla ii two channel vactrolbased compressor for sale. Enhanced link mode in link mode, ch1 output control acts as a master output level and ch2 becomes a balance control. I love the modulation behaviour of the device but i don. Art pro vla ii two channel vactrol tube leveling amplifier. Using a transformerless design throughout, the pro vla maintains exceptional signal integrity and extremely low noise. The best thing about the art pro channel is the wide array of options available to shape and control your signal before your daw or other recording unit.
We have 1 art pro vla ii manual available for free pdf download. Artrage includes a manual with every edition of the program. These are the differences between the pro vla and the pro vla ii. The art pro vla ii is a 2channel compressor and leveling amp crafted to aid in a multitude of situations. The pro vla ii combines optical electronics a vactrol, to be specific with a 12at7 vacuum tube gain stage, so you get the best of both worlds. See details art pro vla ii two channel vactrolbased compressor see all 4 brand new listings. Pro vla compressor tape op magazine longform candid. Current pricing for modification without transformers is. The pro vla ii is designed to excel in tracking, mixing, mastering, live sound, or broadcast situations. The made in usa model is a bit grungier and crunchier, so a cleaner tube might pair well. I didnt change the tubes because i wanted to keep the sound coming through the vla as transparent as possible. Art pro vla instruction manual pdf download manualslib. Threshold control 12db over the threshold, the output level would rise by only 3db.
There is a lot of good solid information here even though the production value of the. Is mastering a black art best left to the professionals, or with the right technology, is it something that anyone can attempt. I swapped the tubes between them to see if the noise will jump to channel 2 but it is still coming from channel 1. While it is possible to plug an instrument directly into the pro vla ii, it is desirable to run the instrument into a preamp ahead of the pro vla ii. Art pro vla specifications pdf download manualslib. Modification services for art pro vla models mk1, mk2. Compare prices and shop new and used art pro vla ii compressors on reverb. Depending on the product we provide user guides, installation guides, administration guides and more. The pro vla was simple to use and any setting sound good, however, with a little bit of tweeking, the vocals sounded great.
The user guides contain the complete program manuals, as well as additional tutorials and tips. The make up of the art pro vla has a lot of control while still maintaining a good amount of user friendly. It wont add any mojo to your sound, but its a great unit for those of you who are just getting into the world of hardware and want to learn about compression. The art pro vla ii was my first piece of analog gear and ive been using it for pretty much everything. The vla is housed in a 2u black chassis with two backlit vu meters that can be set to show input or output levels. Handson read more control over your levels on the face of the pro vla ii, you have variable threshold, ratio, and output controls, as well as attack and release knobs, for each of the two channels. Art provla ii 2channel opto tube leveling amplifier. The chinese made pro vla is cleaner, with smoother compression characteristics more like a mastering compressor, so you may prefer a dirtier tube in it.
User manual for the art pro vla ii compressor contain basic instructions that need to be followed. Summary of contents for art pro vla page 1 sound that is not available from any other compressor on the market at any price. In this video we connect up the art pro vla ii and test it with with s. View and download art pro vla instruction manual online.
Using analogue hardware opens up some new sonic possibilities when working in the box. The eq section is very adequate and sounds quite good. Art provla ii 2channel opto tube leveling amplifier sweetwater. The art pro vla ii is a tube driven vactrolbased compressor and leveling amplifier designed to excel in any professional audio application, including tracking, mixing, mastering, live sound or broadcast situations. The complete artrage manuals are available online browse through the categories on the right to find the topics you need help with. The pro vla took the harsh edge off of the vocals and also made it much easier to get the vocals to stand out over the rest of the band. Art pro vla ii schematics broken toroidal gearslutz. We also offer a few different transformer options as well. The art provla ii is an incredibly effective compressorleveling amp that sounds fantastic. For some products you will also find interactive elearning modules and videos. Art s pro vla ii is a tube driven vactrol based compressor limiter which has gained quite a reputation on these forums.
Aug 27, 2018 the pro vla ii from art is a dualchannel compressorleveler that uses an optoelectrical design to provide smooth and musical dynamic range control. This optimizes the pro vla ii for use as a mastering processor. User manual art pro vla ii user manual 16 pages professional two channel vactroltube leveling amplifier. A r t reference series, the pro vla was designed and con structed. Ac power hookup the pro vla ii has an internal power supply designed to operate at 100 to 125vac, 50 to 60hz. Its optimal for shaping, coloring, or smoothing out tracks. It has double 21,5v and single 11v as secondary voltages. Each channel has knobs for threshold, ratio, and output, as well as buttons for attack and release fastslow, for bypass, and for setting the vu meter to show either your input or output level. Art pro vla ii user manual pdf download manualslib. Sep 16, 2017 hi everyone, i own an art pro vla ii and gives me electrical noise from channel 1 output both trs and xlr even with nothing plugged in the input. Ver preguntas frecuentes en english traducidas al espanol. Dec 08, 2019 a friend owns an art pro vla ii that he doesnt. The next morning i used it for a festival with mostly acoustic bands.
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