ART SOLO STUDIO | SINGLE-CHANNEL RACKMOUNT MULTI-VOICE CHANNEL STRIP. New with Full Warranty!

Overview

Combining the best of both worlds, the Solo Studio Multi-Voice Channel Strip allows users to choose between a pristine low-noise/low-distortion solid state transistor circuit and a warmer Class-A tube mic preamp. Along with the flexible Tilt EQ control, users can voice the Solo Studio to create their own signature sound. 

Featuring 48V phantom power, a front Microphone/Line balanced input or a high impedance Instrument input, users can tailor the Solo Studio to suit any sound source. A Low-Cut control allows vocals to be sculpted for clarity while the Tilt EQ can be used to emphasize high presence or low-end warmth.

The Solo Series of single channel rackmount units have been developed for the recording enthusiast with a preference for simplicity.

Key Features

• 48 Volt Switchable Phantom Power
• Selectable Multi-Voice Tube/Solid State Control
• Hand selected 12AT7 Tube
• OPTO – Analog Optical Isolators (AOI)
• Optical Controlled Compression
• Pre-Compression Insert Loop
• Flexible Tilt EQ
• Selectable Low Cut Filter (HPF) 
• Variable Threshold and Ratio controls
• Variable Attack and Release controls
• Variable Blend (Compression)
• Variable Output Level Control

From the Sound On Sound review:

"...the Solo Studio, which combines elements of the MPA and VLA into a single channel strip. Mic, line and instrument inputs are accepted, and you get the same switchable valve and solid-state signal paths and tilt EQ circuit as the MPA, along with the VLA’s optical compression circuitry."

Specifications

Frequency Response: 15 Hz to 50 kHz (+0, -1dB)

Dynamic range: >110dB (“A” weighted)

CMRR: >90dB

THD: <0.005% (typical)

Equivalent Input Noise:  -129dBu (XLR, “A” weighted)

Maximum Input Level: +19dBu (XLR) 

Maximum Instrument Input: +17dBu

Input Impedance: 47k ohms (XLR), >800k ohms (Instrument) 

Maximum Output Level: +27dBu XLR

Output Impedance: < 47 ohms (XLR)

Maximum Gain: 55dB

Attack Time: 0.25msec. to 50msec. variable

Release Time: 150msec. to 3sec. variableCMRR >90dB

THD: <0.005% (typical

Calibration: 0VU = +4dBu output (+4dBu mode), 0VU = -10dBV output (-10dBV mode)

Low Cut Filter: single pole, 80Hz

Tilt EQ: +/- 3dB adjustable

Power Requirements: 100-240V 50Hz/60Hz

Dimensions: (HxWxD): 1.75-inch x 19-inch x 6.0-inch / 4.45 cm x 48.3 cm x 15.2 cm

Weight: 5.6 lb / 2.5kgBox

Dimensions (HxWxD, inches): 5” x 20.4” x 7.44” / 12.6 cm x 51.8 cm x 18.9 cm

Note: 0 dBu = 0.775Vrms