A R T's Tube Channel Now Shipping
January 28, 1999Applied Research and Technology (A R T), manufacturer of quality tube
dynamics processors, is now shipping the Tube Channel. The Tube Channel
is a single space, tube recording channel featuring a tube mic preamp,
an optical compressor and a four channel, tube-based parametric EQ.
The tube-based preamp features over 60dB of gain, +48v phantom power
and a 20dB pad. Independent inputs and outputs gain controls are provided.
Visual feedback of tube drive is available via a tube character LED array.
The optical compressor, related to A R T's Pro VLA, features compression
and limiting settings, selectable release times, adjustable threshold
and output level controls. Gain reduction is displayed via a four-segment
LED array. The four-band, tube-based parametric EQ section provides selectable
high and low shelving filters with two mid-bands which sweep from 20Hz
to 20KHz. The mid-bands overlap from 200Hz to 2KHz for maximum flexibility.
XLR and 114" input and output connectors and detented rotary controls
are provided.
Insert points (1/4") are available between each of the three processing
sections. These inserts provide direct outputs from the preamp and the
compressor for signal routing flexibility. Additionally, these inserts
allow the isolation of each processing section for independent use or
the modification of the processing sections' order.
The Tube Channel features a custom extruded 1U rack chassis with an internal
power supply and carries a three-year warranty.
Retail: $499.00 MSRP For more information, visit A R T at www.artroch.com. | 
