ART Pro Audio Pro Channel - Mic Preamp/Compressor/EQ - Manual (Page 20)

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Applications
The Pro Channel’s main application is as a processing channel for a microphone,
instrument, or line level source. To use the Pro Channel as a mic or line preamplifier
only, simply press the Bypass switches to bypass the compression and equalizer
circuitry. Plug a microphone directly into either input and set the Input and Output
controls to provide an appropriate level into the next stage of your system. The Pro
Channel is ideal for use as a DI box. Plug your instrument into either Input and use the
XLR, ¼”, or both outputs to connect to your recorder, board, or PA system. Experiment
with different input level settings for distinct textures.
The Pro Channel has enough gain to be used in front of a power amplifier. To use the
Pro Channel as an instrument preamp, simply plug the instrument into the Input jack
and connect the Output jack to the power amplifier’s Input. See Loop Connections for
further hook-up options and for using the Pro Channel’s individual sections.
In most cases, the Pro Channel offers superior performance to your console’s on-board
preamp. To use the Pro Channel instead of your console’s preamp, simply connect the
Pro Channel’s Output to the Line Input of your mixer’s input channel.
Note: You can connect the XLR Output jack of the Pro Channel to the XLR Input of
your mixer, however most affordable mixers do not allow you to bypass their internal
preamp when using the XLR jack. You will cause no harm to either unit when doing
this, but you will probably experience slightly higher noise due to the fact that you are
now preamplifying your mixer’s preamp.
Note: Be certain that you do not connect the Pro Channel’s XLR Output to a mixer
input that has Phantom Power applied.
EQ Tips