{"product_id":"art-pro-vla-iii-compressors-limiters","title":"ART Pro VLA III","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#1A1A2A;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:4px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:16.5px;color:#0D1B3E;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eART Pro VLA III\u003c\/strong\u003e is a two-channel optical compressor with a real 12AT7 tube, switchable tube or solid state voicing and dual mono or linked stereo operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eLike the earlier models, it is an optical compressor with two channels that can be used independently or linked for stereo operation. It offers musical control of dynamics that can smooth out individual tracks or glue a full mix together, using a fixed-input, variable-threshold design with the character of a real 12AT7 tube. The Voice switch selects a warm tube or a clean solid state signal path, and the ratio range reaches down to 1.25:1 for gentle compression in mastering. ART has increased the headroom, lowered the background noise and improved the channel symmetry in linked stereo mode, and the front panel has been refreshed. Variable threshold, ratio, attack, release and output controls, independent bypass per channel and simultaneous metering of input level, output level and gain reduction complete the all-analog design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 18px;width:100%;max-width:100%;table-layout:fixed;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;width:55%;color:#5a6170;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003eDual mono or linked stereo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-weight:bold;color:#006d77;font-size:17px;\"\u003e2 channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;width:55%;color:#5a6170;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003eTube, or clean solid state path\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-weight:bold;color:#006d77;font-size:17px;\"\u003e12AT7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;width:55%;color:#5a6170;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003eVariable ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-weight:bold;color:#006d77;font-size:17px;\"\u003e1.25:1 to 20:1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;width:55%;color:#5a6170;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003eUniversal internal power supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-weight:bold;color:#006d77;font-size:17px;\"\u003e100‑240 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 14px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-channel optical compressor\u003c\/strong\u003e with a soft-knee levelling design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitchable tube and solid state voicings\u003c\/strong\u003e with the Voice switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput, output and gain reduction metering\u003c\/strong\u003e: backlit VU meters, 10-segment LED gain reduction meters and an LED input level meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariable threshold, ratio, attack and release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual mono or linked stereo operation\u003c\/strong\u003e with master output and balance controls in Link mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12AT7 tube\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+4 dBu or -10 dBV operation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardwire bypass\u003c\/strong\u003e per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal internal power supply\u003c\/strong\u003e, 100-240 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eOptical compression with a choice of voice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe Pro VLA III uses the optical method of level detection, which ART describes as very musical: it adjusts to changes in signal level much as the eye adjusts to light. It is a soft-knee levelling amplifier by design, capable of dramatic compression effects but built to excel where transparent, musical dynamics control is wanted. The Voice switch routes the signal through the 12AT7 tube to warm the source and clip peaks musically, or through the more precise solid state circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eControls and metering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eEach channel has Threshold, Ratio (1.25:1 to 20:1), Attack (0.25 ms to 50 ms), Release (150 ms to 3 s) and Output controls, a Voice switch and a Comp (bypass) switch. Large backlit analog VU meters show the output level, fast 10-segment LED bars display gain reduction, and the centre LED bar shows the average input level with peak hold. In Link mode, channel one's controls set both channels, the channel one Output knob becomes the master level and the channel two Output knob becomes a balance control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eConnections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe rear panel has balanced XLR and 1\/4 inch TRS inputs (10 kΩ) and active balanced XLR and 1\/4 inch TRS outputs (100 Ω) for each channel, and a switch to select +4 dBu or -10 dBV operation. The bypass is passive (hardwire), so the signal passes from input to output even when the power is off. Power enters through a rear IEC connector with the mains fuse in its pull-out drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eART names tracking, mixing, mastering, live sound and broadcast audio in professional and home studios. The Pro VLA III works as a compressor or limiter in digital or analog recording, in a mixer's channel insert points, between a microphone preamp and signal processors, and between pre-amplified instruments and other line level equipment. Used as a mastering device it can add warmth and impact and prevent transients from causing digital clipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 14px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003ePro VLA III\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eQuickStart manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eIEC power cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eART Pro VLA III: frequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eCan the two channels work as a stereo pair?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eYes. The Stereo Link switch ties both channels to the channel one controls, so each side of a stereo signal is processed identically; the channel two Output knob then becomes a balance control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhat does the Voice switch do?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eIt selects the warm 12AT7 tube path or the clean solid state path for each channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eCan I connect a microphone directly?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eNo. The inputs are designed for line level signals; ART states that microphones must connect through a microphone preamplifier first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eDoes the bypass work with the power off?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eYes. The bypass is passive (hardwire), so the signal passes from input to output even when the unit is off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhich mains voltage does it accept?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe internal universal power supply accepts 100-240 V, 50 Hz \/ 60 Hz (25 W).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhere can I buy the ART Pro VLA III in India?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe ART Pro VLA III is available from \u003cstrong\u003eShivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India\u003c\/strong\u003e, with delivery across India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shivansh Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68009813573999,"sku":"ART-PRO-VLA-III","price":53818.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/4766\/0399\/files\/ART-PRO-VLA-III-COMPRESSORS-AND-LIMITERS-SHIVANSH-ELECTRONICS-1.webp?v=1793745775","url":"https:\/\/shivanshelectronics.in\/products\/art-pro-vla-iii-compressors-limiters","provider":"Shivansh Electronics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}