--- product_id: 1140588 title: "Pro Channel II Microphone Preamp/Compressor/EQ Professional Tube Based Selectable VU Metering" brand: "art" price: "4117 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Art" url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/1140588-pro-channel-ii-microphone-preamp-compressor-eq-professional-tube-based store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # Selectable VU Metering 80 dB SNR 3-in-1 Tube Modules Pro Channel II Microphone Preamp/Compressor/EQ Professional Tube Based Selectable VU Metering **Brand:** art **Price:** 4117 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎙️ Elevate your sound with vintage tube warmth and modern precision — don’t just record, make a statement. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Pro Channel II Microphone Preamp/Compressor/EQ Professional Tube Based Selectable VU Metering by art - **How much does it cost?** 4117 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/1140588-pro-channel-ii-microphone-preamp-compressor-eq-professional-tube-based) ## Best For - art enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted art brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Built to Perform & Last:** Robust stainless steel chassis with professional XLR and 1/4" connectivity, designed for serious pros. - • **Legendary Tube Dynamics:** Switchable optical/tube compressor delivers warm, fat, and aggressive compression with vintage broadcast vibe. - • **All-in-One Pro Audio Powerhouse:** Tube mic preamp, compressor, and EQ combined for seamless studio-grade sound. - • **Visual Feedback for Perfect Mix:** Selectable VU metering on mic pre out, compressor out, or main out keeps your levels in check. - • **Precision Control at Your Fingertips:** Detented potentiometers and selectable Q on 4-band parametric EQ for surgical tonal shaping. ## Overview The ART Pro Channel II is a professional-grade, tube-based microphone preamp, compressor, and equalizer all-in-one channel strip. Featuring three independent world-class tube modules, selectable optical or tube compression, and a four-band parametric EQ with selectable Q, it delivers warm, smooth, and silky sound quality. Its precision detented controls and selectable VU metering provide detailed control and visual feedback, making it a favorite for both pro and home studios seeking vintage character with modern flexibility. ## Description The Pro Channel from ART is the latest offering from the world’s most popular tube dynamics processing manufacturer. ART engineers have combined the world-renowned Pro MPA, Pro VLA, and Tube EQ into a single product – creating the world’s best-sounding and most affordable professional recording channel. The Pro Channel features many new and exciting design enhancements to ART’s pro and home studio staples, including the addition of a tube circuit to the compressor module. The Pro Channel allows you to select between ART’s award winning optical/tube compressor or the coveted tube circuit (a design made popular by the sound of the old broadcast limiters – now costing thousands of dollars). The tube circuit is fast, fat and a bit aggressive, and is guaranteed to become a legend among compressors as has the Pro VLA. The four-band parametric equalizer has selectable Q for the two sweepable mid-bands. As with all design elements of the Pro Channel, these Q options were fine-tuned by some of the industry’s top studio and live-sound engineers. Likewise, all new additions were made without compromise to the sound of the original designs (Pro MPA, Pro VLA, Tube EQ), which have become standards in professional studios and FOH rigs around the globe. The Pro Channel defines the term “channel strip.” The Pro Channel is an impressive package from the world-wide leaders in tube dynamics signal-processing gear. Pick one up and catch your own tube-buzz at your favorite ART dealer today. Review: ART Tube Mic Preamp / Compressor / Equalizer - As of July 10, 2011, I have owned this fine mono-line equipment for 48 hours. I bought it for a mono microphone line to my ham radio station. It is a wonderful piece of equipment. A.R.T. has built a preamp, compressor, and equalizer into one compact box; basically it is "plug and play". At first the equipment seemed daunting as to all of its adjustments. So I hooked it up to the left channel of my low-power FM radio station and, reading the user's guide and listening with my ear, I found its best adjustments that I prefer. Pulling it from the FM station I reconnected it to the ham radio. Ahhh! What a difference to my voice. So what's next? Well... to purchase its stereo counterpart for the FM station! Seller: Ordered on Monday and received equipment on Monday! Pros: excellent quality sound, quiet, 1/4" mono jacks, XLR plug, for microphone, musical instruments. Cons: gets warm due to the 3 12AX7 tubes (you EXPECT tubes to get warm!), so many dials, switches, and LED lights it SEEMS a never-ending task to get it set the way you want your sound to be. (well worth it) Would recommend this to anyone who uses a mono, single sound chain Review: ART Pro Channel II - This a very good channel strip for the money. This is a more transparent channel strip, but you can get some nice character out of this with the right adjustments. ## Features - Professional Tube-Based Microphone/Line Recording Channel. - Three independent World-Class modules: tube mic pre, switchable optical/tube compressor, and tube EQ - Warm, Smooth, and Silky Sound Quality. Precision Detented Potentiometers. - Selectable VU Metering (mic pre out, compressor out, or Main Out). ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0073438ZU | | Antenna Location | Voice Recording, Video Recording, Streaming, Singing, Karaoke, Speech, Video Conference | | Audio Sensitivity | 10 Decibels | | Best Sellers Rank | #94,719 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #179 in Microphone Preamps | | Brand | ART | | Built-In Media | Microphone | | Color | black | | Compatible Devices | Professional Audio Equipment | | Connectivity Technology | XLR, 1/4 inch TRS, 1/4 inch TS | | Connector Type | RCA | | Customer Reviews | 3.7 out of 5 stars 62 Reviews | | Enclosure Material | Stainless Steel | | Hardware Platform | PC | | Item Dimensions | 22.3 x 11.4 x 5.2 inches | | Item Type Name | Phono Preamplifier | | Item Weight | 13.35 Pounds | | Manufacturer | ART | | Mfr Part Number | PROCHANNELII | | Microphone Form Factor | Handheld | | Model Name | ProChannelII | | Model Number | PROCHANNELII | | Number of Channels | 1 | | Polar Pattern | Unidirectional | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Recommended Uses For Product | Voice Recording, Video Recording, Streaming, Singing, Karaoke, Speech, Video Conference | | Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 80 dB | | Special Feature | Volume Control | | UPC | 840402019312 840402011705 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | 2-Year Warranty | ## Product Details - **Brand:** ART - **Color:** black - **Compatible Devices:** Professional Audio Equipment - **Connectivity Technology:** XLR, 1/4 inch TRS, 1/4 inch TS - **Connector Type:** RCA - **Included Components:** Microphone - **Model Name:** ProChannelII - **Polar Pattern:** Unidirectional - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Voice Recording, Video Recording, Streaming, Singing, Karaoke, Speech, Video Conference - **Special Feature:** Volume Control ## Images ![Pro Channel II Microphone Preamp/Compressor/EQ Professional Tube Based Selectable VU Metering - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81b995qeKQL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ART Tube Mic Preamp / Compressor / Equalizer *by H***O on July 9, 2011* As of July 10, 2011, I have owned this fine mono-line equipment for 48 hours. I bought it for a mono microphone line to my ham radio station. It is a wonderful piece of equipment. A.R.T. has built a preamp, compressor, and equalizer into one compact box; basically it is "plug and play". At first the equipment seemed daunting as to all of its adjustments. So I hooked it up to the left channel of my low-power FM radio station and, reading the user's guide and listening with my ear, I found its best adjustments that I prefer. Pulling it from the FM station I reconnected it to the ham radio. Ahhh! What a difference to my voice. So what's next? Well... to purchase its stereo counterpart for the FM station! Seller: Ordered on Monday and received equipment on Monday! Pros: excellent quality sound, quiet, 1/4" mono jacks, XLR plug, for microphone, musical instruments. Cons: gets warm due to the 3 12AX7 tubes (you EXPECT tubes to get warm!), so many dials, switches, and LED lights it SEEMS a never-ending task to get it set the way you want your sound to be. (well worth it) Would recommend this to anyone who uses a mono, single sound chain ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ART Pro Channel II *by T***1 on December 13, 2023* This a very good channel strip for the money. This is a more transparent channel strip, but you can get some nice character out of this with the right adjustments. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This inexpensive preamp will add warmth gain and noise! *by J***. on December 14, 2011* I LOVE this preamp. I'm not crazy about the EQ or compression but I have a great EQ in my DAW and wonderful Compressor so that's not an issue for me. For vocals matched with my SM7b or SM57 this wonderful compressor adds such a warmth I feel as though I'm a late night DJ. It has such beautiful intimacy. I will say that you have to be very careful because the preamps are not noise free. They will add some hiss and I do not know if that is how they are, being tube, or if that is a defect. I need to call ART and find out. In spite of that I would not take this back. It's not noticeable when instruments or vocals are playing so can be edited out in the final mix. I edit out the silent parts anyway. It gives my recordings a warmth that feels like the 70's. If you love classic rock, that's a great thing. ## Frequently Bought Together - ART Pro Channel II Microphone Preamp/Compressor/EQ Professional Tube Based Selectable VU Metering - Gator Rackworks Standard Size Rack Screws, 25 Pack (GRW-SCRW025) - ART P16 XLR Balanced Patchbay --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/1140588-pro-channel-ii-microphone-preamp-compressor-eq-professional-tube-based](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/1140588-pro-channel-ii-microphone-preamp-compressor-eq-professional-tube-based) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-05-01*