ARTP_VLA500
The VLA-500 by ART, is a 500 series single channel VCA-less Vactrol opto-style compressor. It's basic design has been based on the ART PRO-VLA. The VLA-500 has two additional tone shaping modes - Punch and Grit, providing contrasting harmonic variations.
Type: 500 Series - Compressor
| Equivalent Input Noise | -102dBu ('A' weighted) |
| Input Impedance | 10K Ω |
| Output Impedance | 100 Ω |
| Inputs Level | +20dBu |
| Output Level | +20dBu |
| Output Gain | +20dB max |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz to 100KHz (+/- 0.5dB) |
| Dynamic Range | >120dB (20-20KHz) |
| Attack Time | 0.25msec. to 50msec. variable |
| Release Time | 150msec. to 3 sec, variable |
| Slope | Variable: 2:1 to 20:1 |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | <0.003% (@1kHz, typical) |
| Power Requirements | 80mA (75mA @+ 15V, 4mA@48V) |
| Max Gain Reduction | 30dB |
| Dimensions | 5.23" H x 1.49" W x 6.6" D |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (0.32kg) |