The Pro-VLA II is a two-channel, tube driven Vactrol-based Compressor / Leveling amplifier that excels in any professional audio application, including tracking, mixing, mastering, live sound or broadcast situations.
Its opto-electronic design, (as opposed to a more typical VCA driven level detection circuit) lets you add more compression to an audio source with a more natural, musical sounding output and virtually transparent dynamic leveling. This VCA-less design coupled with a 12AT7 vacuum tube in the gain stage makes the Pro-VLA II the ideal dynamic control device for critical studio and live sound applications.
• Vactrol Opto-Compression design (no VCA)
• Mastering-quality audio signal path with tube gain stage
• Enhanced link mode: in stereo link mode, channel 1 level control acts as a master output level and channel 2 becomes a balance control between them, optimizing the Pro-VLA II as a mastering tool
• Variable threshold, ratio and output controls
• LED backlit VU I/O level metering
• LED metering indicates both average level and peak hold
• Accurate ten segment LED gain reduction metering
• +4dBu/-10dBV mode switch optimizes interfacing with professional or consumer grade components
• Active balanced XLR and 1/4-inch inputs and outputs
• Toroidal transformer reduces mechanical and electrical hum
